E2TG 6/30/2021 - End of the Month As We Know It - Uninspired Mix (Bad News Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 6) (songs 41-46):

41. "Uninspired" by Assorted Orchids

Lead track from the debut album by this 35 year old Massachusetts artist. 

42 "Another Song About Money" by Paige Garabito

New single from this L.A. based singers/songwriter. 

43. "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" by Colin Hay

Former Men at Work leader Colin Hay with the title track from his forthcoming new covers album - a cover of a Dusty Springfield classic.

44. "Heart's On Fire" by Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps

Latest single from this indie rock band from Finland. 

45. "J Paul Getty" by Nicholas Tremulis & The Prodigals

The second single from the forthcoming Rarefied World album (due in August) from this genre bending Chicago based artist. The first single was a re imagining of the Stooges classic "I Wanna Be Your Dog". 

46. "Even My Roses Are Blue" by Dominique Pruitt

Prayers for Rain - the new EP from L.A. based Pruitt is due out this week. This is a single from that album. A great way to close out this segment of music. 

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 7) (songs 47-52):

47. "Bad News" by Scott Sharrard 

The latest single from the Grammy-nominated guitarist best known as the lead guitarist and band leader for the late Gregg Allman. 

48. "Wildflower in the Desert" by Last Year's Man

Next up, we have the latest single from Eugene, Oregon based producer and songwriter Tyler Fortier who performs as Last Year's Man.  

49. "Escalator" by FLDPLN

Next up, we have the recent single from Phoenix based dream-electronic artist FLDPLN (Andrew Saks - former front man of the Southern California shoegaze band Sway).

50. "The Devil's In New Orleans" by Jeff Tuohy

New York City based songwriter and rock musician Jeff Huohy takes us down to The Big Easy with this wonderful new track. 

51. "Love Me Like That" by Harriet Rose

This next track came as a suggestion from a listener to the Ear to the Ground radio show (listen for this on a near future show). Rose is a country/Americana singer-songwriter from the UK. 

52. "Make Sure" by Kenneth Whalum

Next up, we have our second featured track from Memphis based artist Kenneth Whalum - which will be on his forthcoming Broken Land 2 album due July 16.

53. "San pedro - Toulon" by Hifiklub

And we close (and will open tomorrow) with this epic, international collaboration between the French experimental group Hifiklub and Mike Watt & The Secondmen with Il sogno del marinaio. It is from a release called I mean alarmed - two 20+ minute tracks - the other track is "Toulon - san pedro"  Great instrumental experimental music to close out the day. 

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NEW AND RECENT RELEASES

THIS WEEK

6/28 - Soft Riot - Second Lives (LP)

6/30 - Trio Nilo - Planeta Desierto (LP)

7/01 - Remains - "City of July" (single)

7/02 - Emma-Jean Thackray - Yellow (LP)

7/02 - Joel Tyler Wall - Green Wave (LP)

7/02 - Jennifer Tefft - "A Little More" (single)

7/02 - Adam Kurtz - Hi, Society (EP)

7/02 - The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show - Boomtown (LP)

NEXT WEEK

7/04 - John PayCheck - We All Have a Story (LP)

7/06 - Boyracer - Assuaged (LP)

7/09 - Leo Crandall - They're Cutting Up Betty's Dress Tonight and Other Hymns (LP)

7/09 - Ben Reddell Band - ¡LA Baby! (EP)

7/09 - The Light Show - Round and Round (LP)

7/09 - Wild Earp & the Free For Alls - Dyin' for Easy Livin' (LP)

7/09 - Ro Halfhide - Paint The Town (LP)

7/09 - The Gorstey Lea Street Choir - ...from Prince's Park to Farsley - Volume I (LP)

7/09 - Tylor & The Train Robbers - Non-Typical Find (LP)

UPCOMING

7/12 - Steve Dawson -At The Bottom Of A Canyon In The Branches Of A Tree (LP)

7/13 - Upupayāma - Upupayāma (LP)

7/14 - AP Tobler - Alternate Vision (EP)

7/16 - Blue Glass - Jardin des Étoiles (LP)

7/16 - Georgia English - "Where Are You Now?" (single)

7/16 - Jon Byrd - Me and Paul (EP)

7/16 - Mark Duggan - "Run Out the Distance" (single)

7/16 - Clint Morgan- Troublemaker (LP)

