Posted on August 11, 2021
Song of the Day: Problems
Today’s song is Problems by ARIZONA. Some electro-pop. It’s a catchy lament pointing toward the fallacy of perfection. Really enjoy the hook on this one. The vocals take center focus, backed by a beautiful series of electronic elements… Read More
Posted on August 10, 2021
Song of the Day: Sober Up
Today’s song is Sober Up by Annika Bennett. Anyone listening to this thinking that I’m using this as a ‘cry for help’ obviously don’t know me. Again, all of the songs I highlight are for the musical merit… Read More
Posted on August 9, 2021
Song of the Day: Dance Monkey
Today’s song is Dance Monkey by Tones and I. Some electropop from an Australian group. It’s the definition of an ear-worm. It topped singles charts in over 30 countries when it was released. While simplistic in style, there… Read More
Posted on August 8, 2021
Song of the Day: Nothing New
Today’s song is Nothing New by The Strike. A pop band with heavy synth-wave vibes. Not too steeped in that particular subset to be “in the genre”, but the general 1980’s influences are clear. I enjoy how contemporary… Read More
Posted on August 7, 2021
Song of the Day: Here Comes The Hotstepper
Today’s song is Here Comes The Hotstepper by Ini Kamoze. Reggae fusion. I’m not a big fan of the genre, but this hits an interesting mood. It has so many 90’s elements that I enjoy. The song also… Read More
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
