Ultra Scarlet

 Mr. T

Tim Cappello - "I Still Believe"

G-Man

Mr. Bungle - "Retrovertigo"

The stillness and calmness of this track hit me like a ton of bricks the other day. From a band that is typically associated with chaos and mercurial energy. Mike Patton and crew put their musical prowess and talent on full display right here.

Doug

Cake - "Love You Madly"

Dano

U2 - "Bad"

Jonny HP

Flaw - "Whole"

Mike D

RAYE - "Escapism"

J.B.

Sigur Ros - "Glosoli"

Green Noise

 

Mr. T

Burt Bacharach - "What The World Needs Now"

G-Man

Panic! At The Disco - "Don't Let The Light Go Out"

Most modern music just lacks that certain something. That thing that makes a song get stuck in your head or stops you in your tracks when it connects with a feeling or a memory deep within. Songs like that do exist these days, just have to penetrate a bit deeper below the surface. I believe Panic! At The Disco are calling it quits. Not a bad song to cap off a career

Doug

Warren Zevon - "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead"

Dano

Crown Lands - "Starlifter: Fearless Pt. 2"

Dudes, they travelled back in time and brought back the song Rush forgot they'd written

Jonny HP

TBD

Mike D

Jimmy Spicer - "The Bubble Bunch"

J.B.

Noise - "Victor"

Brit Rock at it's finest!! Figured this would get you out of a rainy Friday funk!

Drifting On Unprotected Days

 

Rob

Welcome The Ghost - "Rebuilt, Rebuild"

Mr. T

Danay Suarez - "Yo Aprendi"

G-Man

Bloodhound Gang - "Boom" feat. Rob Van Winkle

I used to listen to this song almost everyday during the final years of my Highschool days. Late 90's. Even now hearing it i'm right back in my buddy's old, cruddy mini-van. Cruisin' around on a late Spring evening. Too young to get into any real trouble, but too old and restless to just sit in one place. And yes, Rob Van Winkle is Vanilla Ice's real name

Note: J.B. and I unintentionally picked the same band....sometimes it happens

Doug

Lewis Capaldi - "Someone You Loved"

Dano

ABBA - "Take A Chance On Me"

Jonny HP

Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Have You Ever Seen The Rain"

Mike D

Limp Bizkit - "Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)"

J.B.

Bloodhound Gang - "Along Comes Mary"

Some of the best memories I have involve listening to the Bloodhound Gang. Usually involve booze and blaring music. The 'genre' they fall under is kind of a unique area, mainly involving heavy basslines and hilarious lyrical mania. Is there any other band to compare them with?

Note from G-Man: We unintentionally picked the same band this week, sometimes it happens

Hecatomb

 Rob

Death Cab For Cutie - "I will Follow You Into The Dark"

Mr. T

Josh Turner - "Cherry" (J.J. Cale Cover)

This guy has some talent!!

G-Man

Big Thief - "Shark Smile"

There is something about the way the stars align this time of the year that brings fantastic new music to my ears. Can't really give you a concrete answer as to where I this one came from recently, just stumbled ass backwards into it. It's from a few years back, and I have no idea how it got passed me. Excited to see what else these guys have

Doug

Matthew Good - "Us Remains Impossible"

Dano

Bruce Springsteen - "Mrs. McGrath"

Jonny HP

Three Dog Night - "Shambala"

Mike D

The Killers - "Caution"

J.B.

Filter - "Hey Man, Nice Shot"

Sometimes you just want to breathe smoke. This is my go to for a little shred. Anyone else piece together the 'I may hate my dad' overtones in Richard Patrick's lyrics? It's a theme I won't get into, but next time you listen to Filter, keep it in mind. You'll see. Happy Freaky Friday

Taken By The Last Pawn

 Rob

Third Eye Blind - "Semi Charmed Life"

Mr. T

AC/DC - "Money Talks"

G-Man

Bruce Cockburn - "Wondering Where The Lions Are"

He's often over looked save for a few tracks, but why wasn't Bruce Cockburn better known? Even in his native Canada you don't hear much, if any of his stuff in the day to day. Catchy tunes and clever writing, kind of like Canada's Paul Simon. "Wondering Where The Lions Are" should be a track one on a 20 track "Best Of" Cockburn's tunes

Doug

The Blue Stones - "Let It Ride"

Dano

I Mother Earth - "Used To Be Alright"

Jonny HP

Pearl Jam - "Yellow Ledbetter"

Mike D

TBD

J.B.

