“Make It Work” – Swiss Banks
Holy Smiths tribute! Or is it an Interpol tribute? The vocals are straight out of the Morrissey school. But musically, this song is way closer to Interpol than The Smiths. Interesting combination. I think it works.
“Different Now” – Courtney Barnett covering Chastity Belt
It’s been awhile since I’ve enjoyed one of Barnett’s new songs. It took a cover to get me back on board. It still has that Barnett minimalism in the music, but I appreciate it taking her a different direction lyrically.
“the slab” – Slowdive
It is still a little crazy these Shoegaze legends went away for over 20 years, then came back making music as good as anything from their early days. After another six-year hiatus, they are returning with LP #5.
“Melancholy Molly” – Seablite
There’s definitely some ’90s Shoegaze in this San Francisco band’s sound, although it leans way more towards Lush than Slowdive.
“20 Years and a Nickel” – Hiss Golden Messenger
MC Taylor’s ode to music and how, after 25 years in the business, perfection remains elusive.
“Dig Your Hips” – THE BOBBY LEES
Insert GIF of Beavis and Butthead banging their heads and yelling “YES! YES!”
“august” – Taylor Swift
Man summer goes by fast.
“Complete Control” – The Clash
Joe Strummer would have turned 71 this past Monday. To honor him, perhaps the most Strummer song from the Clash’s catalog: a song complaining that their record company released a song the band didn’t want released.