E2TG 3/28/2022 - Music City Monday - Covington Mix (Cerulean Remix)

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E2TG 5/3/2021 - Music City Monday and More - Perck Mix (Time Coast Remix)

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A new week.  This month finds  your intrepid music blogger finishing up his tenth year of featuring great music without limits.  

This week, I begin to tentatively venture out into this strange new landscape - with some events planned. 

Next up - Part 2 of our Feat. Friday Playlist Recap and below the jump - our weekly Music City Monday shuffle... 

Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 2 (songs 13-22):

13. "Say Something" by Emma-Jean Thackery

Up first today is the new single from London based bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer Emma-Jean Thackery from her forthcoming album Yellow (due in July). Fantastic music. 

14. "Treading Water" by Charm of Finches

Next up, we have the new single from this Australian electric chamber indie folk sister duo.  The lovely track tackles complex emotions. 

15. "The Faded Ones" by Ben DeHan

Next up, we have the recent single from this Maryland based artist. Check it out!

16. "Welcome to the Big Top" by The Rose Petals

We previously featured an earlier single - but American Grenadine is out now from this West Coast duo of Elijah Ocean and Peter Donovan.  Great tunes. 

17. "Wasteland" by Tim Kile

Austin based singer-songwriter just released his debut solo album These Things Are Being Gathered for The Fire. Kile was a founding member of Arcade Fire and of the band Wild Light.  Really dig this new music. 

18. "And the Lights Went out All over Town" by Modesty Blaise

We continue coverage of the The Modesty Blaise - the first album in 20 years from this UK band. This is the latest single from that album, and it is a fresh slice of classic 90s British indie pop.  A great song. 

19. "Everything She Touches Is Gold to Me" by Said the Whale

Next up, we have the release from songs written during 2020s break from 14 years of constant touring by this band who are based out of Vancouver B.C.  A wonderful love song. 

20. "Stranger Among Friends" by Distant Voices 

We have the latest single from an album we have been covering for a while - London based Distant Voices released their debut album Long Road to Home back in March. It is great to be able to feature more from this excellent album. 

21. "What Did the Music Sound Like" by Lea Thomas

Lea Thomas is Japanese American singer-songwriter who was born is Hawaii and is now based out of Brooklyn. This is her latest single, and I love it. 

22. "Burst Through the Borders" by Caulbearers

And we close out this segment of music with the latest from Manchester based Caulbearers - who formed in 2007.  This is a worthy addition to the rich musical heritage of the UK city. 

 

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E2TG 12/7/2020 - Music City Monday - Things Change Mix (Cold as Hell Remix)

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December 7, 1941 is a date which will live in infamy.  That was 79 years ago - when the Japanese attacked United States ships at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Over 2,000 Americans died that day. It was  the event that cause the U.S. to finally enter World War II. 

The likelihood is that more that number will die today from COVID-19. And although it may be fair to say the two things are not really comparable - I think it is worth noting that Pearl Harbor prompted a swift and sure response from the U.S. Government and that the majority of Americans supported those actions. 

I think it is reasonable to believe that this time in our history will be one that will live in infamy.  History will judge the lackluster response of the government and the lack of leadership that helped create a lack of a unified response. And how all of that contributed to many of those who have died of COVID-19.  

No American politician or government official caused the COVID-19 pandemic just as no American politician or government official caused the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, the American response to Pearl Harbor had been as poor and mismanaged and muddled as the response to COVID-19 - the subsequent events and history would be much different. 

We have a long way to go on this week's Featured Friday Playlist - so let's pick right up with songs 16-25:

16. "New Failures" by Ten Ton Hammer

First up, we have the title track from a new EP from the hardcore band that formed in Philadelphia in 2014.  They recorded this EP under quarantine from different locations across the country.  A raucous start to this segment of music.

17. "The Minit" by Fred Abong

Fred Abong is best known as the bassist for Throwing Muses.  He returned to music in recent years - having spent the time away as a Humanities professor.  His new release is called Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

18. "Nothing From Nothing" by A.J. Croce

Next up, we have the lead track from A.J. Croce's forthcoming covers album, By Request. The Nashville based singer-songwriter and musician - takes on the 1974 Billy Preston song. 

19. "City" by American Merit

Next, we have the debut single from Texas based rock band American Merit. The band has several singles planned for this month.

20. "Unbury Me" by Crows As Shepherds

Next up, we have some alternative metal from Spain. This is the first single from the forthcoming debut full-length album.  Great stuff.

21. "Old Calendar" by Paul Yoon

Next up, we have a track from the new album by Houston, Texas based singer-songwriter Paul Yoon.  A really lovely song filled with genuine emotion.

22. "Let's Call It Love" by Bailey Bigger

Next, we have the title track to the debut EP by Arkansas based singer-songwriter Bailey Bigger. The EP was produced by Bruce Watson.  The 20 year old songwriter has already drawn comparisons to John Prine and Courtney Marie Andrews.

23. "Boomerang" by Pet Envy

Next, we have the recent single by the Nashville based indie band Pet Envy.  I dig it. 

24. "Titles and Frames" by Un Rodo Cora

Next up, we have the title track to the fifth album by the Stockholm based collective whose members have roots in the US and India.  A great song.

25. "Bad Karma" by Gray Bouchard and the Dedications

We close this segment of music with a recent single from Massachusetts based Gray Bouchard of Salem Wolves along with his band The Dedications.  The track is a cover of a recent release by The Devil's Twins.  A great way to end this segment of music.

Tune in tomorrow, when we have ten more songs to recap. 

 

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E2TG 12/4/2020 - Featured Friday - Dumb it Down Mix (Delightfully Devilish Remix)

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Well, well, well - a combination of a several post-Thanksgiving releases and my catching up on my inbox means we have our biggest Featured Friday Playlist ever: 55 songs and nearly 3 1/2 hours of music.  That means I have my work cut out for me recapping, but I will do it. Maybe expect fewer words per song... maybe... I am typically not good at fewer words...

The recap begins below the jump with the first 15 songs!

 

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E2TG 11/13/2020 - Featured Friday - Good God Mix (Fighting Remix)

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We made it through another week... crazy times for sure... music - as it always does sustains me...

Onward....

A brand new Featured Friday Playlist with some awesome new and recent music from Nashville and beyond...

 

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