Snuff - "All You Need"

So here's a band I forgot about for a very long time. Snuff's been around since the mid 80's and aparently still putting out albums. I'd like to say that I was rad enough to have listened to them then, but i'm not that old or cool. Let's face it though, punk in general has changed  or maybe even melded into what pop rock became in the early 2000s. I miss those old days and this definitely takes me back

The Inner Light

Rob

Blink 182 - "Anthem Part 2"

Blink 182 - "Don't Leave Me"

Mr. T

Chronixx - "Spanish Town Rockin'"

This one came up on the Sirius XM last week and I was like "Oooohhhhh I like"

G-Man

Metallica - "All Withing My Hands" w/ The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

It's been a long wait for the release of Metallica's S&M2. Recorded back in September 2019, it was well worth the wait. To make it stand out from their first concert with an Orchestra back in 1999, Metallica took a few more chances with the songs they chose this time around. Featuring a bass solo, James singing with just the Orchestra and Metallica playing with the Symphony to a piece composed by a Russian composer in the in 1920s. I think the most impressive feat was turning one of my least favourite Metallica songs into one of my current favourites. Taking a track off of St. Anger, turning it acoustic and adding a full Orchestra, leaves "All Within My Hands" one of the stand outs of an already fantastic album. Finally, something good in 2020

Doug

Babylon Zoo - "Spaceman"

Apple Music brought it to my attention just this morning and it needed sharing!

Dano

Lucas Stricagnoli - "For A Few Dollars More"

Jonny HP

Against Me! - "Transgender Dysphoria Blues"

Mike D

Doris Day - "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

In honour of my Grandfather

J.B.

Grimes - "Reaiti"

In case you've been living under a rock for the past year or two, to me five years. Grimes is a Canadian musical genius creating and writing music for some pretty high level music heads. Maybe you've seen her next to a certain mega-billionaire/rocket ship and car maker. She has some amazing tunes though and this one is a guilty pleasure for sure. If you want to about musical arc, her repetoire definitely has matured and changed dramatically. Enjoy

Thera ou Santorin

Rob

Three Days Grace - "Now Or Never"

Mr. T

Mink DeVille - "Mixed Up Shook Up Girl"

G-Man

Frightened Rabbit - "My Backwards Walk"

I was a bit mixed up and confused earlier this week. I'm back now. Not wearing my hat on my feet nor my shoes on my head. However, on this warm Summer night, I bring with me this song, which is great for sitting in my garden throne, watching the beacons of the moon appearing one by one

Doug

The Verve Pipe - "The Freshman"

Dano

Rush - "La Villa Strangiato"

PS it's Alex Lifeson's birthday today

Queens Of The Stone Age - "No One Knows"

And Songs For The Deaf  came out 18 years ago today

Jonny HP

TBD

Mike D

Travis Scott - "The Plan"

J.B.

Blitzen Trapper - "Furr"

So I try and find tracks that capture a feeling or a moment or a memory. A little sappy but i'm cool with it. Nothing's better than having a song that helps me reflect on camping trips. Rather than your classics which might send you to that 'special' place this is one of my favourite latest tracks, hell it's even full of imagery and nature sounds. If you're really jonesing for some outdoor reflection  without getting out there, go watch some Hinterland Who's Who! As for me, i'll be back in few days..

Rocktober Part 1: Immolation

October is the best goddamned month on all of Earth. So in celebration all month long, we're picking nothing but the best goddamned songs ever recorded.

