IndieRock Playlist: November --its a sexual thanksgiving ;)

Huzzah!
and so goes another IndieRock Playlist

1. So this is the theme song for my all-time favorite webby about hipsters called The Burg. It's pretty amazing.
Satellite In My Brain--Infidels

2. This is so amazing. Its Eastern Europe rock. And it just reminds me of getting drunk at a really hip party.
Ua-a-a!--Cheese People

3. New Franz! WOO HOO!
Lucid Dreams-- Franz Ferdinand

4. Who is Amanda Palmer? And why is she writing fan letters to the British super band Oasis? Rape, abortion and 2 ill fated tickets to see Blue In October. That's what you can expect from the female half of Dresden Dolls. Caution.
Oasis-- Amanda Palmer

5. This is incredible. This track was recorded in a spare bedroom in London. I really cant wait until these guys get signed and get some real studio time!
Broken-- Late of the Pier

6. Scouting for girls is fabulous. they have just the right of humor with their pop. But not to the point where it becomes straight comedy. Its just nostalgic.
James Bond-- Scouting For Girls

7. First time i heard Bo Pepper (another one of this months unsigned) it reminded me of when I saw another unknown band at the Lancaster Library. Now known as the Long Blondes. my fav
No One But Yourself-- Bo Pepper

8. Ok so you have to listen to this song. and then repeat. AMAZING.
Strange Animal-- Sparks

9.The Steeples possess a certain quirkiness that few bands can convincingly convey. With poignant yet quirky lyrics combined with their sweat-filled, hi octane live sets, they have already garnered themselves an enviable reputation and a hardcore following of self-styled ‘Steeple People’.
Loosy Lucy-- The Steeples

10. If anyone is glad that Richard Ashcroft finally made up with the rest of the members of The Verve.... It is me. **sigh** I'm so happy!
Rather Be-- The Verve

11. If your reaction is "Spinto who?" Umm yeah. Get out of my blog.
No seriously... i can see right thru your silly Indie kid facade... well at least download the song.
Vivian, Don't-- The Spinto Band

12. Locked away in his bedroom with just a piano and some lo-fi recording equipment for company, Mike tapped into a rich vein of songwriting: like Jarvis fronting the Eels with Ben Folds on piano, coupled with The Flaming Lips’ technicolor ambitions and melodies to match, Stars and Sons were born.
In the Ocean-- Stars And Sons

13. Not much more to say about these guys other than they first appeared on the playlist last year. They are even more infectious than they are sarcastic.
Hey Little Sweetie-- Little Man Tate

14. COME BACK MacGyver!!!!!!! Norway misses you. And so do I.
Macgyver Blues-- My Little Pony

15. These Portland Based madmen play most of their shows... (gasp!) For FREE!! And they truly do rock.
Sleepytime In The Western World-- Blitzen Trapper

16. Fuzzy, math-rock. Lilting guitars, and perfectly constructed harmonies. That is what Maps & Atlases are.
Artichokes-- Maps & Atlases

17. Its a softer side to shout-rockers The Vines.
Kara Jayne-- The Vines

18. If you haven't heard of Razorlight. Then you have most likely been living in a box. Either way they are KICK out the jams. NME's pick for the Cool List 2007. Still Cool TO ME!
Burberry Blue Eyes-- Razorlight

19. I Call Shotgun... they're about heavy synth, dirty bass and catchy riffs...so call your boyfriend and tell him you won't be home tonight.
Indie Sweet-- I Call Shotgun

20. HEY its everyone's favorite Family band. The guys who inspired Sufjan. gather for a new album due later this year.
Animal In Every Corner-- Danielson

21. I love the sound of a band built on a love of vinyl. Something that sounds like all the punk I've been listening to lately.
Sexual Riot-- The Metros


HAPPY TURKEY DAY
and look for December's Punk Special!

ps
happy 21 To dearest Anne
And to Mary My favorite childhood indie follower. MUCH LOVE!

IndieRock Playlist: October (aka AHHHH ITS FINALLY HERE!!!!)

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN????!?!?!?!?

I will not bore you with my drama (it's not THAT kind of blog now) but I was in a really bad car wreck. So I got behind in some stuff. I'm better now and more exciting then that I'M BACK!!!

