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.