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It is Monday and time for another jam packed Music City Monday Shuffle - below the jump....
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Monday, February 28, 2022
E2TG 2/28/2022 - Music City Monday - Closing Jam Mix (Talking Dogs Remix)
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Monday, February 14, 2022
E2TG 2/14/2022 - Music City Monday and More - Tender Land Mix (Hope Alive Remix)
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Music City Monday shuffle after the jump!
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Monday, January 10, 2022
Monday, December 13, 2021
E2TG 12/13/2021 - Music City Monday - Keeping My Distance Mix (Out of Place Remix)
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The year is winding down. Coming up tomorrow on Ear to the Ground radio, I will be presenting part 1 of my year-end special featuring some of my favorite music released in 2021.
Then, Thursday, I will be presenting the 2nd Annual Seasons Greetings from Nashville holiday spectacular. (okay, fine, I didn't call it that last year but whatever). Some great holiday tunes by Nashville artists past and present.
Next Tuesday, will be the first annual Ear to the Ground holiday special - some of the great new holiday releases which have come my way.
Now, it's time for today's Music City Monday shuffle
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Monday, June 7, 2021
E2TG 6/7/2021 - Music City Monday - Shallow Graves Mix (Hard Times Fell Remix)
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Back to it after a very nice weekend.
Featured Friday recap Part 2 (Songs 12-18):
12. "My Father Took Me Everywhere" by Chris Connelly & Monica Queen
First up, we have the first single from the ambitious and inspired new album from Chris Connelly (who has worked with Ministry, Revolting Cocks and more). The album - called My Birthday Poems is due out on June 15 and is a fictionalized account of the relationship between Scottish poet George Mackay Brown and his muse Stella Cartwright.
13. "Don't Look Down" by Doug Kistner
Next, we have a solo single from keyboardist Doug Kistner - known for his work withTrans-Siberian Orchestra, John Waite, and more.
14. "Third Street" by Annie Keating
Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Annie Keating just released her new album Bristol County Tides on June 4. This is the lead track from the album. Great stuff.
15. "Working Man's Dread" by The Contraptionists
Next up, we have the title track from the new album from L.A. based The Contraptionists, who bill themselves as a two-man, one-man band.
16. "Delicate Strong" by Scott Standley
Next up, we have a track from the debut solo album Victoria from this Austin native. The album combines Texas indie with neo-soul. The influences both traditional and modern come from an authentic place, and that shines through on this album.
17. "Gone" by Desai (feat. Claire Donzelli)
Next up, we have a new single from this sixteen year old singer-songwriter and producer who is based in Washington D.C. Here he teams with fellow indie singer-songwriter Claire Donzelli who a native of Palo Alto, California. The song was written two years ago.
18. "Bewildered" by Ender Bender
And we close with a new single from Rome based, former L.A. residentEddie Olguin who records as Ender Bender. A great way to take us out of this segment of the playlist.
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Friday, September 4, 2020
E2TG 9/4/2020 - Featured Friday - Vagabond Shoes Mix (Shallow Graves Remix)
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Excited to start of this week's Featured Friday Playlist with a brand new song from E2TG favorite Andrew Adkins. The Nashville singer-songwriter will be releasing his new album The Echoist on November 13, and this is our first taste of that album. Check out the powerful video for "Vagabond Shoes".
The next 7 songs from this week's playlist will be featured below the jump. The whole playlist is also below for you to enjoy. Be sure to give the Featured Friday a Follow and if you dig the music - share it with your friends. A big thanks to everyone who had followed the playlist so far - it means a lot
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Friday, July 31, 2020
E2TG 7/31/2020 - Featured Friday - Just Feels Right Mix (Up to No Good Remix)
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I don't have a ton of time, but I think we have a great Featured Friday Playlist this week. I little shorter than the past few weeks, but it is jammed back with some great music. Check it out and follow. Our recap begins below the jump with the first seven songs.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
E2TG 7/28/2020 - Uncharted Waters - South of I-10 Mix (Softly and Tenderly Remix)
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So, this line from a Tommy Womack song seems to replay in mind almost constantly. We're in uncharted waters, this much is true... this song was written and recorded before 2020 so it is even more true today - and I try to hold on to the hope of that song which is called "We'll Get Through This, Too.".