So settle down now children I have new music!

1. It's Miss. Lilly Allen back from her personal hiatus, and aren't we glad now! This song really cracks me up.... and no she is not saying "thank-you very much"
Guess Who Batman-- Lilly Allen

2. The theme song from my new favorite TV show True Blood. I'm such a dweeb, and Alan Ball is a genius.
Bad Things--Jace Everett

3. Long haired bard from South Carolina "loves beer but loves women more" isnt that always just the case.
You Stood Me Up-- Benji Hughes

4. I must say 2 years ago when The Strokes announced their "break to pursue solo projects" I have to say I was very VERY skeptical. But Albert Hammond has really made a name for himself and his second solo album is really ace so if you don't have it... pick it up.
Feed Me Jack Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Peter Sellers-- Albert Hammond Jr.

5. Newest single from my favorite Jacksonville indie kids.... Remeber like a year ago when I posted that rough demo of Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance? Yeah now look at them all grown up.... *sigh* makes me so proud!
Look At Me (When I Rock Wichoo)-- Black Kids

6. I know I miss the strokes. So I had to give you another one. This one just makes me nostalgic I just wish Julian Cassablancas was singing instead.
Everyone Gets A Star-- Albert Hammond Jr.

7. I just recently saw these guys. Amazing show. They have been around for forever, but they have just been getting some publicity in the indie scene and their newest LP Stage Names is REALLY good.
A Hand To Take Hold Of The Scene-- Okkervil River

8. Piano, cello, white people, and irresistible melodies.
The Crook Of My Good Arm-- Pale Young Gentlemen

9. I know you are thinking "whaaaat? Beyonce's sister?" yes and her album Sol-Angel is fabulous.
Sandcastle Disco-- Solange

10. I really couldn't describe these next guys so I'll let the people at Obscuremusic.com do it"Loveninjas are four or five Swedish boys in their mid 20's with dirty hair and black clothes. They are determined to make love with Japanese girls and then write songs about it."
I Wanna Be Like Jonny C-- Loveninjas

11. Calvin Harris Makes me MELT! Best producer on the scene if you ask me. And yes that includes Mark Ronson and Stuart Price. OK so that might be a little lofty for someone so fresh but one day he WILL be that good. And you will be glad I told you.
Dance Wiv Me-- Dizzee Rascal feat. Calvin Harris

12. Ranging in retro pop From the 50's-70's 4 piece band Georgie James is mostly John Davis and Laura Burhenn. Basic arrangements but Burhenn's voice is so unique it stands against the backdrop of mediocrity.
Cake Parade-- Georgie James

13. Hailing from Oxford, AL (whoo for locals) this family band has harmonies that will make you swoon!
Pieces-- The Bridges

14. Fresh from the PASTE Magazine Songwriters tour Kate Herzig is folk with some serious guitar.
Hologram--Kate Herzig

15. Truly unique and always original
Cannibal Queen-- Miniature Tigers

16. Well Straight out of the punk scene which he has been a part of since he was sixteen is Jay Reatard. I get kicks from HIS guitar licks.
My Shadow-- Jay Reatard

17. Now this is off her first CD but its been stuck in my head lately as I think about leaving my slow suburban life.... and as we end this year's hey-day wedding season.... much love Nellie!
I Wanna Get Married-- Nellie McKay

18. The Cure meets Folk Duo The Watson Twins. Skeptical? Yeah, I Dare you not to play this song while making out in your car on Alford Ave. hmmmm? That's what I thought.
Just Like Heaven-- The Watson Twins

19. Avant-Garde pop band does it again. This is a beat driven dance jam. So you need to crank this up in your car to get the real effect. "Cause I want you like I'm eighteen!!!!!"
Get Over It--Guillemots

20. Hey its another English pop quartet. how original. But seriously this song is really awesome.
I Could Never Lie-- The Rifles

21. Tim DeLaughter is a god of arrangement. You are a fool if you don't already own the THUMBSUCKER soundtrack. But Imagine (if you will) he is your high school choir teacher, who used to be a grunge rocker. Then multiply that awesomeness by one million. then you might get somewhere close to how good this cover song is.
Lithium--Polyphonic Spree


now tell me how much you missed me and maybe I'll be less likely to take a break.

