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.

Arga Bileg - Bayad

How about some groovy neo-traditional Mongolian jazz?

The Distillers - Drain The Blood

If we're gonna post a cover, might as well post the originals. Had almost forgotten about them. Are they metal enough? I'm gonna say they qualify.

Lauren Wakefield - Bittersweet

Came across this talented artist completely by surprise. The first video was this cover song which was pretty decent. This is an original. Great voice.

Louis La Roche - All I Had

What is it about stage names? How much does the headline influence the song's impact? Is it merely for purposes of attraction? Would this track be any less funky if it was released by Brett Ewels?

I don't know the answers to these, as they seem by and large subjective. Gotta admit though, if Louis La Roche had a sound this would be it.

Grand Analog - Mutations

Brand new videoooooooo.

The Acorn - Rapids

The video's a bit different... I do like this track.

Measha Brueggergosman & Martin Short - Misty

Who knew Martin could sing? Measha is from Fredericton. Small world.

The Cranberries - Ode To My Family

Was just a few weeks ago that I posted their biggest song. Suppose this could have been posted yesterday, but the other track was already queued up when I heard the news. A terrible shame. Rest easy Dolores.

Nigel Hall Band - Everybody Wants To Rule The World

It's too bad there isn't a soundboard recording of this somewhere. At least none that I know of... but there is another video of this exact performance. Maybe someone could do some doctoring? Really enjoy this arrangement of a timeless classic.

Dreamcar - Kill For Candy

The weekend isn't over yet. Let's keep the tempo high. These guys are a 'super-group' made up of members from No Doubt and AFI.

Azari & III - Manic

It's Saturday, and you know what that means. Time for funky beats.

The Afghan Whigs - Demon In Profile

Nice to see these guys still rockin' out.

The Verve Pipe - The Freshmen

Throwback Thursday. Because why not.

Steve N Seagulls - Thunderstruck

This one isn't as good as The Trooper, but it's still great fun.

Redman - Da Goodness

Such a great track, butchered by censorship. Somebody rip the proper audio and mix it with the video because this is just horrific.

Heilung - Krigsgaldr

Metal Monday. Viking opera? From Denmark.

Watch the whole LIFA concert here.

BRNS - Many Chances

Had to post this for the video alone. Turns out I like the song too.

The Avalanches - Because I'm Me

It's Saturday. We need some dancing music. I got just the one.

Kill Chicago - Take The City

These guys are good.  From Fredericton. Best appreciated live.

Washed Out - Burn Out Blues

It's the first Thursday of 2018. Are we allowed to feel burned out yet?

Barenaked Ladies - Break Your Heart

My favorite song from a band that died unceremoniously in 2009. I debated posting this fairly recent version by Steven Page but then thought it would be more appropriate to post the full band in their heyday.

Mogwai - Helican 1

This feels like a year-in-review montage type of song.

Bishop Bullwinkle - Hell To The Naw Naw

Whaddup 2018. Thought I forgot about ya?

'Zat You Santa Claus?

Well, we made it. Somehow. One post for every day since October 1. Not too shabby. Tomorrow is normally when I would start my 'Best of 2017' list but sadly I just haven't had time to get through enough albums yet, so putting together a rush job just wouldn't cut it. I'm going to have to play catch-up instead and go back in time to finish it later. Hopefully I'll find the motivation somehow.

So... with that in mind there won't be any more posts on El Bloggo until January 1. Then, a new challenge. One post a day until.... let's make it to March and see what happens. Until then I leave you with this classic. Nobody does it quite like Louis, but this is a pretty darn good live rendition. Aw heck, we'll post a little bonus beats action at the end too. It is Christmas after all.

BONUS BEATS

Louis Armstrong - 'Zat You Santa Claus? [The Heavy Remix]

Have a safe and happy holidays kids.

John Ozila - Funky Boogie

This is the 'Lipton Ice Tea Mix' by Pilooski.