Rob

Metallica - "The Unforgiven II"

Mr. T

AC/DC - "Highway To Hell"

G-Man

PUP - "Reservoir"

This is a newish one to me. I knew of PUP, but didn't quite know how friggin good their self-titled debut was gonna be. Picked it up earlier this month. Bashers.

Metallica - "The Shortest Straw"

I like Rob's taste. Really I could've picked any song from Metallica....Rocktober baby...saw them live TWICE back in Rocktober '09. This song was in my head earlier....bang

Doug

The Tragically Hip - "New Orleans Is Sinking"

Dano

Clutch - "Mercury"

Jonny HP

Fidlar - "Too Real"

Run Away From The Norm; From The Night

And we're back and we're focused....and Rob, Mr. T, Jonny HP what do you got for us?

Rob

TDB

Mr. T

Diesel - "Sausalito Summer Nights"

G-Man

Iron Maiden - "Wasted Years"

Doug

Foo Fighters - "Razor"

Dano

Ween - "Blue Balloon"

Jonny HP

Kanye West - "BLKKK SKKKN HEAD"

A Faint & Falling Soundtrack

Rob

The Fully Down - "Descent, Rebellion & All Around Hell Raising"

Mr. T

Toulouse - "C'est Toujours A Recommencer"

G-Man

Disturbed - "Stupify"

Went with a true "Song of the Day" this week. This one was in my head all morning for some reason and I was instantly reminded of my early College days when this came out. Circa 2000 maybe? Early 2001? Great times back then indeed.

Doug

Dua Lipa - "IDGAF"

Dano

Nirvana - "Sliver"

Nirvana - "Breed"

Jonny HP

AWOLnation - "I Am"

Friday Songs!!! Get 'em in ya!!!

Rob

Sparta - "Assemble The Empire"

Mr. T

Otis Redding - "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay"

G-Man

Rival Schools - "Wring It Out"

I Love discovering new music. Go to Last.fm, search for a band you dig and check out the similar artist section. Pick a band and take a look at their top rated track. Youtube it and absorb the music. I discovered this song by doing just that with Sparta.

Doug

Kid Koala - "Was He Slow?"

Dano

Grady - "Woman Got My Devil"

Jonny HP

Rise Against - "The Violence"

March 3, 2017

Rob

Temple Of The Dog - "Hungerstrike"

Mr. T

Steve Earle - "Justice In Ontario"

G-Man

The Offspring - "Want You Bad"

Yes there was some great music in the oft-forgotten decade of the Aughts and I intend to highlight some in the coming weeks. The Offspring's sound changed a bit from what they became to known for on albums like Smash and Ignition, but it doesn't mean the music wasn't good. Like "Want You Bad" from Conspiracy Of One.

Doug

Stevie Wonder - "I Was Made To Love Her"

Dano

Queens Of The Stone Age - "Goin' Out West"

February 24, 2017

Rob

Matthew Good Band - "Symbolistic White Walls"

Mr. T

Notorious B.I.G - "Hypnotize"

G-Man

Eels - "P.S. You Rock My World"

Thanks for reminding about these guys Jonny.

Doug

Bad Lip Reading - Empire Strikes Back ("Seagull! Stop it Now")

Dano

Steve Earle - "Copperhead Road"

February 17,2017

Rob

Jamiroquai - "Automaton"

Mr. T

Local H - "All The Kids Are Right"

G-Man

Queensryche - "Silent Lucidity"

Admittedly I don't know alot about Queensryche, but this song has always been a favourite of mine. Not really one I go to alot though. Just whenever I hear it i'm reminded of how great it is. Really needs to be in heavier rotation on ol' G-Man's list

Metallica - "No Leaf Clover"

Two songs this week! Just 'cuz. Love, love. love this 'Tallica track. Written during the Load/Reload sessions it got shelved then brought back and dusted off for the S&M show that saw Metallica perform with the San Francisco Orchestra. Definition of an epic tune

Doug

Marian Hill - "Down"

