E2TG 5/16/2022 - Music City Monday - This Love Mix (Ten Bullets Remix)

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We start another week with another Music City Monday shuffle - featuring a random shuffle from our extensive Music City Monday playlist.  Enjoy!

 

 

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E2TG 3/30/2022 - This Life... - Close Closer Mix (I Get Ideas Remix)

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E2TG 2/23/2022 - Mid-Weak - Emptiness Mix (Compass Remix)

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Sitting here in the latter part of  February - in an uncertain world that seems on the brink of something.. I guess what is on my mind is how there are always many stories happening at the same time, and how some of them only occasionally interact. From the macro level - global events to the most subtle nuances of our internal stories. To me what is interesting is how memory sometimes compartmentalizes the various stories.  Like you remember falling in love and those feelings and experiences. You also remember the nation on a brink of war - for example. But unless those stories intersect in some significant way - you may not remember that they happened at the same time.  So, a novel might put the falling in love story in the context of the global upheaval. While, in real life, you may never make the connection that the two events coincided. 

The other part of it - is that the stories that unfold are experienced and remembered through our lens of perception. To that end, I love novels or stories that tell the same story from different points of view - sometimes the stories can be so different. Documented facts don't change, but how much of our lives - how much of our stories is properly documented. So, I remember it happening one way, and you remember it another.  We can choose to fight over the differences or embrace them and learn about one another from how we experienced the story. 

Looking forward tonight at The 5 Spot.  Early - it is SwillTV always a fun night and the one and only Palm Ghosts will be playing.    Later, it is return of Decline of Southern Civilization (the first since March 11, 2020) with E2TG favorites Slump Test and Ghost Town Remedy and more. 

Today's extended shuffle is below the jump

 

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E2TG 2/15/2022 - 88 Years - Lightning Rods Mix (Dissonance Mix Remix)

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Today's Membership Drive edition of Ear to the Ground radio is up on the archive at WXNA - LINK HERE.

6:00am Sonny Boy by Owsley on Owsley (Giant)

6:02am Bullet or Gun (feat. Sean Quinn and the Tremblers) by The Tasty Brothers on Bullet or Gun (feat. Sean Quinn and the Tremblers) – Single (Palatable Records)

6:07am Come on Back to Bowling Green and Marry Me by Jon Latham on Single (Cafe Rooster Records)

6:11am ARE YOU HAVING a GOOD TIME? (feat. Dani Kobrin & Sally Dolphin) by VOTEFORSAMMO on ARE YOU HAVING a GOOD TIME? (feat. Dani Kobrin & Sally Dolphin) – Single (the sky is violet)

6:17am Heavy Metal by Sophie & The Broken Things on Heavy Metal – Single (Petaluma Records)

6:21am Ooh La La by Afton Wolfe & Cary Hudson on Ooh La La – Single (Grandiflora Records)

6:26am Bluebird (feat. Tom Kimmel) by Dana Cooper on Bluebird (feat. Tom Kimmel) – Single (Dana Cooper)

6:32am All Souls Hill by The Waterboys on All Souls Hill (Pheromone Recordings)

6:35am Talon by Elkyn on Holy Spirit Social Club (Tambourine Machine Records)

6:39am It Is Finished When It’s Destroyed by The Academy Of Sun on It Is Finished When It’s Destroyed – Single (Heaven’s Lathe)

6:42am Happier Things by Studio Electrophonique on Happier Things – Single (Violette Records)

6:46am Blowing off the World by David Heatley on Life Our Own Way (Dream Puppy)

6:50am Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out (Live) by Old Salt on Live in Room 13 – EP (Old Salt)

6:53am Always a Rebel by Georg Nielsen on Always a Rebel – Single (Georg Nielsen)

6:59am Pulse by Jori Larres on Intervals (Jori Larres)

 

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E2TG 1/25/2022 - Today Goes On - Hangman Woman Mix (Wake Up Remix)

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Today's Ear to the Ground radio show is up on the archive at wxnafm.org.  Here is the LINK. 

