1) “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. Choirboy vocals combine with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne, Australia.
2) “One Love” – David Guetta featuring Estelle [8-25-09]. French DJ combines electronica with dance beats and here features the soulful R&B songstress Estelle who carries the dance beat.
3) “I Am” – Mary J. Blige [11-22-09]. Soulful R&B lead track from forthcoming album with big back-up singing for this new pop track by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
4) “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
5) “Gold Guns Girls” (acoustic) – Metric [12-1-09]. Alternative rock track from band out of Canada with special props to lead singer – brassy, sexy, Emily Haines – and this acoustic EP version, is especially stellar.
6) “Beach Comber” – Real Estate [11-17-09]. Breezy, easy rock ballad with plucky strings and a laid-back beach vibe by indie band out of New Jersey.
7) “Spaceship” – Puddle of Mudd [10-26-09]. With the aim of getting clothes off and gettin’ to it – ‘let’s get it over and just get naked” – this four-piece alt-rock track lays down heavy guitar riffs.
8) “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
9) “Morning After Dark” – Timbaland featuring Soshy and Nellie Furtado [10-26-09]. Any time you combine Nelly Furtado with Timbaland you’re going to get smokin’ R&B dance rhythms, but throw in newcomer Soshy on this track, and you’ve got a full-on dance party.
10) “Livin’ It Up” – Shwayze featuring Snoop Dogg [11-3-09]. From his sophomore album this Malibu hip-hopper teams up with rapper vet Snoop Dogg to lay out the price he’s had to pay for fame.
11) “This is War” – 30 Seconds to Mars [12-8-09]. Alt-indie emo-rock charged track with the undercurrent of service to war and fighting to the death.
12) “Soldier of Love” – Sade [un-released]. A slightly different but the same old sound for the melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
13) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
14) “I’m Not Gonna Cry” – Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings [11-24-09]. Old school soul and groove sprung from the church.
15) “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
16) “The Moon is Made of Gold” – Rickie Lee Jones [11-3-09]. The same old Rickie, singing an old-school sounding track with just her voice and acoustic guitar.
17) “Come Back Clean” – The Crystal Method featuring Emily Haines [10-20-09]. L.A. Electronica dup teams up with female vocalist to make this sprawling dance club track that warns “don’t play with drugs in your bloodstream” a la floating female vocals.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “A Glorious Dawn” – ColorPulse -- Carl Sagan featuring Stephen Hawking. Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking clips from COSMOS are translated by Auto-tune into a trippy ambient, philosophical, universalist track.
2) “Here We Come (Ready or Not)” -- Rod Carrillo & Shefali [11-10-09]. Hot on the electronica/dance charts, this pop rock-dance fusion track is long, repetitive and danceable, featuring a beauty queen from Cleveland and produced by South American DJ out of Panama.
3) “We Belong to the Music” – Timbaland featuring Miley Cyrus [12-8-09]. It’s shameless pop – it’s Miley Cyrus! – teaming up with Timbaland – but it’s upbeat music you can dance to!
4) “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet (Dublin/Czech) that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
5) “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.
6) “You’re an Orgasm Addict” – Marina Celeste [10-31-09]. Like Marilyn Monroe, this breathy-saucy siren from Paris, sings slightly off-tune and in a sassy French accent.
7) “Freezing Rain” – Hurricane Bells [11-10-09]. A train-like churning backbeat combines with eerie vocals by indie artist Steve Schiltz who writes, plays and records every note on his MacBook.
8) “Killer Life” – Sheryl Crow [11-17-09]. Tacked onto the re-issue of TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB about contemporary violence -- not her best song, but it’s good to hear something new from her.
9) “The Apple and the Tooth” – Biblio [11-9-09]. Downtempo folk meets electronica from self-taught producer/multi-instrumentalist – Stephen Wilkinson – out of England’s West Midlands.
10) “Mess of Me” – Switchfoot [11-6-09]. A hard-rockin’ track from beach town (San Diego) Christian-oriented grunge band-gone-international.
11) “Bodies” – Robbie Williams [11-10-09]. Glam-tastic track for the post-Brit pop generation from U.K. pin-up boy.
12) “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith [un-released in U.S.] Often compared to Amy Winehouse, this emerging talent from the U.K. marries upbeat R&B arrangements with jazzy, soulful lyrics on her debut album.
13) “Free Me” – Joss Stone [10-20-09]. The UK queen of retro-soul is at it again on this lead single from her new album.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days
1) “Satellite Heart” – Anya Marina [10-8-09]. With a sumptuous voice like a lullaby, this breathy songstress from Ann Arbor, Michigan, (Go Blue!) draws you in on this track off the New Moon Soundtrack.
2) “Valium” – MuteMath [10-13-09]. A spacey, organic jam by New Orleans-based quartet that appears on the latest 90201 Soundtrack.
3) “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
4) “Gold Guns Girls” (acoustic) – Metric [12-1-09]. Alternative rock track from band out of Canada with special props to lead singer – brassy, sexy, Emily Haines – and this acoustic EP version, is especially stellar.
5) “Morning After Dark” – Timbaland featuring Soshy and Nellie Furtado [10-26-09]. Any time you combine Nelly Furtado with Timbaland you’re going to get smokin’ R&B dance rhythms, but throw in newcomer Soshy on this track, and you’ve got a full-on dance party.
6) “Beach Comber” – Real Estate [11-17-09]. Breezy, easy rock ballad with plucky strings and a laid-back beach vibe by indie band out of New Jersey.
7) “Your Decision” – Alice in Chains [9-29-09]. With a groove you can follow, new lead singer Willima DuVall shows his cred with 90’s gritty rock band on this comparatively mellow track.
8) “Spaceship” – Puddle of Mudd [10-26-09]. With the aim of getting clothes off and gettin’ to it – ‘let’s get it over and just get naked” – this four-piece alt-rock track lays down heavy guitar riffs.
9) “Livin’ It Up” – Shwayze featuring Snoop Dogg [11-3-09]. From his sophomore album this Malibu hip-hopper teams up with rapper vet Snoop Dogg to lay out the price he’s had to pay for fame.
10) “Who Says” – John Mayer [10-13-09]. New, laid-back and upbeat stoner tune from pop sensation from forthcoming album.
11) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
12) “I’m Not Gonna Cry” – Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings [11-24-09]. Old school soul and groove sprung from the church.
13) “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
14) “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tegan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
15) “The Moon is Made of Gold” – Rickie Lee Jones [11-3-09]. The same old Rickie, singing an old-school sounding track with just her voice and acoustic guitar.
16) “Come Back Clean” – The Crystal Method featuring Emily Haines [10-20-09]. L.A. Electronica dup teams up with female vocalist to make this sprawling dance club track that warns “don’t play with drugs in your bloodstream” a la floating female vocals.
17) “What?” – Rob Zombie [10-13-09] Pulsing metal rock with more of a pop edge by frontman for metal superstars White Zombie.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Big For Me” – JD Webb [8-28-09]. The soulful R&B lead track off adult contemporary debut solo project by award-winning, prolific singer-songwriter and producer.
2) “I Am” – Mary J. Blige [11-22-09]. Soulful R&B lead track from forthcoming album with big back-up singing for this new pop track by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
3) “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
4) “A Glorious Dawn” – ColorPulse -- Carl Sagan featuring Stephen Hawking. Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking clips from COSMOS are translated by Auto-tune into a trippy ambient, philosophical, universalist track.
5) “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet (Dublin/Czech) that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
6) “Love” – Air [10-6-09]. Chill, ethereal, melodic chanting (of the word “love”) over gauzy, synth-pop electronica.
7) “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.
8) “You’re an Orgasm Addict” – Marina Celeste [10-31-09]. Like Marilyn Monroe, this breathy-saucy siren from Paris, sings slightly off-tune and in a sassy French accent.
9) “Freezing Rain” – Hurricane Bells [11-10-09]. A train-like churning backbeat combines with eerie vocals by indie artist Steve Schiltz who writes, plays and records every note on his MacBook.
10) “Dear Jack” – Jack’s Mannequin [10-3-09]. Lead song from new EP is expressive and somewhat somber as drawn out by vocalist, keyboardist and songwriter Andrew McMahon.
11) “Perro Loco” -- Forro in the Dark [10-13-09]. Brazilian party track built on upbeat Afro-Brazilian rhythms with churning guitars and riffing saxes, which mixes-in jazz and rock.
12) “Killer Life” – Sheryl Crow [11-17-09]. Tacked onto the re-issue of TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB about contemporary violence -- not her best song, but it’s good to hear something new from her.
13) “The Apple and the Tooth” – Biblio [11-9-09]. Downtempo folk meets electronica from self-taught producer/multi-instrumentalist – Stephen Wilkinson – out of England’s West Midlands.
14) “Mess of Me” – Switchfoot [11-6-09]. A hard-rockin’ track from beach town (San Diego) Christian-oriented grunge band-gone-international.
15) “Bodies” – Robbie Williams [11-10-09]. Glam-tastic track for the post-Brit pop generation from U.K. pin-up boy.
16) “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith [un-released in U.S.] Often compared to Amy Winehouse, this emerging talent from the U.K. marries upbeat R&B arrangements with jazzy, soulful lyrics on her debut album.
17) “Down in LA” – People Under the Stairs [10-13-09]. Old-skool sounding hip-hop track glorifying the southern Cali-vibe by underground hip-hip outfit out of L.A.
18) “Sunburn” – Owl City [10-13-09]. Shameless, happy pop with nothing but flaky, cute lyrics and a beat -- appearing on most recent 90201 Soundtrack -- by electronica guru and one-man-project out of Minnesota.
19) “Free Me” – Joss Stone [10-20-09]. The UK queen of retro-soul is at it again on this lead single from her new album.
20) “That Year’ – Brandi Carlile [10-6-09]. Mellow songbird track from young singer-songwriter out of Washington state who shows spectacular range of voice off third album produced by Rick Rubin.
21) “Get Out” – Mario [10-13-09]. R&B track, heavy on synths and backbeats off latest album by vocalist out of Baltimore.
2) “Valium” – MuteMath [10-13-09]. A spacey, organic jam by New Orleans-based quartet that appears on the latest 90201 Soundtrack.
3) “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
4) “Gold Guns Girls” (acoustic) – Metric [12-1-09]. Alternative rock track from band out of Canada with special props to lead singer – brassy, sexy, Emily Haines – and this acoustic EP version, is especially stellar.
5) “Morning After Dark” – Timbaland featuring Soshy and Nellie Furtado [10-26-09]. Any time you combine Nelly Furtado with Timbaland you’re going to get smokin’ R&B dance rhythms, but throw in newcomer Soshy on this track, and you’ve got a full-on dance party.
6) “Beach Comber” – Real Estate [11-17-09]. Breezy, easy rock ballad with plucky strings and a laid-back beach vibe by indie band out of New Jersey.
7) “Your Decision” – Alice in Chains [9-29-09]. With a groove you can follow, new lead singer Willima DuVall shows his cred with 90’s gritty rock band on this comparatively mellow track.
8) “Spaceship” – Puddle of Mudd [10-26-09]. With the aim of getting clothes off and gettin’ to it – ‘let’s get it over and just get naked” – this four-piece alt-rock track lays down heavy guitar riffs.
