E2TG 11/30/2020 - Music City Monday and More - Hey Trouble Mix (Corner Linguistics Remix)

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Well, we are back after the holiday weekend.  It is the final day of November, and we are preparing to head into the final month of this most strange and difficult year.  While, there are encouraging signs on the horizon - everything will not get better at 12:01am on January 1. We are in the midst of a deadly new wave of the virus and everyone needs to buckle up and do their part. 

Meanwhile, we have some music to present.

With a shorter Featured Friday Playlist this week, we only have three songs in today's recap... Songs 8-10:

8. "The Work is Enough" by Joe Goodkin

First up today, we have the new single from Chicago singer-songwriter and E2TG favorite Joe Goodkin. A wonderful song with a great message that any artist needs to hear. 

9. "Walk On" by Gyasi

Next up, we have the new single from Nashville glam artist Gyasi.  I have to admit - I have been aware of Gyasi for some time and maybe even seen them performing as part of a show or two, but I have been a little slow on the uptake, but I love this song, and I am hooked now. 

10. "Father Christmas" by The Pinx

The Pinx are a rock and roll band from Atlanta.  Their latest release is an EP called Christmas Singles, and our first taste is this cover of one of my favorite holiday songs- originally recorded by The Kinks. Pinx...Kinks... ah! It makes sense now. 

Tomorrow, we pick up our recap at song 11...

 

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E2TG 11/27/2020 - Featured Friday - Make a Mess Mix (Dark Castle Remix)

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Quick post today. This week's Featured Friday Playlist is a little shorter than it has been in recent weeks. Partially due to the holiday and partially due to me being behind. 

Down below, we will featured the first sevn songs on the playlist.  We will feature the rest next week in this space:

 

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E2TG 11/25/2020 - On the Other Hand... - Girls on Film Mix (Say My Name Remix)

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Really ready for a long holiday weekend...   But, I will be back Friday with the new Featured Friday Playlist.  Stay tuned.  Meanwhile, we have one more recap post and a brand new shuffle to get to today. 

Stay safe everyone. 

Well, it is time to wrap up this week's Featured Friday Playlist recap. No post tomorrow, but we will be back Friday with yet another all-new Featured Friday Playlist. Today - songs 23-28:

23.  "These Days Are Ours" by Candy Opera

We start this last segment of music for the week with a track from the seriously long-awaited debut album by Liverpool band Candy Opera.  It is their first new collection of music in over three decades. They recently released a couple of compilations of older music. A cool addition to our playlist.

24. "Roses All Around" by Soft Kill

Next up, we have a track from Dead Kids R.I.P. City - the new album by this Portland, Oregon based band whose sound is a great combination of post punk and shoegaze.  It dig this a lot. 

25. "Like Everyday" by Saccades

Next, we have the new single from this solo project of Manchester based (Edit: He may be based in Berlin) Nicholas Woods of The KVB.  Really cool electronic sounds to this one and chill vocals. Check it out.

26. "The Way I Am" by Joe Fox & the Frantics

Next, we have the new single from L.A. based indie rock band Joe Fox & the Frantics. Cool tune. 

27. "Dedicated" by Paperwing

Paperwing is the project of Swedish composer and producer Jenny Soovik.  Avant-garde pop with a dreamy sound backed by a formal musical education. A wicked combination. 

28. "BadxGood" by RUMBLE, Too Many T's

And, we close this segment of music and this week's Playlist with the latest single from Chinese Man Records and a track from the forthcoming new album from RUMBLE. A great way to close out the Playlist. 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

 

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E2TG 11/24/2020 - The End is Near? - Roll Me Under Mix (The Worst Thing Remix)

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So with Thanksgiving approaching here in the US, I am trying to focus on the things for which I am thankful.  I am thankful for E2TG and all our readers - regular and occasional.  I am thankful for the incredible talented people I have been able to meet because of E2TG. I am thankful for the true friendships I have formed through music. I am thankful for the unique opportunities which came to me as a direct or indirect result of E2TG - including becoming a radio host/DJ, emceeing shows etc. 

In this time of uncertainty, I am thankful for relative comfort and safety and I wish the same for everyone. 

It is Tuesday, and due to the holiday this week, this will be our penultimate Feature Friday Recap post for the week - Songs 17-22:

17. "Blue Cherry" by Magic Wand

Up first is a dream-pop duo who are based in L.A. Chris and Dexy Valentine first met via MySpace when one was in L.A. and the other was in Nashville. I dig their sound. 

