Song of the day – 441: The Sting-Rays (something wonderful from the 80s)
The aura of menace is palpable, all the better for being kept on a tight leash.
Song of the day – 439: Eleanor Friedberger*
Everett True hears an awesome song, makes it Song of the Day. Yes sometimes it’s really that simple
Song of the day – 438: Melody Dog
Whirligigs were whirled. Recorders were blown down. Hearts were melted.
Song of the day – 437: Prinzhorn Dance School (+ 5 wonderful obscure old school ‘awkward pop’ videos)
Love the silences between the vocals. Sure, we’re talking Gla*o Babies.
Song of the day – 435: The Hot Toddies (+ free mix tape!)
Bubblegum pop with a sharp tongue that tells of wet dreams and surf paradises
Song of the day – 434: TacocaT (and a shout-out to Bust magazine)
Bonus points for covering Huggy Bear’s ‘Her Jazz’.
Song of the day – 433: Those Dancing Days
There’s melody and pace, and the sort of vicarious thrill that used to be had from boy rock all those years back
Song of the day – 432: The Twerps + bonus album review
The album’s centrepiece, the five-minute long Jam Song, is a slow-burning tour de force, caged by desperation.
Song of the day – 431: Teeth (Rock Vs Cancer. Rock Wins.)
Bangs damn it, we would’a KILLED for music this focused, tightly coiled, back in 1990
Song of the day – 429: Guided By Voices
Funny how the remnants of those who fought in the indie trenches during the 90s hold up GbV as a classic band, above many.
Song of the day – 427: Planningtorock
The menace is playful but it’s still menace and it’s still seductive as all warm leatherette seats.
Song of the day – 425: Royal Headache
Damn. This music is so fine. One minute 30. Why do you need more?
Christmas Song of the day – 422: Mariah Carey
Mariah wants YOU for Christmas, and BY THUNDER she’s going to get you.
Song of the day – 421: Muscles Of Joy
Start recalling all those best of 2011 forms you’ve already filled out
Song of the day – 420: Trixie’s Big Red Motorbike
Trixie’s Big Red Motorbike were so twee they were beyond twee.