9) “Livin’ It Up” – Shwayze featuring Snoop Dogg [11-3-09]. From his sophomore album this Malibu hip-hopper teams up with rapper vet Snoop Dogg to lay out the price he’s had to pay for fame.
10) “Who Says” – John Mayer [10-13-09]. New, laid-back and upbeat stoner tune from pop sensation from forthcoming album.
11) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
12) “I’m Not Gonna Cry” – Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings [11-24-09]. Old school soul and groove sprung from the church.
13) “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
14) “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tegan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
15) “The Moon is Made of Gold” – Rickie Lee Jones [11-3-09]. The same old Rickie, singing an old-school sounding track with just her voice and acoustic guitar.
16) “Come Back Clean” – The Crystal Method featuring Emily Haines [10-20-09]. L.A. Electronica dup teams up with female vocalist to make this sprawling dance club track that warns “don’t play with drugs in your bloodstream” a la floating female vocals.
17) “What?” – Rob Zombie [10-13-09] Pulsing metal rock with more of a pop edge by frontman for metal superstars White Zombie.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Big For Me” – JD Webb [8-28-09]. The soulful R&B lead track off adult contemporary debut solo project by award-winning, prolific singer-songwriter and producer.
2) “I Am” – Mary J. Blige [11-22-09]. Soulful R&B lead track from forthcoming album with big back-up singing for this new pop track by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
3) “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
4) “A Glorious Dawn” – ColorPulse -- Carl Sagan featuring Stephen Hawking. Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking clips from COSMOS are translated by Auto-tune into a trippy ambient, philosophical, universalist track.
5) “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet (Dublin/Czech) that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
6) “Love” – Air [10-6-09]. Chill, ethereal, melodic chanting (of the word “love”) over gauzy, synth-pop electronica.
7) “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.
8) “You’re an Orgasm Addict” – Marina Celeste [10-31-09]. Like Marilyn Monroe, this breathy-saucy siren from Paris, sings slightly off-tune and in a sassy French accent.
9) “Freezing Rain” – Hurricane Bells [11-10-09]. A train-like churning backbeat combines with eerie vocals by indie artist Steve Schiltz who writes, plays and records every note on his MacBook.
10) “Dear Jack” – Jack’s Mannequin [10-3-09]. Lead song from new EP is expressive and somewhat somber as drawn out by vocalist, keyboardist and songwriter Andrew McMahon.
11) “Perro Loco” -- Forro in the Dark [10-13-09]. Brazilian party track built on upbeat Afro-Brazilian rhythms with churning guitars and riffing saxes, which mixes-in jazz and rock.
12) “Killer Life” – Sheryl Crow [11-17-09]. Tacked onto the re-issue of TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB about contemporary violence -- not her best song, but it’s good to hear something new from her.
13) “The Apple and the Tooth” – Biblio [11-9-09]. Downtempo folk meets electronica from self-taught producer/multi-instrumentalist – Stephen Wilkinson – out of England’s West Midlands.
14) “Mess of Me” – Switchfoot [11-6-09]. A hard-rockin’ track from beach town (San Diego) Christian-oriented grunge band-gone-international.
15) “Bodies” – Robbie Williams [11-10-09]. Glam-tastic track for the post-Brit pop generation from U.K. pin-up boy.
16) “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith [un-released in U.S.] Often compared to Amy Winehouse, this emerging talent from the U.K. marries upbeat R&B arrangements with jazzy, soulful lyrics on her debut album.
17) “Down in LA” – People Under the Stairs [10-13-09]. Old-skool sounding hip-hop track glorifying the southern Cali-vibe by underground hip-hip outfit out of L.A.
18) “Sunburn” – Owl City [10-13-09]. Shameless, happy pop with nothing but flaky, cute lyrics and a beat -- appearing on most recent 90201 Soundtrack -- by electronica guru and one-man-project out of Minnesota.
19) “Free Me” – Joss Stone [10-20-09]. The UK queen of retro-soul is at it again on this lead single from her new album.
20) “That Year’ – Brandi Carlile [10-6-09]. Mellow songbird track from young singer-songwriter out of Washington state who shows spectacular range of voice off third album produced by Rick Rubin.
21) “Get Out” – Mario [10-13-09]. R&B track, heavy on synths and backbeats off latest album by vocalist out of Baltimore.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days
1) “Satellite Heart” – Anya Marina [10-8-09]. With a sumptuous voice like a lullaby, this breathy songstress from Ann Arbor, Michigan, (Go Blue!) draws you in on this track off the New Moon Soundtrack.
2) “Valium” – MuteMath [10-13-09]. A spacey, organic jam by New Orleans-based quartet that appears on the latest 90201 Soundtrack.
3) “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
4) “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
5) “Morning After Dark” – Timbaland featuring Soshy and Nellie Furtado [10-26-09]. Any time you combine Nelly Furtado with Timbaland you’re going to get smokin’ R&B dance rhythms, but throw in newcomer Soshy on this track, and you’ve got a full-on dance party.
6) “A Glorious Dawn” – ColorPulse -- Carl Sagan featuring Stephen Hawking. Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking clips from COSMOS are translated by Auto-tune into a trippy ambient, philosophical, universalist track.
7) “Livin’ It Up” – Shwayze featuring Snoop Dogg [11-3-09]. From his sophomore album this Malibu hip-hopper teams up with rapper vet Snoop Dogg to lay out the price he’s had to pay for fame.
8) “Revolver” – Madonna featuring Lil Wayne [9-18-09]. Hidden in her latest two CD set, nestled in among smash hits spanning her 25 year career, is this dance duet featuring your Queen of Pop and the King of pop hip-hop.
9) “Who Says” – John Mayer [10-13-09]. New, laid-back and upbeat stoner tune from pop sensation from forthcoming album.
10) “The Moon is Made of Gold” – Rickie Lee Jones [11-3-09]. The same old Rickie, singing an old-school sounding track with just her voice and acoustic guitar.
11) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
12) “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
13) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
14) “Hell” – Tegan & Sara [10-2-09]. Canadian indie-rock duo and twin sisters release pumping lead track with bouncy bassline and anthemic chorus.
15) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
16) “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tegan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
17) “Come Back Clean” – The Crystal Method featuring Emily Haines [10-20-09]. L.A. Electronica dup teams up with female vocalist to make this sprawling dance club track that warns “don’t play with drugs in your bloodstream” a la floating female vocals.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet (Dublin/Czech) that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
2) “Sun is Shining” – Bebel Gilberto [9-29-09]. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
3) “Love” – Air [10-6-09]. Chill, ethereal, melodic chanting (of the word “love”) over gauzy, synth-pop electronica.
4) “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-22-09]. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
5) “Freezing Rain” – Hurricane Bells [11-10-09]. A train-like churning backbeat combines with eerie vocals by indie artist Steve Schiltz who writes, plays and records every note on his MacBook.
6) “Dear Jack” – Jack’s Mannequin [10-3-09]. Lead song from new EP is expressive and somewhat somber as drawn out by vocalist, keyboardist and songwriter Andrew McMahon.
7) “Perro Loco” -- Forro in the Dark [10-13-09]. Brazilian party track built on upbeat Afro-Brazilian rhythms with churning guitars and riffing saxes, which mixes-in jazz and rock.
8) “The Apple and the Tooth” – Biblio [11-9-09]. Downtempo folk meets electronica from self-taught producer/multi-instrumentalist – Stephen Wilkinson – out of England’s West Midlands.
9) “Mess of Me” – Switchfoot [11-6-09]. A hard-rockin’ track from beach town (San Diego) Christian-oriented grunge band-gone-international.
10) “Bodies” – Robbie Williams [11-10-09]. Glam-tastic track for the post-Brit pop generation from U.K. pin-up boy.
11) “Spaceship” – Puddle of Mudd [10-26-09]. With the aim of getting clothes off and gettin’ to it – ‘let’s get it over and just get naked” – this four-piece alt-rock track lays down heavy guitar riffs.
12) “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith [un-released in U.S.] Often compared to Amy Winehouse, this emerging talent from the U.K. marries upbeat R&B arrangements with jazzy, soulful lyrics on her debut album.
13) “Bogota by Bus” – Jesse Cook [9-29-09]. Canadian musician lays out big percussive beats and rumba flamenco guitars that harken this instrumental track’s Spanish roots.
14) “Down in LA” – People Under the Stairs [10-13-09]. Old-skool sounding hip-hop track glorifying the southern Cali-vibe by underground hip-hip outfit out of L.A.
15) “Good Friends, Bad Habits’ – Owen [9-29-09]. Easy, alt-indie acoustic guitar track hailing friends who are “petty thieves and addicts” by Owen (who is Mike Kinsella) out of Chicago.
16) “Sunburn” – Owl City [10-13-09]. Shameless, happy pop with nothing but flaky, cute lyrics and a beat -- appearing on most recent 90201 Soundtrack -- by electronica guru and one-man-project out of Minnesota.
17) “Free Me” – Joss Stone [10-20-09]. The UK queen of retro-soul is at it again on this lead single from her new album.
18) “That Year’ – Brandi Carlile [10-6-09]. Mellow songbird track from young singer-songwriter out of Washington state who shows spectacular range of voice off third album produced by Rick Rubin.
19) “Things Fall Apart” – Built to Spill [10-2-09]. A chill, near-psychedelic jam that meanders into synthed horn and guitar solos from popular indie rock act out of Idaho
20) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
21) “Get Out” – Mario [10-13-09]. R&B track, heavy on synths and backbeats off latest album by vocalist out of Baltimore.
22) “What?” – Rob Zombie [10-13-09] Pulsing metal rock with more of a pop edge by frontman for metal superstars White Zombie.
23) “Pa Pa Power” -- Dead Man’s Bones – [10-2-09]. Brain-child of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, this new band provides Halloween-like alternative track featuring full Silverlake Children’s Music Choir for background power.
24) “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.
2) “Valium” – MuteMath [10-13-09]. A spacey, organic jam by New Orleans-based quartet that appears on the latest 90201 Soundtrack.
3) “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
4) “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
5) “Morning After Dark” – Timbaland featuring Soshy and Nellie Furtado [10-26-09]. Any time you combine Nelly Furtado with Timbaland you’re going to get smokin’ R&B dance rhythms, but throw in newcomer Soshy on this track, and you’ve got a full-on dance party.
6) “A Glorious Dawn” – ColorPulse -- Carl Sagan featuring Stephen Hawking. Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking clips from COSMOS are translated by Auto-tune into a trippy ambient, philosophical, universalist track.
7) “Livin’ It Up” – Shwayze featuring Snoop Dogg [11-3-09]. From his sophomore album this Malibu hip-hopper teams up with rapper vet Snoop Dogg to lay out the price he’s had to pay for fame.
8) “Revolver” – Madonna featuring Lil Wayne [9-18-09]. Hidden in her latest two CD set, nestled in among smash hits spanning her 25 year career, is this dance duet featuring your Queen of Pop and the King of pop hip-hop.
9) “Who Says” – John Mayer [10-13-09]. New, laid-back and upbeat stoner tune from pop sensation from forthcoming album.
10) “The Moon is Made of Gold” – Rickie Lee Jones [11-3-09]. The same old Rickie, singing an old-school sounding track with just her voice and acoustic guitar.
11) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
12) “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
13) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
14) “Hell” – Tegan & Sara [10-2-09]. Canadian indie-rock duo and twin sisters release pumping lead track with bouncy bassline and anthemic chorus.
15) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
16) “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tegan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
17) “Come Back Clean” – The Crystal Method featuring Emily Haines [10-20-09]. L.A. Electronica dup teams up with female vocalist to make this sprawling dance club track that warns “don’t play with drugs in your bloodstream” a la floating female vocals.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet (Dublin/Czech) that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
2) “Sun is Shining” – Bebel Gilberto [9-29-09]. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
3) “Love” – Air [10-6-09]. Chill, ethereal, melodic chanting (of the word “love”) over gauzy, synth-pop electronica.
4) “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-22-09]. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
5) “Freezing Rain” – Hurricane Bells [11-10-09]. A train-like churning backbeat combines with eerie vocals by indie artist Steve Schiltz who writes, plays and records every note on his MacBook.
6) “Dear Jack” – Jack’s Mannequin [10-3-09]. Lead song from new EP is expressive and somewhat somber as drawn out by vocalist, keyboardist and songwriter Andrew McMahon.
7) “Perro Loco” -- Forro in the Dark [10-13-09]. Brazilian party track built on upbeat Afro-Brazilian rhythms with churning guitars and riffing saxes, which mixes-in jazz and rock.
8) “The Apple and the Tooth” – Biblio [11-9-09]. Downtempo folk meets electronica from self-taught producer/multi-instrumentalist – Stephen Wilkinson – out of England’s West Midlands.
9) “Mess of Me” – Switchfoot [11-6-09]. A hard-rockin’ track from beach town (San Diego) Christian-oriented grunge band-gone-international.
10) “Bodies” – Robbie Williams [11-10-09]. Glam-tastic track for the post-Brit pop generation from U.K. pin-up boy.
11) “Spaceship” – Puddle of Mudd [10-26-09]. With the aim of getting clothes off and gettin’ to it – ‘let’s get it over and just get naked” – this four-piece alt-rock track lays down heavy guitar riffs.
12) “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith [un-released in U.S.] Often compared to Amy Winehouse, this emerging talent from the U.K. marries upbeat R&B arrangements with jazzy, soulful lyrics on her debut album.
13) “Bogota by Bus” – Jesse Cook [9-29-09]. Canadian musician lays out big percussive beats and rumba flamenco guitars that harken this instrumental track’s Spanish roots.
14) “Down in LA” – People Under the Stairs [10-13-09]. Old-skool sounding hip-hop track glorifying the southern Cali-vibe by underground hip-hip outfit out of L.A.
15) “Good Friends, Bad Habits’ – Owen [9-29-09]. Easy, alt-indie acoustic guitar track hailing friends who are “petty thieves and addicts” by Owen (who is Mike Kinsella) out of Chicago.
16) “Sunburn” – Owl City [10-13-09]. Shameless, happy pop with nothing but flaky, cute lyrics and a beat -- appearing on most recent 90201 Soundtrack -- by electronica guru and one-man-project out of Minnesota.
17) “Free Me” – Joss Stone [10-20-09]. The UK queen of retro-soul is at it again on this lead single from her new album.
18) “That Year’ – Brandi Carlile [10-6-09]. Mellow songbird track from young singer-songwriter out of Washington state who shows spectacular range of voice off third album produced by Rick Rubin.
19) “Things Fall Apart” – Built to Spill [10-2-09]. A chill, near-psychedelic jam that meanders into synthed horn and guitar solos from popular indie rock act out of Idaho
20) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
21) “Get Out” – Mario [10-13-09]. R&B track, heavy on synths and backbeats off latest album by vocalist out of Baltimore.
22) “What?” – Rob Zombie [10-13-09] Pulsing metal rock with more of a pop edge by frontman for metal superstars White Zombie.
23) “Pa Pa Power” -- Dead Man’s Bones – [10-2-09]. Brain-child of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, this new band provides Halloween-like alternative track featuring full Silverlake Children’s Music Choir for background power.
24) “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days
1) “Morning After Dark” – Timbaland featuring Soshy and Nellie Furtado [10-26-09]. Any time you combine Nelly Furtado with Timbaland you’re going to get smokin’ R&B dance rhythms, but throw in newcomer Soshy on this track, and you’ve got a full-on dance party.
2) “Ride to California” – Paper Tongues [8-25-09]. Rock track with a pumping backbeat and gritty vocals as its core by new 7-member band out of Charlotte, North Carolina.
3) “Young Forever” – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson [9-11-09]. Jay-Z hits the rap and Brit Hudson holds the melody in this R&B track from Jay-Z’s newest star-studded album.
4) “Fight for You” – Morgan Page [9-9-09]. Electronica dance track with pop female vocals by Vermont native and UVM radio disc jockey.
5) “Valium” – MuteMath [10-13-09]. A spacey, organic jam by New Orleans-based quartet that appears on the latest 90201 Soundtrack.
6) “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
7) “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-22-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
8) “Revolver” – Madonna featuring Lil Wayne [9-18-09]. Hidden in her latest two CD set, nestled in among smash hits spanning her 25 year career, is this dance duet featuring your Queen of Pop and the King of pop hip-hop.
9) “Meet Me on The Equinox” – Death Cab for Cutie [9-14-09]. A typically haunting, alt-rock track with an eerie sensuality appropriate for a teen vampire love story (the track was produced for the New Moon (Twilight) soundtrack) by indie, Bellingham, Washington natives.
10) “Do You Dig U” – Q-Tip [9-15-09] A long, ephemeral and inventive hip-hop track off long-delayed album that combines jazz fusion with contemporary hip-hop.
11) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
12) "A Star is Born” – Jay-Z featuring J. Cole [9-11-09]. AT once melancholy and hopeful, a hip-hop track re-traces the history of rap – “clap for ‘em!” with commentary and a supporting melody.
13) “Can’t Hardly Wait” – N’Dambi [9-15-09]. A phat, soulful groove to get the love monkey off her back by contemporary R&B singer from Dallas and her yummy soul-sister background singers.
14) “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
15) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
16) “Hell” – Tegan & Sara [10-2-09]. Canadian indie-rock duo and twin sisters release pumping lead track with bouncy bassline and anthemic chorus.
17) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
18) “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
19) “Come Back Clean” – The Crystal Method featuring Emily Haines [10-20-09]. L.A. Electronica dup teams up with female vocalist to make this sprawling dance club track that warns “don’t play with drugs in your bloodstream” a la floating female vocals.
20) “Uprising” -- Muse (9-11-09]. High drama mixed with a little Queen and Radiohead = this loud alt-rock track by three childhood friends from Devon, England.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet (Dublin/Czech) that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
2) “Sun is Shining” – Bebel Gilberto [9-29-09]. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
3) “Love” – Air [10-6-09]. Chill, ethereal, melodic chanting (of the word “love”) over gauzy, synth-pop electronica.
4) “Spaceship” – Puddle of Mudd [10-26-09]. With the aim of getting clothes off and gettin’ to it – ‘let’s get it over and just get naked” – this four-piece alt-rock track lays down heavy guitar riffs.
5) “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith [un-released in U.S.] Often compared to Amy Winehouse, this emerging talent from the U.K. marries upbeat R&B arrangements with jazzy, soulful lyrics on her debut album.
6) “Angel on the DanceFloor” – Dave Matthias featuring Natalia Flores [9-15-09]. A good beat, ambient dance club track by DJ and constantly evolving dance media mogul.
7) “Bogota by Bus” – Jesse Cook [9-29-09]. Canadian musician lays out big percussive beats and rumba flamenco guitars that harken this instrumental track’s Spanish roots.
8) “Down in LA” – People Under the Stairs [10-13-09]. Old-skool sounding hip-hop track glorifying the southern Cali-vibe by underground hip-hip outfit out of L.A.
9) “Wake Up” -- Sliimy [9-8-09]. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young frechman from Saint Etiene.
10) “Good Friends, Bad Habits’ – Owen [9-29-09]. Easy, alt-indie acoustic guitar track hailing friends who are “petty thieves and addicts” by Owen (who is Mike Kinsella) out of Chicago.
11) “Swing” – Zero 7 [9-7-09]. More pop-sounding than their usually downtempo mode, this track is lifted by steel drums and features two new, lilting female vocalists.
12) “Sunburn” – Owl City [10-13-09]. Shameless, happy pop with nothing but flaky, cute lyrics and a beat -- appearing on most recent 90201 Soundtrack -- by electronica guru out of Minnesota.
13) “Free Me” – Joss Stone [10-20-09]. The UK queen of retro-soul is at it again on this lead single from her new album.
14) “That Year’ – Brandi Carlile [10-6-09]. Mellow songbird track from young singer-songwriter out of Washington state who shows spectacular range of voice off third album produced by Rick Rubin.
15) “Things Fall Apart” – Built to Spill [10-2-09]. A chill, near-psychedelic jam that meanders into synthed horn and guitar solos from popular indie rock act out of Idaho.
16) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
17) “Get Out” – Mario [10-13-09]. R&B track, heavy on synths and backbeats off latest album by vocalist out of Baltimore.
18) “Who Says” – John Mayer [10-13-09]. New, laid-back and upbeat stoner tune from pop sensation from forthcoming album.
19) “What?” – Rob Zombie [10-13-09] Pulsing metal rock with more of a pop edge by frontman for metal superstars White Zombie.
20) “Pa Pa Power” -- Dead Man’s Bones – [10-2-09]. Brain-child of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, this new band provides Halloween-like alternative track featuring full Silverlake Children’s Music Choir for background power.
21) “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.
22) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
2) “Ride to California” – Paper Tongues [8-25-09]. Rock track with a pumping backbeat and gritty vocals as its core by new 7-member band out of Charlotte, North Carolina.
3) “Young Forever” – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson [9-11-09]. Jay-Z hits the rap and Brit Hudson holds the melody in this R&B track from Jay-Z’s newest star-studded album.
4) “Fight for You” – Morgan Page [9-9-09]. Electronica dance track with pop female vocals by Vermont native and UVM radio disc jockey.
5) “Valium” – MuteMath [10-13-09]. A spacey, organic jam by New Orleans-based quartet that appears on the latest 90201 Soundtrack.
6) “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
7) “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-22-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
8) “Revolver” – Madonna featuring Lil Wayne [9-18-09]. Hidden in her latest two CD set, nestled in among smash hits spanning her 25 year career, is this dance duet featuring your Queen of Pop and the King of pop hip-hop.
9) “Meet Me on The Equinox” – Death Cab for Cutie [9-14-09]. A typically haunting, alt-rock track with an eerie sensuality appropriate for a teen vampire love story (the track was produced for the New Moon (Twilight) soundtrack) by indie, Bellingham, Washington natives.
10) “Do You Dig U” – Q-Tip [9-15-09] A long, ephemeral and inventive hip-hop track off long-delayed album that combines jazz fusion with contemporary hip-hop.
11) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
12) "A Star is Born” – Jay-Z featuring J. Cole [9-11-09]. AT once melancholy and hopeful, a hip-hop track re-traces the history of rap – “clap for ‘em!” with commentary and a supporting melody.
13) “Can’t Hardly Wait” – N’Dambi [9-15-09]. A phat, soulful groove to get the love monkey off her back by contemporary R&B singer from Dallas and her yummy soul-sister background singers.
