Tag Archives: pop

Listen: Friendly Fires – “Lack Of Love” (Charles B. & Adonis Cover) [2019]

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Very Warm

This blog has essentially become a Friendly Fires fanblog, but who cares when they put out bangers like this? “Lack Of Love” is a cover of a classic, acid-touched dance cut from 1988 by Charles B. and Adonis, a tune … Continue reading →

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Listen: Scott Walker (RIP) – “Rhymes Of Goodbye” [1969]

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Very Warm

RIP Scott Walker, a true genius.

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Listen: Tame Impala – “Patience” [2019]

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Very Warm

Everyone’s fav Australian long-haired pop rock boys are back with a new tune, following the announcement of multiple festival headline gigs. No album announcement yet, but I mean c’mon. It’s obviously on the way. The song prominently features some hand … Continue reading →

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Listen: Jessy Lanza – “Kathy Lee” [2013]

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Very Warm

Nothing new here, just a quick appreciation post for the illustrious Jessy Lanza and her masterful use of a minimal groove. There are not that many parts that make up this song: a shaker, a spare drum beat with a … Continue reading →

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Listen: Vumani – “Guy Fawkes” [1986]

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Very Warm

Was tuned into a weirdo internet radio station and got hooked up with this absolute heat from South Africa. Later found that it was also shared on god-blog/label Awesome Tapes from Africa, which makes sense. They gotta give this an … Continue reading →

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Listen: Masayoshi Takanaka – “Oh! Tengo Suerte” [1979]

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Very Warm

It’s Sunday night, right on the precipice of Monday. An awful feeling. Dig yourself out of that dark place with Masayoshi Takanaka’s infectious “Oh! Tengo Suerte” which employs a triple threat of smile-inducing action. What does this mean? It means … Continue reading →

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Listen: DAWN – “sauce” [2019]

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Very Warm

One of the best songs of 2019 is also one of, if not THE horniest, and I am all for it. The natural swag of DAWN oozes freely on this track, but with co-production helmed by certified “my guys” Cole … Continue reading →

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Listen: Wildhoney – “Soft Bats” [2014]

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Very Warm

Realized I hadn’t posted directly about one of my favorite shoegaze / noise pop tracks of the decade. Wildhoney is a rippin’ noise pop band from Baltimore that I’ve been a fan of since the release of their Seventeen Forever … Continue reading →

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Listen: ODESZA – “Just A Memory (Mild Minds Remix)” [2019]

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Very Warm

ODESZA is still riding the high from their 2017 sophomore record, having released a myriad of remix comps for nearly every song on the record throughout 2018, and now have plowed their first stake into 2019 with another collection. This … Continue reading →

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A Long Bow: Prefab Sprout’s ‘I Trawl The Megahertz’

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Very Warm

*A Long Bow is a series where I focus on one artist, album or song and verbally prostrate myself in its honor, as I am not worthy of its presence in my life. Eternally grateful.* Before you even hit play, … Continue reading →

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