So this next paragraph is going to get a little political and is purely my opinion:
I have been thinking about how the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a political - right vs. left issue. The easy answer is that we live in such a polarized time that everything is potentially political - from sports, to friend chicken, to coffee... but I think there is a deeper answer.
In the early days of the pandemic - I mean Trump was being Trump and there is a lot to unpack about the abysmal failure of the U.S. response. But, there was at least on some level a sense of unity. Shutdowns happened - people were sharing their quarantine stories and "we're all in this together" was a common theme. While the response time and language varied, the shutdowns happened in Red states and Blue states and Purple states.
Then, time wore on and things seemed to be getting better - a little. And that, to me anyway, is when all hell broke loose. No doubt, the shutdown had a massive impact on the economies - federal, state, local, personal. So, the push to reopen came and it seems like mostly Republican governors pushed for quick reopening of the economy - even when numbers did not support it.
This, to me, is Republicans being Republicans. Making decisions for the benefit of short-term financial reasons without concern for the long-term implications. We have seen this for years on environmental issues, budget issues, etc. Regulations to protect the environment may negatively impact short-term profits and so they must go - even if the eventual costs of the destruction of the environment is massive. Cut taxes on the wealthy without decreasing spending and the wealthy spend and invest more and the stock market rises until the government faces massive deficits and then the economy crashes... and typically, the Democrats come to the rescue until the cycle repeats.
So, here we are with the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 and the push to reopen. When the folly of this push became clear that is when the conspiracy theories and denial and minimization really took off. Anything to avoid another shutdown. Now - this is not taking into account that many people just seemed to decide that the pandemic was over and that they could return to life as normal. But, it comes from the same place. Short-term comfort and pleasure at the expense of the disease continuing to ravage the country for longer...
I don't know, man, I can't stop thinking about this stuff. I just want to visit my Mom and see live music and hang with my friends at a bar, but I don't know when any of that will happen and then I see people doing whatever the hell they want consequences be damned, and it pisses me off.
Our recap of this week's Featured Friday Playlist rolls on. Today, we bring you songs 16-22...
16. "From the Ashes" by Pozzi
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So, this line from a Tommy Womack song seems to replay in mind almost constantly. We're in uncharted waters, this much is true... this song was written and recorded before 2020 so it is even more true today - and I try to hold on to the hope of that song which is called "We'll Get Through This, Too.".
So this next paragraph is going to get a little political and is purely my opinion:
I have been thinking about how the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a political - right vs. left issue. The easy answer is that we live in such a polarized time that everything is potentially political - from sports, to friend chicken, to coffee... but I think there is a deeper answer.
In the early days of the pandemic - I mean Trump was being Trump and there is a lot to unpack about the abysmal failure of the U.S. response. But, there was at least on some level a sense of unity. Shutdowns happened - people were sharing their quarantine stories and "we're all in this together" was a common theme. While the response time and language varied, the shutdowns happened in Red states and Blue states and Purple states.
Then, time wore on and things seemed to be getting better - a little. And that, to me anyway, is when all hell broke loose. No doubt, the shutdown had a massive impact on the economies - federal, state, local, personal. So, the push to reopen came and it seems like mostly Republican governors pushed for quick reopening of the economy - even when numbers did not support it.
This, to me, is Republicans being Republicans. Making decisions for the benefit of short-term financial reasons without concern for the long-term implications. We have seen this for years on environmental issues, budget issues, etc. Regulations to protect the environment may negatively impact short-term profits and so they must go - even if the eventual costs of the destruction of the environment is massive. Cut taxes on the wealthy without decreasing spending and the wealthy spend and invest more and the stock market rises until the government faces massive deficits and then the economy crashes... and typically, the Democrats come to the rescue until the cycle repeats.
So, here we are with the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 and the push to reopen. When the folly of this push became clear that is when the conspiracy theories and denial and minimization really took off. Anything to avoid another shutdown. Now - this is not taking into account that many people just seemed to decide that the pandemic was over and that they could return to life as normal. But, it comes from the same place. Short-term comfort and pleasure at the expense of the disease continuing to ravage the country for longer...
