Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Monday, October 29, 2018

Shandi's Addiction - Calling Dr. Love

The only song ever released by this 'supergroup'. Maynard on vocals, Tom Morello on guitars, Billy Gould on bass, Brad Wilk on drums. I'm gonna go ahead and say this is way better than the original. Sorry Kiss fans.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

The Residents - Voodoo Doll

A new one. You can always count on something wacky from these guys.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Trias - Step Back

I don't post much trap music here. This will be an exception.


Massive.

Friday, October 26, 2018

Thursday, October 25, 2018

The Pharcyde - Runnin'

Another sorta re-post. Last time it was a mash-up, today the original.

Runnin' it back with an old skool hip hop classic.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Fantan Mojah - Stronger

Been toying with post reggae every Wednesday. Best to keep it fresh, but today we jam.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Steven Wilson - Drive Home

We'll stay on this dark timeline for just a little longer.

By the way, that's Guthrie Govan with the epic guitar solo around the 5 min mark.

Video by Owl House Studios.

Monday, October 22, 2018

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Jonquil - Lions

I've posted this fantastic song before, but not this live version.

This was performed 10 years ago today at La Maison in Boucau, France.

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Friday, October 19, 2018

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

The Tragically Hip - The Luxury

This will probably become my new annual Hip day.

Here's Gord & Co. at their best in Buffalo.

December 20, 2000.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

The 1975 - Love If It We Made It

Generally don't have much opinion on these guys. This one I like.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Friday, October 12, 2018

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Monday, October 8, 2018

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Redshape - Spark

Every now and then you need some good ol' fashioned techno.

Friday, October 5, 2018

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Arhios - Shoko

Maqnifique. From Rennes, France. This should have many, many more views.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Friday, September 28, 2018

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Andy Mineo - Donuts

Mmm... donuts.

Shout outs to M&M who educated me on this track.

Monday, September 24, 2018

Twenty One Pilots - Jumpsuit

These guys are newish to me. Really looking forward to the upcoming album.



Saturday, September 22, 2018

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Damian Marley - Autumn Leaves

Brand new video from Jr. Gong. Love this album. Hey, let's make it a double.



BONUS GONG


Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Killer Mike - Big Beast

Killer and El-P before there was RTJ.

WARNING: This ish is graphic and probably offensive.

Monday, September 17, 2018

Dead Quiet - Dear Demon

This week's Metal Monday selection arrives via Vancouver.

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Max Cooper - Order From Chaos

Recovery time. Full-screen this, kill the lights, and absorb its majesty.

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Lizzo - Boys

Alright, we need a little disco to polish this week off. This is one of the catchiest tracks of the year. There is no escape from the funk.

Friday, September 14, 2018

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

The Hypochondriacs - Just Like Before

Did I mention it was Harvest Jazz week? Wish I was there.

This is Josh and Kelly et al filmed at The Capital. It's even better live.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Joanna Walker - Walkin' Blues

Imagine seeing this in someone's backyard barbecue party.

Monday, September 10, 2018

Alien Weaponry - Kai Tangata

Māori metal from New Zealand! These guys are new to me. I dig it.

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Tesla Boy - Compromise

I've traveled forward in time to find the new video.

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Friday, September 7, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Craig Mack - Jockin My Style

Didn't even realise this fella had departed. Proper hip hop legend.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Falz - This Is Nigeria

Kind of a 'cover' of that killer Gambino track. Probably made with a fraction of the budget. All things considered, pretty well done.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Monday, September 3, 2018

Red Fang - Listen To The Sirens

Cover of a Gary Numan track from 1978. More accurately Tubeway Army. I choose grunge. There is never enough Red Fang.

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Jazzanova - Rain Makes The River

It's Sunday. Time to chill out after last night's disco.

Cool video by Third Eye Deer.

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Miami Nights 1984 - Ocean Drive

This song reminds me of driving through the downtown Toronto scene on a summer night with the windows down and the disco blaring. Great days those.

 

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Monday, August 27, 2018

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Friday, August 24, 2018

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Arkells - People's Champ

So this is the catchiest track I've heard all year. How does this not have a zillion plays?

