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David Argyle Thacker – The Mouth Trumpet Christmas Album

Michael Eades | Posted Wed December 16, 2020

Look, it wouldn’t be Christmas at We Own This Town without a mention of David Argyle Thacker’s neverending enjoyment that is The Mouth Trumpet Christmas Album. We’ve been mentioning this release since it’s initial unveiling back in 2012. That’s eight years of revisiting the same six tracks lead by… mouth trumpet. And it never gets old.

Truth be told, the most joyous track is “Jingle Bells” as it is contains the most unleashed mouth trumpet but the synth-y “Deck the Halls” and layered “The First Noel” are absolutely worth a listen.

In more recent years, the album has found its way on to Spotify, Soundcloud and other streaming services but the best way to enjoy it is directly from Bandcamp; where you can drop a few coins in the collection bucket as goodwill towards Thacker’s undying gift to the world… the mouth trumpet.

Our Favorite Movies: Mad Max: Fury Road with Will Fox

Jason Caviness | Posted Tue December 15, 2020 from Filmography Club

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Season Two of Filmography Club comes to a close by inviting longtime friend and critical film appreciator Will Fox back on the show to discuss one of his favorite movies; 2015’s adrenaline fueled epic Mad Max: Fury Road. Calling it the “perfect execution of film and cinema,” the two chat through the decades long development process, the surprising benefit of a lack of script and how the high octane action really works because of the multitude of powerful messages running throughout.

Thanks for joining us on Season Two of Filmography Club. We’ll be back with you soon enough in Season Three.

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Music by Uncle Skeleton

Ron Obasi – “Penny’s Innerlude” (Official Video)

Michael Eades | Posted Mon December 14, 2020

Ron Obasi has had a busy year releasing numerous singles, collaborations, the Notes on a Scale II EP, the excellent Sun Tapes LP and a series of other songs released during his Droptober series. Truth be told, I’m sure I’m overlooking at least a half dozen other releases but the point is clear, he’s had an unbelievably impressive year.

As the year winds down, it seems sensible to assume that things might slow down in the Obasi camp but this past weekend he released the official video for “Penny’s Innerlude” and it is a riveting spectacle. The Big TV-headed Obasi is surrounded by a number of notable Nashville hip-hop artists as his verses wax on about turning away from bad situations, persevering through difficulties and dropping fake behavior. It’s poignant and powerful and definitely a sign that Obasi has no interest in pumping the brakes.

Watch it on Youtube and follow Obasi on Instagram or Twitter. You won’t want to miss whatever comes next.

228: Take Heed

Michael Eades | Posted Mon December 14, 2020 from WOTT Music

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We’re postponing our Christmas episode just one more week so we can partake in one more wild rundown of diverse styles through a myriad of new and new-to-us local releases.

Check the playlist links below for more music and follow Trash Man, Heaven Honey, Keeps, Spodee Boy, Aaronâ„¢, Dee $ouf, The Cosmic Collective, Jody, Mariyo Deon, Case Arnold, Dom Marcoaldi, Palm Ghosts, Stacian, Circuit Circuit and In Place for updates direct from the artists.

Trash Man
“Never be Good Enough”

Heaven Honey
“Honeydew”

Keeps
“Sold My Soul To the Sound”

Spodee Boy
“Rides Again”

Aaronâ„¢
“Not Now”

Dee $ouf
“The Garden”

Cosmic Collective
“nothing ever seems as it is”

Jody
“Unstable”

Mariyo Deon
“Watchin’ (feat Gee Slab)”

Case Arnold
“Light Years (feat Malcolm Voltaire)”

Dom Marcoaldi
“Forever and a While”

Palm Ghosts
“Static Swell”

Stacian
“Lapse”

Circuit Circuit
“Words of Mouth”

In Place
“Useless Tower”

“Main Theme” by Upright T-Rex Music. Cover image: Heaven Honey

The Gibson and Mysteries of Fernet

Mike Wolf | Posted Fri December 11, 2020 from Liquid Gold

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Mike and Kenneth deep dive on all things Fernet, the bitter Italian subcategory of elixirs. Discussed: its popularity in Argentina, the closely held secret ingredients, American versions of Fernet, and plenty of cocktail recipes. They also begin the episode discussing the unlikely resurgence in popularity for the Gibson cocktail, along with a recipe for pickled pearl onions.

For Booze News, Kenneth goes over what one creative Napa winery is doing with their smoky grapes, and how PayPal is throwing the longest and wildest remote work Christmas party. The Florida Files also returns with a Trump-induced golf cart crash.

Order Lost Spring: How We Cocktailed Through Crisis on Amazon.

Hear the companion playlist over on Spotify.

Music by Upright T-Rex Music.
Logo by Jess Machen

Don’t Microwave the Fried Calamari

Matt Meeks | Posted Thu December 10, 2020 from This Is The Place

After a quick bite from Banh Mi and Roll+, we discuss our highly enjoyable experiences at Mother’s Ruin and Ladybird Taco.

