Friday Playlist
“Vacation” – Touch Girl Apple BlossomWe are off for our spring break tomorrow. This song is more about getting your heart broken than sitting in the sun, but it is jangly enough to evoke the right feelings. “The Early Days Of Love” – Brigitte Calls Me BabyTheir album came out last week. There are at least five really good tracks,…
Friday Playlist
Another week, another playlist. “I Danced With Another Love In My Dream” – Brigitte Calls Me BabyI’m telling you, if radio didn’t suck, this band would be on the verge of blowing up. The title of this track plays even more into their connections with The Smiths. “Brace Yourself” – GladieAs I said when I shared another song of theirs…
Friday Playlist
I’ve been going through an especially persistent bout with my periodic insomnia this week. I have no idea how I couldn’t sleep last night but here we are, me bleary-eyed after hours of tossing and turning, getting up to read and reset my brain, then more tossing and turning. We’ll see how that affects the songs I put together for…
Friday Playlist
I realized at about 10:35 Thursday evening that because I have an appointment Friday morning, if I didn’t put this together right away, I might not get it posted until nearly lunch time Friday. Let’s see if I can keep my eyes open long enough to crank out something worthy of your attentions. “Stupid Bitches” – Grace IvesThis seems like…
Friday Playlist
“This Tornado Loves You” – Neko Case“Victim Of Luck” – MetricI put these two songs together, that have nothing to do with each other, because of the weather just down the road last night. C and her dorm mates had to take shelter when a tornado took dead aim at Bloomington. I have to say, as much as I enjoy…
Friday Playlist
“PUNK ROCKY” – ASAP RockyOne of many successful hip hop artists I knew the name of but was not familiar with their work. At least until I heard this terrific track on The Bridge a couple weeks ago. “C.L.U.T.T.E.R.” – ClutterJoining bands like Bad Company, Black Sabbath, Talk Talk, Bad Religion, and Living In A Box, among others, that have…
Friday Playlist
A lot of really good music this week, including TWO videos! “w-w-w-w-w” – hemlocke springsThis is the latest in a new year I’ve ever gone without creating my working list of favorite songs released since January 1. This is the remarkable song that finally prompted it. I knew nothing about hemlocke springs before I heard this jam, but apparently she’s…
Reaching For The Stars, Vol. 123
Chart Week: February 4, 1984 Song: “Break My Stride” – Matthew Wilder Chart Position: #5, 21st week on the chart. Peaked at #5 for three weeks. Nearly five weeks into the new year without any RFTS entries. Trust me, it’s been keeping me awake at night. Fortunately, during the countdown I listened to last week, Matthew Wilder’s biggest (but not…
Friday Playlist
The new music is really starting to stack up, which is nice. Also some stuff going on in the world which inspired the inclusion of several other songs. “Slumber Party” – Brigitte Calls Me BabyPretentious new band alert! A lot going on here. This band gets its name from lead singer Wes Leavins being pen pals with the late Brigitte…
Friday Playlist
A different week around our house, leaving less time for music, but I still managed to put a little something together for you to listen to. “Long Live Love” – SugarThe second new song from Sugar dropped this week, along with the reveal of a full tour later this year. They come as close to me as Cincinnati.…