Monday, August 20, 2018

Kvelertak - Svartmesse

These guys always have killer guitar riffs. The mix sounds a little muddy to me... and I'm not as big on this track as some of their older stuff. Cool video.

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Friday, August 17, 2018

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Greta Van Fleet - When The Curtain Falls

It's not necessarily a bad thing that they're basically a Zeppelin clone.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Monday, August 13, 2018

Dave Grohl - Play

I mean sure, why not just play the whole damn thing yourself.

Saturday, August 11, 2018

Meute - Rej

I mean how the hell did they even come up with the idea for this? Brilliant. The original was a frequent on my playlists and I've already listened to this cover a dozen times.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Monday, August 6, 2018

Sunday, August 5, 2018

FKA Twigs - Good To Love

The girl's talented. Not sure what's going on the video though.

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Riton & Kah-Lo - Ginger

Not earth shattering but it's catchy. Decent warm-up tune.

Friday, August 3, 2018

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Crash Test Dummies - God Shuffled His Feet

These guys were really good for a couple years there. This video is great.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Wild Child - Crazy Bird

This song isn't very wild or crazy. And the video is kinda random.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

MGMT - When You Die

So I kinda missed this when it came out a few months back. It's groovy.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Brass Against - The Pot

Holy mackinaw this is good. Tried to find something funky and metal and I think this fits the bill. Haven't had a new Tool album in an eternity but if we have to settle for a cover, this is the one I want to listen to on repeat. Sophia Urista crushin' it on vocals.

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Scary Pockets - Fix You

Moar funk. Best Coldplay I've heard in a loooong time. Monica Martin on the vocals.

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Cosmo's Midnight - Get To Know

Had so much funk yesterday we gotta keep it going. This track is money.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Chaka Khan - Like Sugar

I had no idea she was still going. Funkin' fantastic.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Iggy Pop - The Passenger

I don't know where this video came from but it's frickin' amazing.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Jungle - House In LA

One of my favorite new bands in recent years. So excited to hear the new album.

Monday, July 23, 2018

Ghost - Rats

I didn't really know these guys before but apparently they were a big deal? I guess I can see that. Anyway this reminds me of Queen.

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Roosevelt - Montreal

I haven't been to Montreal in ages. I need to get out more. First let's dance.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

XTC - Dear God

Cynical and brilliant. The original and the best.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Hillsburn - Sun Ought To Shine

Shout outs to J-Dubs for this one. This was a one-take live shot. Impressive.

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Mylo - Otto's Journey

The genius who came and went. Myles, where you at? The music world needs you now!

Friday, July 13, 2018

Shad - The Fool Pt. 1

Welcome back. Where you was s'posed to be all along.

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Neil Young - My My, Hey Hey

Another timeless track from a Canadian monument. King of the 'burns.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Big Wreck - Blown Wide Open

One of the greatest performers I have ever had the pleasure of seeing live. It doesn't even make sense that these guys weren't massive stars south of the border. This song is one of my favorites from an absolutely legendary album.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Monday, July 9, 2018

Death From Above - Caught Up

So they scrapped the 1979 part. Oh well. Still pretty sharp for a two-piece.

Friday, July 6, 2018

Honeyfeet - Sinner

I think this qualifies as funk. I have a feeling it would be killer live.

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock

Classic Pumpkins. From the moment that intro started you knew that Siamese Dream was going to kick ass. And oh, how it did. Those were the days my friends.

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Monday, July 2, 2018

Coheed & Cambria - Unheavenly Creatures

New Coheed. It must be hard to make new albums when you've already out put out some of the most epic rock albums in recent memory. I wasn't a big fan of The Color Before The Sun but this sounds like a step back towards older stuff. That's a good thing.

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Stompin' Tom Connors - Live At The Horseshoe Tavern

It's Canada Day. It doesn't get any more Canadian than this.