I don't know, man, I can't stop thinking about this stuff. I just want to visit my Mom and see live music and hang with my friends at a bar, but I don't know when any of that will happen and then I see people doing whatever the hell they want consequences be damned, and it pisses me off.
Our recap of this week's Featured Friday Playlist rolls on. Today, we bring you songs 16-22...
16. "From the Ashes" by Pozzi
First out of the gate today, we have the brand new single from L.A. singer songwriter Pozzi. We featured his earlier single a few weeks back. I am really digging his sound. His debut full-length album is due in August - called Tyrant.17. "Let Go" by Other Child
Next up, we have a recent single from this 5-piece indie pop band from Dublin. Just a funky, feel good kind of song. I dig.18. "Roll the Dice" by Abby Reign
Next up, we have some country-flavored pop with some attitude. Abby Reign is a native of Nebraska who now lives in Nashville. This is her latest single.19. "There is Always a Light" by Civic Green
Next up, we have the new single from this four-piece rock band from South Yorkshire, UK. I like this song a whole bunch.20. "Anonymous Future" by The Wild Blue
Post-punk quartet, The Wild Blue - from NYC are up next with the title track of their new EP. I hear a variety of sounds that come together to form something unique. Good stuff.21. "Too Long" by Certain Animals
The Dutch trio - Certain Animals are up next with their latest single. Their music boasts some definite 70s influences, but with a firm grasp on modern indie music. I want to hear more from them.22. "Better" by Kyle Maher
We close out this segment of the playlist with the latest single from Australian singer-songwriter Kyle Maher. The song was produced by German producers OUHBOY. The song was inspired by lessons learned during a tumultuous two years - that included a taste of success, heartbreak, and major eye surgery. His first single appeared in the Netflix series Terrace House: Tokyo.
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Friday, July 17, 2020
E2TG 7/17/2020 - Featured Friday - Heartache Mix (Talk to Angels Remix)
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Some days, I want to lose hope, but I don't have that luxury. People are at risk. Not just from COVID-19 (but definitely many, many people are at risk from that - as the U.S. response has continued to be a dismal failure). LGBTQ+ people are at risk of discrimination, violence, and persecution. People of Color - Black and Brown people are at risk for policy brutality and discrimination, and persecution. People with disabilities are at risk for having their right stripped away, the access to education hampers, and increased marginalization. The poor are at risk of having their meager earning cut - while failed CEOs cash-in on their golden parachutes of having housing ripped away. The list goes on and on. It is up to us, who are not on these lists or only marginally (if at all) impacted by these things....
Well, we have reached the end of another work week, and that means it is time to unveil another Featured Friday Playlist. This week's list is 33 songs and exactly 2 hours of music (all new and recently released). I think I have fulfilled my mission to featured diverse and generally independent music. Enjoy and please Follow the Featured Friday Playlist on Spotify. Mostly, if you discover new music that you love by reading E2TG - do whatever you can to support that music. Buy merch, spread the word, attend shows (when it is safe), and follow the bands on their social media sites.
Our review of the Playlist commences below the jump with the first 8 song. We will recap the rest of the list throughout next week in this space.
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Some days, I want to lose hope, but I don't have that luxury. People are at risk. Not just from COVID-19 (but definitely many, many people are at risk from that - as the U.S. response has continued to be a dismal failure). LGBTQ+ people are at risk of discrimination, violence, and persecution. People of Color - Black and Brown people are at risk for policy brutality and discrimination, and persecution. People with disabilities are at risk for having their right stripped away, the access to education hampers, and increased marginalization. The poor are at risk of having their meager earning cut - while failed CEOs cash-in on their golden parachutes of having housing ripped away. The list goes on and on. It is up to us, who are not on these lists or only marginally (if at all) impacted by these things....
Well, we have reached the end of another work week, and that means it is time to unveil another Featured Friday Playlist. This week's list is 33 songs and exactly 2 hours of music (all new and recently released). I think I have fulfilled my mission to featured diverse and generally independent music. Enjoy and please Follow the Featured Friday Playlist on Spotify. Mostly, if you discover new music that you love by reading E2TG - do whatever you can to support that music. Buy merch, spread the word, attend shows (when it is safe), and follow the bands on their social media sites.