And the playlist:

6:00am Sonny Boy by Owsley on Owsley (Giant)

6:01am Heart’s Not in It / Down to the Well by Julie Christensen on 11 from Kevin: Songs of Kevin Gordon (Wirebird / JTMMusic)

6:09am Pokeweed Gospel by Brad Fielder on The Bigtone Leftovers – Single (Brad Fielder)

6:15am Enigma by Abie Toiber on Enigma – Single (TOCA75)

6:17am Väsy by Bad Sauna on POTSLOJO (All That Plazz)

6:23am Don’t Stop Lovin’ Me by Eliza Gilkyson on Songs from the River Wind (Eliza Gilkyson)

6:29am Kick It by Livingmore on Kick It – Single (Livingmore LLC)

6:31am Wish for You by Allison Moorer on Wish for You – Single (Autotelic Records)

6:34am Love Will Tell Us Apart by Amythyst Kiah on Single (Rounder Records)

6:37am Swimming Through the Aisles by Roman Angelos on Music for Underwater Supermarkets (Happy Robots Records)

6:43am Mercy Train by Your Friends’ Choir of Eternal Fire on Unloved – EP (1686866 Records DK)

6:45am Hey DJ by The Split Squad on Another Cinderella (Red Chuck Records)

6:49am Monster by The Magnettes on Monster – Single (K51 Music)

6:51am Tell Me by DL Rossi on Tell Me – Single (DL Rossi)

6:57am Wavelength by Tone Ranger on Follow the Sun – EP (Animalia Music)

Today's Shuffle is below the jump....

 

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e2TG 1/5/2021 - Already - Two Tales Mix (Glitter Gold Remix)

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I am beginning to wind back into the new year.  Right now, it looks like we will have a new Featured Friday Playlist up Friday around midnight. 

In the meantime, we will continue to review some of our favorite music from 2021 with today's shuffle below the jump. 

 

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E2TG 12/27/2021 - Music City Monday - Villains! Mix (New Freedom Remix)

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We enter the last week of the year with our final Music City Monday of 2021.

No post on Friday - New Years Eve or Monday January 3.  As I see it now, next week with be a regrouping and trying to gear up for the start of 2022. I have a lot of submissions to get to. 

As it stands, there is a lot of uncertainty in the world and in the USA. COVID, politics,  We enter 2022 with more trepidation than hope. But, I do know that there are things I can control - and I must focus on those things without ignoring the bigger picture.  

 

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E2TG 10/14/2021 - And Again... - Fast Car Mix (August Streets Remix)

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Today - we wrap up our Featured Friday Playlist for the week.  I will taking next week off. As of now, I think I will load a new Playlist as normal and feature the first several songs on Friday, but that could change. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 5) (songs 20-22):

20. "Morning Birds" by The Embryos

First up, we have the opening track from the new album by this Chicago band.

21. "A Song is Way Above the Lawn" by Karen Peris

Next up, we have the title track of the new children's album by Pennsylvania singer-songwriter Karen Peris of The Innocence Mission. 

22. "Fallen Skies" by SHADE

And, we close out this week with the new single from this much talked about Manchester band. 

 

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E2TG 10/4/2021 - Music City Monday - Every Sunset Mix (Have You Ever? Remix)

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Have you locked down your plans to be at The 5 Spot on Wednesday for E2TG Presents Bill Bloomer and Stuffy Shmitt?  Make sure you have your vax card (or negative test - within 72 hours) and your photo ID. Plus the $10 cover.  Then show up before 6pm, grab a drink, and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic evening of songs. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2 - Where from here?) (songs 10-15):

10. "It's a Wonderful Lie" by The Great Leap Forward

First up, we have another track from Revolt Against the Age of Plenty by Manchester band The Great Leap Forward - the first album in nine years from Alan Brown (Big Flame). 

11. "Endless Greed" by Lucy Frantic

Next up, we have the debut single from this rock trio from Finland. 

12. "All About You" by The Super Moons

Next up, we have the lead off track from Real Life Heroes - the debut album by this Scottish who have released an EP and five singles (including this one) since 2018.

13. "Eyes of the Storm" by Ali Dineen

Next up, via Spirit House Sessions - we have a single from New York City based artist Ali Dineen.  The b-side is a cover of a Judee Sill song - which I dig on a lot of levels. 

14. "Rain Days" by Chris Fox & the Beasts

 Next, we have the title track from the debut release by this band based in New Jersey and the Catskills. 

