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Thursday, September 21, 2017
Topical Thursday Morning Shuffle - Down by the River Mix
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And then it was Thursday...
Last night, after work, I headed down to The Country to check out Ben de la Cour and Gaelynn Lea (who you read about in Collins' guest post earlier this week). (if you missed it, click the link).
Ben is one of my absolute favorite songwriters.
Gaelynn Lea (who won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest) is nothing short of brilliant. Playing traditional fiddle music and originals using a loop pedal and her unique playing style, she makes otherworldly and music that is at once dark and beautiful.
After that, I headed to Kay Bob's to hang out with some of my fellow WXNA DJs. Every third Wednesday, Kay Bob's hosts WXNA Night and donates 15% of all sales to the station. It's a fun hang with good food and a great beer selection.
Then, I crossed the river in time to catch Brian Milligram at The Crying Wolf. I was reminded about how much I love his music. Folk-punk delivered with passion. And he can pull off a sad song pretty well, too.
Today being Thursday, we return to our special Topical playlist - said topic being self-referential and we delve into the history of E2TG. It's an interesting history (if I do say so myself) covering a wide swath of musical styles. From the beginning, my approach to E2TG has been to write about music that moves me without much regard to the relative notoriety (or lack thereof) of the artists. To that end, some bands I have written about have gone on to achieve greater notoriety and others have seemingly disappeared - at least from social media. I take no credit and accept no blame from either. In my estimation, the value of the music itself is not really affected at all by what happens next for the artist. But, that's just my take...
Without further ado, here is the Topical Thursday (E2TG-centric) shuffle....
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And then it was Thursday...
Last night, after work, I headed down to The Country to check out Ben de la Cour and Gaelynn Lea (who you read about in Collins' guest post earlier this week). (if you missed it, click the link).
Ben is one of my absolute favorite songwriters.
Gaelynn Lea (who won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest) is nothing short of brilliant. Playing traditional fiddle music and originals using a loop pedal and her unique playing style, she makes otherworldly and music that is at once dark and beautiful.
After that, I headed to Kay Bob's to hang out with some of my fellow WXNA DJs. Every third Wednesday, Kay Bob's hosts WXNA Night and donates 15% of all sales to the station. It's a fun hang with good food and a great beer selection.
Then, I crossed the river in time to catch Brian Milligram at The Crying Wolf. I was reminded about how much I love his music. Folk-punk delivered with passion. And he can pull off a sad song pretty well, too.
Today being Thursday, we return to our special Topical playlist - said topic being self-referential and we delve into the history of E2TG. It's an interesting history (if I do say so myself) covering a wide swath of musical styles. From the beginning, my approach to E2TG has been to write about music that moves me without much regard to the relative notoriety (or lack thereof) of the artists. To that end, some bands I have written about have gone on to achieve greater notoriety and others have seemingly disappeared - at least from social media. I take no credit and accept no blame from either. In my estimation, the value of the music itself is not really affected at all by what happens next for the artist. But, that's just my take...
Without further ado, here is the Topical Thursday (E2TG-centric) shuffle....
Monday, May 18, 2015
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Ooh La La Mix
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New Release News: Lindsay Ellyn Out of Road EP released today!
I met Lindsay Ellyn last Autumn. I featured some songs from her Shores EP here on Ear to the Ground, and I have had the great good fortune to see her play live a number of times since then. She has been hard at work on her new EP for some time, and it is finally released to the world as of this morning. I will be grabbing my copy after work today, but based solely upon the songs I've heard (which are fabulous) and the quality of the people Lindsay worked with on the EP (which is stellar), I can easily recommend you give a listen and add it to your collection.
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New Release News: Lindsay Ellyn Out of Road EP released today!
I met Lindsay Ellyn last Autumn. I featured some songs from her Shores EP here on Ear to the Ground, and I have had the great good fortune to see her play live a number of times since then. She has been hard at work on her new EP for some time, and it is finally released to the world as of this morning. I will be grabbing my copy after work today, but based solely upon the songs I've heard (which are fabulous) and the quality of the people Lindsay worked with on the EP (which is stellar), I can easily recommend you give a listen and add it to your collection.
