E2TG 7/22/2021 - Too Much All at Once - Holy Rain Mix (Good Things Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 5 - the finale) (songs 41-49):

41. "Something Between Us" by Subconscious Culture

First up, we have a five minute seven part jazz and soul journey from this California artist.

42. "Another Girl's Man" by Alice SK

Next up, we have the debut single from this UK singer-songwriter. 

43. "Chorus" by No thee no ess

We add yet another band from Wales to the mix - with the first single from the forthcoming Dimmer Switch album from this psych rock band. 

44. "Long Time Overdue" by Erik Lunde

Next up, we have a new single from the forthcoming Water from the Stone - by this roots rock band from Fort Collins, Colorado. 

45. "Run Out The Distance" by Mark Duggan

Next, we have a new single from this singer-songwriter from Ireland. 

46. "Jardin des Etoiles I" by Blue Glass

Next up, a lush new track from the new album by this Seattle based artist. 

47. "Hope" by Louise Cappi

Next up, we have the title track to the new album from this jazz influenced artist who is the daughter of jazz legend Al Cappi. 

48. "Angels and Frogs" by Hankshaw

From a just released rarities compilation from this Tampa band - released in coordination with the reissue of their 1997 debut.

49. "Fire - Video Series Edit" by Genus Ordinis Dei

Genus Ordinis Dei reclaim their spot closing out another E2TG playlist.  The symphonic death metal band from Italy recently finished up their epic video production of their concept album Glare of Deliverance.   

 

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E2TG 7/21/2021 - Something Something - Here Mix (Walk On Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4) (songs 32-40):

32. "High in Denver" by Drew Haley

Latest single from the North Carolina native and Nashville based singer-songwriter.

33. "Who Controls The Past  - Adrian Sherwood Electro Mix" by Consolidated

From the 5th in a series of remixes from the San Francisco based radical activist music group. 

34. "Sunshine" by Man Made Hills

Latest from the Brooklyn based singer-songwriter. 

35. "Wizards Feast" by MeeN

Next up, a cool track from this Atlanta based power-trio. 

36. "Sudocream" by Pretty Happy

The latest single from the UK based art-punk trio. 

37. "I Ain't Got No Home" by Izzie's Caravan

Our second Woody Guthrie in as many weeks - this one from the Pittsburgh based blues-rock band. 

38. "Dry Bones" by Manwolves

Next up, we have a track from the new album by this Chicago based jazz-hip-hop collective. 

39. "Hourglass" by 252NOM

Next up, we have a cool track from this North Carolina based hip-hop artist. 

40. "Ease" by Joel Ansett

And we close with a track from the new EP by this Colorado based folk-pop artist.  A nice way to close out this penultimate segment of the playlist. 

        

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E2TG 7/20/2021 - Knee Deep - 3 Heads Mix (Explosure Remix)

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I haven't been writing too many of my general thoughts lately.  I guess I have been trying to listen more- maybe? I hope. I have observed that in this age of ... whatever age we are in... there we are given many opportunities to comment, but that doesn't always mean we should. Mansplaining or other types of abusive communication begin with the idea that one must interject his or her opinion at every opportunity. 

On a more innocuous level - but still potentially annoying or even abusive - is social media comments. Like if I post that I love pickles.  Comments are good to agree or even to say you don't care for pickles - but it is not cool to berate me for liking them.  Or, if I comment you don't understand and if other comments indicate that others did understand and/or appreciated the comment.  You can either use google to try to understand or simply scroll on. If someone posts about a band that means a lot to them - it really doesn't matter that they mean nothing to me or that I don't like them or whatever - if that band is not my thing I can scroll on. 

I think that last is an example of something that might go down different in person versus on-line. Friendly joking tones can get lost in translation and come off the wrong way.  

One final example - if a friend makes a post and someone I don't know responds - it might be good to let the original poster respond or not - because I may not know the nature of the relationship between the two.  I know people who have left Facebook because of how their friends (who are on the same political side) treated a family member who expressed a different opinion. 

So, I am bad at it - but listening more and talking less is a good practice.  However, that is not to say that speaking up for beliefs is bad - it is vital - but it often a matter or timing and context.

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 3) (songs 24-31):

24. "Taurus Sun" by Lenny

First off today, we have the latest single from this pop-folk singer who is originally from British Columbia and now based in Montreal. 

25. "I. Muse" by LIMINA

Next up, we have a single from the forthcoming album by Tyler Durham - an L.A. based composer - who records as LIMINA.

26. "Starstruck" by Liyon

Next up, we have a new single from this songwriter and producer who has spent time in Toronto and L.A. and who recently returned to his hometown on Montreal. 

27. "Girl You Changed" by Kick and the Hug

Next up, we have the new single from a band that formed in Boulder, Colorado but whose members are now spread across the country. The song was recorded remotely.

28. "Back to Stay" by Penelope Antena

Next we have the latest single from this Belgian/French singer-songwriter - it is a cover of a 1967 John Martyn song. 

