This Week's Picks: 8/25-9/1

IT’S THURSDAY!!! I am thrilled to share some more of my favorites this week! We are hoping the studio is officially ready to go when we get back to school next week and can’t wait to start up the show again. Stay tuned for more details!

I don’t know why I have waited so long to share the Phil Collins, “Easy Lover” cover by Panama Wedding and Great Good Fine Ok! BUT, here it is if you haven’t heard it yet! It is easily one of my favorite covers in existence. The keytar solo is obviously the cherry on top. If you saw them perform the cover live on their tour last Winter, you’re probably still recovering. (at least I am)

Savoir Adore released their new album, The Love That Remains, on August 12th. It is amazing!! One of my favorites is Paradise Gold, which I have included on this playlist. DEFINITELY give this album a listen. Also — check out their music video for “Giants”. A lot of creativity was put into it and it came out beautifully! (oh, and maybe my hands make a cameo at some point?) They’ve also released a few tour dates with Bear Hands in the Fall, so if you have yet to see them, now’s your chance!

By going to more Albany shows when I’m home in the Summer, I’ve come across a lot of great local talent! Last summer I saw Stellar Young open for The Vaccines and finally got to see them again a few weekends ago! If you follow me on Spotify, you’ve probably noticed they’re all I’ve been listening to the past few weeks. I highly recommend giving them a listen and seeing them if they come your way. They released an awesome live in-studio session that’s available to stream on Spotify or watch on Amazon. (Stellar Young Woodstock Sessions Vol. 5)

Now back to packing…. 

Have a great weekend!!

Rebecca 

This Week's Picks: 8/18-8/25

Summer is winding down, and it's almost time to get back to school! We can't wait to get back and hopefully have the radio up and running again! In the meantime, here is another playlist to help you get through the rest of the workweek, and get you thinking about the weekend!

This week, I picked songs that I've come across from a couple of different places. I'm always looking for new music by searching through Spotify playlists, iTunes, listening to different radio stations, etc. If there's anywhere you find new music that you think we should checkout, let us know!

One of my favorite songs for this week is "Shut Up Kiss Me" by Angel Olsen. This is the kind of song that just makes me want to get up and dance around my room while I'm getting ready to go out, which makes it perfect for the upcoming weekend! Olsen's third full-length album "My Woman" will be released on September 2, 2016.

Two bands featured on this week's playlist will be touring together this fall, and I cannot wait!! Which bands am I talking about? Saint Motel and Hippo Campus. Saint Motel just released the single "Move" this week, which will definitely make you get up and move.  Look out for their new album "Saintmotelevision" in October! If you like what you hear from Hippo Campus on the playlist, you should definitely give them a listen! I've had the chance to see both of these bands recently and I'm very excited that they'll be coming together!

Hope you're all enjoying these playlists as much as we enjoy making them for you!! Comment and let us know who you've been listening to this summer, and who you would like to see on our weekly playlists!

Diana 

This Week's Picks: 8/11-8/18

Hey everybody! I can’t believe it’s already Thursday — meaning, ANOTHER playlist! I am super excited to share these tunes with ya!

I don’t know why it took me so long to add “You & I”, the newest Colony House single to a playlist. I’ve had this song on REPEAT since it came out. I am obsessed! It’s for sure a catchy song that will make you get up and dance. Their next full length album is due out on September 16th AND they recently announced a co-headline tour with The Mowgli’s and opener Dreamers! Now that is a stacked lineup you surely don’t want to miss! 

Another band on this list to look out for is HONNE. A lot of my friends have been raving about them and I decided it was about time I check them out and I am so glad I did! Their first LP, Warm On A Cold Night was released on July 22nd and they’re touring across the US as we speak! If you’re on the East Coast — catch them! They’re headed over here in the next upcoming weeks, so it’s not too late! 

Jukebox The Ghost’s, “Somebody” is definitely one of my favorites on this weeks playlist. I saw them back in March headlining a sold out show at Bowery Ballroom. They are not only great songwriters and musicians, but also INCREDIBLE performers! They are such energetic, interactive, fun, and happy guys! The crowd couldn’t help but soak up those same feelings. I highly recommend giving their tunes a listen and DEFINITELY catching a show when they come around. You will 100% have a grand ole time!

As Summer is nearing it’s end — we can’t help but be super excited to be back in the studio soon! Our gears have been turning all year, thinking of great new features and segments to add to our show and we can’t wait to get them rolling! We hope you’ll be joining us!! 

-Rebecca 

This Week's Picks: 8/4-8/11

This week I'm listening to a lot of upbeat songs that are perfect for those summer drives with your friends. Just roll down the windows and turn the volume up!

First on the playlist, we have a new track from Two Door Cinema Club called "Bad Decisions". The band just played Lollapalooza this past weekend in Chicago, IL. They played "Bad Decisions" along with another single that is currently out titled "Are We Ready (Wreck)" . I highly suggest checking it out if you're a fan!

I'm a big fan of The Naked And Famous' work from 2010, with songs like "Young Blood" and "Punching in A Dream". They released another album in 2013 titled 'In Rolling Water', and now they're back this summer with the track "Higher", which made it onto this week's playlist. Look out for their new album 'Simple Forms' this fall!

Also on the playlist we have "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots. Not as upbeat as the rest, but just as good! This track is featured on the Suicide Squad soundtrack. Other artists that are included on the soundtrack include: Panic! at the Disco and Grimes. I'll be seeing the band next week at Madison Square Garden and I couldn't be more happy for them and all of their success! Just a few years ago I got to see them at Bowery Ballroom and now they're headlining Madison Square Garden!

Hope you enjoy the playlist for the week!

Diana