7/17 - Messer - "Name (Goo Goo Dolls Cover)" (single)

7/21 - Dominique Pruitt -Prayers for Rain (LP)

7/23 - John McTigue III - It's About Time (LP)

7/23 - Art Schop - Starguide (LP)

7/30 - FLDPLN - "Escalator" (single)

7/30 - Georgia English - Pain and Power 

7/30 - The Nautical Theme - Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed (EP)

7/30 - Lightning Love - November Birthday (reissue) (LP)

8/06 - Colin Hay - I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself (LP)

8/07 - Massage - Still Life (LP)

8/13 - F. Scott and the Nighthawks - Hold Onto Your Heart (LP)

8/20 - Malcolm Holcomb - Tricks of the Trade (LP)

8/20 - Darrin Bradbury - Artvertisement (LP)

8/20 - Andy Peake - Mood Swings (LP)

8/20 - James McMurtry - The Horses and the Hound (LP)

8/20 - Grace Morrison - Daughter (LP)

8/20 - Lindsay Jarman - The Gallery (LP)

8/25 - Jeff Tuohy - Hudson Delta (LP)

8/27 - Ben Stalets - Everybody's Laughing (LP)

8/27 - Mikaela Finne - Time Stands Still (LP)

8/27 - Divine Horsemen - Hot Rise of an Ice Cream Phoenix (LP)

8/31 - Nicholas Tremulis - Rarified World (LP)

9/?? - Laura Mihalka - Feels Electric (LP)

9/01 - Remains - Millennial Nation (LP)

9/10 - Air-Cool Jenny - First Flight (EP)

9/14 - Chris Robley - A Filament In The Wilderness or What Comes Next (LP)

RECENT

6/03 - Bilbosa (feat. Lori Sky) - "Neon" (single)

6/04 - Lanterna - Hidden Drives (LP)

6/04  - Ammo - "Rose + Crown" (single)

6/04 - Cloud Eleven - Pandora's Box (LP)

6/04 - Steven Faulkner - "Time After Time" (single)

6/04 - Some Swords - The Eve of the End (LP)

6/04 - Swift Silver - Swift Silver (LP)

6/04 - Amelia White & Brett Ryan Stewart - "Somebody to Hold" (single)

6/04 - Amelia White & Brett Ryan Stewart - 11 A.M. (EP)

6/04 - Jayson - "Body Work" (single)

6/04 - Ro Halfhide - "Hey Hey" (single)

6/04 - Speed the Plough - "Thunder and Snow" (single)

6/04 - Art Schop - "Farm on Mars" (single)

6/04 - Moonchy & Tobias - Venus Mirror (EP)

6/04 - Soulful Femmes - It Is Well With My Soul (LP)

6/04 - Tape Waves - Bright (LP)

6/04 - Annie Keating - Bristol County Tides (LP)

6/04 - Rid of Me - Last (3 song single)

6/04 - Mary Hott with The Carpenter Ants - Devil in the Hills: Coal Country Reckoning (LP)

6/04 - My Name is Ian - Fantastic Company (LP)

6/04 - Pastel Coast - Sun (LP)

6/11 - Soda Cracker Jesus - "Drug My Soul" (single) 

6/11 - Afton Wolfe - Kings for Sale (LP)

6/11 - Florel Daze - "Holes" (single)

6/11 - Larry Mindel - "Whisper the World Away" (single)

6/11 - Late TV - "Night Tennis" (single)

6/11 - Muscle Vest - Live Laugh Loathe (EP)

6/11 - Mothgal - "Better Now" (single)

6/11 - Christina Larocca - "The New Normal" (single)

6/11 - The Stars of Disaster - In the Trough of the Wave (LP)

6/11- Garrett Weiland - What Keeps the Heart Afloat (LP)

6/11 - Supermutt - Sinner's Boast (LP)

6/11 - Poggy - No More I (EP)

6/11 - Rafa - "Lullaby" (single)

6/12 - Merv Pinny - "When I See Your Face" (single)

6/15 - Chris Connelly and Monica Queen - The Birthday Poems (LP)

6/15 - The Attractor Beams - "Only" (single)

6/18 - Thomas Comerford - Introverts (LP)

6/18 - Alexandra Hainsworth - "Lose it With Me" (single)

