Posted on August 6, 2021
Song of the Day: Hot Hot Hot
Today’s song is Hot Hot Hot by Buster Poindexter. Calypso music. Something tropical, released by David Johansen (the frontman for the New York Dolls, a proto-punk band) under a pseudonym. Major props for his work on this. You… Read More
Posted on August 5, 2021
Song of the Day: Cruel Summer
Today’s song is Cruel Summer by Bananarama. New-wave dance pop. This song didn’t become a huge hit until it was featured in The Karate Kid. Whoever made that decision gave more attention to a gorgeous song. This song… Read More
Posted on August 4, 2021
Song of the Day: The First Single (You Know Me)
Today’s song is The First Single (You Know Me) by The Format. Indie/Folk Rock that definitely doesn’t sound like it’s from 2003. I was legitimately shocked to hear that was the year this was created. Major props must… Read More
Posted on August 3, 2021
Song of the Day: Forever
Today’s song is Forever by CHVRCHES. Synth-pop by a Scottish band. This is legitmately one of my favorite bands. I’ve been enjoying their work since 2016. Their work just hits that ‘melodic’ spot for me. All of their… Read More
Posted on August 2, 2021
Song of the Day: Don’t Be
Today’s song is Don’t Be by Godspeed. That hook? Brilliant. Simple as that. A warbled, connection that rubber-bands between smooth funk and hard electronica. Don’t get me confused, this is still pop. I’ve been jamming to this track… Read More
Posted on August 1, 2021
Song of the Day: Sweet Disposition
Today’s song is Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap. Australian Indie rock. It’s great. Harsh vocals with a sweet theme. It’s has the ‘late 2000’s sound’. You know what I’m talking about. A sort of “One-Republic” vibe. Pop-rock… Read More
Posted on July 31, 2021
Song of the Day: Somebody Else
Today’s song is Somebody Else by The 1975. I love this song. R&B-inspired synth-pop. I’ve heard it well over a hundred times and I’m still not tired of it. That speaks volumes to it’s composition. That, or I’m… Read More
Posted on July 30, 2021
Song of the Day: Come Hang Out
Today’s song is Come Hang Out by AJR. Back to ‘traditional’ pop. This one has some eclectic use of certain elements. Pay close attention to the electronic loops and the digital sampling for the melody. This group loves… Read More