1. Sudbury Saturday Night
2. Bud The Spud
3. Luke's Guitar
4. Roll On Saskatchewan
5. The Moon-Man Newfie
6. Old Atlantic Shore
7. Goodbye Rubberhead
8. The Hockey Song
9. Big Joe Mufferaw
10. Mule Skinner Blues
11. My Stompin' Grounds

Friday, June 29, 2018

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Arctic Monkeys - Four Out Of Five

Never been huge into these guys but this album sounds... different. Good different. Definite David Bowie vibes from this track. Cool video too.

Monday, June 25, 2018

Big Nazo - Bionic Boohoo

What's not to love about a bunch of aliens rocking out on stage?

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Chvrches - The Mother We Share

Do these guys have any new stuff that's any good? Not really sure how I haven't posted this one before. The original is solid too but this is the best version.

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Lorenzo BITW & Nawtyboi Tattoo - Hello!

A little more mainstream than I usually post but what can I say, it's catchy.

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Bonnie Prince Billy - I See A Darkness

There's a few versions of this track out there. The brooding original is good, then there was this up-tempo version which is actual cool too, and then of course there's the Johnny Cash cover. Take your pick.

Monday, June 18, 2018

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Tom Fun Orchestra - Bottom Of The River

We got a little toooo happy yesterday so let's sink back to the dark, dark depths. I love the animation in this video. Tom Fun was great.

Saturday, June 16, 2018

Friday, June 15, 2018

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Triumph - Lay It On The Line

Live in '87. I can't even imagine a show this epic coming to Halifax now.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Austin Kimble - Dear Freddie

I don't post enough jazz around here.

Well really... I don't post enough anything...

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Saturday, June 9, 2018

Lily Allen - Lost My Mind

Brand new from Lily. Decent Saturday afternoon warm-up track.

Friday, June 8, 2018

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Jane's Addiction - Been Caught Stealing

Throwback Thursday rarely gets cooler than this. This was easily one of the most memorable videos when it came around. Back when music videos were on TV...

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Foo Fighters - The Sky Is A Neighborhood

I definitely prefer older Foos. This is a bit too anthemic for my taste.

Monday, June 4, 2018

The Heavy Minds - Rivers

More grunge than metal, but that's hardly room to complain.

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Friday, June 1, 2018

Gorillaz - Humility

These cats have always been a bit of a mood swing for me - sometimes they're the bomb and others it's a giant 'meh'. This track is somewhere in between.

Thursday, May 31, 2018

The Doors - When The Music's Over

From the Isle of Wight festival that was released earlier this year as a DVD. It must have been mindblowing to see this in person.

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Gary Jules - Mad World

One of the great cover songs that has possibly surpassed the original. This is a live take from 2013 along with Mylène Farmer, accompanied by Yvan Cassar on piano.

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

JonTron - Firework

Never thought I'd be posting a Katy Perry song on here but at least it's a cover. Some of the animation in this one is phenomenal.

Monday, May 28, 2018

Monster Magnet - Space Lord

Germany, August 2010. The song was a dozen years old at this point and Dave Wyndorf was pushing 50. These guys could still put on a decent show. Remember the original video? These guys were the cock of the walk for a few months back in the day.

Friday, May 25, 2018

N.O.R.E. - Nothin'

Wish this wasn't censored... still one of the phattest party beats.

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Skydiggers - What Do You See?

So this is more than 20 years old. From the crummy quality of this video they probably took it straight from some old tape lying in a dusty box in a closet.

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Yorks - Trial By Fire

Great track by these fine upstanding young men from Fredericton.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Janelle Monáe - Make Me Feel

I haven't listed to this young lady since her album was one of my favorites from... way back in 2010. This is unabashedly Prince. Interested to hear the rest of the album.

Monday, May 21, 2018

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Travis Bowman - Dreams

Speaking of muppets, I wonder what fool decided the Hotel California video couldn't stay on YouTube? Thankfully you can still see it here. In the meantime I'll have to settle for this little ditty.

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Shamir - Call It Off

This is hella catchy and who doesn't like muppets.

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Adam Baldwin - Love On The Rocks

Yesterday was heavy. Today is light. Springsteen fan? Naaaah...

