Another release from the slow trickle of Brooke Waggoner remixes based off her Sweven album released earlier in 2016. Foreign Fields reimagines the track into a unfolding swirl of sounds. The headphone listen is pretty immersively intense, in the best way.
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Volume 80
In lieu of a Best Of podcast, I wanted to commemorate the 80th volume of the podcast with a guest curator; an undertaking there will be plenty more of in the future. So, I invited Olivia Scibelli to curate the entirety of the episodes programming. Olivia is best known for her work in Fancy Tramp, Idle Bloom and Husband Stitch, not to mention her involvement in various undertakings like Tennessee Rock Camp. Her work is often explosive and visceral (some bands more than others) but manages to maintain a level of accessibility.
Her selections are a great peek inside a world of Nashville music that I, personally, was not very familiar with. From the dark growling work of Devaga Bike andChunk to the more gentle Lawndry or Soccer Mommy, there’s a bit of everything in here.
Many thanks to Olivia for putting this together and allowing We Own This Town to feature a lot of artists we’ve missed previously.
- Husband Stitch – Yourself, Under the Microscope
- Negra – Want It
- Devaga Bike – Horny Math
- Watcher – Chunk
- Lean – Blooming
- Lawndry – Naomi
- Sallow – Erase You
- Modern Convenience – Fuck Off
- Soccer Mommy – 3 am at a party
- Gnarwhal – Have Fun Tomorrow From Ozzy_Stella
Volume 80
In lieu of a Best Of podcast, I wanted to commemorate the 80th volume of the podcast with a guest curator; an undertaking there will be plenty more of in the future. So, I invited Olivia Scibelli to curate the entirety of the episodes programming. Olivia is best known for her work in Fancy Tramp, Idle Bloom and Husband Stitch, not to mention her involvement in various undertakings like Tennessee Rock Camp. Her work is often explosive and visceral (some bands more than others) but manages to maintain a level of accessibility.
Her selections are a great peek inside a world of Nashville music that I, personally, was not very familiar with. From the growling Devaga Bike to the barking Chunk to the gentle Lawndry, there’s a bit of everything in here.
Many thanks to Olivia for putting this together and allowing We Own This Town to feature a lot of artists we’ve missed previously.
- Husband Stitch – Yourself, Under the Microscope
- Negra – Want It
- Devaga Bike – Horny Math
- Watcher – Chunk
- Lean – Blooming
- Lawndry – Naomi
- Sallow – Erase You
- Modern Convenience – Fuck Off
- Soccer Mommy – 3 am at a party
- Gnarwhal – Have Fun Tomorrow From Ozzy_Stella
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Fidelity High
If you aren’t familiar with the WXNA show Fidelity High, please find some time to deep dive into their archive of profiles and podcasts. While there are plenty of non-Nashville creative types featured, there is a rich slew of creators from Nashville that are worth your time. Here’s a handful:
Alicia Bognanno (BULLY)
Patrick Damphier (Club Roar, Photo Ops)
Olivia Scibelli (Idle Bloom, Husband Stitch)
Louis Charette (The Groove)
Ben Blackwell (Third Man Records)
David Argyle Thacker – The Mouth Trumpet Christmas Album
Lots of bad shit went down in 2016 but at least we’ve got this David Argyle Thacker Christmas Classic to carry us through the rest of the year. Always a delightfully uplifting listen.
Okey Dokey “Congenial Manâ€
If you didn’t catch it already on The Cream, please find some time immediately to listen to the latest from Okey Dokey. Really looking forward to that album (supposdly out in early 2017 I believe).
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Flourescent Half Dome – Jewel Tones
While `Fluorescent Half Dome` may be the title of a Dirty Projectors song it should be better known for being the name of Krista Glover’s solo outing (also known for her enjoyable work in dream-pop band Wildfront). There is a distinctive 80′s production quality to the seven tracks, down to the programmed drums and occasionally Cure-esque guitar but Glover’s optimistic abandon with her vocal delivery is really what gels it all together.Â
Personally, I think every song has something worthwhile to offer but if you need a starting point, go with Tapestry.
Paperhead “Dama de Lavandaâ€
Mind currently being blown by the goodness of the first sneak peek of Paperhead’s new album, Chew. Latin-y horns, jangly guitars, hazy Beatles-esque vocals, a tiny bit of guitar lick and a flute tinged outro; a combo you’d never think would work quite this well. Officially excited for the full album.
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Volume 79
Posting this right as we turn into the Thanksgiving break. Maybe you’ll find yourself around the family dinner table discussing politics and need an escape. Turn to We Own This Town. Thirty minutes of music that you can hide away with and maybe even find a joyful respite within.
Stream It and Subscribe (also available to download if that’s your thing)
- New Man – Maybe I’m Feeling Fine
- Savoy Motel – Souvenir Shop Rock
- Lister Brothers – Another Game to Play
- Bravemaker – Getting Numb
- Jay Leo Phillips – Your Ship
- GAY VIBES – W E M E L T (ft. Leticia Wolf)
- Wildfront – Stay in One Place
- Goth Babe – Dazed
- ELEL – Automatic
- Ducko McFli – RoofTop
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Volume 79
Give Thanks! Nashville continues to have an absolutely thriving scene of music. This 30 minute mix scratches the surface of a few recent releases but there’s plenty more goodness to come. Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop.
- New Man – Maybe I’m Feeling Fine
- Savoy Motel – Souvenir Shop Rock
- Lister Brothers – Another Game to Play
- Bravemaker – Getting Numb
- Jay Leo Phillips – Your Ship
- GAY VIBES – W E M E L T (ft. Leticia Wolf)
- Wildfront – Stay in One Place
- Goth Babe – Dazed
- ELEL – Automatic
- Ducko McFli – RoofTop
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All Them Witches – Sleeping Through The War
New album from All Them Witches on the way. Sadly, it won’t be released until late February but you can go listen to the track “Bruce Lee†now.Â
OKEY DOKEY “Wavy Gravyâ€
I’ll admit that I’m a bit behind with this news but I just stumbled across the official video for OKEY DOKEY’s track, Wavy Gravy. Really looking forward to their album, Love You, Mean It, out in January.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)