In the original Playlist Monday – Same Sample I played songs with the same sample back to back. In this version I am going to give the original sample and four songs that sampled it.
Playlist Monday: Mourning The New Year
Happy New Year! Now that everyone’s back at work and/or school, we can commiserate the dreary winter weather with some gloomy music. The holidays are over. In high school I was the younger brother of a goth kid. As youRead more…
Playlist Monday: The Best Songs of 2014
For the last playlist of the year the bloggers of Plastic and Wax have each chosen their favourite song. A couple of these were released at the tail end of 2013, but didn’t really make their impact until this year.Read more…
Playlist Monday: Spreading The Anti-Cheer
I hate Christmas. I hate the spirit of exploitation it encourages, I hate the ham-fisted phoniness it inspires and I hate the stupid carols. Here are some Christmas songs I can get behind.
Playlist Monday: Dead Toronto Bands Part 3
Sentimental as I am, I sometimes succumb to bouts of nostalgia and lament the passing of Toronto bands that I really enjoyed. Or somewhat enjoyed. Or barely enjoyed. Such feelings lead me to create playlists of songs from bands youRead more…
Playlist Monday: Nu-Gaze
The shoegaze revival has been in full force for a number of years now. I’ve been hearing other fun terms like nu-gaze and doomgaze. Today’s playlist consists of a handful of noisy bands that may or may not be fascinatedRead more…
Playlist Monday: Deep Purple – Mark I: 1968-69 Playlist
Deep Purple: we all know them, we all love them. Undoubtedly the band’s most memorable era is the legendary “Mark II – Version I” line-up (1970-1973) comprised of Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Jon Lord (Hammond organ), Ian Paice (drums), Roger GloverRead more…
Playlist Monday: Dead Toronto Bands Part 2
Last month I published a playlist of dead Toronto bands. I promised I’d post more, and here we are. Take a listen to six more songs from great Toronto bands that aren’t around anymore. Part 3 will come in December.
Playlist Monday: Sludge Metal
Jonathan Athon, bassist and vocalist from Black Tusk, died yesterday. To pay tribute to his memory, today’s playlist consists of sludge metal songs.
Playlist Monday: Our Band Could Be Your Life
“Our Band Could Be Your Life” is a book by Michael Azerrad. It features many underground punk and alternative rock bands that pre-dated a lot of the great 90’s stuff. I thought it was an interesting read and decided toRead more…