Radio in the Sky
I’ve been home for more than a week but as soon as I got back, I had my work schmoozefest (Dan Rather as our keynote speaker and the annual William Hung party - he sang “Achy Breaky Heart”!!!) So I spent zero time thinking about writing. But now that things are relatively back to normal, I can wipe the cobwebs off and get back to my life.
I took my regular flight home on AA and spent some time with the Paste Beat (when I wasn’t napping and watching Kung Fu Panda.) Here is the playlist with some comments.
The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight
You guys are missing out if you’re not hip to these guys already.
Van Morrison - Lover Come Back
Interesting pick for an indie rock audience.
Johnny Flynn - The Box
This reminded me of Dave Matthews Band in the “Crash” era.
Elvis Costello - No Hiding Place
Hayes Carll - It’s a Shame
Donovon Frankenreiter - Life Love & Laughter
American Princes - Watch As They Go
Javelins - Out On The Sand
I didn’t take notes on the previous 5 songs. Most likely they didn’t stand out enough for me to care.
Charlotte Sometimes - AEIOU
I love it. It’s chick power pop punk a la Paramore.
Brian Tarquin - Jack Hammer
Another odd programming choice. An instrumental guitar piece that was very prog rock.
Taylor Barton - Rio Grande
This was a breathy vocals romantic like singer-songwriter chick.
KJ Denhert - Lucky 7
Tom Principato - In the Middle of the Night
Buddy Guy - Skin Deep
Song and Wager - Let Me Let You Go
Constantines - Hard Feelings
Another gap in my notes. The Constantines song was also on last month’s playlist.
Judith Owen - Creatures of Habit
Another pop-tinged singer-songwriter chick.
Joshua James - New Love Song
Wasn’t expecting a chick on vocals for this one. (ed. note - Rosey pointed out that this is a dude. Very possible that I mixed this up with the one before.)
Tim Fite - Big Mistake
Another holdover from last month’s playlist. Still alt-country.
Wild Sweet Orange - Ten Dead Dogs
I was happy to see this on the list. I really love this band.
Windsor For the Derby - Maladies
This was one of those easy breezy indie pop songs.
Haley Bonar - Big Star
Another alt-country-ish song but with chick vocals. I’d say think Gillian Welch on this one.
Eef Barzelay - Lose Big
The radio host noted that this was produced by someone in Ben Folds camp. Not that it made a difference. If the note was to make you think this sounded like Ben Folds, the comparison is off.
Earlimart - Song For
This was a welcome upbeat song after a few bummers.
Brooke Waggoner - Young Friend
More of a jazzy feel to this - especially with the piano work.
Goldfrapp - Satin Chic
This was better the second time around - I thought it was boring last month but this time, it was fine. Better sequencing I think.
The Black Keys - Strange Times
This was weird after the Goldfrapp, but no worries, it was Black Keys.
Nena Dinova - Clouds
A Saddle Creek band that I should pay more attention to.
Mates of State - My Only Offer
Yay. I love this song. I also heard it on the piped in music when I was at Old Navy in Dallas. I don’t know if that should scare me, but whatevs, I think it is cool that they are getting some exposure.
The Raconteurs - You Don’t Understand Me
I liked this better last month when it was after Black Keys.
Tilly and the Wall - Alligator Skin
I’ve been listening to this record a ton. It’s awesome.
Izza Kizza - Red Wine
Another song from last month - still good hip hop on the second spin.
Calvin Harris - Acceptable in the 80s
Totally retro 80’s vibe.
The Verve - This Is Music
The new Verve is the old Verve. Good or bad? You decide.
I’m not flying American this month - my TX trip is to Houston on Continental. Same type of plane though so if they have some sort of indie/alt rock radio station, I’ll review then.
I’d also like to get back to writing a radio playlist post or two but who knows how that will go. I’ve got a pile of promos to catch up on and I’ll be in L.A. this weekend to catch NIN at the Forum. So we shall see.
Mates of State - My Only Offer