29. "Love Me Again" by New Voyage

Okay, so this was the New Voyage I meant to feature last week - the dangers of late night playlist creation and bands with the same name releasing music weeks apart. This one is an alternative/synthwave band from the UK. 

30. "Me Myself & I" by Hodaya singer

Next up, we have the new single from this pop/EDM singer.

31. "Honey Bee" by Timothy and the Apocolypse

And we close this segment with the latest single from UK bad. 

 

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E2TG 7/19/2021 - Over a quarter of a century by one - Man in Mask Mix (The Big One Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2) (songs 16-23):

16. "Cataclysm" by Toshio Band

First up, we have a new track from this Brooklyn based neo-noir band for an imagined anti-hero cowboy film. Cool track. 

17. "Only Physically" by Saca

Next up, we have a recent single from this melodic pop-rock band from Czechia. 

18. "Break Even" by 1st Base Runner

Next, the new single from this Austin-based singer-songwriter. 

19. "Hostage" by Milwin

Next up, we have the latest single from this DJ and producer from Sweden. 

20. "Forgiveness is Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be" by Steve Dawson

Next up, we have a track from the forthcoming solo album by the lead singer of the Chicago band Dolly Varden. Great song. 

21. "Hear Your Voice" by Mark Elliott

Next up, we have the latest single from this Nashville based singer-songwriter. 

22. "Slime Zone" by SNAILS

Shifting gears dramatically, we have the latest from this internationally know bass music DJ and producer. I dig this one. 

23. "Time to Get Away" by CoCo Zandi

And we close out this segment of music with the new single from the forthcoming solo debut album by Alexander Beggins - 1/2 of the duo Wild Child - under the name Coco Zandi. A great track and a wonderful way to close out this second part of our Featured Friday recap. 

 

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E2TG 7/16/2021 - Featured Friday - Artvertisement Mix (Carninal Shapes Remix)

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It is Friday, and we have a ton of new and recent releases in our brand new Featured Friday Playlist.  Thanks to all who are following along.  Just a reminder, every Friday, we post a new playlist and we spend the time in between recapping the music.

Of note:  E2TG favorite Jon Byrd has released Me & Paul his new EP with pedal steel master Paul Niehaus. 

This week also brings the title track from the forthcoming new album from Darrin Bradbury.  If you don't know Darrin Bradbury - welcome to E2TG - we are happy to have you here. 

Here is the mind-blowing new video via ANTI- Records 

 

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E2TG 7/15/2021 - Happy I Suppose - Point Blank Mix (American Gun Remix)

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I can't believe it is almost time for another Featured Friday Playlist.  Our final recap is below...

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 5) (songs 29-33):

29. "Vacation" by New Voyage

Here is where I am going to own up.... I had gotten an e-mail about a band called New Voyage. I downloaded their song, and then around midnight last Thursday, I went to Spotify to find it to add to the new playlist. I found New Voyage and a new release and I added this and went on about my business.  Turns out this isn't that New Voyage (what are the odds) but this is chill and I will have the other New Voyage in the playlist next week. 

30. "The King is Dead" by The Cuttthroat Brothers (feat. Mike Watt)

I will never not add a Mike Watt related track to the Playlist. This is just the latest (probably not anymore) - wherein Watt joins forces with two garage punk barbers who he had interviewed from his Watt from Pedro show. 

31. "Palm of Your Hand" by Billy Hammer

Topanga, California based Billy Hammer had previously made lo-fi music - but his new track is an upbeat groovy tune. Check it out. 

32. "Look at Me Now" by ELIOT

Next up, we have the latest single from this Hollywood based indie singer. 

33. "Non-Typical Find" by Tylor & the Train Robbers

And we close this week's playlist recap with the title track from the new album by this band from Boise, Idaho.  The album was produced by Cody Braun of Reckless Kelly.  A really great 6 minute plus tune. As I say every week, we saved something really cool for the end. 

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E2TG 7/14/2021 - Half Birthday - Transparent Mix (Parades Remix)

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It's my half-birthday!  Also, I am short on time- so my shuffle descripts might be minimal. Sorry. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4) (songs 24-28):

24. "Nightfall" by Sophie Janna

First up today, we have a beautiful new single from this singer-songwriter based in Amsterdam.  It is the second single from the forthcoming World Wide EP - which is her first EP of original music. 

25. "Ma Gnossienne" by Kety Fusco

Next up, we have a truly original work from an Italian-Swiss harpist and composer based in Switzerland. It is a reinvention of a 19th century work by the French composer Erik Satie. This new piece features the harp played in most unconventional ways. Wonderful. 

26. "Sunshine" by Pablo Infernal

Next up, we have the second single of 2021 from this four-piece band from Zurich. The band members bring in Swiss, Albanian, Brazilian, and Italian heritage into this unique rock sound. 

27. "Palm" by Lesser Care

Next up, we have a post-punk shoegaze band from El Paso Texas - with a double 7" inch single released ahead of their debut album which is being finalized as I write this. 

28. "Sweet Company" by His His

And we close this segment of music with a track from the debut EP by Toronto based artist Aidan Belo - who records as His His. A great track to take us out of our recap today...

 

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