Michal 'Samurai' Zalewski providing the slick moves.

FKJ & Masego - Tadow

Who? No idea. Quality though, I'll need to hear more thanks.

Slaves - The Hunter

Grungey goodness. Great track.

Mutemath - Used To

These guys are underrated in my opinion.

Minuit - Flash

This is French. And pretty damned catchy.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Didn't It Rain

Amazing performer who is headed to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. This is from 1964 in Manchester, part of the American Folk Blues Festival's UK tour.

Boston Pops - Star Wars Theme

I saw the new movie. It made me a little sad. There was so much they could have done with it that they didn't.... and much they did that they shouldn't have. Without getting into specifics, my interest in the next movie has greatly diminished. I remember Star Wars for the sense of wonder it gave me as a kid in the original trilogy. The new movie just doesn't invoke the same feelings.

Run The Jewels - Call Ticketron

Brand new video. RTJ3 wasn't as good as RTJ2, but it's still high level dope.

Tom Wilson - Shine

One of my personal favorite Canadian songwriters. A classic from his Junkhouse days.

Postmodern Jukebox - Crazy

Haven't been that excited about the covers Mr. Bradlee has been doing in a while but P-Dubs sent me this one today and I have to admit it's pretty good. The clarinet solo by Chloe Feoranzo is a nice touch.

The original, of course, is by Gnarls Barkley. who sadly haven't released a new album in nearly a decade. Yes, this fact is as shocking to me as it is to you. Here I was thinking it had been a few years.... 2008 is now ancient history!

Monobody - Curry Courier Career

Here's eight minutes of awesome to help you forget that it's Wednesday.

Sean Price - Planet Apes

I feel yesterday's offering wasn't angry enough. I offer this beast to atone.

WARNING: Graphic video ahead. Hide yo kids. Also: earmuffs.

Coheed & Cambria - Wake Up

I was going to post something loud. It is Metal Monday after all. In lieu of monster riffs I've opted for some acoustic Claudio Sanchez and Travis Stever. I trust you'll forgive me.

Pool Cosby - Little Do They Know

Some downtempo chillin' music for a lazy Sunday.

Ibibio Sound Machine - Give Me A Reason

Saturday is dancing day. Here's some wacky beats to get down to.

Angles 9 - Pacemaker

Funky Fresh Friday. This is some serious downtown my zoot suit is better than yours get outta the damn way comin' through to get you funktacular jazz.

Fatboy Slim - Weapon Of Choice

Throwdown Thursday? Can't go wrong with Norman Cook and a little dance number from Christopher Walken. How does this not have 100 bazillion views?

Guerilla Toss - Betty Dreams Of Green Men

Your guess is as good as mine.

Jonwayne - These Words Are Everything

I can dig it. Especially the production. Walk with a swagger.

Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill

Here's one I'm surprised I haven't already posted. He's 61 in this performance. Pretty funny at the end when he almost takes out the conductor with a giant hanging camera.

Ria Mae - Ooh Love

Heard her on the CBC the other day. Kind of embarrassed to say I didn't recognize her stuff. Color me impressed. This acoustic performance might be even better.

(one extra chilly bonus beet please)

Broken
(feat. Tegan Quin)

#1 Dads - Two Weeks

This is a shockingly good cover that blistering FKA Twigs track. One of my favorite covers over the past couple years.

There's so much to be interested in here... it's ambitious. This is not an easy song to perform and the original is untouchable, but I really like the approach - they've captured the feel of the song while still keeping it fresh. Great job.

Gigamesh - History

French disco house funk supreme. Big fan of Matthew Masurka's stuff. Can't believe I haven't posted more. First got into him when I heard his remix of Mike Posner's "Cooler Than Me". That gives me an idea...

Bonus beats?

Radiohead - Man Of War

So apparently this was recorded during the OK Computer setups and just didn't make the album. Which would make it about 20 years ago. It's a bit crazy to think how well an unreleased b-side has held up over time. Heads of the radio indeed.

