E2TG 2/24/2022 - Absolutely Nothing - Hymn Mix (singular-plural Remix)

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There is a lot of bad things in the world.  We should never ignore that fact, but I also believe it is important not to let those bad things define our lives. One can be aware and engaged and still be able to see the beauty in the moment.  For me, music has always been a way to stay grounded in the moment and even to temporarily escape from the sometimes harsh realities of the world. So, while I am trying to stay aware of what is going on right now, and I am sending thoughts of peace out into the universe - I am also grateful for the music that makes my life better.  

Last night, a great non-Americana/country/folk kind of night at The 5 Spot - with alternative/post punk/new wave night with Slark Moan and Palm Ghosts playing the Swill TV show early, and Slump Test, Bad Bad Cats, and Ghost Town Remedy playing punk music at the Decline of Southern Civilization with Shakes opening with a comedy routine and a great DJ spinning punk songs. 

Today's Greetings from Nashville is up on the archive at wxnafm.org.  Here is the direct link. 

6:00am The Profits Speak by Slump Test on Slump Test (2045724 Records DK2)

6:04am Fire Under the Bridge by Cold Equations on Ghost Town (Poor Yorick Records)

6:08am Houston Memory by The Coal Men on Kids with Songs (Funzalo Records)

6:12am Tullahoma by Nellen Dryden on Standstill (Fairfax Records)

6:15am Rome to Paris by India Ramey on Snake Handler (India Ramey Music)

6:19am Wide Awake 5AM by Megan Palmer on Take Good Care – EP (Blue Rose Music)

6:26am Tongue Kiss by Griffin Winton on I’m Not Trying to Flirt with You or Anything (Griffin Winton)

6:29am Mississippi Line by Daniel Seymour & Mark Robinson on Chug It Down and Go (Blind Chihuahua Records)

6:33am Pretty Polly (feat. Kristi Rose) by Fats Kaplin on The Fatman Cometh & World of Wonder (Deluxe Edition) (Pulp Country Records)

6:39am Lord, Take Me from This World (Live) by David Newbould on Live at the Building – EP (MondoTunes)

6:44am Festival Song by Tim Easton on You Don’t Really Know Me (Black Mesa Records)

6:47am The Alabama Waltz by Miss Tess & the Talkbacks on The Love I Have for You (Signature Sounds Recordings)

6:53am Angel of Death by Nashville Symphony Orchestra on George Whitefield Chadwick (Naxos)

Today's Shuffle is below the jump...

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E2TG 7/30/2020 - Near the End... of the Week - Sh-Boom Mix (Fly High Remix)

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I am short on time and honestly not sure what to say in this space... so on we go with the music which is why all of us are here anyway!

Today, we complete our recap of this week's Featured Friday Playlist. Tomorrow being Friday, we will unveil the latest edition of our on-going project.  Songs 29-34

29. "My Love is a Hurricane" by David Ramirez 

First up, we have the title track to the brand new fifth studio album by the Austin, Texas based singer-songwriter.  Sounding good. I think I first became familiar with his music when he recorded an album at East Side Manor which was made available on Noisetrade which is now a part of Paste. 

30. "Bad Judgement Day" by John Kelly 

Next up, we have a track from In Between the latest album by Charlottesvile singer-songwriter John Kelly. The album was produced by Rusty Speidel.  Kelly is a native of Connecticut and lived in New York City before becoming a regular part of the Charlottesville singer-songwriter community.

31. "Hearts Turn Dark" by Provision 

Next up. we have the title track from the first album in seven years by Houston, Texas based darkpop band Provision. Pretty cool sounds. 

32. "Return of the Sabretooth" by ASM

Next up, we have the latest single from the European cinematic, hip-hop, funk, soul band ASM - A State of Mind.  I really dig this track. A great addition to our playlist. 

33. "Someone" by Even As We Speak

Next up, we have a track off of Adelphi by Australian indie-pop legends Even As We Speak. The band formed in 1986, broke up in 1993, and reformed in the last few years. Digging what I have heard so far.  I believe we featured them before - either in the playlist or the shuffle. 

34. "Maritime Panic" by Vexillary 
 

We close out this week with a track from Surviolence - the powerhouse new album from New York Electronic artist - the music here takes on the surveillance and highly politicized culture of the present day.  A dark and wonderful way to close out this week's playlist.