It is also available on Bandcamp and iTunes you prefer.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Potential Energy Mix
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Okay pre-writing disclaimer... I'm just not feeling particularly verbose today. So, expect some short, sharp comments... but who knows what will happen when I get started... What's fun about the randomness of the shuffle process is that it often does far better than I ever could arranging a fine mixture of divergent tunes into a pattern which at once defies and expands the conscious minds ability to understand the complexity of music as a part of human interactions. Did I say, I wasn't feeling verbose? Oh well....
Okay pre-writing disclaimer... I'm just not feeling particularly verbose today. So, expect some short, sharp comments... but who knows what will happen when I get started... What's fun about the randomness of the shuffle process is that it often does far better than I ever could arranging a fine mixture of divergent tunes into a pattern which at once defies and expands the conscious minds ability to understand the complexity of music as a part of human interactions. Did I say, I wasn't feeling verbose? Oh well....
Monday, October 6, 2014
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Egg Cream Mix
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Some days, I like to provide a detailed and creative commentary of the connections which exist between seeming unconnected songs. Some times, though, I just like to let these songs sit together awkwardly at the table while I sit back with a conspiratorial smile on my face (even then I have no co-conspirator). Today seems like a good time for the latter.... enjoy the awkwardness, but remember that the connections exist even if we cannot see them....
Some days, I like to provide a detailed and creative commentary of the connections which exist between seeming unconnected songs. Some times, though, I just like to let these songs sit together awkwardly at the table while I sit back with a conspiratorial smile on my face (even then I have no co-conspirator). Today seems like a good time for the latter.... enjoy the awkwardness, but remember that the connections exist even if we cannot see them....
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Break on Through Mix
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Well all sorts of bad things happened yesterday. Sending love and prayers and thoughts to the people of Oklahoma.
Also, remembering Ray Manzarek of The Doors who passed away yesterday. A true creative genius who shaped many generations of music.
We got some songs - as we are reminded again that Music Heals....
Today.... Pre-Shuffle-wise.
"More of the Same" by Britain. (feat. Clark Beckham) - this is the first released track from a forthcoming EP. Been digging on this track for a little while. Production by my good friend Hayden Coleman. Representing the 615 - but this is different.
"Run Like Hell" by Drive He Said
"Sugar" by Paper Route
Wakin On a Pretty Day" by Kurt Vile - this nine plus minute song transitions us into the Shuffle of the day.
Well all sorts of bad things happened yesterday. Sending love and prayers and thoughts to the people of Oklahoma.
Also, remembering Ray Manzarek of The Doors who passed away yesterday. A true creative genius who shaped many generations of music.
We got some songs - as we are reminded again that Music Heals....
Today.... Pre-Shuffle-wise.
"More of the Same" by Britain. (feat. Clark Beckham) - this is the first released track from a forthcoming EP. Been digging on this track for a little while. Production by my good friend Hayden Coleman. Representing the 615 - but this is different.
"Run Like Hell" by Drive He Said
"Sugar" by Paper Route
Wakin On a Pretty Day" by Kurt Vile - this nine plus minute song transitions us into the Shuffle of the day.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Beggars Caterer Mix
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Hey ho! It's Friday, and the sun is shining here in Nashville. Due to time constraints, I usually only post the 3-5 songs which I shuffle during my walk from the parking lot to the office. I usually also shuffle up some songs on my drive in. Even though I don't have time to do a full post on these "extra" songs, I've decided to include those songs in today's YouTube playlist which is posted at the bottom of the post. As always, I try to find the exact song on YouTube and when I can't I try to find an interesting or relevant video by the same artist.
Today's pre-shuffle shuffle includes music from: Lambchop, Al Jolson, Chad VanGaalen, Owen Pallet, and Radiohead (covering Tim Buckley).
The Shuffle Shuffle is after the JUMP:
Hey ho! It's Friday, and the sun is shining here in Nashville. Due to time constraints, I usually only post the 3-5 songs which I shuffle during my walk from the parking lot to the office. I usually also shuffle up some songs on my drive in. Even though I don't have time to do a full post on these "extra" songs, I've decided to include those songs in today's YouTube playlist which is posted at the bottom of the post. As always, I try to find the exact song on YouTube and when I can't I try to find an interesting or relevant video by the same artist.
Today's pre-shuffle shuffle includes music from: Lambchop, Al Jolson, Chad VanGaalen, Owen Pallet, and Radiohead (covering Tim Buckley).
