Christmas in July?
Greetings! I’m Megan and a new contributor to the website. To get things started, how about I introduce you to something new in music.
If you’re a fan of The Cure, MGMT, Radiohead or Deerhoof, then The Christmas Lights might be your NEXT favorite band.
Their music is biting, experimental electro-pop full of swirling synthesizers, pounding beats and four-part harmonies. (Add a little funky guitar here and there too) To describe their sound as weird is accurate, but it’s strangely good and refreshingly different. Let’s just say Pitchfork is now kicking themselves for not catching on first.
The band hails from the small town of my Frostburg, Maryland. This past winter they toured with post-hardcore, alternative rock darlings Circa Survive and were featured in an issue of Alternative Press. Currently, they’re about to release their second album called Bad Machine. And just this week, a dear friend of mine from high school who is in the running to become MTV’s first ever Twitter Jockey has been promoting them. Maybe my friend John can get this quirky band on the airwaves (now wouldn’t that be refreshing!).
Here is the video for one of my favorites called “Show Your Teeth”, which is off of their first album Walk Like a Human.
This afternoon the band released the video for the much anticipated new single called “Getting Born”. Let’s just say, the video is skull-tastic!
4 Comments »Songs I love: Blood Red Shoes
One of my favorite “driving songs” of 2010. It’s Blood Red Shoe’s and their song “Light It Up”.
I am a big fan of duos that make a lot of noise. Plus you gotta respect a singing drummer. Especially one that rocks this hard. I am quite sure that this tune will be included on a lot of end of year lists or it should be. What do you think?
2 Comments »Double Rainbow Guy and Kermit
If you haven’t experienced the magic of the DRG. Here it is. Now enjoy this mash up.
The Double Rainbow Connection (Remix) by gdelahaye
5 Comments »Guest DJ: Diana
Guest DJ Diana Costello
She picked 10 songs as a Jam Band primer. I think you’ll enjoy it. Please listen and comment. Enjoy it all.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
here’s the track list:
1. Phish: Stealing Time from the Faulty Plan
2. The Disco Biscuits: You and I
3. Umphrey’s McGee: 1348
4. The Rolling Stones: Jiving Sister Fanny
5. Benevento Trio: You Know I’m No Good
6. The Stepkids: Brain Ninja
7. Radiohead: Anyone Can Play Guitar
8. Wilco: Wilco (The Song)
9. moe.: Okayalright
10. The Breakfast: Score
Diana Costello on Facebook
Diana Costello on Twitter
Diana Costello on LoHud’s Listening Room
Guest DJ Eliad
Eliad as Guest DJ
Thanks again Eliad (and Eric) for swinging by the studio. It was a great afternoon hang of wondrous outtakes (you’ll have to wait for the extras on the DVD release) and glorious music.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
The Shake website
The Shake on Facebook
The Shake on Twitter
The Shake on myspace
Next Happy Hour/CD Exchange
So this is my first iMovie. Be gentle.
We had a brilliant night at Q in Port Chester for our second Next happy hour. Thanks for coming out and please leave a comment about the mix you went home with. We will have another one soon.
10 Comments »Star Spangles Next Concert
Some time ago Snapple sponsored a few “Next Concerts”. It was during this time in August of 2007 the Star Spangles stopped by Acme Recording Studios in Mamaroneck to play a few songs for a few Next listeners. I just got an email from a fan that wanted to hear it again. So here it is. Enjoy it all. I have a few others too. Maybe I’ll re-post them too.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
1 Comment »Chat with Taylor of Dawes
Abby and Taylor at Acme
I got a chance to sit with Taylor of Dawes after their Peak Performance taping at Acme Recording Studios. We talked about pre-show rituals, urinal etiquette, dream live show line-up, the Craig Ferguson taping and MORE
Listen to the Tweetmic Interview.
Dawes Website
Dawes on Facebook
Dawes on Myspace
Guest DJ K Daddy
Finally. It took us a awhile to find the time but here it is. K Daddy’s show. Listen. Comment. Enjoy. He had fun making it and he brought me beer. Music and beer. It’s like he knows me. Well played young man.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Follow K Daddy on Twitter.
The Playlist
1) Cooler Than Me — Mike Posner
2) No Hope Kids — Wavves
3) Swim – Surfer Blood
4) Sushi — Kyle Andrews
5) Last Person – Jenny Owen Youngs
6) Modern Man – The Watson Twins
7) Across My Mind — Wiretree
Eleanor — Shannon Worrell
9) Jolene — Zac Brown Band
10) Lordy, Lordy by The Heatbox
Our Beach/Boating Summertime Mix
OK group think time. Please feel free to listen/comment/add songs/tell me to drop tunes etc. Are the songs good but in the wrong order? Tell me. We’ll make the changes and come up with your warm weather mix.
NEXT is hosted by Chris Bro on 107.1 The Peak every Wednesday night at 11 and repeated on Sunday night at 8.
Week 222 Best of July
Thanks for listening. Thanks for voting. Thanks for being super cool music lovers.
These are the 13 songs that should be on your iPod right now. Enjoy it all BRO-thers.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
GET YOUR NEXT GEAR - More clothing available including hats, sweatshirts, and kids shirts!Songs I Love: Pearl Jam & The Felice Brothers
We talk music here. Sometimes other topics pop up but mainly music. One subject we have tackled is probably the most important musical test there is: The Car Test. Also know as the Driving Test. You’re in your car. Driving.…