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When I saw Todd’s 2014 post about The Courtneys’ “Mars Attacks” single was trending I realized people are probably looking for our take on their sophomore album II, which dropped a couple weeks ago. So here it is: sun-drenched power pop from Vancouver, BC, that doesn’t let up on the pop culture references, hooks, and …
Our mantra here has always been “sharing the sharing”, which is why you don’t see many Soundcloud, Bandcamp, etc. streams posted here without an MP3 to download. That said, The Courtneys new single “Mars Attacks” is too good not to post. Rules be damned! The Courtneys are a lo-fi, garage-pop meets slacker-rock three piece out …
Better late than never – my auditory loves of 2017, in rough order… Thundercat Drunk (Brainfeeder) Intoxicating, weird, vulnerable, and soooooo damn funky. My Album of the Year if I had to pick one. Slowdive Slowdive (Dead Oceans) The comeback album of our collective dreams. Trementina 810 (Burger) If this hadn’t been The Year of …
It all started with hearing Thundercat’s ‘Friend Zone’ for the first time. I immediately started thinking about what other songs would go with it in a mix – and it grew from there – 25 tracks of toe tapping groove. Thanks for inspiring this mix, Thundercat! 1. Stevie Wonder – Higher Ground (London, 1974) 2. …