Dano

Lisa Leblanc - "You Look Like Trouble (But I Guess I Do Too)"

Lisa Leblanc - "Gold Diggin' Hoedown"

Feb 10th, 2017

Rob

Incubus - "Idiot Box"

Jimmy Eat World - "Hear You Me"

Mr. T

Rod Stewart - "Gasoline Alley"

G-Man

Straylight Run - "Existenstialism On Prom Night"

Doug

Cage The Elephant - "Cold, Cold, Cold"

Dano

Ratatat - "Loud Pipes"

Feb 3rd, 2017

Rob

Moist - "Underground"

Mr. T

Crowbar - "Oh What A Feeling"

G-Man

Big Black - "Kerosene"

I don't know how I can call myself a lover of music and have only heard of these guys now. With so many years behind me that I could've been enjoying this. Jesus.

Big Black - "Bad Penny"

Doug

Barenaked Ladies - "What A Good Boy"

Dano

Dave Lindley - "Soul Of A Man"

Neil Young - "Dead Man Theme"

January 27, 2017

Rob

Incubus - "Look Alive"

Mr. T

Stevie Wonder - "Sir Duke"

G-Man

The Lackloves - "The Radio's Mine"

Don't know much about these guys. Possibly Canadian? No longer around? This song if from the 90's I think. Maybe 2002. Potentially 2007. Anyone's guess. I like songs about radio. Stereos. Boomboxes. Delve into my past.

Doug

K. Flay - "Blood In The Cut"

Dano

Justin Cross - "Drink The Water"

January 20. 2017

Rob

Nirvana - "Pennyroyal Tea"

Mr. T

Styx - "The Best Of Times"

G-Man

Metallica - "Low Man's Lyric"

1997 was 20 years ago. Crazy to think of how time marches on so fast. That means Metallica's ReLoad turns 20 this year. Plenty of great songs of the album to pick from. The lesser known "Low Man's Lyric" was always a favourite of mine from the record. It features hurdy gurdy and violin. Rare that different musicians appear on a 'Tallica track. This song can really set a somber mood.

Doug

Flogging Molly - "What's Left Of The Flag"

Dano

Ween - "Buckingham Green"

Ween - "Waving My Dick In The Wind"

January 6th, 2017

Welcome to 2017!! Song of the day is still going strong! Happy to bring music new and old from our lips to your ears!! Let's see what Rob is spinning this week!

Rob

De La Soul - "Much More"

Mr. T

Neon Dreams - "Marching Bands" feat. Kardinal Offishal

G-Man

Bob Dylan - "Most Of The Time"

One of my all time favourite Bob Dylan songs. It's stands very well on it's own without needing to  be saddled with a complete album. Living Legend

Doug

Iggy Pop - "The Passenger"

Note from G-Man: Rob and Mr. T pick hip-hop tracks? Doug picks a classic rock song? No, none of this adds up. 2017.....strange days are coming

Dano

DJ Shadow & Run The Jewels - "Nobody Speak"

December 16, 2016

It's still theme month December!! This week Mr. T thought it would be a neat idea to discuss songs that we were convinced were done by one artist only to discover who they were really sung by later on! Let's get it Rob!

Rob

Bon Jovi - "Always"
Thought it was: Bryan Adams

Mr. T

The Animals - "House Of The Rising Sun"
Thought it was: The Rolling Stones

XMAS BONUS!

The Pointer Sisters - "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"
Thought it was: Richard Simmons 

Note from G-Man: Fantastic!

G-Man

Ian Thomas - "Painted Ladies"
Thought it was: America

Really it does sound like it, the vocals are almost identical and I might have been getting it confused with "Ventura Highway". Kinda sounds like it

XMAS BONUS!

The Royal Guardsmen - "Snoopy's Christmas"
Thought it was: The Beatles

Seriously...doesn't the Baron kinda sound like Sgt. Pepper?

Doug

TBD

Dano

Equalizer - "Sweet Mary"
Thought it was: Bradley Nowell (Sublime)