15. "Touch Me Like a Teddybear" by Tom Rodwell

And, we close this segment of music with a new single from this English artist, presently based in New Zealand. A cool tune to close us out. 

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E2TG 9/20/2021 - Music City Monday - Sweet Krazy Mix (Coal Train Remix)

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Hard to believe it, but Americana Week is here. The return to a live event will different - proof of vaccine or negative test will be required, I expect - but don't know - that there will smaller crowds in general. But, there is still going to be a lot happening - and one event, I am particularly excited about is the Magnolia Roads - American Roots Saturday & Backyard Campfire Sessions.  I will be teaming up with the incredible Emily Hansen of Magnolia Roads to co-emcee the event which boasts 20+ musical acts on two stages - including several E2TG favorites - like Jon Latham, Allen and Keshia of LadyCouch, The Natchez Tracers, Renee Wahl & The Sworn Secrets, Chip Greene, Mike Younger, David Newbould, The Minks, Don Gallardo, Tim Easton, Amelia White, Ted Russell Kamp, and more. 

The show goes from 11:30am until 8pm at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge.  The schedule and details can be found  here - stop by or hangout all day. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2 - what comes after the first part) (songs 16-22):

16. "Reaches of the Universe" by Coyote Man

Chicago based Progressive, instrumental band with the lead track from their new album. 

17. "Happy Place" by Louise Cappi

From the new album. Hope, whose title took on new meaning in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Louise Cappi is based in New Orleans. 

18. "Underneath Your Spell" by Ewan MacFarlane

Single from the forthcoming debut solo album by the Glascow music legend. 

19. "Burning House of Love" by Jesse Dayton

Austin Texas singer-songwriter Jesse Dayton with a cover of the X song. 

20. "Come Back Jimmy" by Matthew James Adkins

Michigan's Matthew James Adkins returns to the playlist with a track from his just released album Stoned on My Own. 

21. "When The Lights Went Out" by Bailey Tomkinson

Next up, the latest single from the UK-based singer-songwriter. 

22. "The Ballad of K69996 Roma" by Nick Hudson

And finally, Nick Hudson (who E2TG may know from Academy of Sun) just released his new EP K69996roma, and we have the lead and sort of title track to close out this segment of the Playlist. 

 

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E2TG 9/14/2021 - Playing Catch Up (or Ketchup) (or Catsup) - It's Okay Mix (Future Looks Fine Remix)

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I am back after taking a couple of days off.  In order to get back on track, we will skip the shuffle today and jump right into the Featured Friday Playlist recap (below the jump).  

 

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E2TG 7/6/2021 - Heart of the Summer - Creole Angel Mix (Paint it Green Remix)

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According to my phone it is now 62 days until Labor Day.  To my way of thinking, we are heading into the heart of the summer.  Summer unofficially begins with Memorial Day and unofficially ends with Labor Day.  The technical boundaries are the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox - I guess. Either way, to my mind, once we get past Independence Day in the US, we have entered the heart of the summer, and Labor Day marks the end of that period.  For sure - especially lately - the hot weather can and often does linger long past that date, but after that - there is, at least, the possibility of some reprieves. 

I don't really have a point to all this - except we are now officially half way through this year of change and transition. There was at least a inkling of an idea that somehow, magically, all of the bad of 2020 would just fly away on January 1 and we could look back.  We were quickly dissuaded from such ideas. Even now, as things seems to be returning to normal (or at least a facsimile of normal), one cannot help but wonder what the future holds....

Featured Friday Playlist recap (Part 2) (songs 14-21):

14. "Dreamlike" by Electric Kif (feat. Aaron Parks)

Latest single from the Miami based jazz band featuring pianist Aaron Parks. 

15. "S.O.S." by ilo ilo

Latest single from the L.A. based alt-electronic duo. 

16. "Treading Water" by Tom Sless

Next up, we have the new single from Fort Worth, Texas based Americana rock artist Tom Sless. 

17. "Wait" by Aaron J Trumm

New Mexico based singer-songwriter and label owner Aaron J Trumm with his "obligatory" COVID single. A great message and a great song. 

18. "Heidio Mae'r Locustiaid" by BOI

Welsh band BOI with a track from their new album Coron O Chwinc.  