14) “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
15) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
16) “Hell” – Tegan & Sara [10-2-09]. Canadian indie-rock duo and twin sisters release pumping lead track with bouncy bassline and anthemic chorus.
17) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
18) “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
19) “Come Back Clean” – The Crystal Method featuring Emily Haines [10-20-09]. L.A. Electronica dup teams up with female vocalist to make this sprawling dance club track that warns “don’t play with drugs in your bloodstream” a la floating female vocals.
20) “Uprising” -- Muse (9-11-09]. High drama mixed with a little Queen and Radiohead = this loud alt-rock track by three childhood friends from Devon, England.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet (Dublin/Czech) that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
2) “Sun is Shining” – Bebel Gilberto [9-29-09]. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
3) “Love” – Air [10-6-09]. Chill, ethereal, melodic chanting (of the word “love”) over gauzy, synth-pop electronica.
4) “Spaceship” – Puddle of Mudd [10-26-09]. With the aim of getting clothes off and gettin’ to it – ‘let’s get it over and just get naked” – this four-piece alt-rock track lays down heavy guitar riffs.
5) “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith [un-released in U.S.] Often compared to Amy Winehouse, this emerging talent from the U.K. marries upbeat R&B arrangements with jazzy, soulful lyrics on her debut album.
6) “Angel on the DanceFloor” – Dave Matthias featuring Natalia Flores [9-15-09]. A good beat, ambient dance club track by DJ and constantly evolving dance media mogul.
7) “Bogota by Bus” – Jesse Cook [9-29-09]. Canadian musician lays out big percussive beats and rumba flamenco guitars that harken this instrumental track’s Spanish roots.
8) “Down in LA” – People Under the Stairs [10-13-09]. Old-skool sounding hip-hop track glorifying the southern Cali-vibe by underground hip-hip outfit out of L.A.
9) “Wake Up” -- Sliimy [9-8-09]. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young frechman from Saint Etiene.
10) “Good Friends, Bad Habits’ – Owen [9-29-09]. Easy, alt-indie acoustic guitar track hailing friends who are “petty thieves and addicts” by Owen (who is Mike Kinsella) out of Chicago.
11) “Swing” – Zero 7 [9-7-09]. More pop-sounding than their usually downtempo mode, this track is lifted by steel drums and features two new, lilting female vocalists.
12) “Sunburn” – Owl City [10-13-09]. Shameless, happy pop with nothing but flaky, cute lyrics and a beat -- appearing on most recent 90201 Soundtrack -- by electronica guru out of Minnesota.
13) “Free Me” – Joss Stone [10-20-09]. The UK queen of retro-soul is at it again on this lead single from her new album.
14) “That Year’ – Brandi Carlile [10-6-09]. Mellow songbird track from young singer-songwriter out of Washington state who shows spectacular range of voice off third album produced by Rick Rubin.
15) “Things Fall Apart” – Built to Spill [10-2-09]. A chill, near-psychedelic jam that meanders into synthed horn and guitar solos from popular indie rock act out of Idaho.
16) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
17) “Get Out” – Mario [10-13-09]. R&B track, heavy on synths and backbeats off latest album by vocalist out of Baltimore.
18) “Who Says” – John Mayer [10-13-09]. New, laid-back and upbeat stoner tune from pop sensation from forthcoming album.
19) “What?” – Rob Zombie [10-13-09] Pulsing metal rock with more of a pop edge by frontman for metal superstars White Zombie.
20) “Pa Pa Power” -- Dead Man’s Bones – [10-2-09]. Brain-child of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, this new band provides Halloween-like alternative track featuring full Silverlake Children’s Music Choir for background power.
21) “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.
22) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in the Past 60 Days ...
1) “Fight for You” – Morgan Page [9-9-09]. Electronica dance track with pop female vocals by Vermont native and UVM radio disc jockey.
2) “Young Forever” – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson [9-11-09]. Jay-Z hits the rap and Brit Hudson holds the melody in this R&B track from Jay-Z’s newest star-studded album.
3) “Valium” – MuteMath [10-13-09]. A spacey, organic jam by New Orleans-based quartet that appears on the latest 90201 Soundtrack.
4) “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
5) “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tegan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
6) “A Star is Born” – Jay-Z featuring J. Cole [9-11-09]. AT once melancholy and hopeful, a hip-hop track re-traces the history of rap – “clap for ‘em!” with commentary and a supporting melody.
7) “Can’t Hardly Wait” – N’Dambi [9-15-09]. A phat, soulful groove to get the love monkey off her back by contemporary R&B singer from Dallas and her yummy soul-sister background singers.’
8) “First Train Home” – Imogen Heap [8-25-09]. The opening track/lead single from her new album is the best shot yet – lyrical, full, gliding like a train, pretty-- for the Lady Brit to achieve radio play.
9) “Meet Me on The Equinox” – Death Cab for Cutie [9-14-09]. A typically haunting, alt-rock track with an eerie sensuality appropriate for a teen vampire love story (the track was produced for the New Moon (Twilight) soundtrack) by indie, Bellingham, Washington natives.
10) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
11) “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston [8-31-09]. In classic Whitney-diva fashion, the lady lays an easy dance groove down on this lead track from her latest comeback album.
12) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
13) “Revolver” – Madonna featuring Lil Wayne [9-18-09]. Hidden in her latest two CD set, nestled in among smash hits spanning her 25 year career, is this dance duet featuring your Queen of Pop and the King of pop hip-hop.
14) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
15) “Uprising” -- Muse (9-11-09]. High drama mixed with a little Queen and Radiohead = this loud alt-rock track by three childhood friends from Devon, England.
16) “One Day” – Matisyahu [8-29-09]. Typically classic reggae sound from Hasidic Jew out of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet (Dublin/Czech) that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
2) “Sun is Shining” – Bebel Gilberto [9-29-09]. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
3) “Love” – Air [10-6-09]. Chill, ethereal, melodic chanting (of the word “love”) over gauzy, synth-pop electronica.
4) “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith [un-released in U.S.] Often compared to Amy Winehouse, this emerging talent from the U.K. marries upbeat R&B arrangements with jazzy, soulful lyrics on her debut album.
5) “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-22-09]. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
6) “Wake Up” -- Sliimy [9-8-09]. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young frechman from Saint Etiene.
7) “Good Friends, Bad Habits’ – Owen [9-29-09]. Easy, alt-indie acoustic guitar track hailing friends who are “petty thieves and addicts” by Owen (who is Mike Kinsella) out of Chicago.
8) “Swing” – Zero 7 [9-7-09]. More pop-sounding than their usually downtempo mode, this track is lifted by steel drums and features two new, lilting female vocalists.
9) “Sunburn” – Owl City [10-13-09]. Shameless, happy pop with nothing but flaky, cute lyrics and a beat -- appearing on most recent 90201 Soundtrack -- by electronica guru out of Minnesota.
10) “Free Me” – Joss Stone [10-20-09]. The UK queen of retro-soul is at it again on this lead single from her new album.
11) “Do You Dig U” – Q-Tip [9-15-09] A long, ephemeral and inventive hip-hop track off long-delayed album that combines jazz fusion with contemporary hip-hop.
12) “Turn You Out” – Baby Bash [8 –23-09]. A sexy, foreplay R&B groove by Latino rapper out of Cali, well-known on the Houston Latin rap scene.
13) “That Year’ – Brandi Carlile [10-6-09]. Mellow songbird track from young singer-songwriter out of Washington state who shows spectacular range of voice off third album produced by Rick Rubin.
14) “Things Fall Apart” – Built to Spill [10-2-09]. A chill, near-psychedelic jam that meanders into synthed horn and guitar solos from popular indie rock act out of Idaho.
15) “Bulletproof” – Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris [9-1-09]. With a soulful, old-school, Motown sound, this R&B star sends out another banger that gets to the bottom of contemporary urban society.
16) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
17) “Get Out” – Mario [10-13-09]. R&B track, heavy on synths and backbeats off latest album by vocalist out of Baltimore.
18) “Who Says” – John Mayer [10-13-09]. New, laid-back and upbeat stoner tune from pop sensation from forthcoming album.
19) “Hell” – Tegan & Sara [10-2-09]. Canadian indie-rock duo and twin sisters release pumping lead track with bouncy bassline and anthemic chorus.
20) “Pa Pa Power” -- Dead Man’s Bones [10-2-09]. Brain-child of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, this new band provides Halloween-like alternative track featuring full Silverlake Children’s Music Choir for background power.
21) “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.
22) “Letters from the Sky” – Civil Twilight [7-21-09]. Dramatic alt-rock track from sophomore album by band originally from Cape Town, South Africa, who moved to LA in 2005 then to Nashville.
23) “Don’t Ever Leave Me Alone” – Smile Empty Soul [8-25-09]. A heavier electric guitar sound from alt-rock trio that formed in high school in Santa Clarita, Cali.
24) “Mean Old Man” – Jerry Lee Lewis [8-25-09]. A plain, honest Johnny-Cash-like single from the septuagenarian with strong country backing and cool guitar.
25) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
26) “I Ain’t Hidin’” – Black Crowes [9/1/09]. A great vintage-Rolling-Stones-like-rock number, heavy on guitar riffs, with a disco-tinged backbeat, packed with singular vocals by Chris Robinson.
27) “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain broad groove-appeal.
2) “Young Forever” – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson [9-11-09]. Jay-Z hits the rap and Brit Hudson holds the melody in this R&B track from Jay-Z’s newest star-studded album.
3) “Valium” – MuteMath [10-13-09]. A spacey, organic jam by New Orleans-based quartet that appears on the latest 90201 Soundtrack.
4) “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
5) “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tegan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
6) “A Star is Born” – Jay-Z featuring J. Cole [9-11-09]. AT once melancholy and hopeful, a hip-hop track re-traces the history of rap – “clap for ‘em!” with commentary and a supporting melody.
7) “Can’t Hardly Wait” – N’Dambi [9-15-09]. A phat, soulful groove to get the love monkey off her back by contemporary R&B singer from Dallas and her yummy soul-sister background singers.’
8) “First Train Home” – Imogen Heap [8-25-09]. The opening track/lead single from her new album is the best shot yet – lyrical, full, gliding like a train, pretty-- for the Lady Brit to achieve radio play.
9) “Meet Me on The Equinox” – Death Cab for Cutie [9-14-09]. A typically haunting, alt-rock track with an eerie sensuality appropriate for a teen vampire love story (the track was produced for the New Moon (Twilight) soundtrack) by indie, Bellingham, Washington natives.
10) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
11) “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston [8-31-09]. In classic Whitney-diva fashion, the lady lays an easy dance groove down on this lead track from her latest comeback album.
12) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
13) “Revolver” – Madonna featuring Lil Wayne [9-18-09]. Hidden in her latest two CD set, nestled in among smash hits spanning her 25 year career, is this dance duet featuring your Queen of Pop and the King of pop hip-hop.
14) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
15) “Uprising” -- Muse (9-11-09]. High drama mixed with a little Queen and Radiohead = this loud alt-rock track by three childhood friends from Devon, England.
16) “One Day” – Matisyahu [8-29-09]. Typically classic reggae sound from Hasidic Jew out of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet (Dublin/Czech) that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
2) “Sun is Shining” – Bebel Gilberto [9-29-09]. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
3) “Love” – Air [10-6-09]. Chill, ethereal, melodic chanting (of the word “love”) over gauzy, synth-pop electronica.
