E2TG 7/14/2021 - Half Birthday - Transparent Mix (Parades Remix)

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It's my half-birthday!  Also, I am short on time- so my shuffle descripts might be minimal. Sorry. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4) (songs 24-28):

24. "Nightfall" by Sophie Janna

First up today, we have a beautiful new single from this singer-songwriter based in Amsterdam.  It is the second single from the forthcoming World Wide EP - which is her first EP of original music. 

25. "Ma Gnossienne" by Kety Fusco

Next up, we have a truly original work from an Italian-Swiss harpist and composer based in Switzerland. It is a reinvention of a 19th century work by the French composer Erik Satie. This new piece features the harp played in most unconventional ways. Wonderful. 

26. "Sunshine" by Pablo Infernal

Next up, we have the second single of 2021 from this four-piece band from Zurich. The band members bring in Swiss, Albanian, Brazilian, and Italian heritage into this unique rock sound. 

27. "Palm" by Lesser Care

Next up, we have a post-punk shoegaze band from El Paso Texas - with a double 7" inch single released ahead of their debut album which is being finalized as I write this. 

28. "Sweet Company" by His His

And we close this segment of music with a track from the debut EP by Toronto based artist Aidan Belo - who records as His His. A great track to take us out of our recap today...

 

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E2TG 8/4/2020 - Keep on Keeping On - Transparent Girls Mix (Close to Nature Remix)

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Right now, today, this week, I am just pushing forward... that is it.  It is taking all my energy not to loe hope, but I can't afford to lose hope.  So, I push forward and try to find joy when I can. 

I have no idea how any of this will end - so I stay in most of the time, wear a mask - to protect others - when I go out, I watch as many, many people attend large gatherings without masks - and travel and visit without limitations...

I see a President who can barely put together a coherent sentence and who lies almost as often has he speaks, and I see a large number of people who praise him and believe every word he says - even if what he says changes from moment to moment. 

I am not someone who is a political junkie.  I try to be as knowledgeable as I can about what is going on, but I don't live and breathe by the back and forth of Washington or even State Capitol goings on. I long for the time when weeks could go by without the latest "breaking news" dominating everything. 

I am staying busy with music - as much as I can.  So, let me tell you what is on my mind today when it comes to that. 

Today, we have five more songs to feature from this week's playlist:

13. "Ugly Freedom - Toka Remix" by Vee VV

Vee VV formed in 1981 in Blackpool from the ashes of Factory Records band Tunnelvision.  Toka formed Bosh Records in 1998. Vee VV specialize in infectious post-punk, Toka is an esteemed DJ and producer.  This is a powerhouse track, and a great addition to the playlist.

14."Hunger" by Inhaler Collective

Inhaler Collective is a soul/jazz/pop outfit from Liverpool and London who have some great sounds. This is the title track from their new release.

15. "Gusta" by Herb Barclay Project

Herb Barclay is a DJ, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who blurs genre lines. This track as some great Latin/op sounds. 

16. "Breaking Free" by Leon Gill

Next up, we have a track from Master of None - a solo album from UK musician and songwriter - Leon Gill. 

17. "Live Your Dreams" by Painkillers

We close this segment of the playlist with a track from Italian punk band Painkillers. A great way to close out  this segment of music. 

Tomorrow, we will be back with the next 5 songs. Below the jump, we have today''s morning shuffle.  

 

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