Love To All My Devoted Followers
and special love to Andrew M. for whom this post is for ( I didnt want to leave you high and dry for another month now would I?)

EARSNACKS REVIEW: Jukebox The Ghost

Let Live & Let Ghost
Jukebox the Ghost
When I was handed this CD, based on name alone, I had my judgments. I thought "Oh another weird named mediocre indie-rock trio". I was totally wrong. These guys really know what they are doing. A trio of songs about the apocalypse, unforgettable and wildly infectious choruses, MAN was I wrong.

Let Live & Let Ghost is solid. Whether it is broad Queen-like bridges like in "Under My Skin" Or Gershwin piano explorations like in "Victoria" it only goes to show that these guys can put a really good song together. I took the opportunity to not just listen to the entire CD but to actually read all the lyrics. I was expecting their Pop-ey jangle and rhyme to be hollow, but instead I found songs like "Beady Eyes On The Horizon" to be surprisingly profound. So who is this band? It is three students Ben Thornewill, Tommy Siegel, and Jesse Kristin who met at George Washington University.They began to play under the name SUNDAY MAIL. After taking some time off to travel they came back reconvened and became Jukebox The Ghost. The result being achingly melodic songs, punchy guitar riffs and electric ambiance that reaches out of the speaker to touch you like the first time you heared "Underground" By Ben Folds Five.
Ahh memories.

They will be in Birmingham
Thursday, October 9th @ Bottletree Cafe
Doors open at 8pm

Click to check out Hold It In

Oxford Collapse

So One of my favorite bands is coming to Birmingham. Hailing from Brooklyn these crazy cats make rolling guitar rock at both fast and slow paces. its the sound of summer. Its the sound you fell in love with in Jr. High. Its the sound of your best friends band as they practice in your neighbors garage. And they are coming this Monday!

"It makes you feel. It makes you believe. And makes you forget where it came from, makes you happy that someone was able to carry the torch without snuffing it out. And that they did. Even if they are [insert long drawn-out sigh here] from Brooklyn.

So how did they do it? Good question. Might have something to do with the way their music feels so effortless and confident, gritty and graceful. You can tell they weren't trying too hard. They weren't looking to replicate a sound or an attitude. They just wanted to make the music they loved. Also it seems they were willing to lend parts of their collective self to the music and came out with something original because of that. What they offer is a cross between tame and fired-up, melodic and heavy, calm and snotty. What they offer is an excellent continuation of punk and indie rock's legacy. And if you're a fan of either, you'll dig this."

thats a quote from Numo magazines


SO $10 AT THE DOOR
Bottletree Cafe
3719 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35222
205-533-6288

IndieRock Playlist: August 2008

Well Lawrence the Lappy my trusty friend... and workhorse is on his last leg. So I am currently Writing to you from my father's laptop on a desk and not from the comforts of my memory-foam mattress.
But thank goodness for the benefits of Lastfm.com because if it wasn't for them I would have no idea what songs i put on this months playlist! All hail those crazy kids from East London who made this all possible for you!!

Ok so here is a secret: Sometimes I just "phone in" this blog. I KNOW i know i should really do more work for you guys because i LOVE my readers! But the truth is sometimes I just take old mix Cd's or playlists and i-Tunes and post that instead of making a really badass playlist i know i could make. so why am I telling you this? because that makes what I am about to say truthful, and all the more important.

THIS MONTH'S PLAYLIST IS BADASSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like a Kick to the back of the knees!
for real............ SO no more waiting

1. So we can all remember when Outcast came out with their first hit. Impressed with the harmonies of Andre 3000 and the outlandish production of Big Boi. Well i just got that tingly feeling again. Fresh and new with Janelle Monáe she is fantastic, outlandish and the best new thing.
Violet Stars Happy Hunting! (feat the Skunks)--Janelle Monáe

2. OMG do you know how many drummers this band has? 2! Hailing from NYC the only thing better than listening to their new CD Fort Nightly, is being able to pump your fist in the air watching them perform riot inducing choruses like the one on this track
The Plot-- White Rabbits