4) “Stone Cold Sober” – Paloma Faith [un-released in U.S.] Often compared to Amy Winehouse, this emerging talent from the U.K. marries upbeat R&B arrangements with jazzy, soulful lyrics on her debut album.
5) “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-22-09]. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
6) “Wake Up” -- Sliimy [9-8-09]. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young frechman from Saint Etiene.
7) “Good Friends, Bad Habits’ – Owen [9-29-09]. Easy, alt-indie acoustic guitar track hailing friends who are “petty thieves and addicts” by Owen (who is Mike Kinsella) out of Chicago.
8) “Swing” – Zero 7 [9-7-09]. More pop-sounding than their usually downtempo mode, this track is lifted by steel drums and features two new, lilting female vocalists.
9) “Sunburn” – Owl City [10-13-09]. Shameless, happy pop with nothing but flaky, cute lyrics and a beat -- appearing on most recent 90201 Soundtrack -- by electronica guru out of Minnesota.
10) “Free Me” – Joss Stone [10-20-09]. The UK queen of retro-soul is at it again on this lead single from her new album.
11) “Do You Dig U” – Q-Tip [9-15-09] A long, ephemeral and inventive hip-hop track off long-delayed album that combines jazz fusion with contemporary hip-hop.
12) “Turn You Out” – Baby Bash [8 –23-09]. A sexy, foreplay R&B groove by Latino rapper out of Cali, well-known on the Houston Latin rap scene.
13) “That Year’ – Brandi Carlile [10-6-09]. Mellow songbird track from young singer-songwriter out of Washington state who shows spectacular range of voice off third album produced by Rick Rubin.
14) “Things Fall Apart” – Built to Spill [10-2-09]. A chill, near-psychedelic jam that meanders into synthed horn and guitar solos from popular indie rock act out of Idaho.
15) “Bulletproof” – Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris [9-1-09]. With a soulful, old-school, Motown sound, this R&B star sends out another banger that gets to the bottom of contemporary urban society.
16) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
17) “Get Out” – Mario [10-13-09]. R&B track, heavy on synths and backbeats off latest album by vocalist out of Baltimore.
18) “Who Says” – John Mayer [10-13-09]. New, laid-back and upbeat stoner tune from pop sensation from forthcoming album.
19) “Hell” – Tegan & Sara [10-2-09]. Canadian indie-rock duo and twin sisters release pumping lead track with bouncy bassline and anthemic chorus.
20) “Pa Pa Power” -- Dead Man’s Bones [10-2-09]. Brain-child of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, this new band provides Halloween-like alternative track featuring full Silverlake Children’s Music Choir for background power.
21) “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.
22) “Letters from the Sky” – Civil Twilight [7-21-09]. Dramatic alt-rock track from sophomore album by band originally from Cape Town, South Africa, who moved to LA in 2005 then to Nashville.
23) “Don’t Ever Leave Me Alone” – Smile Empty Soul [8-25-09]. A heavier electric guitar sound from alt-rock trio that formed in high school in Santa Clarita, Cali.
24) “Mean Old Man” – Jerry Lee Lewis [8-25-09]. A plain, honest Johnny-Cash-like single from the septuagenarian with strong country backing and cool guitar.
25) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
26) “I Ain’t Hidin’” – Black Crowes [9/1/09]. A great vintage-Rolling-Stones-like-rock number, heavy on guitar riffs, with a disco-tinged backbeat, packed with singular vocals by Chris Robinson.
27) “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain broad groove-appeal.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in the Past 60 Days ...
1) “Young Forever” – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson [9-11-09]. Jay-Z hits the rap and Brit Hudson holds the melody in this R&B track from Jay-Z’s newest star-studded album.
2) “Can’t Hardly Wait” – N’Dambi [9-15-09]. A phat, soulful groove to get the love monkey off her back by contemporary R&B singer from Dallas and her yummy soul-sister background singers.’
3) “Johnny Got a Boom Boom” – Imelda May [8-18-09]. Lively, retro boogie-woogie by emerging Irish vocalist.
4) “A Star is Born” – Jay-Z featuring J. Cole [9-11-09]. AT once melancholy and hopeful, a hip-hop track re-traces the history of rap – “clap for ‘em!” with commentary and a supporting melody.
5) “Feel Like Taking You Home” – Brendan Benson [8-18-09]. The singer/songwriter from Nashville and member of the Raconteurs delivers an alt-rock solo set on Dave Matthews’ record label.
6) “Fight for You” – Morgan Page [9-9-09]. Electronica dance track with pop female vocals by Vermont native and UVM radio disc jockey.
7) “First Train Home” – Imogen Heap [8-25-09]. The opening track/lead single from her new album is the best shot yet – lyrical, full, gliding like a train, pretty-- for the Lady Brit to achieve radio play.
8) “Meet Me on The Equinox” – Death Cab for Cutie [9-14-09]. A typically haunting, alt-rock track with an eerie sensuality appropriate for a teen vampire love story (the track was produced for the New Moon (Twilight) soundtrack) by indie, Bellingham, Washington natives.
9) “Bonfire” – Third Eye Blind [8-18-09]. Latest alt-rock song from late-90’s pop post-grunge band out of San Francisco.
10) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
11) “Hold My Hand (I’ll Be There)” – Sean Paul featuring Keri Hilson [8-18-09]. An easy R&B duet featuring the dancehall king from Jamaica with streaming harmonies and an upbeat refrain.
12) “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston [8-31-09]. In classic Whitney-diva fashion, the lady lays an easy dance groove down on this lead track from her latest comeback album.
13) “Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus [8-11-09]. The Queen of teen-pop belts out an irresistible, upbeat pop track stepping out in LA from Nashville.
14) “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-22-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
15) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
16) “Hey Soul Sister” – Train [8-11-09]. A friendly, upbeat pop rock track from indie band out of San Francisco (smiley-face).
17) “Uprising” -- Muse (9-11-09]. High drama mixed with a little Queen and Radiohead = this loud alt-rock track by three childhood friends from Devon, England.
18) “The One” – Slaughterhouse [8-11-09]. A mix between rough rap and rock with female vocal melody moving the track along.
19) “One Day” – Matisyahu [8-29-09]. Typically classic reggae sound from Hasidic Jew out of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Sun is Shining” – Bebel Gilberto [9-29-09]. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
2) “Wake Up” -- Sliimy [9-8-09]. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young frechman from Saint Etiene.
3) “Good Friends, Bad Habits’ – Owen [9-29-09]. Easy, alt-indie acoustic guitar track hailing friends who are “petty thieves and addicts” by Owen (who is Mike Kinsella) out of Chicago.
4) “Swing” – Zero 7 [9-7-09]. More pop-sounding than their usually downtempo mode, this track is lifted by steel drums and features two new, lilting female vocalists.
5) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Shanade [8-11-09]. From the compilation album RHYTHMS DEL MUNDO, this cover of the Nirvana 90’s grunge-original is smooth and features sultry female vocals (you can actually understand the lyrics!) and cool background horns.
6) “Di Alma” – Sara Travares [8-11-09]. CAPE VERDE. Peaceful, tropical percussions float in the background of this exotic and flowing vocal feast by native Cape Verdian-trasplanted-to -Portugal musician.
7) “Do You Dig U” – Q-Tip [9-15-09] A long, ephemeral and inventive hip-hop track off long-delayed album that combines jazz fusion with contemporary hip-hop.
8) “Turn You Out” – Baby Bash [8 –23-09]. A sexy, foreplay R&B groove by Latino rapper out of Cali, well-known on the Houston Latin rap scene.
9) “Bulletproof” – Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris [9-1-09]. With a soulful, old-school, Motown sound, this R&B star sends out another banger that gets to the bottom of contemporary urban society.
10) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
11) “Don’t Ever Leave Me Alone” – Smile Empty Soul [8-25-09]. A heavier electric guitar sound from alt-rock trio that formed in high school in Santa Clarita, Cali.
12) “Twice” – Pink & Noseworthy [8-11-09]. A continuous down-dream-groove from indie neo-folk trio out of Los Angeles.
13) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
14) “Be the One” – Jack Penate [8-18-09]. With a Cure-like sound and full of Philly-soul, this British R&B rocker lays it on in this lead single from his latest album.
15) “Mean Old Man” – Jerry Lee Lewis [8-25-09]. A plain, honest Johnny-Cash-like single from the septuagenarian with strong country backing and cool guitar.
16) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
17) “I Ain’t Hidin’” – Black Crowes [9/1/09]. A great vintage-Rolling-Stones-like-rock number, heavy on guitar riffs, with a disco-tinged backbeat, packed with singular vocals by Chris Robinson.
18) “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain broad groove-appeal.
2) “Can’t Hardly Wait” – N’Dambi [9-15-09]. A phat, soulful groove to get the love monkey off her back by contemporary R&B singer from Dallas and her yummy soul-sister background singers.’
3) “Johnny Got a Boom Boom” – Imelda May [8-18-09]. Lively, retro boogie-woogie by emerging Irish vocalist.
4) “A Star is Born” – Jay-Z featuring J. Cole [9-11-09]. AT once melancholy and hopeful, a hip-hop track re-traces the history of rap – “clap for ‘em!” with commentary and a supporting melody.
5) “Feel Like Taking You Home” – Brendan Benson [8-18-09]. The singer/songwriter from Nashville and member of the Raconteurs delivers an alt-rock solo set on Dave Matthews’ record label.
6) “Fight for You” – Morgan Page [9-9-09]. Electronica dance track with pop female vocals by Vermont native and UVM radio disc jockey.
7) “First Train Home” – Imogen Heap [8-25-09]. The opening track/lead single from her new album is the best shot yet – lyrical, full, gliding like a train, pretty-- for the Lady Brit to achieve radio play.
8) “Meet Me on The Equinox” – Death Cab for Cutie [9-14-09]. A typically haunting, alt-rock track with an eerie sensuality appropriate for a teen vampire love story (the track was produced for the New Moon (Twilight) soundtrack) by indie, Bellingham, Washington natives.
9) “Bonfire” – Third Eye Blind [8-18-09]. Latest alt-rock song from late-90’s pop post-grunge band out of San Francisco.
10) “Horchata” – Vampire Weekend [to be released]. Lots of xylophones and percussion on this peppy track that extols the virtue of drinking “horchata.”
11) “Hold My Hand (I’ll Be There)” – Sean Paul featuring Keri Hilson [8-18-09]. An easy R&B duet featuring the dancehall king from Jamaica with streaming harmonies and an upbeat refrain.
12) “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston [8-31-09]. In classic Whitney-diva fashion, the lady lays an easy dance groove down on this lead track from her latest comeback album.
13) “Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus [8-11-09]. The Queen of teen-pop belts out an irresistible, upbeat pop track stepping out in LA from Nashville.
14) “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-22-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
15) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
16) “Hey Soul Sister” – Train [8-11-09]. A friendly, upbeat pop rock track from indie band out of San Francisco (smiley-face).
17) “Uprising” -- Muse (9-11-09]. High drama mixed with a little Queen and Radiohead = this loud alt-rock track by three childhood friends from Devon, England.
18) “The One” – Slaughterhouse [8-11-09]. A mix between rough rap and rock with female vocal melody moving the track along.
