18 November 2020: New and New to Me
This is the Sterogum article I mentioned. I do want to write something about last.fm compared to streaming algorithms, so look out for that.
Set 1
“The Only One” by Manchester Orchestra
“Drunk II” by Mannequin Pussy
There was an interruption during this song because my computer crapped out for a moment. All apologies.
“I’m Gonna Tell My Therapist on You” by Pinkshift
Read about this band inStereogum’s list of the 40 best new bands. They’ve got a cool sound, and it’s great to see diversity in this genre too.
“Water in the Well” by Shame
This just came out, literally about an hour before the show. It’s pretty interesitng and breaks some new ground for them: it’s a bit like a post-punk take on the Stones. The details for the new album have been anounced too: it’ll be called Drunk Tank Pink and comes out in January. This single combined with “Alphabet” are hopefully indicative it’ll be a good album.
“Gallery” by Tellison
Found out about these guys from last.fm. Apparently this song, along with their other track “Wasp’s Nest”, were used on The Inbetweeners. (Go watch that show if you haven’t, it’s really funny.)
“Emergency! Emergency!” by the Promise Ring
Set 2
“Super Unison” by Drive Like Jehu
Yank Crime is an influential album and DLJ are important, but they’re also difficult. This is the most accessible song off the album.
“The Spirit Of” by Cloud Nothings
if you like this new single, you will like this album, and also probably all our other albums. that is the cloud nothings guarantee https://t.co/A3iVYaoYBK
— Cloud Nothings (@cloudnothings) November 17, 2020
“Salt, Peppa and Spinderella” by Johnny Foreigner
Another band I found out about from last.fm. Really stoked, because even though they’re not around, they sound somewhat like Los Campesinos, something few bands can say, but still have an individual identity.
“I’ll Find You” by Hundred Reasons
Yet again, found these guys from last.fm, this time based on Idlewild.
“Everyday is a Winding Road” by Sheryl Crow
Set 3
“Young Forever” by Youth Group
As made famous on The OC.
“Ships With Holes Will Sink” by We Were Promised Jetpacks
“Justboy” by Biffy Clyro
“One Armed Scissor” by At the Drive-In
“Mustang” by Bartees Strange
“Boy” by Ra Ra Riot
“Chaos of the Galaxy/Happy Man” by Sparklehorse
Your speakers aren’t broken, the fuzz and AM radio sounds are, in fact, intentional.
Set 4
“No Culture Icons” by the Thermals
Notable for providing the name of a subsidiary of Sub Pop.
“Deeper Than Inside” by Rites of Spring
“Do You Still Hate Me?” by Jawbreaker
“Ice Hockey Hair” by Super Furry Animals
One of my favorites. I’ve been trying to fit it in for a while.