3. I know that Pop Levi is a little sugary but come on...its august. Its time to start storing up fat for the winter. Plus this is a little synth/rockabilly gem.
Dita Dimone--Pop Levi

4. If you can think back to 2003 you might remember DISMEMBERMENT PLAN, or PROMISE RING. (now i do not remember promise ring... but lets pretend i do) well they both broke up around the same time. and THANK GOODNESS because we might not have these guys. Now for the die-hard indies reading this.. i know this isn't their newest but it is my fav)
For Science Fiction-- Maritime

5. Ok you don't have to download this one. but then you are just being a snob. Because The first time i heared this song I played it 7 times in a row. I DARE YOU TO NOT DANCE TO THIS SONG.
So What-- P!nk

6. Out of the vaults cometh this oldie. We all know my absolute OBSESSION with Office. But before their first label dumped them like a stale pretzel leaving them to regroup and re-record. This comes off their first album Q & A. a much Rawer version than the Night At The Ritz version.
Had a Visit--Office

7. Some of you know that after their critically acclaimed EP Ra Ra Riot their drummer died June 2007. Thusly the band mourned the loss of their friend and fellow musician on their newest release The Rhumb Line. a little sad but quite stunning.
Ghost Under Rocks-- Ra Ra Riot

8. Well my fav Jacksonville band has finally come up with a FULL LENGTH album that kicks some absurdest dance rock ass.
Partie Tramautic- Black Kids

9. how does one describe White Denim? well I'll let them do it
"punk-infused, psychedelic blues-rock" so there
Sitting--White Denim

10. What do you get Philly Rock electro/ska + One of this generation's most recognisable voices/ guitar players + One of the Worlds HOTTEST Hip-Hop Producers? This song that's what
My Drive Thru--Santogold, Julian Casablancas and Pharell Williams

11. These genre defying boys sprung from the ashes of indie darlings The Unicorns.
J'aime Vous Voir Quitter-- The Islands

12. If you didn't like her already from last month you will love her even more this month.
Oh My God--Ida Maria

13. Kevin Barnes needs no introduction but his new single sounds like some sort of modern studio 54 anthem. And I mean that in a VERY good way
Id Engager-- Of Montreal

14. I have no Idea what this song means. I have read many translations but none of them make sense. But What can you expect from a French Punk song from the 70's? But this is one infection you want to catch! Oh and before you get all smartass on me. the Queen of classic PUNK ( that being me) DID notice the distinct resemblance to jet boy, jet girl.
Ça Plane Pour Moi- Plastic Bertrand

15. I don't Know who Vic Reeves is but apparently Jim Noir does. And in homage to the psych pop of the Beach Boys with a little synth pop ELO and some modern BDB references you get this.
Happy Day Today-- Jim Noir

I'm thinking of changing the format and making the posts more frequent but shorter....

comment and let me know what you think.

IndieRock Playlist: June 2008

Alright kids. I'm sorry its so late. But I've been busy, and when wasn't busy I was deathly ill.

But enough about me!!!!! How about some new music? Yeah that's what I thought

1. Now this is one I pulled out of the vault! It's an awesome limited release single that was released right around the time that both Spacehog and The Lemonheads broke up. So what else is there for out of work lead singers to do?
Waking Up (w/ Royston Langdon)-- Evan Dando

2. Ok so shoot me. This song has been blowing up the charts. But seriously.... I can't stop playing it.
No Sex For Ben-- The Rapture

3. This is another one of those Norwegian imports. And If you have ever been drunk then this is your song.
I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked-- Ida Maria

4. This group The Hussy's is a merging of 2 bands actually. UK pop bands The Supernaturals and The Starlets. This song is what I feel like everyday now everyone is home from college.
We Expected-- The Hussy's

5. You have to see this band LIVE to really get a feel for their hardcore fans, stage antics and funny lyrics.
Britney's Tears-- The Steeples

6. The Saps have been on the HOT NEW LIST since 1999. They really didn't get their act together until last year with the release of C'mon Already-Start a FIRE!
Coup De Grace-- The Saps

7. Here is an unreleased tack from my favorite flash-in-the pan indierock band. I'm sad to say they are no longer together. :(
What Your Boyfriend Said-- Little Man Tate