19. "Hot Sweaty South" by Tenth Mountain Division

This was my introduction to Denver based Tenth Mountain Division and their brand new Butte La Rose album which was produced by Railroad Earth's Tim Carbone, and I am a fan.

20. "Good Day Sunshine" by Kate Taylor

James Taylor's "kid sister" reunites with legendary producer Peter Asher 50 years after her debut album for this stunning Beatles cover. 

21. "A Little More" by Jennifer Tefft

And we close this segment of music with our second single for feature from Boston-area singer-songwriter Jennifer Tefft. A great tune to take us out for this part of the Playlist. 

 

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E2TG 6/3/2021 - Okay, I Guess - Whisky Pyramid Mix (Baby Remix)

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As I continue to feel my way through this "new normal" and try to reintegrate going out to shows with everything else I do - I am finding sometimes it comes down to a case of what I want to do vs. what I have to do. It seems simple at first - obviously do the things you have to do first and then if you have time do the things you want to do... I think I have lived my whole life (more or less) by this method (or at least tried). (Not to say I haven't blown off responsibilities - because of course I have). 

I guess one of my reflections after 14 months of quarantine is to reexamine thinking like this. I think the first thing I have to do is step back and ask - who has certain things "have" to be done.  Like - I have to eat, sleep, file my taxes, pay my bills, do my day job).  But, I know I also put all sorts of things on my myself and call then "have tos".  And then use them as an excuse to neglect myself and then later bemoan that I am too busy or don't have time to do things I want to do. 

So this reexamination must include how I prioritize things,  how I over-commit myself, and how I fail to either recognize or honor my own needs for rest or recreation or whatever. 

This is an on-going process for me, and honestly, I sometimes get it wrong. Okay - I often get it wrong, but I am trying and hopefully, I am getting better. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 4 (the finale) (songs 30-37):

30. "Heat Death" by Pennies by the Pound

First up, we have the new single from this Finnish band that mixes classic and psyche rock in an interesting way. 

31. "Invisible World" by Tony Steele and The Massacre

Next up, we have a recent single from this Liverpool based band that has undergone massive upheaval since their last release. 

32. "The Fear" by Oui Plastique

Next up, we have some electronica out of Denmark. Cool stuff. 

33. "9 Til 9" by Tom Auton

Next up, we have the latest single from this Welsh singer-songwriter. Dig this a lot. 

34. "Left in the Dark" by Sharone

From Morbid Illusion - the latest album from this Denver-based goth/metal rock artist. 

35. "Mundane" by Fiona Brown

The latest from this Belgian singer-songwriter. A great tune. 

36. "Unbroken" by Arcade Stories 

Next up, we have the second single from this Australian musical project of 

Adam Djensen. 

37. "Within" by Nature of Wires; Machina X

And to close us out of the week, we have this collaboration between UK artists Nature of Wires and Anglo-Burmese duo Machina X. A great way to close out another wonderful playlist. 

 

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E2TG 6/1/2021 - Short Week, Same Stuff to Do - By Your Side Mix (Something Big Remix)

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I love a three day weekend, but it is a fact that the four day work week that follows always requires the same amount of work as a five day work week... 

Also, your intrepid music blogger got to get on stage for the first time since the E2TG Residency in 2019 and this time in front of a bigger audience. It was at the benefit to help keep the Exit/In open and locally owned and operated which was held at East Park.  I was there representing WXNA, but on stage I was repping all of Nashville's independent radio stations.  

I absolutely love being on stage. One of my earliest memories (or at least I remember being told about it) was reciting the story of The Three Billy Goat's Gruff (from memory) in front of my pre-school class and parents. 

I have a lot of anxiety about a lot of things but for some reason - even Sunday knowing there was a huge crowd did not phase me at all. 

Anyway, lots to get to today. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 2 (songs 14-21):

14. "Get Lost" by Ben Brown

From Sayonara Sorrow - the solo debut album of Austin based singer-songwriter songwriter Ben Brown. Although not as evident on this track - the concept of the album was to record thematically-connected songs too personal and intimate for a rock band setting and tie them together with the often grandiose saxophone stylings of Tim Cappello (best known for his appearance in The Lost Boys film). I really dig this song. 

15. "Wanted Man" by EB

The Parallel Sessions is the new EP from indie singer-songwriter EB (Elisa Bianchi) who was born in Como, Italy and is now based in London. 

