Performing for BBC-2 Fontaines D.C. demonstrates their musical flexibility with this eclectic cover of the Chet Baker classic.
Category: Of the Day
Song of the Day: Cats in Space – Time Machine
U.K. band Cats In Space is out with a single in advance of a long-player t be released later in the year. Not straying from their AOR roots “Time Machine” is a prog-adjacent symphonic Rock gem.
Song of the Day: Bright Eyes – Rainbow Overpass
Conor Oberst and his Indie Rock band under the moniker Bright Eyes is back and getting ready to head out on tour. His tenth record and the first in four years, Five Dice, All Threes, will be released on September 20
Song of the Day: Leslie Mendelson – Rock and Roll on the Radio
There is more than a little Laura Nyro influence emanating from this ode to the good old days reflecting back to the first time that you heard Led Zeppelin, Boston, or Van Halen on the radio waves.
Song of the Day: Sam Millar Chardonnay
Raise the anchor, don your captains hat, slip on your boat shoes, and put on Toto’s “Africa” on repeat setting Sail for parts unknown with Sam Millar’s Chardonnay. Love it or hate it, Yacht Rock is back.
Song of the Day: The Sheepdogs – Darlin’ Baby
Some real controversy brewing here in the halls of Rock is the New Roll H.Q. Site favorites The Sheepdogs may have just jumped the shark with their latest tune, “Darlin’ Baby. This couldn’t be any more yacht rock this side of Christoper Cross opening for Toto on an actual yacht. But don’t sleep on it. The song is actually great.
Cover Song of the Day: The Raveonettes – Return of the Grievous Angel
Two decades into their career Danish duo The Raveonettes have decided to put out a covers record set to be released towards the end of the year. The swaying melody and the pure pop sway of this one makes for a bit more groovy take on the original.
Song of the Day: Datura4 -Drive By Island
On the short list of our favorite Aussie bands. Datura4 hits the highway on a blacktop of ’70s rock. Think Foghat by way of The Little River Band on this floating rocker.
Song of the Day: The Men They Couldn’t Hang – One More Whisky
40 years on this slightly bent roots and perfectly named band is still going strong with their latest record, Broadway Melodies. The latest single “One More Whisky is perfect Friday night Saturday night fare.
Song of the Day: Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Blood On The Stage
Tuk Smith is back with his latest drop in advance of a full album later in the year.
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