8. I just LOOOOOVVVEEE This song. If you don't own SOME PEOPLE HAVE REAL PROBLEMS, then you must have a real problem.
The Girl You Lost to Cocaine-- Sia

9. So this band has no info. no myspace page. I don't even know how I came across their single. But I like it.
Show Your Hand- Hey Venus

10. Martha is indeed Rufus's sister. And her new album I KNOW YOU'RE MARRIED BUT I'VE GOT FEELINGS TOO is phenomenal. It's a solid album that sounds like that classic Tori Amos
Bleeding All Over You-- Martha Wainwright

11. So Arctic Monkey's Front man is no stranger t0 60's pop. As seen in their 2007 Glasgow performance. So in between the Arctic Monkeys next album he formed a little Shirley Bassey-esque side project.
Calm Like You-- Last Of The Shadow Puppets

12. Garage Band hitmaker. You decide...........
Parties-- Pale Made Man

13. This one-man-band describes his music as "folktronica" I think that's all I should have to say.
Waiting for the Monster to Drown-- Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly

14. So what happens when an outcast teenager and a maverick nerd come together? That's what Scott Heft wanted to know when he recruited ex- tapes n' tapes bassist Shawn Neary and pattern master Nate Perbix. What it birthed was an epic album.
Love Song-- Seymore Saves the World.

15. In contrast to that is a match made in heaven... or Showtime's The L Word, where actress Leisha Hailey first met lo-fi artist Camilla Grey.
Not A Love Song-- Uh Huh Her

16. Straylight Run is another project from members of a band you would NEVER expect upon hearing.
The Miracle That Never Came-- Straylight Run

17. The New HOLD STEADY album is different. But in a good way.
One For the Cutters-- The Hold Steady

18. Can you believe that there is ANOTHER electro-band from Sweden? I KNOW who would have thought?! But in all seriousness they rock my face
Hot Lips-- Pacific!

19. This band describes themselves as a "solar-powered space pop combo" I really don't think that you can go wrong there!
Elevate Myself-- Grandaddy

20. Another INFECTIOUS single from everybody's favorite pop-rock quartet. I Dare you not to sing along.
Eskimo Ride-- IMA Robot

21. So My favorite Chicago Indies.... you really should get Goodbye Blues.
The Boys are Too Refined-- The Hush Sound

22. Drug Rug: slang; Colorful poncho purchased at the Mexican border. See Also Infectious, Folkey band from Massachusetts.
The Day I Die-- Drug Rug

Introductions and Indierock Playlist!

HEY For those who dont know. I have jsut moved from a wildly popular myspace music page. Every month I post a Playlist that is free to download. Music is my ABSOLUTE life so if you have any questions comments or concerns I want to hear. Also If you have a hot new band you want me to know about for all means TELL ME!


This month has a very distinct feel to it. its kindof a homeade electronica with a twist of frolicking rowdy rockers.
Its weird how the playlist manifests itself each month. because i have been listening to mostly old school punk which is for the most part completly unreflected here.
But i collected some really great tracks this month so ENJOY!

and comment... cause I like knowing what you crazy kids enjoyed!

So its a very tongue and cheek band i have fallen in love with lately
Eighties Movies-- The Billionares

My favorite New York duo put out their sophmore LP last month.. its definately worth a listen or two
Thats What Counts-- We Are Scientists

I really didnt expect much from this band when their first single made a chorus of "it put the lotion on its skin" but this infectious beat is the song of the street. at least where Grand Theft Auto IV is concerned
Vagabond-- The GreensKeepers

Here something from some rowdy Canadians who made their debut at warped this year
I Need A Life-- Born Ruffians

Indie New Wave made with casio's and beat machines on macs. still good though
I Go I Go I Go-- Wave Machines

this band says that they are a Beach Boys-gone-wrong-meets-Deerhoof sound. I have no idea how one comes up with that... but lets just go with that.
The Woods-- Cartridge

Its a 7 piece indiepop band from the UK. Their name translates to something like "the Peasants"
Broken Hearts Sound Like Breakbeats-- Los Campesinos!