16. "Gravity's String" by Graber Gryass

You may not think of Memphis and bluegrass in the same breath but the collective known as Graber Gryass may change that. This is a track from Spaceman's Wonderbox - their new album. 

17. "Dead End Lady" by Toler Gibson

Next, a track from The Days Before - the new album from the California duo of Kenneth Gibson and Gavin Toler. 

18. "Ballad of the Gobsmacked" by Three-Layer Cake

Some genre-exploding music from Mike Pride, Mike Watt, and Brandon Seabrook - from the new album Stove Top. 

19. "Big Worse" by Dude Safari

Next up, we have the third single (and our third to feature) from this Surrey based grunge power trio. I'm a fan. 

20. "Roll That Cotton" by The Kingspond Shantymen

Take A Turn Around The Capstan is the new album from this UK who sing shanties and drinking songs and the like. Really cool stuff. 

21. "Oh Yeah" by Jordana Talsky

And, we close out this segment of music with the new single from this singer-songwriter who uses vocal looping effects in her live performances. A great way to close out this interesting segment of music. 

 

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E2TG 3/15/2021 - Music City Monday - Southern Strain Mix (Devils Mouth Remix)

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We move steadily into a new week full of promise and doubt.  And here in Nashville... rain... something something rainy days and Mondays...

But Monday here at E2TG means Music City Monday... but first...

We continue our recap of this week's Featured Friday Playlist with songs 13-18:

13. "I am DRAGON!" by Feralman

From the recently release Chapters 35-43 - this is our second track to feature from Australian  singer-songwriter Feralman.

14. "Country Queen" by Toler Gibson

The first taste of The Days Before - the debut album by the California band featuring Kenneth Gibson and Gavin Toler. The album is due out in May. 

15. "A Hit of Love" by Larry Folk

Next up, we have a COVID response single from the forthcoming Embracing Folk EP.  Larry Folk is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose career dates back to the mid 1970s. His most recent album In the Moonlight was released back in September. 

16. "For Love" by My Name is Ian

Next up, we have the lead single from Fantastic Company which is due out in June. My Name is Ian is a Alt-Electronic band from Cardiff Wales. 

17. "Let Me Be Your Moonlight - Radio Edit" by Round Roomers

Next up, we have a release from Round Room Music who solicited poems from around the world to be transformed into music by Nashville musicians.  The poem that produced this song was written by a Baker from Belgium Jimmy Coenen and performed by Alabama native and Nashville musician Chad Wilson. The music was written Andy Dixon. 

18. "Sucker Punch" by The L.A. Maybe 

And we close with second single by this heavy rock band based in The Carolinas. 

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E2TG 12/28/2020 - Music City Monday, Music City Strong - High Feeling Mix (Always Will Remix)

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The 2020 hits keep coming - and not in the good sense of hits.  By now, most of you not from Nashville have read or heard about the Christmas morning bombing in downtown Nashville. The good news is that I and everyone I know is okay. The bad news is the damage and destruction to historical buildings and buildings where people live and work. Temporarily, a lot of people were cut off from technology and communications.  

There is a lot not known. It appears to be the work of one man. His motive is the stuff of speculation but regardless - the city must once again try to come together and get through this.  

Now, we return to our recap of the Featured Friday Shuffle with songs 41-47:

41. "The Infinity Line" by of1000faces

of1000faces returns to the E2TG playlist with the title track from the new album. This is the solo recording project of Chicago based Matt Walker (drummer and producer) whose credits include Morrissey, Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, and Filter. 

42. "Can't Let It Go" by No Trombones (feat. Sakari)

Next up, we have the new single from Montreal based No Trombones featuring vocals by Chicago native and L.A. based Sakari. A great addition to the playlist.

43. "Our Year" by Jane and John

Next up, we have a single from this UK based duo that formed during quarantine. Jane and John are the middle names of C.J. Wadsworth who had never been in a band before and M.J. Hibbett who claims to be an "international rock star" who is best known for "Hey Hey 16K" which was a number one hit in IT departments if not on the charts. 

44. "Shame" by Tristan Wood

Next up, we have the title track from the new EP from this emerging singer-songwriter based in Seattle. Tristan was part of the HIGHSCHOOL Nation tour in 2018.

