Variant Ally

Mr. T

Maren Morris - "My Church"

G-Man

Black Flag - "Police Story"

It might not be polished and at times sounds like an ungodly mess, but if you're curious about getting into classic punk rock, I mean right at the roots, you should think about starting with Black Flag Damaged. 'Police Story' isn't the album's shining moment, but there's something about the venom behind Henry Rollins spitting out "They hate us; We hate them", a movement was born that day.

Doug

Venbee - "Messy In Heaven"

Dano

Jerry Cantrell - "My Song"

Jonny HP

Slipknot - "Psychosocial"

Mike D

Tenacious D - "Master Exploder"

J.B.

Lord Huron - "Ghost On The Shore"

Antarctica National Anthem

 

Mr. T

Earth, Wind & Fire - "September"

G-Man

Joel Plaskett Emergency - "You Came Along"

Love discovering new songs from twenty years ago. Great album. Great artist.

Doug

Public Enemy - "Don't Believe The Hype"

Dano

Corey Taylor - "We Are The Rest"

Jonny HP

The Beatles - "Blackbird"

Mike D

Beartooth Hardy - "The Better Me"

J.B.

TBD

Clementine Sky

 

Mr. T

Van Morrison - "Why Must I Always Explain?"

G-Man

The Kooks - "Sway"

An unfortunate band name almost let this song be lost to obscurity for me. But it came on randomly while chilling in my backyard and it made me glad I ripped the album before giving it away.  Turns out they have some decent tunes, some cheesey ones too, but some good ones. The album now sits happily on my CD rack.

Doug

Flight Of The Conchords - "Too Many Dicks On The Dance Floor"

Dano

The Talking Heads - "Life During Wartime"

Jonny HP

From Ashes To New - "Bulletproof"

Mike D

Olivia Rodrigo - "Bad Idea Right?"

J.B.

Rusty - "Empty Cell"

Damage Layout

 Mr. T

Jimmy Buffett - "A Pirate Looks At 40"

In honour of his passing...

G-Man

The Jerry Cans - "Ukiuq"

I'm a big fan of Canadian music. Definitely was one of my favourite categories when I was getting into music in the 90's. Always felt it should have gotten the same attention as the British Invasion. I still try to include new Canadian acts when i'm in a musical searching mood. The other day I discovered this band from Iqaluit, Nunavut. So now I introduce them to you

Doug

Metric - "Black Sheep"

Dano

The Armed - "Patient Mind"

Jonny HP

Off With Their Heads - "Focus On Your Family"

Mike D

Jamie Fine - "There You Go"

Smash Mouth - "All Star"

and if nobody else is going to honour him...RIP Steve Harwell

J.B.

Khruangbin - "Maria Tambien"

Interesting how a trio with few lyrics can absolutely cram shows and give off a vibe that once was the staple to every hotel bar on evenings during the 70's and 80's. The only thing i'm missing here are the half-off drinks and free peanuts!

Quiet Birds in Circled Flight

 

Mr. T

Van Morrison - "Saint Dominic's Preview|

G-Man

Baroness - "Shine"

I'm a simple man. I hear new Baroness. I play it loud.

Also dedicated to Lady Madonna's mother.

RIP

Doug

I, Monster - "Daydream In Blue"

Dano

Smashing Pumpkins - "Perfect"

Jonny HP

Fast Romantics - "Smoke & Lightning"

Heartache and hope are heavy on my mind

Matt Mays - "Indio"

Mike D

Kendrick Lamar - "Swimming Pools (Drank)"

J.B.

Metro Boomin - "Nonviolent Communication"

Tidal Waste

 

Mr. T

Alabama - "Mountain Music"

G-Man

Joe Purdy - "Wash Away (Reprise)"

I let the ol' iPod pick the song this week. Honestly, when in doubt, you can't go wrong with G-Man's iPod. Got me through some really trying times and lonely nights. Thanks old buddy

Doug

The Tragically Hip - "50 Mission Cap"

Dano

Dua Lipa - "Dance The Night"

Note from G-Man: "My Daughter loves this song"

Jonny HP

Semisonic - "Closing Time"

Mike D

The Bravery - "Believe"

J.B.

TBD

Wolvish-Ravening Lamb

 

Mr. T

The Dollyrots - "Night Owl"

Billy Idol - "White Wedding"

For my Grandma's 90th birthday on Saturday!

G-Man

33 - "Rich Happy"

I've been searching for this song since 1997....I saw the video one Summer's day watching Much Music and it was featured in the Indie Spotlight. The chorus has been an earworm for me this whole time. 26 years i've been on my quest, was starting to think it was a dream. Finally, it appears the director of the video posts it to Youtube and one of my occasional, yearly google searches comes back with one positive result. Never give up kids.

Doug

The Eurythmics - "Here Comes The Rain Again"

Dano

Chris Cornell - "Dead Wishes"

Jonny HP

Korn - "I'm Hiding"

Mike D

TBD

J.B.

TBD