E2TG 4/19/2021 - Music City Monday - Rain Mix (Alabaster Remix)

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Heading into another week.  By the way, the 10th Anniversary of this blog is fast approaching - in May.  I also realized the 10th episode of the Ear to the Ground radio show will happened that same month - so I am planning something special to mark that convergence of events. It is not looking like it may take two weeks.  More to come.  

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Feature Friday Recap (Pt. 11: Songs 17-26):

17. "Light Shines In" by Conor Gains

First up, we are a track from a new EP/single from this Toronto based singers-songwriter who makes music with a wonderful combination of pop, southern soul and more. 

18. "Deshta (Forever)" by Lisa Gerrard; Jules Maxwell

Next up, we have our second single to feature from Dead Can Dance's Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell.  Great stuff. 

19. "The Way Down" by Van Plating

Next up, we have the new single from Florida based  singer/songwriting and musician Van Plating.  It is the follow-up to the her 2019 album which marked her return to music after a decade off. A strong song, and I look forward to hearing more. 

20. "Balearic" by Are We Static

Next, UK indie band Are We Static with a fantastic new song. 

21. "Palms Casino" by Sam Valdez

Next up, a immense sounding new single from L.A. based Sam Valdez - her full length album Take Care is due out May 7.

22. "Where is the Time?" by My Name is Ian (feat. HMS Morris)

Next up, a new single from Welsh band My Name is Ian - ahead of their new album due in June called Fantastic Company.  Here they team up with an other Welsh band we have featured before- HMS Morris. 

23. "Bridges" by Jason Pilling

We have a wonderful new single from UK singer-songwriter Jason Pilling who is originally from Saskatchewan.

24. "Scallywag" by The Lancasters

Next up, a tasty bit of rock 'n' roll which builds upon the classic traditions - especially on some of the great British bands of past decades. The Lancasters are from Italy, and this  great new single is pretty darn cool.  

25. "Upstate" by Shay Martin Lovette

Some lovely and mysterious country folk from this North Carolina artist who worked with members of MIPSO, Mandolin Orange, and Mount Moriah on his forthcoming Scatter & Gather due out May 14.

26. "Fly Wizard Fly" by Mashup & Cozy Condition

And we close this segment of music with some experimental funk from Richmond, Virginia. A great tune to wind up this segment of our playlist. 

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E2TG 7/27/2020 - Music City Monday - One Tough Town Mix (Pants Remix)

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Before we get to the Music City Monday shuffle, we need to let you know about songs 9-15 from this week's Featured Friday Playlist:

9. "Preseb o ias" by Breichiau Hir

Starting this segment of our playlist is a new single from the post-hardcore/punk band from Cardiff, Wales.  They had been working on a new album since late 2019 and they wrapped up work in March - just before the lockdown.  They didn't want to release that music until they could tour to support it, so they dug up an old song - recorded in 2018. The title translates to "Crib of Shivers".  It is about squeezing everything out of love and life with so force that it destroys it and leaves you with a hollow shell. They call it their most uplifting song.  I think I dig this band. 

10. "Long Live Life!" by rOZZ

Next up, we have our first listen to the new album by the singer-songwriter, philosopher and would be astronomer from Belgium.  We featured her music a couple of years ago, and it is great to catch up with her again.  rOZZ (aka Julie) is the forum moderator at SETI@Home (SETI being Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence).  A great song. This is from her new release Yess Sire!

11. "Drunk and Alone at Disney" by Dumpster

Dumpster is a three-piece Queer hard rock band based out of SUNY Purchase.  We were turned on to them by some friends at SUNY.  This is a great track from their new EP Fiasco. 

12. "Rolling Out of Bed" by The Dream Tapes

I am just going to be perfectly honest and say I don't know how I was turned on to The Dream Tapes - an indie band from Ogden, Utah.  I think maybe they followed me on Instagram.  For some reason, I was thinking someone I know posted about them, but I can't find proof of that.  Anyway, I am digging this music from their self-titled new album.

13. "Beat of a Bad Habit" by The Jensen Sisters

I do know how I found out about The Jensen Sisters - thanks to Sweetheart PR. The Jensen Sisters are a duo from Minnesota.  This is our first taste of their forthcoming album Yellow Frames - due out in October. It is not the last we will hear from them.  Great stuff.

14. "Swiss Mountain Myth" by The Asteroid No.4

Next up, we have the latest single from psyche rock legends - The Asteroid No.4. They are now based in San Francisco, but they formed in Philadelphia in the late 1990s.  A great addition to the shuffle!

15. "Love Life" by Tawny Ellis

And, we close with the title track from the brand new album by L.A. singer-songwriter Tawny Ellis.  Ted Russell Kamp (who can be heard earlier in this playlist) plays on this album - the two met at an Americana Fest in Nashville. A great way to close out this segment of the playlist.  

More tomorrow!  Check down below for the Music City Monday Shuffle!

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