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Here Comes the Hotstepper – Dr. Dog Dr. Dog‘s cover of the iconic 90’s dancehall hit “Here Comes the Hotstepper” was quite the surprise when I first heard it this week on the way back home. Laid-back and fun, this is one of the more effortlessly cool songs of all time, with this less polished Read more
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Staring at The Sun – TV on the Radio Apologies for the lack of posting lately, trying to get back in the rhythm of everything. TV on the Radio is a kick-ass rock band from Brooklyn formed in 2001. My knowledge of their catalog is pretty limited, but their song “Staring at the Sun” is Read more
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Pictures of You (Feat. Kate Bollinger) – Drugdealer Drugdealer is a cool little project from the mind of Michael Collins, and the album Hiding In Plain Sight draws heavy inspiration from a late 60s, early 70s sound that was coming out of the West Coast. If you’ve ever seen the outstanding “Documentary Now” show from Read more
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Miss You – Alabama Shakes Alabama Shakes are/were one of the best groups to come out of the South, ever, regardless of their current lack of catalog. Southern rock n soul will forever have my heart. I remember the first time hearing Brittany Howard‘s voice; I believe it was a performance of their song “Hold Read more
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Jolene – CAKE This ain’t Dolly! This is CAKE! The first time I heard this one, I think it was probably some time in middle school, and I remember really digging the guitar riff that opens the song. I think it honestly had more to do with the tone of the guitar than anything, but Read more
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Frankie’s Gun! – The Felice Brothers Happy Friday! A friend recently sent me this one, “Frankie’s Gun!” by The Felice Brothers. My initial impression was very Dylan-esque, but I would say that there’s some pretty heavy Beatles influence involved here, and even more so The Band. Lyrically, I can’t get enough of this one. Every Read more
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Sweater Weather – The Neighbourhood Happy Friday! I’ve gotta admit, I was pretty late to the game on “Sweater Weather.” This is a song that I had been aware of for a really long time. I remember hearing it all the time playing in various cars throughout high school and college, but I never really Read more
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