18. "Love or Hatred" by Tucker Land

Next up, we have the single from the forthcoming new album by this band who are based in Saskatoon. Two of the members of the band Leslie Stanwyck and Johnny Sinclair were part of the power pop band The Pursuit of Happiness who had a huge hit in 1988 with "I'm An Adult Now".  The current band has a very nice alt-country sound. I am digging this track and look forward to hearing more. 

19. "The Party" by The Last Morrell

Next up, we have a groovy new track from the debut album - Sarcasm - by this UK artist. When I say "groovy", I mean this track grooves with a Stevie Wonder song all while painting an increasing picture of a seemingly inescapable party. Great stuff.

20. "Stranger" by Pale Moon

Next up, we have a lovely new single from this indie-folk duo who are based in Barcelona. This is the first single from a forthcoming new album which was recorded in a remote part of the Spanish countryside. 

21. "Do It With Love" by Starry Skies

Next, we have the title track from the new album by this Glascow based whose members come from Scotland, England, and Australia. Their previous album was recorded the studio of Belle and Sebastian's Stevie Jackson. Very cool sound.

22. "Only A Friend - Live" by Picturehouse

And, we close out this segment of music with the lead track from 1999 - Live in Dublin. Picture House was originally active from 1996-2004 before reforming in 2014. This live recording captures the band at their peak. A great ending for this segment of music.

Tomorrow - we wrap up this week's Playlist recap and prepare for a day of giving thanks and then a new Playlist on Friday.

 

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E2TG 11/23/2020 - Music City Monday - The Skin Mix (Landfill Remix)

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In the past couple of days, two musician friends of mine have tested positive for COVID-19.  All the relevant numbers are on the rise across the country.  There is virtually no relief from our government at any level which means it is up to "We the People".  Take all necessary precautions.  Forgo unncessary gatherings.  Stay in as much as possible, wear masks and practice social distancing when you must go out.  This promises to be a long, dark winter. This is not political... the election is over. This is about listening to scientists and what they are saying today - not rehashing some interview from February that may contradict what is being said today.  Take every precaution you can - the worst thing will be that you were too cautious and were temporarily inconvenienced. The best thing is that you might help slow the spread of a virus that has the potential to cause long-term negative health effects and even to cause death. 

I'm going to try to recap the rest of this week's Featured Friday Playlist in three days so I can take Thanksgiving off... so today, we will feature songs 9-16:

9. "This Disease" by Wilder Embry

We start off with a track from a fairly recent EP called Great Tornado by this Nashville based singer-songwriter and Georgia native. A friend of mine mentioned his music, and I checked it out, and I really liked it. 

10. "In the City" by Tower Defense

Next up, we have the title track from the brand new album by this long-running Nashville punk band. My DJ partner Sue met these some of these guys at Dee's and played one of their older songs on our old radio show. 

11. "The Edge" by Adam Wright

Next up, another recent single from a Nashville based songwriter that I was clued into by a friend. Again, I gave a listen - as I do, and I loved what I heard. 

12. "Man on TV" by Josh King

Next up, we have a track from the new album by North Carolina based folk/rock singer-songwriter Josh King. The album was recorded under quarantine with assistance from two of his former band mates from the band House of Fools.  

13. "My First Friend" by Grant Hill & M.O.S.

Next, we have the first single from the forthcoming new album by California singer-songwriter Grant Hill and his band M.O.S.  This one resonated with me very strongly. 

14. "Over You" by Burris

Next, we have the title track from the new album by this New Orleans based folk band. The band's sophomore album is a two-parter. Over You Part 1 is out now. An melodic, emotion-packed song.

15. "Harlem River Blues" by Steve Earle

The first taste of Steve Earle's heart-wrenching tribute album to his late son Justin Townes is out. Harlem River Blues is one of the younger Earle's most popular songs, and the lyrics hit hard in the tragic new context of his life.

16. "Too High to Cross the Street (Too Drunk to Care)" by Uncle Sexy and the Nephews

And, we close out this long segment of music with one that actually came to me via my Spotify Release Radar - which is only did because the song is a collaboration between Dee Oh Gee (formerly Blackfoot Gypsies) and Uncle Sexy and the Nephews - a really fascinating band from Chicago that I am just now getting to know.  A great song. 

Tomorrow - we will pick up with song 17 and get as far as we can...

 

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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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