WEDNESDAY's WHATEVER: The description for Louis The Child's website sums it all up really: "We are a Duo featuring Freddy Kennett and Robby Hauldren. We want to make people happy with music." And happy is definitely a term applicable to this song, released at the start of this year: … [Read more...]
Frank Ifield – The Wayward Wind
TWISTED TUESDAY: 1963 - it's a decade and year that rock was king. The Beatles released their first two albums in this year, but there were other artists doing very well on a non-rock basis. Take this classic from Frank Ifield: A western-themed with some brief yodelling appearances - what else would you want? … [Read more...]
UFO – Doctor Doctor
METAL MONDAY: UK band UFO released Doctor Doctor as a single from their third album Phenomenon. It's old school metal at its best: … [Read more...]
One Self – Bluebird
SUNDAY SOUL: This song is a 2006 release from One Self is soul at its best - with some great hip hop action going on as well. … [Read more...]
Santigold – Can’t Get Enough Of Myself
SATURDAY SYNTHETIC: This 2015 release from Santigold is the prelude to her latest album, 99c. The song is fine, and you have to check out the accompanying website - the best use of Tumblr I've seen. … [Read more...]
Lindsey Buckingham – Trouble
THURSDAY TOP 10s: This 1981 song was Lindsey Buckingham's first hit as a solo artist. It hit number 9 on the US charts, topped the charts for three weeks in Australia and was the eighth largest selling song of the year there as well. … [Read more...]
The Heavy – How You Like Me Now?
WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: This 2009 song from the album The House That Dirt Built is one of those songs that'll bounce around your brain for hours after you first hear it. It's as much funk as rock and it's all the better for it: Now excuse me while I go and buy everything they've ever released. … [Read more...]
Elliphant – Revolusion
TWISTED TUESDAY: Revolusion comes from 2014 and the clip is rather, um, colourful! As always, if you have a suggestion for a video, let us know! … [Read more...]
Jorn – Overload
METAL MONDAY: Norwegian metal band Jorn are this weeks pick. Overload comes from their 2013 release Traveller. … [Read more...]
Diplomats Of Solid Sound – Come In My Kitchen
SUNDAY SOUL: This is a 2008 release from the Iowa City-based Diplomats of Solid Sound - love their sound and style. There's also a great live version you can check out: … [Read more...]