Jayson: “Watching the Omnibus” by The Bug Club
Jayson’s pick this week comes from the Welsh indie rock band The Bug Club. The band’s newest single, “Watching the Omnibus,” will be featured on their upcoming album Every Single Muscle, which is set to be released on May 29th! The Bug Club is a duo made up of Sam Willmet and Tilly Harris. With a sound defined by distorted vocals, lo-fi, punchy guitar riffs, and playful lyrics, The Bug Club evokes the sounds of 80s UK punk, such as the Dead Kennedys or Operation Ivy. “Watching the Omnibus,” clocking in at only one minute and nineteen seconds, is a concise yet powerful tune with lyrics that ponder loneliness and the reasons to live. With a quick tempo and driving drums, the band maintains high energy throughout the entire song. The choruses feature a dizzying repeating riff that adds some rhythmic variation to this fast punk song.
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Dan: “Pawa!” by Asha Puthli and Say She She
Dan’s pick for this week is bringing back disco with a track from Asha Puthli, and the trio Say She She. “Pawa!” is the newest single from both artists: Puthli, a jazz icon who made an appearance on Ornette Coleman’s classic Science Fiction, and Say She She, a discodelic funk trio made up of Piya Malik, Sabrina Mileo Cunningham, and Nya Gazelle Brown. Released the day after International Women’s Day, this track celebrates the power of togetherness among women. “Pawa!” is a beautiful blend of funky bass lines, hypnotizing three-part harmonies from Say She She, and a moving monologue from Puthli that closes out the song with, “People need people. And when we’re together with people we love, that’s where our power comes from. And it also comes from within you. You have power! We have power!”
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Stephanie: “Time Flies” by Shakey Graves
Stephanie has chosen “Time Flies” by Shaley Graves for her pick this week. Shakey Graves is the solo project of the musician Alejandro Rose-Garcia. Shakey Graves combines elements of blues, rock and roll, folk, and country with a sound defined by catchy acoustic guitar riffs and tambourines. His new single “Time Flies” came out a few weeks ago on March 4th. It’s the second single released for his upcoming album, I Was Once an Ocean. This track is a gentle love song showcasing Rose-Garcia’s soft but powerful voice. The percussion has a lo-fi quality that makes this track feel extra intimate. The song shines halfway through with a relaxed guitar solo backed by a beautiful string arrangement. Look forward to the new album by Shakey Graves that is coming out on May 15th!
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Casey: “Highwave” by Moon Taxi
Casey’s pick for this week comes from the local band Moon Taxi. Their song “Highwave” is from their newest album of the same name. It was released just a few weeks ago on March 6th. The band was formed when the four members met at Belmont University here in Nashville. Moon Taxi is defined by their anthemic pop-rock. “Highwave” fits this definition exactly! This love song has a foot-tapping groove and feel-good lyrics. The song uses themes of highway imagery and riding the waves of life with lyrics like, “When we’re sitting side by side, watching the sun rise over the ocean, at the end of a long night, singing, Floating on a Highwave.” Moon Taxi is currently on tour with their next stop in Athens, Georgia, on March 28th! Be sure to check out their new album, Highwave!
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Rev: “Future Soul” by Tedeschi Trucks Band
Rev’s pick comes from the iconic blues rock couple Tedeschi Trucks Band. Fronted by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, this band has been winning awards since 2012. “Future Soul” is the third single released for their brand-new album by the same name. This song is as epic as its cover art, which features Tedeschi and Trucks ready to save the world with superhero suits peeking out from under their clothes. “Future Soul” is a high-energy anthem that tells the world no one else can create what they do, not even a machine. This track includes jam band elements with a ripping guitar solo that closes out the song as Susan repeats, “I hope your future’s got soul in it.” TTB continues to keep their blues-rock sound while evolving with the times.
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