[playlist] Hump Day Power Play (4-25-2012)

Ratatat Edition

I've been on a big Ratatat kick lately, and I decided to put all may favorite, energy-driven songs together into this week's Hump Day Power Play. It's amazing to me how distinct Ratatat's sound is compared to their contemporaries. Truly one of those bands that invented a new sound and created a new genre of music, in my opinion.

Surprisingly, after compiling the playlist, it appears I don't get pumped up by listening to their self-titled debut as much as their other 3 LPs... interesting. Nevertheless, if you're feeling power-sapped this morning, hopefully this mix can kick you over the hump. Enjoy.

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:: Hump Day Power Play (4-25-2012) ::
01 :: "Falcon Jab" - Ratatat
02 :: "Kennedy" - Ratatat
03 :: "Seventeen Years" - Ratatat
04 :: "Drugs" - Ratatat
05 :: "Wildcat" - Ratatat
06 :: "Mirando" - Ratatat
07 :: "Loud Pipes" - Ratatat
08 :: "Shempi" - Ratatat
09 :: "Party With Children" - Ratatat
10 :: "Tropicana" - Ratatat
11 :: "Neckbrace" - Ratatat
12 :: "Gipsy Threat" - Ratatat
13 :: "Montanita" - Ratatat
14 :: "Bob Gandhi" - Ratatat

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[playlist] Hump Day Power Play (4-18-2012)

 Afternoon Dream Edition

I can't get enough of Kishi Bashi's newest LP 151a, and since you can't access that album on Spotify currently, I've put together a playlist that pulls from the same sounds of airy/folksy dream pop. As the weather warms and the days grow longer, this week's Hump Day Power Play is perfect for lounging next to the open breezy window. So go ahead and grab your favorite book, hit play on this HDPP, and as always, enjoy.

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:: Hump Day Power Play (4-18-2012) ::
01 :: "Bright Whites" - Kishi Bashi
02 :: "Get Alive" - Au
03 :: "While We're Young" - Department of Eagles
04 :: "Tracy's Water" - Patrick Watson
05 :: "The Transfiguration" - Sufjan Stevens
06 :: "Immanent Domain" - Miracle Fortress
07 :: "Crystalfilm" - Little Dragon
08 :: "Fisherman's Son" - Port O'Brien
09 :: "Daydream" - Beach Fossils
10 :: "Landline" - Oberhofer
11 :: "Minnesota, WI" - Bon Iver
12 :: "Hollywood Forever Cemetery Songs" - Father John Misty

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[new music] Kishi Bashi - 151a

On Repeat 

This album has been out for a while, but I'm just getting around to listening to it. K Ishibashi (aka Kishi Bashi), whose violin skills have helped bring of Monteal's and Regina Spektor's music come alive on stage, has finally released his solo debut 151a and it's pretty awesome. The 9-song LP is an interesting mix of orchestral arrangements and synthesized pop songs. The results are very pleasant, and definitely worth checking out. Steam the album below, and purchase here.

[playlist] Hump Day Power Play (4-11-2012)

Indie Diva Edition (Volume 2)

A while back, I put together a playlist that featured many of my favorite female vocalists. Unfortunately, I couldn't fit them all onto one Hump Day Power Play. So picking up where I left off, this week's mix features more great tracks from the women of indie rock. Enjoy!

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:: Hump Day Power Play (4-11-2012) ::
01 :: "My Country" - tUnE-yArDs
02 :: "A Commotion" - Feist
03 :: "Vowels = Space and Time" - Grimes
04 :: "Serpents" - Sharon Van Etten
05 :: "La Grande" - Laura Gibson
06 :: "Little Man" - Little Dragon
07 :: "Neverland" - The Knife
08 :: "Daniel" - Bat For Lashes
09 :: "Cheerleader" - St. Vincent
10 :: "Rill Rill" - Sleigh Bells
11 :: "Reena" - Sonic Youth
12 :: "Never Saw The Point" - Cults
13 :: "I'm So Excited" - Le Tigre

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[playlist] Hump Day Power Play (4-4-2012)

Hula Dream Edition

I've really been obsessed with two albums this last week: Vacationer's new debut Gone, and St. Lucia's self-titled debut EP. In an attempt to create a playlist that channeled this dreamy/beachy vibe found on these two amazing releases, I ended up with this week's Hump Day Power Play. It's one of my favorite mixes to date. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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:: Hump Day Power Play (4-4-2012) ::
01 :: "Everyone Knows" - Vacationer
02 :: "The Old House Is Gone" - St. Lucia
03 :: "Kim & Jessie" - M83
04 :: "Genesis" - Grimes
05 :: "Eyes Be Closed" - Washed Out
06 :: "Daydream" - Youth Lagoon
07 :: "Summer End" - Vacationer
08 :: "We Got It Wrong" - St. Lucia
09 :: "Oblivion" - Grimes
10 :: "Shuffle A Dream" - Little Dragon
11 :: "Closer Than This" - St. Lucia
12 :: "Dreamlike" - Vacationer
13 :: "Eyesdown" - Bonobo

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[new music] Vacationer - Gone LP

Debut Album from Vacationer!

I’ve been slow to get this out there, but you MUST check out Vacationer’s newest LP Gone. Not to be confused with the "Gone" Single, or the Gone EP, the band’s debut album follows the same formula of island-themed dreamscaping. Listening to Gone feels like a magical ride to some place tropical and surreal. Book your trip Buy the album here, stream the album here (via Spotify), or check out one of the new tracks below. In case you haven’t heard the song that inspired it all, watch the video for "Gone" below as well.

[playlist] Hump Day Power Play (3-28-2012)

White Rabbits Edition

Lately, I've found myself listening to White Rabbits' newest LP Milk Famous on repeat, and it got me thinking I should spotlight them in this week's Hump Day Power Play, highlighting their very solid 3-album catalog. If you haven't given Milk Famous a listen, the White Rabbits have taken an even further departure from their debut Fort Nightly. And while some may quickly right off the new sound as Spoon-esque, I tend to disagree. Yes, I get that their second album It's Frightening was produced by Spoon's very own Britt Daniel, and that their newest album was produced by long-time Spoon producer Mike McCarthy, I just don't hear the "stark similarities" that have been negatively written about in reviews. While they've taken the more minimalist route in their sound lately, they've also crafted it in a very familiar White Rabbits way. The results are slow to grow on you, but definitely worth the investment of multiple listens. Try it yourself, and check out this week's playlist below.

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:: Hump Day Power Play (3-28-2012) ::
01 :: "Danny Come Inside" - White Rabbits
02 :: "Percussion Gun" - White Rabbits
03 :: "The Plot" - White Rabbits
04 :: "The Lady Vanishes" - White Rabbits
05 :: "Temporary" - White Rabbits
06 :: "Beehive State" - White Rabbits
07 :: "Kid On My Shoulders" - White Rabbits
08 :: "Rudie Fails" - White Rabbits
09 :: "Heavy Metal" - White Rabbits
10 :: "Right Where They Left" - White Rabbits
11 :: "Navy Wives" - White Rabbits
12 :: "Midnight And I" - White Rabbits
13 :: "While We Go Dancing" - White Rabbits
14 :: "It's Frightening" - White Rabbits
15 :: "They Done Wrong / We Done Wrong" - White Rabbits

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