The Shuffle Shuffle is after the JUMP:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - 18 Years Too Late Mix
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The subtitle of this post references a comment made by my friend Rex Silo regarding the fact that the reconstituted Black Flag is headlining a music festival in our hometown. By the way, Ear to the Ground favorites Black Jake and the Carnies as well as newly discovered FOTEM (friends of The End Men) John the Conqueror are also playing that festival. More details on all that later.
I decided today to add all the songs from my morning listening that I could into the Amazon Widget. Therefore, you will find music from George Gershwin, The Black Keys, + Shane MacGowan covering Townes Van Zandt. In addition, the pre-walk portion of the morning music featured some early period Hayden Coleman with a chunky, cool beat called "Vans (Down by the River)" which you can check out here:
The official Shuffle is after the jump and after the widget:
The subtitle of this post references a comment made by my friend Rex Silo regarding the fact that the reconstituted Black Flag is headlining a music festival in our hometown. By the way, Ear to the Ground favorites Black Jake and the Carnies as well as newly discovered FOTEM (friends of The End Men) John the Conqueror are also playing that festival. More details on all that later.
I decided today to add all the songs from my morning listening that I could into the Amazon Widget. Therefore, you will find music from George Gershwin, The Black Keys, + Shane MacGowan covering Townes Van Zandt. In addition, the pre-walk portion of the morning music featured some early period Hayden Coleman with a chunky, cool beat called "Vans (Down by the River)" which you can check out here:
The official Shuffle is after the jump and after the widget:
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Ear to the Ground Presents: A Heapin' Helpin' of Music News
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While we were busy writing and posting our 4-part review of the new album by The End Men and then being sick, a whole bunch of stuff has been happening musically from some old and new friends of ours. Some of this "news" is no longer new, but in case you've missed it here is a quick survey of what's been hitting our News feeds, In-Box and how ever else we've heard about this stuff. News after the jump:
While we were busy writing and posting our 4-part review of the new album by The End Men and then being sick, a whole bunch of stuff has been happening musically from some old and new friends of ours. Some of this "news" is no longer new, but in case you've missed it here is a quick survey of what's been hitting our News feeds, In-Box and how ever else we've heard about this stuff. News after the jump:
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - Questioning the Answers Mix
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In rare moments of insanity, I get this overwhelming desire to blog about something outside of the scope of music. To pontificate and philosophize on matters both urbane and banal or greater or lesser import - in short to offer the world the gift of my wisdom on matters geo-politcal and inter-stellar. Fortunately for me and more importantly for you, those moments pass and then I hear some great new music that blows me away.
The Velveteens formed in the summer of 2012. The band's sound seamlessly blends influences as diverse as sixties girls groups, Morrissey and hip-hop with classical theory and a buoyant spirit that is instantly infectious. Do you remember?, from the band's two song Bedroom Demos release, is pure pop heaven. Check out Velveteens.
We first told you about Bright Little Field when we talked about their ukulele tribute to The Replacements. Today, we have an original song by the band called Rubber Chicken.
In case you missed it, here is information on the Replacements tribute:
The Skeleton at the Feast is fronted by Belmont University student Levi Gordon and lays down some dope and fly... okay I'll stop... I just can't pull that off. These Kids is part of a Noisetrade sampler released in conjunction with Urban Pop Showcase at the university. Production on the song is by the one and only Hayden Coleman who we have featured here a few time. Self-described as
"Hip-hop with a brain", this track is pretty darn cool. Check it out.
Here's a promo for A Girl Like Me CD
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In rare moments of insanity, I get this overwhelming desire to blog about something outside of the scope of music. To pontificate and philosophize on matters both urbane and banal or greater or lesser import - in short to offer the world the gift of my wisdom on matters geo-politcal and inter-stellar. Fortunately for me and more importantly for you, those moments pass and then I hear some great new music that blows me away.
The Velveteens formed in the summer of 2012. The band's sound seamlessly blends influences as diverse as sixties girls groups, Morrissey and hip-hop with classical theory and a buoyant spirit that is instantly infectious. Do you remember?, from the band's two song Bedroom Demos release, is pure pop heaven. Check out Velveteens.
I couldn't find any videos for The Velveteens, so here is the Velveteen Rabbit
We first told you about Bright Little Field when we talked about their ukulele tribute to The Replacements. Today, we have an original song by the band called Rubber Chicken.
