Primus - The Trek

It's Hallowe'en. Goblins and Les Claypool are appropriate.

John Grant - Love Is Magic

Great sound. I like the 80's feel.

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.

The Residents - Voodoo Doll

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

Trias - Step Back

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

Massive.

Khruangbin - Evan Finds The Third Room

Friday afternoon patio groove.

Just check out them moves.

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.

Fantan Mojah - Stronger

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

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.

Zeal & Ardor - Gravedigger

Not exactly metal but it's dark enough for me.

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.

Holy Fuck - Bird Brains

It's Friday. Let's get brained. Funky bird brained.

Tom Waits - Way Down In The Hole

I binge-watched The Wire. It was great. Really great.

Jimmy Swift Band - Now They Will Know We Were Here

Today is mine and I nominate JSB to kick ass once again.

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.

The 1975 - Love If It We Made It

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

Batzorig Vaanchig & Auli - Hunnu Guren

Mongolian throat singing mixed with Latvian bagpipes. That's pretty metal.

Radiohead - Lift

Thom Yorke in an elevator.

Gigamesh - All My Life

Space dis ko. Check out that rad Logan's Run video too.

Tom Misch - It Runs Through Me

Funky fresh Friday. Featuring De La Soul!

Big Wreck - The Oaf

Wong bong mofos.

Bon Iver - 29 Strafford Apts.

The album didn't really sink in for me, but I enjoyed this song. Have to say I enjoy this live version much more than the album production.

Rayland Baxter - Casanova

New new new. Creds to Coxy for the intro.

Iron Maiden - 2 Minutes To Midnight

Been a minute since I posted any Maiden.

Dan Mangan - Cold In The Summer

New. From Dan. I dig it.

Redshape - Spark

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

Snarky Puppy - Lingus

We keepin it weird. This is absolutely brilliant.

Laurie Anderson - O Superman

From 1982. Far ahead of its time.

The Cat Empire - Rising With The Sun

More of a nighthawk personally.

Aidan Knight - You Are Not Here

This dude does subdued genius really well.

The Bronx - Stranger Danger

Da Bronx. 'nuff said.

Arhios - Shoko

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

The Ting Tings - Blacklight

B-b-b-brand new black light drum & bass disco beats.

DRAM - Best Hugs

This is either hilarious or appalling.

Lords Of The Underground - Chief Rocka

THE. Throw. Back.

Clipping - Inside Out

Another amazing video from these cats.

Andy Mineo - Donuts

Mmm... donuts.

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

Twenty One Pilots - Jumpsuit

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

Tim Hecker - In Mother Earth Phase

And now we venture into the unknown...

Fred Everything - Same Old Sound

Downtempo cruisin disco. We still groovin.

Natural Mighty - Reflection

Keep this reggae vibe going.

Damian Marley - Autumn Leaves

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

BONUS GONG

Brother Ali - Own Light

Been a while since I posted any of the Brother.

Killer Mike - Big Beast

Killer and El-P before there was RTJ.

WARNING: This ish is graphic and probably offensive.

Dead Quiet - Dear Demon

This week's Metal Monday selection arrives via Vancouver.

Max Cooper - Order From Chaos

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

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.

Soothsayers - Dis & Dat

Would love love love to see this group live some day.

Redbone - Come And Get Your Love

Let's throw it back to '74. Live on the Midnight Special.

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.

Joanna Walker - Walkin' Blues

Imagine seeing this in someone's backyard barbecue party.

Alien Weaponry - Kai Tangata

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

Tesla Boy - Compromise

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

Lyrics Born - When I Get My Check

Shiny new funk supreme. LB killin it with a 2na Fish guest spot!

Yukon Blonde - Love The Way You Are

Great sound. This is what polished sounds like.

Craig Mack - Jockin My Style

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

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.

Sean Price - Apartheid

Dank n dirty. Warning: adult language inside.

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.

Jazzanova - Rain Makes The River

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

Cool video by Third Eye Deer.

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.

 

Jamila Woods - Holy

Post-work martini music.

Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart

Remember this one? The Max Graham remix was pretty huge about 20 years later.

Fever Ray - If I Had A Heart

This song is dark as hell.

Force Fields - Stop For Stephen

I haven't forgotten you Freddy Beach. This show was actually in Monkeytown. Plan B.