Our review of the Playlist commences below the jump with the first 8 song. We will recap the rest of the list throughout next week in this space.
Featured Friday Playlist
Friday, June 12, 2020
E2TG 6/12/2020 - Featured Friday - King of Ashes Mix (Skatepark Remix)
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I have a tendency to think out loud in my posts. For me, writing is a good way to work through things that get tangled up when they stay inside my head. E2TG is above all, MY blog. Blog is short for weblog (not we blog, but web log). I think of it as kind of a journal. My journal is focused on music because music is important to me. But, since it is my journal, I can write about whatever I want. I can even use it as a place to think out loud. Now, this is not without risk. When I think outloud, I let my thoughts take me where they will... and I may say something I don't mean or that could be misconstrued. But, then, that is what editing is for. Now, I will freely admit, E2TG can be pretty rough sometimes when it comes to editing. I am writing during lunch hour or before work, and when I go back I see a lot of typos which I hate. I try to follow the rules of asking, Is is true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
Okay, so today, I am reading about how members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force showed up and interrogated planners of a protest in my hometown - asking them about Antifa and seemingly trying to encourage them to cancel the protest - implying that Antifa was going to show up and cause trouble. In reality, the protest was mostly peaceful, and the only trouble came from some out-of-state right-wing racists who showed up with signs. Interesting that the JTTF didn't seem to care about these type who seem to be largely responsible for problems nationwide.
It is also interesting, but not surprising that an administration that seems to be rushing headlong into fascism and totalitarianism are focused on the antifascists but not the KKK, Proud Boys etc.
Well, it is time, to officially unveil this weeks Featured Friday Playlist. This week's list is a little shorter than the lists have been of late. Fewer new releases on my radar this week - but I have a bunch lined up for next week. As always, I expect to learn of some new releases today and over the next few days - those will be added to next week's list.
We are going to begin our review of the current playlist - down below the jump - by talking about the first four songs in the playlist. We will continue the recap into next week - due to the fewer number of tracks in this week - we may wrap up the recap early or we may just write about fewer songs per day. We shall see. Please check out the whole list and if you would, please follow the Playlist on Spotify. Thanks to all who are already following along.
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I have a tendency to think out loud in my posts. For me, writing is a good way to work through things that get tangled up when they stay inside my head. E2TG is above all, MY blog. Blog is short for weblog (not we blog, but web log). I think of it as kind of a journal. My journal is focused on music because music is important to me. But, since it is my journal, I can write about whatever I want. I can even use it as a place to think out loud. Now, this is not without risk. When I think outloud, I let my thoughts take me where they will... and I may say something I don't mean or that could be misconstrued. But, then, that is what editing is for. Now, I will freely admit, E2TG can be pretty rough sometimes when it comes to editing. I am writing during lunch hour or before work, and when I go back I see a lot of typos which I hate. I try to follow the rules of asking, Is is true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
Okay, so today, I am reading about how members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force showed up and interrogated planners of a protest in my hometown - asking them about Antifa and seemingly trying to encourage them to cancel the protest - implying that Antifa was going to show up and cause trouble. In reality, the protest was mostly peaceful, and the only trouble came from some out-of-state right-wing racists who showed up with signs. Interesting that the JTTF didn't seem to care about these type who seem to be largely responsible for problems nationwide.
It is also interesting, but not surprising that an administration that seems to be rushing headlong into fascism and totalitarianism are focused on the antifascists but not the KKK, Proud Boys etc.
Well, it is time, to officially unveil this weeks Featured Friday Playlist. This week's list is a little shorter than the lists have been of late. Fewer new releases on my radar this week - but I have a bunch lined up for next week. As always, I expect to learn of some new releases today and over the next few days - those will be added to next week's list.
We are going to begin our review of the current playlist - down below the jump - by talking about the first four songs in the playlist. We will continue the recap into next week - due to the fewer number of tracks in this week - we may wrap up the recap early or we may just write about fewer songs per day. We shall see. Please check out the whole list and if you would, please follow the Playlist on Spotify. Thanks to all who are already following along.
Featured Friday Playlist
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