In case you missed it, here is information on the Replacements tribute:
A couple of videos from the Replacements Tribute
The Skeleton at the Feast is fronted by Belmont University student Levi Gordon and lays down some dope and fly... okay I'll stop... I just can't pull that off. These Kids is part of a Noisetrade sampler released in conjunction with Urban Pop Showcase at the university. Production on the song is by the one and only Hayden Coleman who we have featured here a few time. Self-described as
"Hip-hop with a brain", this track is pretty darn cool. Check it out.
Here's an older live performace by The Skeletons at the Feast
Sarah J. Hyland is a jazz-influenced Australian singer. Flying into Your Arms is the lead track from her 2007 album A Girl Like Me.
Here's a promo for A Girl Like Me CD
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - The Trial Mix
Reasoning beyond all reason, to every purpose there is a season
Meaning over meaning, layers upon layers
Days to weeks, looks turn to stares
Following my muse, following my bliss
Every single dream and vision ends up like this.
(J. W-M 3/7/2012)
Welcome to my space on the internet. Music. 'Kay. Walking in - nice day, sunshine and not too cool. To the list:
We featured Kafka a few days ago, but he is back with another track off the fabulously diverse and wonderful Mysterious Skin set. We got you hooked up at Amazon using the album cover link below. Check out out the previous post about Kafka to see about getting hooked up with some free Kafka!
(Run With the Buffalo from the album Mysterious Skin by Kafka)
I continue to be blown away by how great the new Leonard Cohen album, Old Ideas, really is. Today with have Crazy to Love You. Check out Old Ideas at Amazon below.
(Old Ideas by Leonard Cohen at Amazon.com)
Gaz Coombs was the lead singer and vocalist of the British band, Supergrass. He has a debut solo album due out in May. Today we listened to the song Subdivider .
(Pre-order Here Come the Bombs by Gaz Coombes at Amazon)
Frozen treats and sweet beats... Recurring Ear to the Ground artist Hayden Coleman asks and answers the musical question Is It Real? If "It" refers to the the Mr. Coleman's legit beats, then by all means, the answer is a resounding, "Yes!"
Is It Real? by Hayden Coleman Music via Soundcloud
Malcolm Holcombe makes rich folk blues delivered in a joyous and lively baritone. Malcolm Holcombe has had a storied and tumultuous life, and is currently enjoying the peace and serenity that comes with long-term sobriety. Where I Don't Belong off of last year's To Drink the Rain, is a tender yet deep song of yearning and loss and being found.
(To Drink the Rain by Malcolm Holcombe - @Amazon.com)
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Leap Day Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Not Ready Mix
It's Leap Day - it only comes around once every four years, and it's way cooler than the Presidential Elections.
So let us leap (yes, I did that) into a nifty little shuffle...
Kafka (no not the early 20th Century German writer, this Kafka is a alt-rock singer/songwriter from Burnley, Lancashire UK. He writes passionate and driving songs. The song is Jump Down from the album Mysterious Skin.. Give Kafka a try.
<----- Mysterious Skin - Kafka - (Amazon.com)
The Drums are a Brooklyn-based band. On Valentine's Day, they released a cover of The Ronettes Do I Love You. They have new music coming soon, but below is a link to last year's Portamento album.
<----Portamento by The Drums @ Amazon.comBand of Skulls are a UK band. They rock out on the track Death by Diamonds and Pearls from 2009's Baby Darling Doll Face Honey. They have a brand-spanking new album available now called Sweet Sour.
<-----Baby Darling Doll Face Honey by Band of Skulls on Amazon (once you check out this album navigate around Amazon to check out Sweet Sour.Finally, we have Just Stuph from our main man, H.C. representin' the 6-1-5 via the 2-5-1.
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Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday Morming Music Shuffle - ♂ ♀ Mix
Yesterday was a good day for driving with the windows down and blasting tunes just up to the point where the sound begins to distort.
We've reached the end of another week. I know this is a symptom of old age, but man, time sure is flying. It's almost March. Later today or tomorrow, I will be unveiling our 4th and final Band of the Week for February, and next week sometime, we will begin the task of naming our Band of the Month.
Before we get to today's shuffle, I had a treat in my Inbox this morning - a freshly minted track from Band of the Year Runner-Up Ubiquity Machine - the first from a forthcoming EP. I can't wait for all of you to hear it.
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♪♫ #2 - It seems like it's been forever since we've had The End Men show up in a morning shuffle, whatever, it's been too long. Build It Up is the title track from the band's excellent EP, and it is the song, I first heard, and I was reminded how, when I heard the first few bars, I KNEW that I had just discovered a new fave!