Beard Of Harmony - Right In Two

Clearly haven't had enough Tool covers on here lately. This is dope.

William Prince - Earthly Days

If this doesn't chill you out nothing will.

Gramatik - Dimestore Diamond

Every now and then you get a remix that puts a wicked twist on the original.

Chronixx - Skankin' Sweet

This is a radical departure from yesterday. It's Friday. Smoke if you got 'em.

The Smiths - Bigmouth Strikes Again

Morrissey. 1986. Deal with it.

The Winstons - A Reason For Goodbye

Awwwww yisssssss. This is car chase music.

Arkells - People's Champ

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

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.

Bob Moses - Back Down

Brand new acoustic effort from these fellas.

The Midnight - Sunset

The Michael Cassette Remix... disco supreme.

Lady - Get Ready

Great sound. Never heard them before.

Led Zeppelin - Trampled Under Foot

Might as well hear it from the real thing.

Greta Van Fleet - When The Curtain Falls

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

The Mars Volta - Goliath

Don't care if it's Tuesday.

Throwin' it back to the madmen.

Dave Grohl - Play

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

John Moreland - You Don't Care For Me Enough To Cry

Every now and then you gotta get a little weepy.

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.

Blood Orange - Charcoal Baby

Smokey late night soul sliding.

Puff Daddy - Victory

Legendary.

Meg Myers - Numb

I like this song. It reminds me of old '90s alt rock.

Frank Turner - We Shall Not Overcome

I haven't posted any Frank Turner before. For shame.

Alice In Chains - The One You Know

Well now. New AIC that actually kinda sounds a bit like old AIC. Not bad.

FKA Twigs - Good To Love

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

Riton & Kah-Lo - Ginger

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

Breakbot - Another You

Yes! That's what I'm talkin 'bout. Groovy summer funk beats.

Crash Test Dummies - God Shuffled His Feet

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

Wild Child - Crazy Bird

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

MGMT - When You Die

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

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.

Scary Pockets - Fix You

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

Cosmo's Midnight - Get To Know

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

Chaka Khan - Like Sugar

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

Iggy Pop - The Passenger

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

Childish Gambino - This Is America

Now I see what all the fuss was about.

Jungle - House In LA

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

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.

First Aid Kit - Hard Believer

I like the snow globe.

Roosevelt - Montreal

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

Kamasi Washington - Street Fighter Mas

Is this the future of jazz? Pure dope.

XTC - Dear God

Cynical and brilliant. The original and the best.

Hillsburn - Sun Ought To Shine

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

Church Of The Cosmic Skull - Evil In Your Eye

I didn't know these peeps before. I know them now. Love the video.

Scars On Broadway - Lives

Well it ain't SOAD, but it'll do for now.

Andrew Bird - Tenuousness

Yesterday was too hype. Let's mellow out with this one.

Mylo - Otto's Journey

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

Shad - The Fool Pt. 1

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

Neil Young - My My, Hey Hey

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

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.

Aidan Knight - What Light

I actually just forgot post this one a couple years ago.

Death From Above - Caught Up

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

Rex Orange County - Loving Is Easy

Great frickin' video. Animation by Chris Ullens.

The Chemical Brothers - Elektrobank

Still a badass track more than 20 years later.

Honeyfeet - Sinner

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

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.

Thick Paint - How Did It Happen?

This is Graham Ulicny from Reptar. That band is awesome. This is good too.

Melody's Echo Chamber - Breathe In, Breathe Out

I don't know anything about these cats but they definitely dig mushrooms.

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.

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

Jon Hopkins - Everything Connected

I'm floating through time and space.

Evergreen - Comme Si

I don't know how we got from yesterday to today. French Funk Friday.

The Watchmen - All Uncovered

One of the greatest Canadian rock bands.

Gangstagrass - Barnburning

I mean, it doesn't even make sense. But there it is.

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.

Big Nazo - Bionic Boohoo

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

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.

Lorenzo BITW & Nawtyboi Tattoo - Hello!

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

Ziggy Marley - Rebellion Rises

Brand spankin' new Ziggy.

Spirit Of The West - And If Venice Is Sinking

A '90s Canadian classic. It always leaves me laughing.

Flock Of Dimes - ...To Have No Answer

This is the only video of this track online. Weird.

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.