6/18 - Rocket Report - Overmorrow (LP)

6/18 - Dreampark - "Time Machine" (single)

6/18 - Neker - Slower (LP)

6/18 - The Wind-Ups - Try Not to Think (LP)

6/18 - Keeley - Brave Warrior (EP)

6/18 - Silly Boy Blue - Breakup Songs (LP)

6/18 - Sunbourne Rd. - Manners maketh men (LP)

6/18 - The Catenary Wire - Birling Gap (LP)

6/18 - Doctor Lo - Claiborne Avenue (LP)

6/18 - Michelle & Jason Hannan - Cheater's Waltz (LP)

6/19 - Willie Durisseau - Creole House Dance (EP)

6/21 - BOI - Coron O Chwin (LP)

6/21 - Arms & Armour - Into This Wide Unknown (EP)

6/22 - Shiffley - Aperitif (EP)

6/23 - AP Tobler - "Eye for an Eye" (single)

6/24 - Bad Sauna - "Kaikki kotona" (single)

6/25 - L.S. Underground - The Grape Prophet (LP - Reissue)

6/25 - Massage - Still Life (LP)

6/25 - Lights by the Sea - "Eleanor" (single)

6/25 - Brent Seavers - BS Stands for Brent Seavers (LP)

6/25 - Ender Bender - New Era (EP)

6/25 - Cat Dowling - "Freedom" (single)

6/25 - Mikaela Finne - "Outlaw Women" (single)

6/25 - Routine Faces - Us vs. Them (LP)

6/25 - Jack Grace Band - What a Way to Spend the Night (LP)

6/25 - Sunshine & The Blue Moon - Born 2 Boogie (LP)

6/25 - Hilary Scott - Kaleidoscope (EP) 

6/25 - Sir Orfeo - Millefleur (LP)

E2TG 6/29/2021 - Last Tuesday of June - pots+pans mix (Nosferatu Remix)

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I think strange times are here to stay maybe... maybe times have always been strange but we are seeing more clearly or maybe we aren't seeing clearly at all... 

In some ways, it can feel like we are living in a post-Covid world, but it is clear from even a passing glance at the news that Covid is still here... and the Delta variant is a concern.  It is especially concerning because I fear that it will be hard to go back from where we are even if that becomes necessary. I mean, I know some people will but... for many... I wonder.

These are my thoughts when I would rather be contemplating trips and seeing friends and hearing as much live music as I possible can... 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4) (songs 29-34):

29. "Know Me Better" by Natalie Duque

Los Angeles based artist from her recently released Gemini EP.

30. "Way Back Home" by Bastian Per

Next up, we have the epic title track from the 2nd album (a concept album) from this progressive metal band from Argentina. 

31. "Cheater's Waltz" by Michelle Hannan; Jason Hannan; Howard Parker

Next up, we have the title track from the recently released country/folk concept album by husband and wife duo Michelle and Jason Hannan along with their band's multi-instrumentalist Howard Parker.  They are all part of the Maryland based One Blue Night.

32. "Pilot" by Stephanie Erin Wittmer

Next up, we have the title track from the debut EP by this L.A. based Americana singer-songwriter. 

33. "Selected" by Rocket Report

Overmorrow is the debut release from this Manchester band featuring veteran musicians Jon Russell and Mark J. Stagg along with guitarist Robert McCullough.  The project came together remotely last year. 

34. "pots+pans" by Shiffley

We close this first segment of music with Brooklyn-based synth-rock band Shiffley from their recently release Aperitif EP. 

 

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E2TG 6/28/2021 - Skipping Stones - Eye for an Eye Mix (Shape Shifter Remix)

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So, this week, we are going to try something different.. because the Featured Friday Playlist is so long and my time is limited this week - we are going to forgo our usual shuffles for this week only and we will have two segments per day of our Featured Friday Recap.  This should allow us to get through the list more easily.  A ton of great music in the Playlist, so it will be good.  Enjoy!

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

16. "Eye for an Eye" by AP Tobler

First up today, we have latest single from this 15 year old grunge poet from San Jose, California.  Her new EP is due out just after her 16th birthday. 

17. "That Chitty Bang Majik" by The Gorstey Lea Street Choir

Next up, we have our second track to featured from this UK band. I have become a big fan in a short time.  Great stuff. 