Monday, May 14, 2018

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Conkarah & Rosie Delmah - Hello

We need something super chill after that banger yesterday. This fits the bill. Is this one better than the original? Pretty solid reinvention.

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Tove Lo - Disco Tits

Not quite disco... but I think I can get away with it this time.

Warning: PG-13 content.

Friday, May 11, 2018

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Monday, May 7, 2018

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Friday, May 4, 2018

Mod Sun - Shoot 'Em Down

Not really my usual style but it's got some funky production goin' on and I have to admit it's catchy. That'll do, donkey, that'll do.

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Monday, April 30, 2018

White Zombie - More Human Than Human

This is the Pet Paradox video for the King's Harem Mix of one of the greatest industrial tracks of all time. Warning: both the song and video may cause spasms or insanity.

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Nick Höppner - Boiler Room London

Been a while since I posted a full DJ set. It's Saturday. Get your groove on.

Monday, April 23, 2018

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Friday, April 20, 2018

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Lady Dandelion - Lonesome Boy

Really like this jazzy trip-hop sound. Great song. More please!

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Monday, April 16, 2018

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Sufjan Stevens & Gallant - Blue Bucket Of Gold

So... I'm gonna go ahead and say this is better than the original version.

Dude's vocal range is ridiculous.

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Ian Pooley - Followed

One of my favorite electronic producers. Genius in simplicity.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Ondatrópica - Hummingbird

It's Friday. Here's a little something to help you mix up that cocktail.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

G. Tom Mac - Cry Little Sister

The anthem from a near-legendary cult classic. This song still has weight. Here's another version that you might not have heard before. Can't top the original.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Monday, April 9, 2018

Judas Priest - Spectre

New album. 44 years after the first. It's never too late to rock out.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Aurora - Teardrop

There's a lot of covers out there of this one, probably the most famous trip hop track in existence. I like this version. Skip to about 1 min in to avoid the banter.

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Friday, April 6, 2018

Tuxedo - Do It

Need some funk in your Friday? Look no further. Pretty much any track from these funkin' maniacs will do. I dare you not to get your boogie on. I double-dare you.

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Green Day - Longview

This is actually the first time I've ever posted anything by these guys. Probably a reason, I pretty much stopped listening to them completely after Nimrod. Anyway this is still my favorite track of theirs. Enjoy in all its uncensored glory.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Monday, April 2, 2018

Skull Fist - Bad For Good

Best metal hair band still going? These cats are awesome live. Still got my shirt.

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Bicep - Glue

First day of April. Kick back and relax. You've earned it.

Friday, March 30, 2018

Phum Viphurit - Lover Boy

Alright let's bring it back to 2018. Just funky enough for this Friday afternoon.

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Barenaked Ladies - One Week / If I Had $1000000

Right, it's hard to stay angry when these gents are back on stage together.

How 'bout an old school tour fellas?

Monday, March 26, 2018

Rollins Band - Liar

I was going to post this awesome live performance from '94 but then I thought, nah, this video is legendary. Happy Monday.

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Kraak & Smaak - Stumble

It's been a helluva weekend. Let's turn down the juice a little.

Friday, March 23, 2018

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Lusine - Slow Motion

Big fan of Jeff McIlwain's work. Just came across this live performance, it's brilliant. That's Trent Moorman doing the funky stuff on the drums.

Sunday, March 18, 2018

La Roux - In For The Kill

I'm ready for another album. Come on Elly, get it together.

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Martin Solveig - Jealousy

Before his tracks became unbearably obnoxious. Lee Fields on vocals.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Friday, March 9, 2018

Warren G - Regulate

The Jammin' Remix featuring Michael McDonald. Shibbity dibbity doo.

Quality video mashup by DJ Eksel.

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Ibeyi - Tiny Desk Concert

Didn't know who they were before. Now I know.