In celebration of the launch of WNXP, we start a new music recommendations segment. Get your ears into some Cafe Racer and Joe Pisapia after hearing our thoughts on them.

Oh, and if you’re looking for a bit of history on the term “Mother’s Ruin”, we got you covered.

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Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.

Hott Hanukkah: Tom Petty and Gary Shandling in Heaven with Roseanne

Jamie Bradley | Posted Thu December 10, 2020 from Hott Minute

Ashley and Jamie celebrate Hanukkah 2020! They’re joined by some extra special guests in their deep dive into a curated Bag of Hotties. Any Patinkin you thinkin’ of may show up. Use the gallery below while listening along for maximum enjoyment.

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Mank

Salami

Navage

Act Blue

The Digital Hottie Bag

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin
Fiddler on the Roof

Mandy Patinkin
Homeland

Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot
Wonder Woman

Angelina Jolie

Gal Gadot
“Imagine” Video

Shia LaBeouf

Roseanne Barr

Katy Sagal

John Goodman

John Goodman
Jewish Score

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood
with Brian

Evan Rachel Wood
Westworld

Jim Varney

Slinky Dog

Jim Varney
on Roseanne

Neve Campbell

Neve Campbell
Scream

Neve Campbell
Wild Things

Bound

Neve Campbell
Party of Five

Lacey Chabert

Lost in Space

Jon Stewart

Trevor Noah

Jon Stewart
MTV

Jon Stewart
Remote Control

Jon Stewart
Half-Baked

Bob Dylan

Paula Poundstone

Bob Dylan
Traveling Wilbury’s

Tom Petty and Gary Shandling

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould with Grover

Elliott Gould on Twitter

Theme song by Quichenight

Artwork by Elizabeth Williams
BG Music by Upright T-Rex Music

Never Give Up, Never Surrender, and Party On Dudes: The Dean Parisot Interview

Kelly Bolick | Posted Wed December 9, 2020 from San Dimas Today

The guys sit down with the director of Bill & Ted Face the Music, Dean Parisot, to discuss making the film, the legacy of Galaxy Quest, filming Reading Rainbow, and the differences between directing for film and television. Also: Jason is stuck in traffic.

Watch Galaxy Quest, Face the Music and consider donating to Homes for Our Troops.

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Intro Music: “Walk Away” by Scott Bricklin

White Christmas

Alex Caress | Posted Tue December 8, 2020 from The Hills are Alive

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Kelsey and Alex talk about the least Christmas-y musical of all Christmas musicals, war, Dior, and other things they know nothing about.

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

Ryan Breegle | Posted Tue December 8, 2020 from Let's Face the Music

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For this special holiday episode of Let’s Face The Music, we discover the origin of the happiest sad Christmas song. First introduced by Judy Garland, the song was recorded three times by Frank Sinatra – most shockingly for a war film, soundtracking a brutal execution scene.

Sources:
Chris Willman, “The history of a popular holiday song,” January 8, 2007
Seamus Sweeney, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas: The Execution Scene from The Victors,” December 20, 2018

Audio
Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, Fresh Air, NPR 1989
Hugh Martin, Fresh Air, NPR 2006

Judy Garland Lux Radio Theater, December 2, 1946
Judy Garland The Judy Garland Show, December 22, 1963
Frank Sinatra “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” 1949
Frank Sinatra “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” 1957
Frank Sinatra “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” 1963
Dave Brubeck “The Trolley Song,” 1955
Percy Faith, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” 1966

Theme Songs
“Let”s Face The Music And Dance,” Ella Fitzgerald, 1958
“Let”s Face The Music And Dance,” Nelson Riddle, 1966

The Irish Exit

Rebecca Delius | Posted Mon December 7, 2020 from Memento Stori

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Comedian Chris Crofton shares the story of his grandfather, former head of the New York Produce and Grain Exchange, Charles B. Crofton. Charles was a flashy, successful man who found it hard to connect to his children and left behind a confusing legacy full of questions.

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Instagram: @mementostori

Show Music: Ryan Breegle

227: Whoever You Are, Thank You

Michael Eades | Posted Mon December 7, 2020 from WOTT Music

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This episode we take another wild run down the local music scene across a bonkers amount of styles. We got Rock, we got Hip-Hip, we got R&B, we got some Indie Pop, we even got some Vaporwave tucked in here. Oh, and some fantastic electronic work too. It’s all over the place and that is such a good thing.

Check the playlist links below for more music and follow The Minor Toughs, Negro Justice, Palace Ghosts, John the Shaman, Khyrs Hatch, BnQuez the Artist, Oginalli, Dream Chambers, Harpooner, Vast Ness, Abby Johnsun, Lauren Strange and Mick Rudry for updates direct from the artists.