18. "Claiborne Avenue" by Doctor Lo

Next up, we have a fantastic New Orleans inspired title track from the new album from the singer-songwriter formerly of the jam band God Street Wine. This is a fantastic song, and I can't wait to dig deeper into the album. 

19. "A Minor Hoolie" by Chirs Connelly (feat. Monica Queen)

The Birthday Poems album is out now (we previously featured an earlier single). The album is based upon the relationship between Scottish poet George Mackay Brown and his muse Stella Cartwright. This is an album worth checking out in its entirety.  

20. "Face On the Rail Line" by The Catenary Wires

Next up, we have a track from the just released new album from the iconic UK indie-pop band. I love this album. 

21. "I Wanna Go" by Wild Earp

Dyin' for Easy Livin' - the new album from this Chicago based country/western band is due out July 9.  This is the latest single. 

22. "Kaikki kotona" by Bad Sauna

We have previously featured tracks from the debut album by this Helsinki based band. Now, we have their brand new summer single. This is a band that has really caught my attention. 

23. "Pennywise" by Harri Larkin

And, we close with the latest single from this UK alternative pop funk trio who will be releasing Beach City in July.  A great way to jump out of the playlist recap for now. 

(more Featured Friday songs after the jump)
 

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E2TG 6/25/2021 - Featured Friday - Counting Roaches Mix (Wild Horses Remix)

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As I expected, after a week off, we have a 65 song 4+ hour Featured Friday Playlist - and it is jam-packed with great music.  So, strap in... I have something in mind to get us through the next week, but as usual, we will start with the first segment - this time 15 songs - down below the jump.

Usual disclaimers and stuff - follow the Playlist on Spotify.  If you hear music you like, support the artist in a meaningful way - off of Spotify (buy music and/or merch, spread the word, follow on social media and/or sign up for e-mail lists, see the band live if  they come to your town...)

On we go!

 

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E2TG 6/24/2021 - It's a Summertime Thing (with apologies to Chuck Prophet) - Throwing Two's Mix (Ambulance Blues Remix)

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We wrap up this two week-long Featured Friday Playlist recap... I always like to end each playlist on an interesting note... So Part 8 (songs 28-29):

28. "Biba Love" by Electrobuddha

First up, we have a fantastic recently single from this Scottish band with Psych disco tendencies and a sound that combines seemingly incongruous influences that shouldn't work but does. 

29. "Rock 'n' Roll Kills" by Razorbats

And we end with some straight ahead rock and roll from Norway - from the album Mainline Rock 'N' Roll. A wonderful sense of melody and a great way to close out this Featured Friday Playlist. 

 

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E2TG 6/23/2021 - Midweek Situation - Emerald Green Spring Mix (Hope in America Remix)

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Hitting my mid-week stride... this Friday, the new Featured Friday Playlist will cover two weeks of new releases plus other recent submissions we may just be getting to... We are currently wrapping up the current playlist which we originally posted on June 11.  

Featured Friday Playlist recap (Part 7) (songs 25-27):

25. "Lullaby" by Rafa 

First up, we have a new single from this Australian singer-songwriter - born of Dutch and Colombian parents - inspired by the birth of his first child. Rafa is joined by Syd Taylor of Stereo Jane. 

26. "Ain't so Kind" by Supermutt

Next up, we have the lead track from the new album by this rock and roll band from New Jersey. Great stuff. 

27. "Creepy Crawlie" by Muscle Vest

And we close this short segment with the lead track from the new album by this noise rock band from London.  A cool way to close us out. 

We wrap up the Featured Friday Playlist recap (which has spanned two weeks) tomorrow - with the final two songs. 

 
 

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E2TG 6/22/2021 - Oops, oh well - Lite Jive Mix (Fade Away Remix)

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Digging headlong into a new week, and getting back into the swing of going out to shows while trying to find some sense of balance while struggling with my FOMO issues. 

Anyway, let's go!

Featured Friday Playlist recap (Part 6) (songs 22-24):

22. "She Got a Thing" by Seth Michael

Latest single from this Nashville based singer-songwriter originally from Georgia.

23. "Holes" by Florel Daze

New single from Australian artist Ben Donnelly who records as Florel Daze. 

24. "No More I" by Poggy

We close this short segment of music with the title track to the new EP by UK based singer-songwriter Mary-Anne Hatton (aka Poggy)
 

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