19) “One Day” – Matisyahu [8-29-09]. Typically classic reggae sound from Hasidic Jew out of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Sun is Shining” – Bebel Gilberto [9-29-09]. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
2) “Wake Up” -- Sliimy [9-8-09]. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young frechman from Saint Etiene.
3) “Good Friends, Bad Habits’ – Owen [9-29-09]. Easy, alt-indie acoustic guitar track hailing friends who are “petty thieves and addicts” by Owen (who is Mike Kinsella) out of Chicago.
4) “Swing” – Zero 7 [9-7-09]. More pop-sounding than their usually downtempo mode, this track is lifted by steel drums and features two new, lilting female vocalists.
5) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Shanade [8-11-09]. From the compilation album RHYTHMS DEL MUNDO, this cover of the Nirvana 90’s grunge-original is smooth and features sultry female vocals (you can actually understand the lyrics!) and cool background horns.
6) “Di Alma” – Sara Travares [8-11-09]. CAPE VERDE. Peaceful, tropical percussions float in the background of this exotic and flowing vocal feast by native Cape Verdian-trasplanted-to -Portugal musician.
7) “Do You Dig U” – Q-Tip [9-15-09] A long, ephemeral and inventive hip-hop track off long-delayed album that combines jazz fusion with contemporary hip-hop.
8) “Turn You Out” – Baby Bash [8 –23-09]. A sexy, foreplay R&B groove by Latino rapper out of Cali, well-known on the Houston Latin rap scene.
9) “Bulletproof” – Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris [9-1-09]. With a soulful, old-school, Motown sound, this R&B star sends out another banger that gets to the bottom of contemporary urban society.
10) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
11) “Don’t Ever Leave Me Alone” – Smile Empty Soul [8-25-09]. A heavier electric guitar sound from alt-rock trio that formed in high school in Santa Clarita, Cali.
12) “Twice” – Pink & Noseworthy [8-11-09]. A continuous down-dream-groove from indie neo-folk trio out of Los Angeles.
13) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
14) “Be the One” – Jack Penate [8-18-09]. With a Cure-like sound and full of Philly-soul, this British R&B rocker lays it on in this lead single from his latest album.
15) “Mean Old Man” – Jerry Lee Lewis [8-25-09]. A plain, honest Johnny-Cash-like single from the septuagenarian with strong country backing and cool guitar.
16) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
17) “I Ain’t Hidin’” – Black Crowes [9/1/09]. A great vintage-Rolling-Stones-like-rock number, heavy on guitar riffs, with a disco-tinged backbeat, packed with singular vocals by Chris Robinson.
18) “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain broad groove-appeal.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in the Past 60 Days ...
1) “A Star is Born” – Jay-Z featuring J. Cole [9-11-09]. AT once melancholy and hopeful, a hip-hop track re-traces the history of rap – “clap for ‘em!” with commentary and a supporting melody.
2) “She Ain’t Got Shit on Me” – LeToya Luckett [8/4/09]. A girl-power R&B dance track, ruff on edge, just needing to know about this chick “who’s all that” from 1/3 of Destiny’s Child.
3) “Can’t Hardly Wait” – N’Dambi [9-15-09]. A phat, soulful groove to get the love monkey off her back by contemporary R&B singer from Dallas and her yummy soul-sister background singers.’
4) “Written on Her” – Birdman and Jay Sean [6-23-09}. A pop-pastiche hip-hop dance track laid out by rap duet claiming shawty’s got a naughty “shwag on lean” and who’s to argue?
5) “Johnny Got a Boom Boom” – Imelda May [8-18-09]. Lively, retro boogie-woogie by emerging Irish vocalist.
6) “Feel Like Taking You Home” – Brendan Benson [8-18-09]. The singer/songwriter from Nashville and member of the Raconteurs delivers an alt-rock solo set on Dave Matthews’ record label.
7) “Outta Control” – Baby Bash featuring Pitbull [7-17-09]. A spunky R&B dance duet lead by rapper out of Cali who teamd up with emerging Latino rapper out of Miami.
8) “Hold My Hand (I’ll Be There)” – Sean Paul featuring Keri Hilson [8-18-09]. An easy R&B duet featuring the dancehall king from Jamaica with streaming harmonies and an upbeat refrain.
9) “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston [8-31-09]. In classic Whitney-diva fashion, the lady lays an easy dance groove down on this lead track from her latest comeback album.
10) “Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus [8-11-09]. The Queen of teen-pop belts out an irresistible, upbeat pop track stepping out in LA from Nashville.
11) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
12) “Hey Soul Sister” – Train [8-11-09]. A friendly, upbeat pop rock track from indie band out of San Francisco (smiley-face).
13) “Uprising” -- Muse (9-11-09]. High drama mixed with a little Queen and Radiohead = this loud alt-rock track by three childhood friends from Devon, England.
14) “The One” – Slaughterhouse [8-11-09]. A mix between rough rap and rock with female vocal melody moving the track along.
15) “Vanilla Twilight” – Owl City [7-28-09]. A sweet & sappy pop track with young, hopeful, idealistic vocals by Minnesota electronica project.
16) “One Day” – Matisyahu [8-29-09]. Typically classic reggae sound from Hasidic Jew out of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Young Forever” – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson [9-11-09]. Jay-Z hits the rap and Brit Hudson holds the melody in this R&B track from Jay-Z’s newest star-studded album.
2) “First Train Home” – Imogen Heap [8-25-09]. The opening track/lead single from her new album is the best shot yet – lyrical, full, gliding like a train, pretty-- for the Lady Brit to achieve radio play.
3) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Shanade [8-11-09]. From the compilation album RHYTHMS DEL MUNDO, this cover of the Nirvana 90’s grunge-original is smooth and features sultry female vocals (you can actually understand the lyrics!) and cool background horns.
4) “Di Alma” – Sara Travares [8-11-09]. CAPE VERDE. Peaceful, tropical percussions float in the background of this exotic and flowing vocal feast by native Cape Verdian-trasplanted-to -Portugal musician.
5) “Do You Dig U” – Q-Tip [9-15-09] A long, ephemeral and inventive hip-hop track off long-delayed album that combines jazz fusion with contemporary hip-hop.
6) “Turn You Out” – Baby Bash [8 –23-09]. A sexy, foreplay R&B groove by Latino rapper out of Cali, well-known on the Houston Latin rap scene.
7) “Bulletproof” – Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris [9-1-09]. With a soulful, old-school, Motown sound, this R&B star sends out another banger that gets to the bottom of contemporary urban society.
8) “What Do U Like” – Bad Boy Bill [7-28-09]. Contemporary dance track from hard-house DJ out of Chicago that mixes electronica with strong female vocals.
9) “Light the Night” – Satellites & Sirens [8-4-09]. An upbeat, harmonious rock track off latest LP from Christian rock trio out of Nashville.
10) “Crawl Back In” – Dead by Sunrise [8-5-09]. A big, fat, heavily riffed, Linkin-Park-like rock track by emerging band formed as a side-project by Chester Bennington, vocalist for Linkin Park.
11) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
12) “Don’t Ever Leave Me Alone” – Smile Empty Soul [8-25-09]. A heavier electric guitar sound from alt-rock trio that formed in high school in Santa Clarita, Cali.
13) “Twice” – Pink & Noseworthy [8-11-09]. A continuous down-dream-groove from indie neo-folk trio out of Los Angeles.
14) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
15) “Be the One” – Jack Penate [8-18-09]. With a Cure-like sound and full of Philly-soul, this British R&B rocker lays it on in this lead single from his latest album.
16) “Mean Old Man” – Jerry Lee Lewis [8-25-09]. A plain, honest Johnny-Cash-like single from the septuagenarian with strong country backing and cool guitar.
17) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
18) “Moonlight” – Rebelation [8-4-09]. A slow, romantic pop-reggae love song from laid-back, beach groovers out of Santa Barbara, California.
19) “I Ain’t Hidin’” – Black Crowes [9/1/09]. A great vintage-Rolling-Stones-like-rock number, heavy on guitar riffs, with a disco-tinged backbeat, packed with singular vocals by Chris Robinson.
20) “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain broad groove-appeal.
2) “She Ain’t Got Shit on Me” – LeToya Luckett [8/4/09]. A girl-power R&B dance track, ruff on edge, just needing to know about this chick “who’s all that” from 1/3 of Destiny’s Child.
3) “Can’t Hardly Wait” – N’Dambi [9-15-09]. A phat, soulful groove to get the love monkey off her back by contemporary R&B singer from Dallas and her yummy soul-sister background singers.’
4) “Written on Her” – Birdman and Jay Sean [6-23-09}. A pop-pastiche hip-hop dance track laid out by rap duet claiming shawty’s got a naughty “shwag on lean” and who’s to argue?
5) “Johnny Got a Boom Boom” – Imelda May [8-18-09]. Lively, retro boogie-woogie by emerging Irish vocalist.
6) “Feel Like Taking You Home” – Brendan Benson [8-18-09]. The singer/songwriter from Nashville and member of the Raconteurs delivers an alt-rock solo set on Dave Matthews’ record label.
7) “Outta Control” – Baby Bash featuring Pitbull [7-17-09]. A spunky R&B dance duet lead by rapper out of Cali who teamd up with emerging Latino rapper out of Miami.
8) “Hold My Hand (I’ll Be There)” – Sean Paul featuring Keri Hilson [8-18-09]. An easy R&B duet featuring the dancehall king from Jamaica with streaming harmonies and an upbeat refrain.
9) “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston [8-31-09]. In classic Whitney-diva fashion, the lady lays an easy dance groove down on this lead track from her latest comeback album.
10) “Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus [8-11-09]. The Queen of teen-pop belts out an irresistible, upbeat pop track stepping out in LA from Nashville.
11) “Let’s Go Surfing” – The Drums [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
12) “Hey Soul Sister” – Train [8-11-09]. A friendly, upbeat pop rock track from indie band out of San Francisco (smiley-face).
13) “Uprising” -- Muse (9-11-09]. High drama mixed with a little Queen and Radiohead = this loud alt-rock track by three childhood friends from Devon, England.
14) “The One” – Slaughterhouse [8-11-09]. A mix between rough rap and rock with female vocal melody moving the track along.
15) “Vanilla Twilight” – Owl City [7-28-09]. A sweet & sappy pop track with young, hopeful, idealistic vocals by Minnesota electronica project.
16) “One Day” – Matisyahu [8-29-09]. Typically classic reggae sound from Hasidic Jew out of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “Young Forever” – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson [9-11-09]. Jay-Z hits the rap and Brit Hudson holds the melody in this R&B track from Jay-Z’s newest star-studded album.
2) “First Train Home” – Imogen Heap [8-25-09]. The opening track/lead single from her new album is the best shot yet – lyrical, full, gliding like a train, pretty-- for the Lady Brit to achieve radio play.
3) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Shanade [8-11-09]. From the compilation album RHYTHMS DEL MUNDO, this cover of the Nirvana 90’s grunge-original is smooth and features sultry female vocals (you can actually understand the lyrics!) and cool background horns.
4) “Di Alma” – Sara Travares [8-11-09]. CAPE VERDE. Peaceful, tropical percussions float in the background of this exotic and flowing vocal feast by native Cape Verdian-trasplanted-to -Portugal musician.
