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This week has been going fast or slow or something, I don't know. I'm kind of disjointed and feel like the ground is a bit shaky. This is another reminder that we are in highly unusual times filled with a lot of uncertainty and upheaval and change. It is okay to feel shaky and unsure and disjointed and confused. It is not okay to give up. Step back, unplug from wherever you are plugged-in, pamper yourself, get rest or stay up all-night, get busy, be productive, be lazy.
Whatever you need to do - but do it safely. Be kind to others. .Register to vote. Then make a plan on how you are going to vote. Mail, early voting - however you can do it.
Don't take anything for granted but don't spend too much time worrying about things that haven't happened.
All of the above is meant for me, and whoever else needs to hear it... on we go!
I miscalculated, I have been featuring four songs a day this week, but I should have been featuring five - so we will feature six songs today and tomorrow - to wrap up this week's playlist. Today songs 16-21
16. "Good News" by Petter Carlsen
Petter Carlsen hails from the far northern part of Norway - above the Arctic circle. This is the fourth single from his forthcoming new album The Sum of Every Shade. I believe we have featured at least two of the previous three singles - I tried to go back and look, but anyway... I have really been enjoying his music, and I look forward to the album release.
17. "I Saw a U.F.O." by Victims of The New Math
Next up, we have a track from the Phoenix, Arizona based Victims of New Math which is a recording project of Thomas Young. The music is influenced by Guided by Voices and Big Star and the song was inspired by an episode of the new Unsolved Mysteries. I dig this a lot.
18. "The Weeping Souls - Alain Johannes Remix" by Jonny Polonsky
Jonny Polonsky returns to the playlist with this remix from Alain Johannes who has collaborated with Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey, and more. Polonsky has a rich history which includes some incredible collaborations of his own.
19. "Downstairs Sunday" by A Shoreline Dream
A Shoreline Dream (from Barnum, Colorado) return to E2TG with their latest single taken from their recently released Warming album. They are becoming regulars here on E2TG - and their fantastic sounding shoegaze/post-punk sound is a big reason why.
20. "Endicott" by Leron Thomas
There is a lot to unpack in this incredible new release. Leron Thomas was a major contributor to Iggy Pop's Free album from last year. He is a trumpeter, composer, and vocalist. This song was inspired by the Kid Creole and the Coconut's song of the same name. It is absolutely wonderful, and I am really glad I got clued into this release.
21. "Record Collector" by Brophy's Law
Brophy's Law are based in Copenhagen but the band hails from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Denmark. Here - this lead single from their forthcoming True Stories album is about a young man in a cult record shop. A truly great way to close out this segment of music.
Tomorrow -we finish up our recap with the last six songs on the playlist. As usual, we saved some good ones for last.
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