no even going to try... this is what this band describes themselves as "an arcade machine thrown into a lake, A ZX Spectrum in a prison shower block (That soap on the floor...? it's a trap)" CrazyGOOD. Im not going to get my hopes up but these guys could really be the ones to replace Death From Above 1979
Lets Make Out-- Does It Offend You, Yeah?

there Really isnt much on this australian band so i can's really give you anything then i love this song!!!
David Bowie Cries For No One-- Cranky

This song is really a perfect example of this tears 60's pop revival. peppered in with a mark mothersborough like harmonies
Im Not Superstitous--Troubadours

this is a brooklyn based synth-pop group. making their way through the club scene there since 2002. I personally think that Oracular Spectacular that came out last october is their best stuff.
Electric Feel- MGMT

Now i have actually heard that this bands live shows are the most fun you can have with your clothes on. If the energy is anything like their studio recordings i believe it!
Death To The Indie Disco-- Blah Blah Blah

Now Frank Black has returned the ever Black Francis to release his latest album sven fingers... its really all great. not that i think that anything he puts out is anything less than gold.
The Seus-- Black Francis

This Chi-Town band has Infectious beats and pounding chorus-es.
Medicine Man-- the Hush Sound

Now if you lived anytime during the 90's you KNOW this song. And i have to say i couldn't think of a better band to cover it than the new faces of punk for the new age
Song 2-- My Chemical Romance

This is a classic Punk song. It should be a staple in anyone's collection. its lightning quick bass. Its not angst its not anger. Its PUNK
Sound Of The Suburbs-- The Members

I couldn't resist making this the last song. Its broad symphonic bacground and his simple voice delivering profound lyrics is much like Leonard Cohen.
And I Remember Every Kiss-- Jens Lekman

happy listening!!!

IndieRock Playlist: MAY

Well the days are longer, The grills are out and summer is upon us!! So given the mood i am in I have Comprised the playlist to be your starter Kit for SUMMER!

but before i begin all my indie fans i musy say i was fairly dissapointed by the much hyped Debut From Zooey Deshanel and M Ward also known as She & Him.
BUT i am much awaiting the full length Debut from My new Favorite band CHESTER FRENCH. If you dont ALREADY know these cats... you are soooo behind the times. so check them out at their myspace page!

im short on time so no descriptions. Just listen and enjoy... If you have any questions just ask.

1. A really catcy song from the foulmouthed songsters. except there is almost no cursing in this song
Come As You Were-- The Bird And The Bee

2. Melody Day-- Caribou

3.If you dont have The Odd Couple buy it NOW
Going On-- Gnarls Barkley

4. I cant seem to get this song out of my head now that it is on the new iTunes commercial
Shut Up And Let Me Go-- The Ting Tings

5. Man this is a psychadelic Favorite of mine
Can't Seem To Make You Mine-- The seeds

6. OK so if TRAINSPOTTING was a romantic comedy... and not about heroin for some reason i think this would be the song on the end credits
You, Me and the Bourgeisie-- The Submarines

7. OH anybody remember the attempted Glam Rock Revival of the late 90's I DO! If you know who this lead singer is married to you win like a million cool points and maybe a prize.
Mungo City-- Spacehog

8. This band has grown up since their debut
I Box Up All The Butterflies-- Boy Least Likely To

9. If you Liked Sugar Assult Me (which i did) then this is another Pop Levi Classic
Dollar Bill Rock-- Pop Levi

10. OMG this song will stay in your head forever but it is like the BEST summer anthem EVER
New York Groove-- Kiss

11.Fluffy Clouds Of Joy-- The Bumblebees

12. Another Classic from my favorite band from Glasgow
Radio Heart-- The Futureheads

13. You thought we had successfully killed all of them... but the fact is THEY WILL NOT DIE... EVER
Ultraviolet-- The B-52's

14. Im so glad they are back together. Even If Jason Shwartzman has better things to do now
Do the Panic-- Phantom Planet

15. I dont care if you have heared it 1 time or 1,000,000 times. Its still Badass
Paper Planes-- M.I.A.


And Mary I made this ones for you!!!!!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: For all you newcomers as of 2008 the playlists no longer expire so if you missed one., Or simply want to download again, or tell a friend then you can go to last couple of playlist and re-download!