S.O.B by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Soulful roots rock. Hand clapping, beer and BBQ in the backyard fun. Put your hands in the air and holler at me now. On Spotify: On YouTube: On Amazon: On Read More
Beware The Dog (Autograf Remix) by The Griswolds
More laid back tropical house vibes complete with guitars and marimbas because I’m trying to hold on to as much of summer as I can! I should be sipping pina Read More
Low Tide by XY&O
Chill summer jam perfect for relaxing by the beach. Feel the gentle breezes blow.
Rivers by Thomas Jack
Tropical house track enhanced by pretty nylon string folk guitars and shimmery synths.
Shots And Squats – Vigiland
Has there ever been a more perfect club anthem for the gorilla juice heads down the Jersey Shore? Or anywhere for that matter? Hilarious.
The Less I Know The Better by Tame Impala
The Less I Know The Better by Tame Impala is on the Currents album. If you had to describe this song in one word, that word would be groovy. Definite Read More
I Can Feel It by Hey Violet
Fun and catchy female fronted teen pop punk that has Radio Disney written all over it. This one skews really young. Tweens perhaps. But it’s always nice to see women Read More
Clap Snap by Icona Pop
How about something super cheesy to go along with the pepperoni on your pizza? Here’s one for the summer nights at the club or the parties by the beach. Unplug Read More
Lava by Kuana Torres Kahele, Napua Greig, James Ford Murphy
Acoustic ukulele ballad. Stunning in its simplicity and storyline. From the Pixar short film “Lava”.
Bang Bang By Lawrence Taylor
At first I thought it was Gary Clark Jr., then it sounded like Michael McDonald. Turns out it’s Lawrence Taylor. (I believe in listening to music before watching it.) Bluesy Read More
Wasn’t Expecting That by Jamie Lawson
Wasn’t Expecting That by Jamie Lawson is a bittersweet folk pop ballad and a brilliantly written story song. When I first heard this, I was like “That kind of sounds Read More
Get Stupid – Aston Merrygold
Funky new track from a former member of UK boy band JLS. (Who knew?) Seems he’s launching his new solo career. Lots of horns. Lots of retro soul. Lots of Read More
Oh My Love by The Score
Clap your hands in the air along to this feel-good pop/rock/soul song complete with (somewhat formulaic?) drums, snares, and a chorus of “oh oh ohs”. Gospel choir robes not required. Read More
I’m An Albatraoz – AronChupa
Dude… WTF is an albatraoz? While it’s unclear whether the lyrics are referring to the Swedish band formed by AronChupa or the large flying bird better known as an albatross, Read More
Believe – Mumford And Sons
From the album Wilder Mind. Once you can get past the fact that Mumford And Sons have gone electric and want to be more than an Americana type band, it’s Read More
Bills – Lunchmoney Lewis
So fun and funny… but ain’t it the truth!
Pictures – Ewert And The Two Dragons
Indie folk from Estonia. Part Mumford and Sons, part Coldplay, part Beatles.
Goodbye – Who Is Fancy
Catchy soulful rhythmic pop. Do I care who Fancy is? No. Do I care what Fancy looks like? No. Will whoever it is make a difference to how I hear Read More
Nothing Without Love – Nate Ruess
Very Freddy Mercuryish solo effort from Fun’s frontman.
Babe I’m Yours – Whilk And Misky
Americana meets hip hop. Folk meets electronica. A desert ghost town saloon meets a London pub.
Kansas City – The New Basement Tapes
From the album Lost On The River. “And I love you dear, but just how long can I keep singing the same old song?” Rollicking folk rock. Check out Johnny Read More
Raindrops (Radio Edit) – SNBRN feat. Kerli
Sunny tropical piano house perfect for dancing by a Las Vegas pool with a drink in your hand.
Seasons (Waiting On You) [BADBADNOTGOOD Reinterpretation] – Future Islands
This jazzy retro soul “reinterpretation” warms up cold and snowy winter days so much better than the original synth-pop creation.
Hero – Family Of The Year
From the album Loma Vista Retro 70s alt folk. Can’t you just hear the Brady Bunch singing this tune? As a matter of fact, doesn’t Family Of The Year kind Read More
Fool For Love – Lord Huron
From the album Strange Tales Shimmery throwback folk rock and roll.
Pedestrian At Best – Courtney Barnett
Raging grunge guitar-based indie rock topped with stream of consciousness type spoken vocals.
Sedona – Houndmouth
Resurrecting the vintage 1960’s sound and style of The Mamas And The Papas.
Lips Are Movin – Meghan Trainor
This bright and cheery pop confection helps soften the sting of dealing with a lying, cheating piece of scum.
First Kiss – Kid Rock
Formulaic but catchy nostalgic country-flavored rock built upon layers of chunky electric guitars.
Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) by Omi
Sunny reggae pop that feels like summer and reminds those of us covered in snow that yes, warmer days are ahead. You can practically smell the sunscreen.