1. Oddudua
2. Deathless
3. Valé
4. Transmission / Michaelion

Monday, March 5, 2018

Seven Mary Three - My My

The great underachievers... American Standard was such a good record. So why didn't they kick on? Evolution of sound is natural, but they just seemed to lose their identity along the way. The studio version of this song might be the most underappreciated grunge track from the 90s.

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Arvo Party - Chevy Chase

It's Saturday. We need some hardcore disco beats. Complete with this sweet video edit from Equilibrium, a movie that could have been better than it was.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Monday, February 26, 2018

Focus - Hocus Pocus

The in and out cuts on this upload grind my gears. Performance is legendary.

Sunday, February 25, 2018

FM Hi Low - Human Enemy

This video doesn't really do justice to how good Fraser McDonald and friends are live, or how great this track is... so I'm posting the audio link below it too.


TAKE TWO
(studio cut)

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Green Velvet - Flash

This is actually the Channel X remix. Bumpin' house. It sounds almost nothing like the original, a legendary track that was among a few to welcome me into the wide world of electronic music. My personal favorite remix was this one by Danny Tenaglia.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Minotaurs - Echoes

Apparently from Guelph, Ontario? Very cool, would like to see them live.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Black Pistol Fire - Speak Of The Devil

I like this loud business. Let's mix in some blues with that grunge.

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Anderson Paak - Come Down

It's Saturday. That means it's time to get down. Shout outs to G-Load.

Friday, February 9, 2018

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats - NPR Tiny Desk Concert

High quality Friday afternoon sunshine sociable music. I could go for a pint.

1. I Need Never Get Old
2. Look It Here
3. I've Been Failing You
4. Mellow Out

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Young Fathers - In My View

New album on the way from these cats. Did you know they're from Scotland? This new track reminds me a bit of Massive Attack in the production.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Kimbra - Human

I posted a song that apparently featured Kimbra in it the other day though I'm not super convinced. Haven't actually heard any new music from her in a while. New album apparently coming in April. Looking forward to it, always find her work interesting if not great.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Ravyn Lenae - Sticky

First song I've ever heard from this artist. Super phat.

Monday, February 5, 2018

Hey Rosetta! - I've Been Asleep For A Long, Long Time

This is supposed to be Metal Monday. Well let's be honest for a moment, there are no rules around here. Rules are for the birds. Please direct any complaints you might have to this brick wall.

I slept for about 13 hours last night. Straight. On the couch. TKO'd. No dinner. No Superbowl. No writing. Suffice to say I was tired. Sleep didn't really happen for me apart from a couple hours nap here for there from about Thursday. Starting to think I have too much on the go.

Today is catch-up day. El Bloggo is now good to go. Sort of. Still have a few Best Of's to get to further down the road.

In the meantime Tim Baker & Co. are bringing me back to life. Hope they're enjoying whatever it is they've been up to since December. Probably a lot of not much.

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Saturday, February 3, 2018

B00ty - Loosen Up

Saturday. Dance. Chunes. I dare you not to boogie.

Friday, February 2, 2018

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Gowan - Strange Animal

Throwback Thursday.

I wanted to post the original 1985 video, alas I couldn't embed it so....

2006 live piano version in the Glenn Gould Theatre it is.


P.S. it's February.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Monday, January 29, 2018

Matt Wells - You Walk Behind

I didn't have an appropriately heavy track cued up for Metal Monday, so here's a throwback acoustic rendition of a dope track I posted once upon a time.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Zoot Woman - Ordinary Face

I was gonna post the music video for this track, but then found this acoustic version. There's a bunch of them on their channel.

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Boney M - Gotta Go Home

It's Saturday. That means it's time for dancin'. Let's do it disco. If you think you might have heard that hook in another song more recently, you're gat dang right.

Friday, January 26, 2018

Shogun - Vulcan

Wooooo this Scotsman spittin' fiya! Warning, PG-13 language.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Chousand - Wizard Wig

What happened to these guys? This song was simple but catchy.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Fader Creep - Reality Hits You Hard Bro

Far and away the best 'remix' of George Lindell's ridiculous recollection of the incident in Arizona. Always enjoyed Fader Creep's videos, a bit dark and well constructed.