<-------Built It Up (EP) by The End Men - on Amazon.com♪ ♫ #3 - I heard a couple of reports on NPR this morning about difficulties in other countries over elections. Here is the US - voting tends to divide us. But, here at Ear to the Ground we march to the beat of our own drummer(s). Less than a month ago, The End Men and this next band were engaged in a bitter, hard fought vote to be named Band of the Month, but at the end of the day, once all the votes had been counted and all the challenges and protests had been heard, the two bands were able to put aside their differences and come together....(I'm tearing up now which you can't see so it loses it's effect).
Belong Here comes from the Funeral Genius album by February Band of the Month MAKAR.
<------------Funeral Genius by MAKAR - on Amazon.com♪♫ #4 - Finally - we go to the first EP of the Accomplices series by recent Band of the Week, The Gypsy West. Accomplices I and II are available from Bandcamp and volume III is coming soon. The concept series tells a story and amazing enough the first volume contains two covers which contribute to the overall tale being told. Today we have one of those covers - Richard Cory was originally on the Simon and Garfunkel album Sound of Silence - based upon the Edwin Arlington Robinson 1897 poem. Here the band makes it their own.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Random Bits of Floating Dust Mix
Much to cover - The line-up for Bonnaroo 2012 and is always impressive. Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beach Boys, The Civil Wars, The Avett Brothers, Bon Iver, The Roots, Foster the People, Delta Spirit, Alice Cooper, Dawes, Bad Brains, St. Vincent, Laura Marling, Ben Fold Five, Mogwai, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Kurt Vile and many many more. You can see all the goodies here. I should start a fund to solicit funds for me to attend.
A new Johnny Cash museum was announced yesterday to open in Downtown Nashville this summer.
To the list: Today we have an especially sweet mix of music - including a Minneapolis based Stompin' Blues band, an obscure British singer-songwriter, a Nashville based Beats master, and a legendary singer covering a classic song. Let's get to it.
First - The band is called The 4ontheFloor. The song is called Workin' Man Zombie and man oh man it rocks big time. It's from the album 4x4 which has 16 tracks - get it?
(click on the album cover above to visit the Amazon.com page for 4x4) (h/t to the fantastic Popa's Tunes who included the song on his Popakazooza 2012 Vol. 2 compilation)
Next - In a just world this next artist would be really famous and win lots of awards and stuff. She is a singer-songwriter who comes from the U.K. The song today is called Set Fire to the Rain from the album 21 by Adele. Remember that name, I predict big things from her.
(click on the album cover above to go to the Amazon page for 21 and support this struggling artist)
Next up in a song from the From '07: The Beat Tape by Nashville-based artist/producer/beats man Hayden Coleman and a song called Vans (Down by the River)
Chris Farley would be pleased, I'm sure. And finally, in 2005 or 2006 - Etta James did a cover of Prince's iconic song Purple Rain and just plain tore it up.
(click on the album cover above to visit Amazon to check out Etta James and her album All the Way.)
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A new Johnny Cash museum was announced yesterday to open in Downtown Nashville this summer.
To the list: Today we have an especially sweet mix of music - including a Minneapolis based Stompin' Blues band, an obscure British singer-songwriter, a Nashville based Beats master, and a legendary singer covering a classic song. Let's get to it.
First - The band is called The 4ontheFloor. The song is called Workin' Man Zombie and man oh man it rocks big time. It's from the album 4x4 which has 16 tracks - get it?
(click on the album cover above to visit the Amazon.com page for 4x4) (h/t to the fantastic Popa's Tunes who included the song on his Popakazooza 2012 Vol. 2 compilation)
Next - In a just world this next artist would be really famous and win lots of awards and stuff. She is a singer-songwriter who comes from the U.K. The song today is called Set Fire to the Rain from the album 21 by Adele. Remember that name, I predict big things from her.
(click on the album cover above to go to the Amazon page for 21 and support this struggling artist)
Next up in a song from the From '07: The Beat Tape by Nashville-based artist/producer/beats man Hayden Coleman and a song called Vans (Down by the River)
Chris Farley would be pleased, I'm sure. And finally, in 2005 or 2006 - Etta James did a cover of Prince's iconic song Purple Rain and just plain tore it up.
(click on the album cover above to visit Amazon to check out Etta James and her album All the Way.)
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