1000mods - Electric Carve

Not feelin' the band name. Diggin' the guitars.

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.

Rone - Parade

This is some pretty uplifting techno.

Humans - Bike Home

Muppet gangster electro beats.

Triumph - Lay It On The Line

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

Austin Kimble - Dear Freddie

I don't post enough jazz around here.

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

Stephen - Crossfire

Great track. I first saw it on this dope Wonderboy highlight.

Levin Minnemann Rudess - Back To The Machine

Turning up the prog dial to 11!

Julien Dyne - Hours

Let's keep that Saturday groove rolling.

Lily Allen - Lost My Mind

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

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Hunnybee

Is it Friday? I knew it was Friday. It had to be Friday.

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...

Brockhampton - Swamp

Might as well jump on the bandwagon.

Foo Fighters - The Sky Is A Neighborhood

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

The Heavy Minds - Rivers

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

Exeter - Scan/Lock

Caution: psychedelic beats inside.

Format:B - Chunky

Proper solid Saturday night beats. Complete with cowbell.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nostalgia 77 - An Angel With No Halo

Won't get too chilly today, but maybe a little trippy.

Scientists Of Sound - CNTRL Dis Shitsem

Those Daft Punk cover shows were legendary. This is a badass original.

N.O.R.E. - Nothin'

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

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.

Yorks - Trial By Fire

Great track by these fine upstanding young men from Fredericton.

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.

Green Jellÿ - Bear Song

It's been a long, long time since I post anything from these guys.

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.

Shamir - Call It Off

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

Rob Estevez & The Boys - I Wish / Thriller

Not a bad little mash-up with the dude from this video on the geee-taaar.

The Sonics - Have Love, Will Travel

Still rockin' this one out more than 50 years later.

Kavinsky - Nightcall

Bit of a twisted classic this one.

Adam Baldwin - Love On The Rocks

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

Butthole Surfers - Goofy's Concern

That album was underappreciated. Video is a live cut in Montreal circa 2009.

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.

Tove Lo - Disco Tits

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

Warning: PG-13 content.

Chronologic - Get Lucky

I enjoyed this. The '70s version is by far the coolest.

Frank Zappa - Cosmik Debris

I've never posted Zappa. Never too late to get things right.

Honeyhoney - Sweet Thing

Video isn't doin' it for me but I dig the song.

Rosalía - Aunque Es De Noche

One word: intense.

Pup - Guilt Trip

This is loudy stuff that I likes.

Osborne Brothers - Rocky Top

It ain't quite Dueling Banjos but it's a doozy. Darn tootin'.

Hurts - Lights

I think this qualifies as disco?

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.

Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love

Throwback Thursday? I've gone back in time to throw it waaay back...

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Stagger Lee

This might be my favorite Nick Cave performance ever.

Foxy Shazam - Holy Touch

Freddy Mercury fan maybe?

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.

Michael Kiwanuka - The Final Frame

Dang, he got some guitar chops.

Nick Höppner - Boiler Room London

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

L'Orange & Mr. Lif - Strange Technology

Phat track. Wild video.

Violent Femmes - American Music

Throwin' it back.

Clap! Clap! - Hope

Everything about this is great.

Queen - Princes Of The Universe

There can be only one!

Filter - Hey Man, Nice Shot

This song was (is) awesome. I'm also partial to this remix.

Snoop Dogg - Peaches N Cream

Sunday Snoooop.

Avicii - Hey Brother

Gotta give respect where it's due. Cheers mate.

Leon Bridges - Bad Bad News

Friday night sidewalk dancing funk.

Fun Lovin' Criminals - Scooby Snacks

Just throwin' it back yo. Shout outs to Mr. Pink.

Lady Dandelion - Lonesome Boy

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

Classified - Powerless

Powerful track. Powerful video. Respect.

Mars Red Sky - Strong Reflection

Dat guitar. Ho lee shiznit. These guys take no prisoners.

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.

Ian Pooley - Followed

One of my favorite electronic producers. Genius in simplicity.

Ondatrópica - Hummingbird

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

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.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - People-Vultures

This band was put on the earth to make videos like this.

Black Honey - Dig

So fresh they don't even have a Wikipedia page yet.

Judas Priest - Spectre

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

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.

Tim Green - Mr. Dry

Tonight we're gettin' deep, real weird like.

