Don't worry, we're not soliciting yet for summer mix material. I suppose that'll happen at some point. Or not. Either way...
I'm just working on my personal Summer Mix, which is usually ready over labor day weekend. It might take a bit longer this year. I usually try to identify at least a single new song that I think is going to really explode - In the past I've hit pretty well with "Pumped Up Kicks", "Feel It Still", and "Can't Stop The Feeling" - and I've whiffed on a bunch of others.
This year? I got nuthin. The only truly new song that I think will make the mix as it currently stands is American Aquarium's "The Luckier You Get" (again, I think anyone digging Isbell would like this group, from what I've heard. "The Luckier You Get" isn't necessarily typical of their other songs, many of which are more contemplative.).
I definitely don't have a pop song that I'm ready to grab. I don't know if the virus stuff is making it harder to get into new things, or what... but I'm just completely lacking that new summer song. So, if anyone has any ideas... I'm open.
Also, don't tell Pepper, but I think Courtney Barnett's "Everybody Here Hates You" is likely to make the cut.
Alright, here's that American Aquarium song, just for fun:
Hey now, hey now... Actually, I was going to make mention soon that people should start considering their WGOM Mix pix. I was considering to make some strange format or criteria due to the strange times, but then I figured people's picks would be weird enough anyway.
So, keep that in mind, gang. Start getting you picks* for this summer's mix ready. Your only prompt is "Summer", and that includes this summer as well.
* Nominations for "Don't Stand So Close To Me" by any artist** will not be accepted
** Possible exception for Angélique Kidjo
Never fear--Pepper has a vast network of spies to keep her informed! 😉
Can we nominate Isbell's Be Afraid? That may be the song of the summer.
Your nominations are your business. Just don't make me somehow jam Black Midi or something in there.
😂
1. Something--The Beatles
2. Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft--The Carpenters
3. Dream a Little Dream of Me--Cass Elliot
4. I Can Help--Billy Preston
5. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me--Elton John
6. Mandy--Barry Manilow
7. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue--Crystal Gayle
8. Dancin' in the Moonlight--King Harvest
9. Lonely Boy--Andrew Gold
10. Inspiration Lady--Gordon Lightfoot
I have Klaatu's CD with the original "Calling Occupants"* on it. Interesting story behind it.
*"Anus of Uranus" is pretty good, too 😉 but "Sub Rosa Subway" is my favorite, and it got a little airplay
Cool story. Thanks!
Not to be overly practical or anything, but are you asking people to put their nominations behind spoilers in this post? Or are you planning a separate post from that?
I don't know about HJ, but I'm just asking for new songs that might check the box for me...
No, this is NOT a nomination post. I'm just saying we'll have one soonish so people should start thinking about it. Like Phyllo said, it's a weird year so I thought it could use a heads up.
So, is that a yes?
I don't know how, but I'm suddenly getting into the Silver Jews.
For possible summer tunes, inspired by today's video, I finally listened to new The Beths. I dig it.
You mean today's 52-minute video? 😉
Eh. You can skip through the talking parts.
I'm at 33:28, but I need to pause to make lunches...
I'll finish at some point this afternoon!
I totally forgot to play The Hu during my recent Guest DJ week. Shiny folk-rock (most of the promos I've read describe "Heavy Metal", but that doesn't seem particularly accurate) with generous helpings of Mongolian throat singing. Newbish and I particularly like "Sugaan Essena" (or "Black Thunder"), which was prominently featured in the recent Star Wars video game.
01. "The King's Horses" – Olivia Chaney – Olivia Chaney
02. "The Water" – Lydia Loveless – Boy Crazy
03. "Limbobo" – Throwing Muses – Ruthie's Knocking
04. "180 days" – Ada Lea – What We Say In Private
05. "In My Arms" – (Sandy) Alex G – House Of Sugar
06. "Fort Nightly" – White Rabbits – Fort Nightly
07. "Remain" – Jay Som – Everybody Works
08. "So Long" – Marika Hackman – I'm Not Your Man
09. "WoWa" – Namie Amuro – Queen Of Hip-Hip
10. "Mini Skirt" – Sleepwalkers – Eccentric Soul Vol. 4: The Big Mack Label
There's a new Jeff Rosenstock album that dropped out of nowhere on Wednesday. Not shockingly, it rips. And, as always, it's available for pay what you can, with proceeds going to a good cause.