show #57 playlist

thanks for all the kind phone calls this week. i always forget to tell the people who call in that if they love the show one week, they'll likely hate it the following week - so you've all been belatedly warned.

here was last saturday's playlist for the first hour. and a video:

danger mouse and sparklehorse feat. the flaming lips - revenge
working for a nuclear free city - rocket
a tribe called quest - jazz (we've got)
de la soul - plug tunin'
massive attack - five man army
bjork - hunter
radiohead - meeting in the aisle
panda bear - comfy in nautica
animal collective - in the flowers
the beach boys - hang on to your ego
jim noir - don't you worry
primal scream - shoot speed / kill light
caribou - sandy

southern girls rock & roll camp showcase

if the southern girls rock & roll camp is lucky, it may garner some well-deserved national attention as a footnote in the rise of nashville band those darlins. rolling stone magazine, the new york times, no depression, pitchfork, usa today, and plenty of other national media outlets have picked up on the all-girl band (it's punk, it's rockabilly with attitude, it's grrrrl rock - depending on which one you read) and they're gaining new fans around the world every day.

darlins' bassist kelley darlin (anderson) is quick to point out the importance of the murfreesboro-based week-long camp that she founded to help girls put together rock bands in their hometowns and generally become more involved in music.

sgrrc 2009 begins july 27 and culminates with their annual talent showcase on august 1, so you can still clean up your calendar in time to see middle tennessee's newest talent. 10 bucks gets you in and goes to a great cause.

show #56 playlist + more

i've been mia for a while lately (work, life, etc.) so let's catch up:

first off, many thanks to cody newman for stopping by and guest dj-ing last saturday. as mentioned before, codaphonic has a new ep out through yk records. stop by yk records or codaphonic.com to stream it, download it for free, or buy the awesome $5 limited edition hand-numbered album with first-class artwork. anyway, here's what cody played:

genesis - no reply at all
stevie wonder - i was made to love her
edgar winter - where would i be
paul mccartney & wings - she's my baby
codaphonic - edison's rival
codaphonic - knock, knock
wilco - i'm always in love
nick lowe - i love the sound of breaking glass
mixmastermandy - reason
supertramp - dreamer
they might be giants - reprehensible
andy partridge - dame fortune
pilot - penny in my pocket
world party - call me up
codaphonic - me & you
codaphonic - mrs. pepper
james booker - classified (version two)
allen toussaint - southern nights
xtc - wake up

a rad playlist indeed.

also, a LOT of concerts have been announced lately (and more are going to be announced soon), so make sure to check out the updated list on the left-handed side of this page if you'd like to keep up. i see a couple road trips on the horizon.

lastly, don't forget rock 'n' roll trivia is back this sunday night at mercy lounge. you don't have to be a music dork to win, the parking's free, and everybody's very friendly. rsvp here.

edison's rival

yk records has a brand new release from local favorite codaphonic entitled edison's rival and you should check it out. the label has a novel approach to releasing albums whereby you can stream the music for free, download it for free, or purchase a limited edition cd with high-quality artwork for a reasonable price. the idea is to get the music out there and it's sure to be an oft-repeated distribution tactic for up-and-coming artists.

not only can you stop by yk records to pick up edison's rival, but codaphonic's cody newman will once again join nashville mixtapes this saturday as guest dj. if his last visit is any indication, you'll enjoy great music not heard nearly enough on the radio. cody is expected to drop by around 10:30am and stick around until the show ends at noon, so make sure to set your alarm clocks and tune in to hear what he's been listening to lately.

show #55 playlist

i had a busy week, so today's playlist was hastily pieced together:

alfie - it's just about the weather
panda bear - comfy in nautica
unkle feat. thom yorke - rabbit in your headlight
portishead - pedestal
yo la tengo - be thankful for what you got
i am kloot - gods and monsters
black rebel motorcycle club - 666 conducer
women - black rice
cryptacize - blue tears
the intelligence - thank you god for fixing the tape machine
thee oh sees - meat step lively
black lips - big black baby jesus of today
holiday shores - phones don't feud
deerhunter - rainwater cassette exchange
woods - the hold
neva dinova - it's hard to love you

saturday morning mix

this compilation is best enjoyed on saturday mornings in the kitchen or with your favorite pair of headphones. it's kind of designed like a zen alarm clock: the music won't jolt you out of bed, but it does slowly pick up steam and (hopefully) provide the requisite motivation needed to start your weekend.

1. papercuts - future primitive
2. bill callahan - sycamore
3. vetiver - strictly rule
4. still flyin - sticking my head in ice water (almost for too long)
5. the asteroid #4 - these flowers are ours
6. the fresh & onlys - feelings in my heart
7. thee oh sees - tidal wave
8. the botticellis - up against the glass
9. here we go magic - fangela
10. cryptacize - blue tears
11. cotton jones - gotta cheer up
12. milktooth - such wondrous light
13. little glitches - 123
14. doves - compulsion

feel free to submit your own themed mix to summer mix series before the season ends.

show #54 playlist

the 2nd annual nashville mixtapes independence day british-only spectacular included:

paul mccartney - ram on
danger mouse and sparklehorse featuring gruff rhys - just war
the good, the bad, and the queen - herculean
elbow - the bones of you
i am kloot - no direction home
radiohead - backdrifts
gorillaz - 5-4
the animals - inside looking out
the beatles - glass onion
nick drake - hazy jane II
the kinks - shangri-la
clearlake - almost the same
happy mondays - kinky afro
james - sit down
the la's - way out
the stone roses - mersey paradise

and speaking of happy mondays, they've just announced a north american tour with psychedelic furs which includes a stop at the masquerade in atlanta! that's a very big deal at nashville mixtapes headquarters and i'm sure more will be posted here as info becomes available.

rock 'n' roll quiz night

out the other, dave paulson, and others have been running rock 'n' roll team trivia night at mercy lounge every few weeks this spring/summer and by all accounts good times are had by all. in preparation for my very first trivia night, i have put together a ragtag team of fellow neer-do-wells from wrvu. armed with formerly useless rock 'n' roll knowledge, we are prepared to test our remarkably insufficient recall skills this sunday night.

so you should come on down and join the fun, too. doors open at 8, the competition begins starts at 9, it's free (even parking!), there are drink specials, great prizes, and potential bragging rights. you can rsvp here or just show up.