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.

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?