5) “Do You Dig U” – Q-Tip [9-15-09] A long, ephemeral and inventive hip-hop track off long-delayed album that combines jazz fusion with contemporary hip-hop.
6) “Turn You Out” – Baby Bash [8 –23-09]. A sexy, foreplay R&B groove by Latino rapper out of Cali, well-known on the Houston Latin rap scene.
7) “Bulletproof” – Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris [9-1-09]. With a soulful, old-school, Motown sound, this R&B star sends out another banger that gets to the bottom of contemporary urban society.
8) “What Do U Like” – Bad Boy Bill [7-28-09]. Contemporary dance track from hard-house DJ out of Chicago that mixes electronica with strong female vocals.
9) “Light the Night” – Satellites & Sirens [8-4-09]. An upbeat, harmonious rock track off latest LP from Christian rock trio out of Nashville.
10) “Crawl Back In” – Dead by Sunrise [8-5-09]. A big, fat, heavily riffed, Linkin-Park-like rock track by emerging band formed as a side-project by Chester Bennington, vocalist for Linkin Park.
11) “Love Suggestions” – Will Downing. Brooklyn classic urban R&B composer offers a late-80’s, Jeffrey-Osborne-like cool touch in this jazzy-groove track.
12) “Don’t Ever Leave Me Alone” – Smile Empty Soul [8-25-09]. A heavier electric guitar sound from alt-rock trio that formed in high school in Santa Clarita, Cali.
13) “Twice” – Pink & Noseworthy [8-11-09]. A continuous down-dream-groove from indie neo-folk trio out of Los Angeles.
14) “Slow Poison” – The Bravery [leaked 9-8-09]. Post-punk revivalist band out of New York City (and Vassar College) churns out 80’s, Cure-like sounding track.
15) “Be the One” – Jack Penate [8-18-09]. With a Cure-like sound and full of Philly-soul, this British R&B rocker lays it on in this lead single from his latest album.
16) “Mean Old Man” – Jerry Lee Lewis [8-25-09]. A plain, honest Johnny-Cash-like single from the septuagenarian with strong country backing and cool guitar.
17) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
18) “Moonlight” – Rebelation [8-4-09]. A slow, romantic pop-reggae love song from laid-back, beach groovers out of Santa Barbara, California.
19) “I Ain’t Hidin’” – Black Crowes [9/1/09]. A great vintage-Rolling-Stones-like-rock number, heavy on guitar riffs, with a disco-tinged backbeat, packed with singular vocals by Chris Robinson.
20) “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain broad groove-appeal.
Monday, September 7, 2009
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in the Past 60 Days ...
1) “First Train Home” – Imogen Heap [8-25-09]. The opening track/lead single from her new album is the best shot yet – lyrical, full, gliding like a train, pretty-- for the Lady Brit to achieve radio play.
2) “Johnny Got a Boom Boom” – Imelda May [8-18-09]. Lively, retro boogie-woogie by emerging Irish vocalist.
3) “Change” – Daniel Merriweather feat. Wale [1-30-09]. Roll finally stumbled upon this soulful, pop-R&B off debut album by rocker out of Australia, produced by Mark Ronson.
4) “Young Forever” – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson [9-11-09]. Jay-Z hits the rap and Brit Hudson holds the melody in this R&B track from Jay-Z’s newest star-studded album.
5) “She Wolf” – Shakira [7-10-09]. A huffing, howling, dangerous, shameless pop tune, warning abuot the she-wolf in your closet! -- by Columbian-Lebanese siren. Yoowwwwwoooooooo -- You go, girl.
6) “Feel Like Taking You Home” – Brendan Benson [8-18-09]. The singer/songwriter from Nashville and member of the Raconteurs delivers an alt-rock solo set on Dave Matthews’ record label.
7) “She’s Got You High” – Mumm-Ra {7-10-09] Included on the “500 Days of Summer Soundtrack,” this well-formed alt-indie song gets you boppin’ your to the pop-hook, from now- defunct group of England.
8) “Hold My Hand (I’ll Be There)” – Sean Paul featuring Keri Hilson [8-18-09]. An easy R&B duet featuring the dancehall king from Jamaica with streaming harmonies and an upbeat refrain.
9) “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston [8-31-09]. In classic Whitney-diva fashion, the lady lays an easy dance groove down on this lead track from her latest comeback album.
10) “Celebration” – Madonna [7-21-09]. The Queen Diva of Pop comes out with guns loaded on this clubby track from her forthcoming Best of Album.
11) “It Don’t Move Me” – Peter Bjorn and John [7-21-09]. A spare, electro- indie pop EP from Swedish trio.
12) “Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus [8-11-09]. The Queen of teen-pop belts out an irresistible, upbeat pop track stepping out in LA from Nashville.
13) “The One” – Slaughterhouse [8-11-09]. A mix between rough rap and rock with female vocal melody moving the track along.
14) “Be the One” – Jack Penate [8-18-09]. With a Cure-like sound and full of Philly-soul, this British R&B rocker lays it on in this lead single from his latest album.
15) “Heads Will Roll” – Yeah, Yeah Yeahs [7-14-09]. A new favorite in the dance club scene (and therefore with a litter of re-mixes!) with a big, pulsing beat by garage rock revival band out of New York City urging dance, dance, dance til you’re dead.
16) “Vanilla Twilight” – Owl City [7-28-09]. A sweet & sappy pop track with young, hopeful, idealistic vocals by Minnesota electronica project.
17) “Halleluja” -- The Killer and the Star [7-14-09]. An eerie track with electrified vocals from debut alt-rock band out of Jacksonville, Florida.
18) “Girls Were Made to Love” – Sugar Ray [7-21-0-9]. Plain reggae set against a 50’s-sounding melody proclaiming that girls, girls, girls were made for love.
19) “One Day” – Matisyahu [8-29-09]. Typically classic reggae sound from Hasidic Jew out of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
20) “Paradise Cove” – Pete Yorn [6-23-09]. With his most recent album produced by Rick Rubin, Pete Yorn’s got his game back, especially on this pretty, primarily-acoustic, bossa-nova-like track.
21) “Periodically Double or Triple” – Yo La Tengo [7-14-09]. Kooky and retro-sounding issue with groovy organs and smooth percussion from one of indie’s longest-running, most beloved acts.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “A Star is Born” – Jay-Z featuring J. Cole [9-11-09]. This melancholy hip-hop track re-traces the history of rap – “clap for ‘em!” with commentary and a supporting melody.
2) “She Ain’t Got Shit on Me” – LeToya Luckett [8/4/09]. A girl-power R&B dance track, ruff on edge, just needing to know about this chick “who’s all that” from 1/3 of Destiny’s Child.
3) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Shanade [8-11-09]. From the compilation album RHYTHMS DEL MUNDO, this cover of the Nirvana 90’s grunge-original is smooth and features sultry female vocals (you can actually understand the lyrics!) and cool background horns.
4) “Bulletproof” – Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris [9-1-09]. With a soulful, old-school, Motown sound, this R&B star sends out another banger that gets to the bottom of contemporary urban society.
5) “Light the Night” – Satellites & Sirens [8-4-09]. An upbeat, harmonious rock track off latest LP from Christian rock trio out of Nashville.
6) “First Time” -- Josh X-An-Tus [7-14-09]. Sweet, spare love ballad off forthcoming debut album from emerging, young R&B artist – native New Yorker, Julliard-trained – discover this fresh, new voice.
7) “Hey Soul Sister” – Train [8-11-09]. A friendly, upbeat pop rock track from indie band out of San Francisco.
8) “Crawl Back In” – Dead by Sunrise [8-5-09]. A big, fat, heavily riffed, Linkin-Park-like rock track by emerging band formed as a side-project by Chester Bennington, vocalist for Linkin Park.
9) “Mean Old Man” – Jerry Lee Lewis [8-25-09]. A plain, honest Johnny-Cash-like single from the septuagenarian with strong country backing and cool guitar.
10) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
11) “Kandi” – One eskimO [7-14-09]. A mellow, pretty lost-love lament from new Brit-indie, Tori Amos opener-band.
12) “Moonlight” – Rebelation [8-4-09]. A slow, romantic pop-reggae love song from laid-back, beach groovers out of Santa Barbara, California.
13) “I Ain’t Hidin’” – Black Crowes [9/1/09]. A great vintage-Rolling-Stones-like-rock number, heavy on guitar riffs, with a disco-tinged backbeat, packed with singular vocals by Chris Robinson.
14) “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain broad groove-appeal.
15) “Shark in the Water” – V.V. Brown [7-13-09 in UK]. The modelesque English singer-songwriter releases upbeat, pop lead single off debut set by on Island Records label.
2) “Johnny Got a Boom Boom” – Imelda May [8-18-09]. Lively, retro boogie-woogie by emerging Irish vocalist.
3) “Change” – Daniel Merriweather feat. Wale [1-30-09]. Roll finally stumbled upon this soulful, pop-R&B off debut album by rocker out of Australia, produced by Mark Ronson.
4) “Young Forever” – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson [9-11-09]. Jay-Z hits the rap and Brit Hudson holds the melody in this R&B track from Jay-Z’s newest star-studded album.
5) “She Wolf” – Shakira [7-10-09]. A huffing, howling, dangerous, shameless pop tune, warning abuot the she-wolf in your closet! -- by Columbian-Lebanese siren. Yoowwwwwoooooooo -- You go, girl.
6) “Feel Like Taking You Home” – Brendan Benson [8-18-09]. The singer/songwriter from Nashville and member of the Raconteurs delivers an alt-rock solo set on Dave Matthews’ record label.
7) “She’s Got You High” – Mumm-Ra {7-10-09] Included on the “500 Days of Summer Soundtrack,” this well-formed alt-indie song gets you boppin’ your to the pop-hook, from now- defunct group of England.
8) “Hold My Hand (I’ll Be There)” – Sean Paul featuring Keri Hilson [8-18-09]. An easy R&B duet featuring the dancehall king from Jamaica with streaming harmonies and an upbeat refrain.
9) “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston [8-31-09]. In classic Whitney-diva fashion, the lady lays an easy dance groove down on this lead track from her latest comeback album.
10) “Celebration” – Madonna [7-21-09]. The Queen Diva of Pop comes out with guns loaded on this clubby track from her forthcoming Best of Album.
11) “It Don’t Move Me” – Peter Bjorn and John [7-21-09]. A spare, electro- indie pop EP from Swedish trio.
12) “Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus [8-11-09]. The Queen of teen-pop belts out an irresistible, upbeat pop track stepping out in LA from Nashville.
13) “The One” – Slaughterhouse [8-11-09]. A mix between rough rap and rock with female vocal melody moving the track along.
14) “Be the One” – Jack Penate [8-18-09]. With a Cure-like sound and full of Philly-soul, this British R&B rocker lays it on in this lead single from his latest album.
15) “Heads Will Roll” – Yeah, Yeah Yeahs [7-14-09]. A new favorite in the dance club scene (and therefore with a litter of re-mixes!) with a big, pulsing beat by garage rock revival band out of New York City urging dance, dance, dance til you’re dead.
16) “Vanilla Twilight” – Owl City [7-28-09]. A sweet & sappy pop track with young, hopeful, idealistic vocals by Minnesota electronica project.
17) “Halleluja” -- The Killer and the Star [7-14-09]. An eerie track with electrified vocals from debut alt-rock band out of Jacksonville, Florida.
