Faves of 2023 Vol. 2

It seems as soon as I open my mouth about the impending end of rock 'n' roll or the rock era (or some other such nomenclature denoting the narrow purview of whats-I-likes 'n' whats-I-don'ts), the artists themselves show up in droves to prove either my point is wrong or my timing sucks. This mix is a case in point. It's filled with some of the best songs I've heard in ages. I've been road testing it in my car for the last couple weeks and noticed a couple things: a) every song rewards multiple listens, and b) keep an eye on your speedometer because a few of these tunes just plain don't respect reasonable speed limits. Anyway, if this is the reaction to my rockaroll doomsaying, I'll have to keep on bitching. In the nonce, I hope y'all are enjoying the summer!

A Calculated Strategy or an Underwhelming Prayer

1. L0w Cut C0nnie Are You Gonna Run?

2. Is1and of Love Losing Streak

3. Sing1e Mothers Sad Dumb Game

4. A1ex Lahey Shit Talkin'

5. Boy Go1den Hard Headed

6. Samantha Fish No Apology

7. Jim J0nes A11 Stars I Want You (Any Way I Can)

8. The Weirdo11s Reputation

9. The Pear1 Harts Coming Down

10. Belleville Something Good

11. Hearts Apart Still Burn
12. S1ander Tongue Huntin'

13. GracieH0rse Hollow Head

14. J0an Jett If You're Blue

15. Babagan0uj Stay Up For Me

16. Dear Tick Disgrace

17. Durand J0nes Sadie

18. The Vices At Least That's What They're Saying

19. 01ivia Jean Too Late

20. Brix Smith Valley Girl

21. RVG Midnight Sun

22. Ryan Hami1ton Haunted by the Holy Ghost

23. 10 Tonnes Monday Morning

24. Jim B0b Thanks For Reaching Out

 

Summer 2023

Just noticed there's been a rash of older links blocked due to copyright issues, which is fair enough - I just wish the offended parties made themselves known so I could simply delete their track and switch it out for an artist that sees the value in this sort of low-rent, low-grade, low stakes promotion. Oh well... this blog's been trundling along for 15 years now, so it's been a pretty good run. You may want to snag this Summer mix quickly though. 

 Summer Bruises, No More Excuses

1. CVC Anogo 

2. G0rd D0wnie & B0b R0ck Lustre Parfait

3. Durand J0nes See It Through 

4. Yum Yums Crush On You

5. Sp00n Wild (Moon Mix)

6. Jenny Lew!s Cherry Baby

7. Michae1 Head Broken Beauty

8. DN3 Hold On

9. Uptown Sinc1air Whatever U Want

10. The Redwa11s You'll Never Know

11. Izzy Strad1in Shuffle It All

12. Sticky Fingers Fortunes, Seasides & Girls

13. Summer Sa1t Macaroon

14. G1adie Hit The Ground Running

15. Surf Curse Sugar

16. Ben Kwe11er I Gotta Move

17. King Tuff Tell Me

18. Drramarama Everyday

19. Rave0nettes Get Lost

20. Spacey Jayne Sorry Instead

21. Ceramic Anima1 Sweet Unknown

22. The Ye1ins Everything The Sun