Song of the Day

August 14, 2020: Black Leather by Lukey McGarry

May 31, 2017: The Light Pours Out of Me by Magazine. 

Magazine were an English post-punk band formed in Manchester in 1977. The band was formed by singer Howard Devoto after he left the Buzzcocks. This is one of my favorite post-punk tracks (which is saying a lot since it’s my favorite genre.)

April 18, 2017: Do You Love Me? By Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

How good is this song? How sexy is Nick Cave? Discuss.

April 16, 2017: Tears in the Typing Pool by Broadcast.

Broadcast was a psychedelic dream pop band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1995. The group released 3 full albums between 2000-2005, then singer Trish Keenan shockingly passed away from pneumonia in 2011. 

April 8, 2017: Mystery by Wipers.

Wipers were one of, if not THE first punk band in the Pacific Northwest. They formed in Portland, Oregon in 1977 with guitarist Greg Sage, drummer Sam Henry, and bassist Dave Koupal. They’ve influenced countless bands including Nirvana and The Melvins, and their 1980 debut album, Is This Real? is a bonafide punk classic. Here’s “Mystery” from said album. 

April 3, 2017: I Want to Be Alone by Jackson C. Frank Jackson C. Frank has one of the saddest stories in music history. I highly recommend reading this article in the Guardian about his tragic life. He released his first and only album in 1965, produced by Paul Simon, but it has gained more attention in recent years thanks to the album being reissued and his songs being used in films like Vincent Gallo’s Brown Bunny. 

March 27, 2017: Seven Words by Weyes Blood.

So pretty.

March 7, 2017: Refuse to Be Blind by Pulp.

Confession: For whatever reason, I never really got into Pulp. I guess they just seemed like a more tame, digestible version of bands I liked a lot more. That said, this song was sent to me by a friend tonight and I absolutely love it. I might be turning a new leaf with Jarvis and co. Here’s “Refuse To Be Blind” from their 2006 double live album The Peel Sessions.

January 25, 2017: 100% by Sonic Youth. This video is the most 90s thing ever. It’s glorious. Enjoy one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands.

January 18, 2017: Peppermint Pig by Cocteau Twins. I’ve been listening to Cocteau Twins nonstop lately. “Peppermint Pig” was released as both a single and 12" EP in 1983. According to Wikipedia, the band hated the EP, with guitarist Robin Guthrie describing it as “shit.” Sounds great to me, but what do I know?

December 30, 2016: Silence Is Requested in the Ultimate Abyss by The Welfare State.

November 27, 2016: Planet Caravan by Black Sabbath.

Just a friendly reminder that this is one of the best songs ever. 

November 15, 2016: Orange Color Queen by Ty Segall.

Not surprisingly, I love the new Ty Segall single. Still waiting for this guy to do something that disappoints me...

November 3, 2016: Only A Shadow by The Cleaners from Venus.

Shout-out to my friend Kate for introducing me to this fantastic track. The Cleaners from Venus were a lo-fi pop/post-punk group from England. They were founded by Martin Newell, a prolific musician who also played in The Stray Trolleys and the Brotherhood of Lizards, as well as releasing solo records. This song is a true standout to me though. 

October 24, 2016: Macho by Jaakko Eino Kalevi.

Taking a break from the Halloween tunes for a second because my coworker introduced me to this song and I’m super into it. Jaakko Eino Kalevi is a Finnish electro-pop musician who drives a tram in Helsinki by day. “Macho” is a track off his 2010 release, Modern Life. I just learned about him so I’m not super familiar with his discography yet, but I’m excited to hear more. (Thanks for the suggestion Phil if you’re reading!)

October 14, 2016: Casket by Geneva Jacuzzi.

This song was recently introduced to me by a friend and will be included on all my Halloween dance party mixes going forward. Geneva Jacuzzi is a Los Angeles-based synth pop artist known for her highly theatrical live performances (which I’ve yet to witness myself but really hope to soon). This goth-pop track is perfect for the season, or any time really. 

October 11, 2016: The Shadow of Love by The Damned.

Another favorite for Spooktober: “The Shadow of Love” by The Damned. The group formed in London in 1976 and started as a snotty punk band before transitioning to a goth/post-punk sound. Here’s one of their best songs from their 1985 album Phantasmagoria.