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Okay, I'm a couple of days late with this one! Between the holiday weekend and my birthday, time got away from me. But I managed to cobble together some new tunes, with the help of a couple of friends. To listen on Spotify, click HERE.
1. Glide (the Dream Syndicate) - So, in one of those weird coincidences - I've been exploring music from the Paisley Underground the last few weeks, mainly because I found an out-of-print Three O'Clock CD that I've really liked (more on that later). Anyway, it turns out that one of the premier bands from this movement is putting out a new album. This single from the upcoming album is a great return to form for The Dream Syndicate!
2. Heaven (PVRIS) - Robert turned me on to this band, and (as the kids say) they are FIRE!!! Soaring vocals over driving percussion.
3. Lady (Austin Mahone feat. Pit Bull) - Delicious remake of Modjo's 2001 classic, which features a sample from Chic's "Soup for One".
4. Heart Attack (Oliver feat. De La Soul) - Electronic duo teams up with Hip Hop legends for some old school get-down that would make Grandmaster Flash smile! Thanks, Gary, for calling these guys to my attention!
5. Life Goes On (Fergie) - Taylor Swift isn't the only pop princess with a new album coming out! I hope Fergie doesn't get overlooked in all the Tay Tay/Katy Perry hoopla!
6. Carin at the Liquor Store (the National) - Bruce pointed me this way as we were discussing the latest in rock music. Kinda sounds like a lost Tom Waits tune.
7. Crawl (Gabriel Garzón-Montano) - Playful R&B vibes from new artist most-famous for being sampled by Drake on "Jungle".
8. Sunflower (Glen Campbell) - I think we all knew this day was coming, but it was still sad to lose Glen Campbell. Here, he covers Neil Diamond's "Sunflower" with his characteristic sincerity and exuberance. RIP.
9. Sixteen (Thomas Rhett) - Rising country star serves up some John Cougar Mellencamp flavors with a dash of nostalgia.
10. September Song (JP Cooper) - Uplifting pop from British singer-songwriter.
11. Friendship Is a Small Boat in a Storm (Chicano Batman) - I can't remember how I found this song, but I'm digging its wacky 1970s Santana/War vibe.
12. Walkaway (Weaves) - Tasty Indie Rock from Toronto band. Lead singer Jasmyn Burke seems to be channeling Missing Persons' Dale Bozzio on this single!
13. Fool's Gold (Dagny feat. BØRNS) - Dance-pop from Norwegian singer.
14. Kiss It Better (Cerrone feat. Yasmin) - It's awesome to see disco legends still out there making great music. Nile Rodgers never left, but in 2015 Giorgio Morodor released "Deja Vu". Now we have Cerrone coming out with a new album. Easy-going disco vibes with kittenish vocals, perfect for end-of-summer lounging by the pool.
15. Flower Power (Greta Van Fleet) - Online reviews have compared this young band to Led Zeppelin, and that's a fair comparison - but WOW! Can't wait to see what happens as this band matures and finds their own sound. Until then, I'm totally good with the early 70s grooves they're currently delivering.
16. Love Explosion (the Three O'Clock) - As I mentioned earlier, I recently came across this out-of-print album by the Three O'Clock which was released on Prince's Paisley Park label in 1987. It's a shame some of these songs aren't more widely available, because there are some good moments on "Vermillion". Not on Spotify, but you can hear this particular song on YouTube. The Three O'Clock were part of the Paisley Underground scene in Los Angeles during the 1980s, along with the Dream Syndicate and the Bangles. Prince was so impressed by their sound that he signed the Three O'Clock to his own label!
17. Astronaut (Transviolet) - Speaking of LA bands, here's a new one! Trippy, electronic psychedelia that still manages to get the toes tappin'.
So that's September! I'm going to get back to my Labor Day weekend, but wanted to get this posted. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! See you in October.
