[playlist] Hump Day Power Play (5-9-2012)

Spirit Animal Mix

One of my favorite questions to ask random strangers is, "What's your spirit animal, and why?" I'm more interested in the "why", since it's always interesting to see how one personifies their chosen animal. In almost all cases, their animal is somehow wise (e.g., elephant, owl, lion, eagle). If one were to image search "spirit animal" in Google, you'd find awesome pictures like the one above. If one were to ask me, I'd probably tell you the wolf is my spirit animal. Why? Well according to this quiz, it's because I'm loyal, devoted, and passionate... At any rate, it turns out I also happen to like a lot of bands named after animals, so I figured putting my favorite of those bands into this week's Hump Day Power Play was only fitting.

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:: Hump Day Power Play (5-9-2012) ::
01 :: "Sea Ghost" - The Unicorns
02 :: "Modern World" - Wolf Parade
03 :: "What The Stars Have Eaten" - Deadboy & The Elephantmen
04 :: "No One Does It Like You" - Department of Eagles
05 :: "Revival" - Deerhunter
06 :: "Melody Day" - Caribou
07 :: "Sing It Softly in a Sigh" - Halcyonaire
08 :: "Little Brother" - Grizzly Bear
09 :: "Mykonos" - Fleet Foxes
10 :: "All Fires" - Swan Lake
11 :: "You're a Wolf" - Sea Wolf
12 :: "Revolving Doors" - Gorillaz
13 :: "Qui Dorm, Només Somia" - Deerhoof
14 :: "505" - Arctic Monkeys

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[playlist] Hump Day Power Play (5-2-2012)

Recovery Mix

I've been super sick lately, and the frequency of posting here has suffered. While sleeping off the headaches, I found myself listening to the Hula Dream Mix that I posted a few weeks ago. In an attempt to create a sequel mix, I ended up with something much different. I'm not really sure what to name the resulting Hump Day Power Play (but it did help in my recovery).

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:: Hump Day Power Play (5-2-2012) ::
01 :: "Leave House" - Caribou
02 :: "Burning" - The Whitest Boy Alive
03 :: "Not The Same" - Tanlines
04 :: "Beat The Bright Out Of Me" - Kishi Bashi
05 :: "El Toro" - Bonobo
06 :: "Before the Dive" - St. Lucia
07 :: "Amor Fati" - Washed Out
08 :: "Odessa" - Caribou
09 :: "1976" - RJD2
10 :: "As Serious As Your Life" - Four Tet
11 :: "All Of Me" - Tanlines
12 :: "What You Were" - The Drums
13 :: "Vibrationz" - Javelin

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[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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