45. "it's u not me" by Dafna

Next up, we have opening track from I LOVE YOU - the new album from this Boulder, Colorado based singer-songwriter. I dig the sound.

46. "The Power of Love" by The Autumn Killers

How about a cover?  Up next, we have a cover of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood hit via this rock band from South Wales. The  track is included in Acoustic and Autumnised - the new EP which features new arrangements of all the songs from the band's debut EP Dance Floor Mayhem plus this track. 

47. "Blue" by Fellow Hollow 

And, we close this segment of music with the opening track from Violet Paper Wings by this Columbus, Ohio based duo of Andrew Gavin Williams and Luke Elliot Fleeman.  A great tune to close out this part of our Playlist. 

Tomorrow - our penultimate recap post for this week songs 48-54
 

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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 11/20/2020 - Featured Friday -

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Whew! It is Friday!  We have a brand new Featured Friday Playlist  - which you can check out below. 

Our weekly recap kicks off today after the jump with the first 8 songs....  We will recap the rest of the playlist in this space beginning on Monday. 

 

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E2TG 11/19/2020 - Crossing Lines - Club Hoppin' Mix (Fall With Me Remix)

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I think the thing about lines - thinking about lines in the sand or lines we say we will never cross or whatever is that once you cross that line - there are more lines and soon that original line is barely even discernable behind you and the importance of that line becomes lost.  

I have been thinking about this on several different levels, and there is something important I have to say about it.. but I think I will leave it at that for now.

Time to wrap up this week's Featured Friday Playlist recap and get ready for a new playlist hitting around midnight (or tomorrow morning if I fall asleep).  As always, I save some of the most interesting music of the week for this last segment (it's a trick to keep you all listening) Songs 26-29:

26. "Lord Won't Come" by Nero Kane 

We open up with segment with the lead single from the new album, Tales of Faith and Lunacy, by Italian dark psyche folk artist Nero Kane.  Cool stuff. 

27. "Brave the Storm" by Last Year's Man (feat. Anna Tivel)

Next up, we celebrate the release of the new album by Eugene, Oregon based singer-songwriter Last Year's Man (aka Tyler Fortier) by adding the title track to this week's Playlist. This track features the fabulous Ana Tivel. 

28. "Great Big White World" by Dead Girls Corp.

How about a Marilyn Manson cover? How about it?  Up next, we have the new single from L.A. based industrial band Dead Girls Corp - with their cover of this 1998 Manson song. A cool addition to this week's playlist. 

29. "Oxygen" by Pat Murry

We close out this week's playlist with the title track from the third album by Wisconsin-based hip-hop artist Pat Murry. This confessional track really resonated with me for reasons I can't fully explain. In event, I am glad to have this track round out this week's playlist. 

I hope I have fulfilled my mission to bring together as diverse and wonderful a playlist as I can - and to introduce you to some new music you might not otherwise hear.  As I mention, tomorrow, we will be back with a whole new list. 

 

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E2TG 11/10/2020 - The Art of the Loss - Peace Love and Understanding Mix (Enough is Enough Remix)

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A bit short on time today - so we will jump right in...

Today, our recap of this week's Playlist continues with songs 17-21:

17. "Let Me Tell You What I Think" by Ordinary Elephant

Starting off today, we have a brand new single from Houston, Texas based, husband and wife folk duo Ordinary Elephant. This is a thoughtful and nuanced song of our times. Really fantastic. 

18. "Culture War" by Paul Maged

More timely music - albeit of a different variety - via New York Alt-Rock singer-songwriter Paul Maged.  We have featured his music before, and we probably will again. This is the title track from his new album. 

19. "Love in Quarantine" by New Way Vendetta

Next up, we have yet another timely track - this of the goth/dance variety via the long-running New Way Vendetta.  Stellar stuff. 

20. "Partypooper" by HMS Morris

I believe this is our second time featuring Welsh band HMS Morris in a Playlist. It is really catchy pop music of the best variety.  

21. "You've Got Another Thing Coming" by Beyond the Grey

And, we close out this segment of music with a really tasty Judas Priest cover from this band who are based in Kansas City.  A nice addition to the Playlist. 

Tomorrow - the recap continues with songs 22-26
 

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