Furtunato - I Am

Phat beat Wednesday.

Nick Hakim - The Light

I need a couple minutes of downtime.

Uko - Please Come To Me

Super Mario Monday. This is great.

Björk - Blissing Me

She's now 52 years old. Still making fresh and relevant music.

All Them Witches - The Death Of Coyote Woman

These guys are real good. Hint of The Doors about them. Everything is on point here, love the depth from the Rhodes. Think this would be killer live.

Beck - Colors

New album. Early opinion: decent. This track is funky enough.

R.E.M. - Strange Currencies

These guys just released a new re-mastered version of 'Automatic From The People', a classic album that's a must for any half-serious vinyl collection. This song, of course, is not from that album. It's still great though so I picked it instead.

Toto - Africa

I've posted this one before (like 7 years ago) but never this version so we're making an exception. This is a soundboard recording of the performance at Budokan on May 19, 1982. Nice job adding a touch of reverb to make it sound like a stage recording. This is definitely the best live cut of this song out there, no lip syncing here folks.

Chris Rodrigues & The Spoon Lady - Angels In Heaven

Just came across this one, so I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon.

Jesse Stewart - Marauder

This is one of the greatest solo performances of all time. Fact.

Jarv - Slack-Jaw

Some goofy cat from Vermont. Not bad, not bad at all.

Armand van Helden - The Funk Phenomena

This is actually some dope mashup of a boss tune. Nice work on the video too. It's Saturday. Put on your skates and let's have a dance party.

The Cranberries - Zombie

I haven't had much sleep this week, and the weekend isn't looking promising either.

Timecop 1983 - Moving On

You don't get much variation from this dude, but he's damn good as what he does.

The Day - Grow

Don't know anything about this artist, but this tune is pretty smooth.

Marker Starling - Hue And Cry

aka Mantler. I like that name better. Still makes cool music.

Clutch - Electric Worry

It's Monday. Let's get loud. Southern metal rock supreme loud.

Dion DiMucci & Paul Simon - New York Is My Home

I first heard this as a 'bonus track' on the 'deluxe' version of the Stranger To Stranger album. Apparently it was actually released as a single previously. It's a good tune that would have been served better without the drum track in the background.

As an aside, the concept of 'bonus' tracks and 'deluxe' versions of albums grinds my gears. Either it's part of the album or it's not. If it's not, release it separately and leave it that way. 'Deluxe' implies you've left something out of the original release, like it's the 'cheapskate' version.

Marketers, you suck.

The Roots - It Ain't Fair

I've got it. We need this. This right here.

Soul Asylum - Black Gold

I could swear I've seen that drummer somewhere before...

Vulfpeck - Hero Town

Them drums.

(Michael Bland)

Chromeo - Juice

Big fan of the early stuff from these guys. I feel like they've drifted away from prime groovy in the last couple years, but this first single from the upcoming album is promising. Keep them juices flowin'.

Goodbye Tomorrow - Back It Down

Trippy electro chill funk step.

Hackney Colliery Band - Heart-Shaped Box

This is so metal. The brass on these chaps.

Jinx The Cat - Season Of Change

Great psychedelic jam band out of New Brunswick. If you get a chance, check 'em out live. This video is from almost five years ago, so they've evolved a bit since then.

Knower - Overtime

These guys are relatively new to me. I like them. A lot.

Erlend Øye - Rainman

Light, frilly, and a neat little video. That'll do it.

Pond - Zond

Wait wait! Don't put your costumes away just yet! Check out the new Star Wars trailer and then dance around like a weirdo in space.

Annie Lennox - Love Song For A Vampire

I made it. One month of posting every day. It's been a long, long time since I managed that. Onwards and upwards. Let's close out the Halloween festivities with this gem from dear Annie. Think this could be pretty epic with a live orchestra.