18) “Girls Were Made to Love” – Sugar Ray [7-21-0-9]. Plain reggae set against a 50’s-sounding melody proclaiming that girls, girls, girls were made for love.
19) “One Day” – Matisyahu [8-29-09]. Typically classic reggae sound from Hasidic Jew out of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
20) “Paradise Cove” – Pete Yorn [6-23-09]. With his most recent album produced by Rick Rubin, Pete Yorn’s got his game back, especially on this pretty, primarily-acoustic, bossa-nova-like track.
21) “Periodically Double or Triple” – Yo La Tengo [7-14-09]. Kooky and retro-sounding issue with groovy organs and smooth percussion from one of indie’s longest-running, most beloved acts.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “A Star is Born” – Jay-Z featuring J. Cole [9-11-09]. This melancholy hip-hop track re-traces the history of rap – “clap for ‘em!” with commentary and a supporting melody.
2) “She Ain’t Got Shit on Me” – LeToya Luckett [8/4/09]. A girl-power R&B dance track, ruff on edge, just needing to know about this chick “who’s all that” from 1/3 of Destiny’s Child.
3) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Shanade [8-11-09]. From the compilation album RHYTHMS DEL MUNDO, this cover of the Nirvana 90’s grunge-original is smooth and features sultry female vocals (you can actually understand the lyrics!) and cool background horns.
4) “Bulletproof” – Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris [9-1-09]. With a soulful, old-school, Motown sound, this R&B star sends out another banger that gets to the bottom of contemporary urban society.
5) “Light the Night” – Satellites & Sirens [8-4-09]. An upbeat, harmonious rock track off latest LP from Christian rock trio out of Nashville.
6) “First Time” -- Josh X-An-Tus [7-14-09]. Sweet, spare love ballad off forthcoming debut album from emerging, young R&B artist – native New Yorker, Julliard-trained – discover this fresh, new voice.
7) “Hey Soul Sister” – Train [8-11-09]. A friendly, upbeat pop rock track from indie band out of San Francisco.
8) “Crawl Back In” – Dead by Sunrise [8-5-09]. A big, fat, heavily riffed, Linkin-Park-like rock track by emerging band formed as a side-project by Chester Bennington, vocalist for Linkin Park.
9) “Mean Old Man” – Jerry Lee Lewis [8-25-09]. A plain, honest Johnny-Cash-like single from the septuagenarian with strong country backing and cool guitar.
10) “Bad Blood” – Simian Mobile Disco [9-15-09]. This long-ish electronica instrumental holds the listener’s interest in its dance-oriented ebbs and flows.
11) “Kandi” – One eskimO [7-14-09]. A mellow, pretty lost-love lament from new Brit-indie, Tori Amos opener-band.
12) “Moonlight” – Rebelation [8-4-09]. A slow, romantic pop-reggae love song from laid-back, beach groovers out of Santa Barbara, California.
13) “I Ain’t Hidin’” – Black Crowes [9/1/09]. A great vintage-Rolling-Stones-like-rock number, heavy on guitar riffs, with a disco-tinged backbeat, packed with singular vocals by Chris Robinson.
14) “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain broad groove-appeal.
15) “Shark in the Water” – V.V. Brown [7-13-09 in UK]. The modelesque English singer-songwriter releases upbeat, pop lead single off debut set by on Island Records label.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in the Past 60 Days ...
1) “She Wolf” – Shakira [7-10-09]. A huffing, howling, dangerous, shameless pop tune, warning about the she-wolf in your closet! -- by Columbian-born, very game Latina. Yoowwwwwoooooooo -- You go, girl.
2) “Feel Like Taking You Home” – Brendan Benson [to be released 8-18-09]. The singer/songwriter from Nashville and member of the Raconteurs delivers an alt-rock solo set on Dave Matthews’ record label.
3) “True No. Bo. 9 Blues (True Romance)” – Golden Silvers [7-7-09]. A big retro, grooving, organ-backed sound with jazzy percussions from Londoner’s debut album.
4) “Million Dollar Bill” – Whitney Houston [8-31-09]. In classic Whitney-diva fashion, the lady lays an easy dance groove down on this lead track from her latest comeback album.
5) “She’s Got You High” – Mumm-Ra [7-10-09] Included on the “500 Days of Summer Soundtrack,” this well-formed alt-indie song gets you boppin’ your to the pop-hook, from now- defunct group of England.
6) “Hold My Hand (I’ll Be There)” – Sean Paul featuring Keri Hilson [8-18-09]. An easy R&B duet featuring the dancehall king from Jamaica with streaming harmonies and an upbeat refrain.
7) “I and Love and You” – The Avett Brothers [7-7-09]. Reportedly Rick Rubin’s favorite new band, these North Carolina brothers play hard-to-resist old school in this mellow, alt-folk ballad, which is pretty and full of angst.
8) “Celebration” – Madonna [7-21-09]. The Queen Diva of Pop comes out with guns loaded on this clubby track from her forthcoming Best of Album.
9) “Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus[8-11-09]. The Queen of teen-pop belts out an irresistible, upbeat pop track stepping out in LA from Nashville.
10) “Million Bucks” – Maino featuring Swizz Beats [6-30-09]. A feel-good rap track from latest album – an I-wanna-give-away-a-million-bucks away – from Brooklyn rapper who’s made his name on the mix-tape circuit.
11) “Wanted” – Jessie James [5-12-09]. A female pop-rocker – twangy, and on the verge of country – but holding her own with big guitar and a come-hither refrain.
12) “Successful” – Drake feat. Yung Chris and Trey Songz (promo single). An experimental new rap sound from Weezy protégé, Drake – a Toronto-born MC -- that pairs Kanye West-sounding raps against harmonic Trey Songz, all with an avant garde dissonant backbeat with poetic vibe.
13) “Heads Will Roll” – Yeah, Yeah Yeahs [7-14-09]. A new favorite in the dance club scene (and therefore with a litter of re-mixes!) with a big, pulsing beat by garage rock revival band out of New York City urging dance, dance, dance til you’re dead.
14) “It Don’t Move Me” – Peter Bjorn and John [7-21-09]. A spare, electro- indie pop EP from Swedish trio.
15) “Shining Down” – Lupe Fiasco featuring Matthew Santos [7-7-09]. The lead single from his forthcoming album is a slightly different sound for Chicago-based Muslim hip-hop MC which adds a twist of rock in with the R&B.
16) “Whiskey Hangover” – Godsmack [6-30-09]. You’ve got to go in for the harder alt-metal rock, but if you can, then hold on to your socks! This guy is partying and you’d better get out of his way because he’s alright with his whiskey hangover.
17) “Dirty Robot” – The Lemonheads featuring Kate Moss [6-23-09]. An abstract, somewhat punk cover from post-Hukser Du rock band out of Boston.
18) “Back Again” – Reflection Eternal (unreleased). After a decade hiatus DJ Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli make spare, fringe poetry raps.
19) “Pale Horses” – Moby [6-30-09]. Also released as an EP in advance of his latest album, this lead track is a short, sulky, mellow number with farmed-out female vocals and familiar haunting repetition that is all Moby.
20) “No Other Love” – John Legend featuring Estelle [7-3-09]. Legend’s smooth groovin’ soul sound slides over a reggae-like background with Estelle’s backup.
21) “First Train Home” – Imogen Heap [8-25-09]. The opening track/lead single from her new album is the best shot yet for the Lady Brit to achieve radio play and is full and pretty and mellow.
22) “Vanilla Twilight” – Owl City [7-28-09]. A sweet, easy track with young, hopeful, idealistic vocals by Minnesota electronica project.
23) “Halleluja” -- The Killer and the Star [7-14-09]. An eerie track with electrified vocals from debut alt-rock band out of Jacksonville, Florida.
24) “Manos Al Aire” – Nelly Furtado [6-30-09]. The new, alt-rock-sounding (and less R&B) lead single by beautiful Canadian rock star from forthcoming all-Spanish language album.
25) “Girls Were Made to Love” – Sugar Ray [7-21-0-9]. Plain reggae set against a 50’s-sounding melody proclaiming that girls, girls, girls were made for love.
26) “One Day” – Matisyahu [to be released 8-29-09]. Typically classic reggae sound from Hasidic Jew out of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
27) “Paradise Cove” – Pete Yorn [6-23-09]. With his most recent album produced by Rick Rubin, Pete Yorn’s got his game back, especially on this pretty, primarily-acoustic, bossa-nova-like track.
28) “Periodically Double or Triple” – Yo La Tengo [leaked]. Kooky and retro-sounding issue with groovy organs and smooth percussion from one of indie’s longest-running, most beloved acts.
29) “Dimestore Diamond” – The Gossip [6-23-09]. This alt-dance number – spare and gritty -- is a major label debut for this indie garage band.
30) “Don’t Upset the Rhythm (Go Baby Go)” – Noisettes (un-released). A disco-flavored track by UK pop-rock band from their forthcoming sophomore album to be released this summer.
...The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com …
1) “She Ain’t Got Shit on Me” – LeToya Luckett [to be released 8/4/09]. A girl-power R&B dance track, ruff on edge, just needing to know about this chick “who’s all that” from 1/3 of Destiny’s Child.
2) “Lagerfeld Lady” – Fritz Helder and The Phantoms [7-6-09]. Part of the Dance Club tracks scene, this off-beat, quirky number from Canadian collective has been released on the new Best of Album and is sure get your groove on.
3) “Ecstasy” – JJ [7-1-09]. Ripping addictive threads from Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop” and Will Smith’s “Miami,” Swedish electronic act JJ extols the virtues of club drug scene in this haunting, atmospheric track.
4) “Brothers” – Smashproof (lead single, yet to be released in US). Funky R&B single from New Zealand group, layering female vocals with hip-hop from debut album which refers to a recent controversial case in which a business man stabbed a teenage grafitti “tagger” to death.
5) “First Time” -- Josh X-An-Tus [7-14-09]. Sweet, spare love ballad off forthcoming debut album from emerging, young R&B artist – native New Yorker, Julliard-trained – discover this fresh, new voice.
6) “Me Fui” – BeBe [6-30-09] With a gravelly voice that slides across easy guitar and percussion, this Spanish-born alternative Latina offers up an original groove.
7) “Kandi” – One eskimO [7-14-09]. A mellow, pretty lost-love lament from new Brit-indie, Tori Amos opener-band.
8) “On Vacation” – Aimee Allen [6-23-09]. Suspiciously like “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” this light pop-rock track makes for a footloose and carefree break-up by a versatile new singer out of Montana.
9) “Be the One” – Jack Penate [8-18-09]. With a Cure-like sound and full of Philly-soul, this British R&B rocker lays it on in this lead single from his latest album.
10) “Moonlight” – Rebelation [8-4-09]. A slow, romantic pop-reggae love song from laid-back, beach groovers out of Santa Barbara, California.
11) “I Ain’t Hidin’” – Black Crowes [to be released 9/1/09]. A great vintage-Rolling-Stones-like-rock number, heavy on guitar riffs and packed with roaring vocals by Chris Robinson.
12) “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain broad groove-appeal.
13) “Shark in the Water” – V.V. Brown [7-13-09 in UK]. The modelesque English singer-songwriter releases upbeat, pop lead single off debut set by on Island Records label.
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