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.

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.

Hot Snakes - LAX / Suicide Invoice / Braintrust

More old-timers still kickin' it. Check out their new album, it's great.

David Byrne - Everybody's Coming To My House

It's like an old friend smashing through a mid-life crisis. I can dig it.

Skull Fist - Bad For Good

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

Bicep - Glue

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

Get Real - Snuffaluffagus

It's Saturday. Time to get down. Word to Big Bird.

Phum Viphurit - Lover Boy

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

Delinquent Habits - Lower Eastside

Ain't gonna break stride on Throwback Thursday!

Weezer - Pink Triangle

Since we're feeling a bit nostalgic...

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?

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.

Kraak & Smaak - Stumble

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

Grum - Runaway

Saturday. Disco? Always.

Run The Jewels - Oh Mama

Rick and Morty vs RTJ? Vraiment? Oui, c'est ça.

Chilly Gonzales - Supervillain Music

One of my favorite artists. The mad genius in concert.

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.

KnoR - It's Happening

Cool tune, great video. Two likes for you.

System Of A Down - Radio/Video

I'm angry. Let's get loud. I miss these guys.

La Roux - In For The Kill

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

Martin Solveig - Jealousy

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

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio - Memphis

Funk Fridays are back in business.

Clinton Fearon - Waiting

Not enough reggae in this joint.

Stephen Hawking - Galaxy Song

Off to join Carl in the stars. Safe travels.

Dengue Dengue Dengue - Guarida

These ones are all kinds of wacky. And absorbing.

The Wytches - Gravedweller

Crunchy grungy goo.

Kemba - Night Thoughts

Good groove to chill out to. Creepy video.

Lifelike - Pacific Palisades

Saturday. Disco. Fever.

Warren G - Regulate

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

Quality video mashup by DJ Eksel.

Allan Rayman - Graceland

Since we're on a downtempo groove...

Ibeyi - Tiny Desk Concert

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

1. Oddudua

2. Deathless

3. Valé

4. Transmission / Michaelion

Dream Wife - Hey Heartbreaker

Robots and rock? Let's do it.

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.

Elderbrook - Difficult To Love

Great stripped back version of this song.

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.

The Record Company - So What'cha Want

Dang, that some swell Beasties.

Stoker - Forever Drive

Hmm... I wonder who their influences are?

The Animals - The House Of The Rising Sun

Really wish someone would make a decent video for this one.

Chinese Man - Shikantaza

Amazing job by Fred & Annabelle on the video. The hippo is my favorite.

Focus - Hocus Pocus

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

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)

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.

Bonobo - Cirrus

This is now older than I remembered it being.

Denzel Curry & Badbadnotgood - Ultimate

Good by themselves, great as a team. Teamwork.

Minotaurs - Echoes

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

Puddles Pity Party - Folsom Prison Pinball Wizard

Been a while since I've posted some Puddles.

Leo James Conroy - Forbidden Fruit

'Open mic night.' Right.

Senbei - Ningyo

Well this is pretty dang cool.

Rundfunk-Tanzorchester Ehrenfeld - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

Crazy live performance of this little ditty.

Thundamentals - Never Say Never

Funk. Fridays. Yessir.

Warren Zevon - Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner

Here's an old-timey classic from a great songwriter gone too soon.

Socially Exceptable - Life Ain't Fair

Freddy Beach hip-hop tag team champions NFP and Ceeb Dread. Whatsup.

Black Pistol Fire - Speak Of The Devil

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

Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter

Alright, alright. We'll do something metal. Just play it loud, ok?

The True Loves - Famous Last Words

Still got energy? I hear ya. Let's keep it funky.

Anderson Paak - Come Down

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

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

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.

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.

Ravyn Lenae - Sticky

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

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.

Fort Knox Five - Hipster Run Things

Shout-outs to Evil C. This is actually the DC's Finest Remind Remix.

B00ty - Loosen Up

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

Five Alarm Funk - Widowmaker

Funk Friday. Complete with shark and gorilla.

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.

Gregory Porter - Be Good (Lion's Song)

It's hump day. Cool down with a little jazz.

Alexander F - Call Me Pretty

Apparently Kimbra is in this track somewhere. Righto.

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.

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.

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.

Shogun - Vulcan

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

Chousand - Wizard Wig

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

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.