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We start with the everything man St. Quincy of Jones, then move into the new indie and underground for the week on our Triggered Tuesdays with the illustrious Kat Bass at the helm.
"The Drop with Danno" on GFN 광주영어방송 98.7FM in Gwangju & 93.7FM in Yeosu, Korea. An eclectic radio curation of all things musical spanning the spectrum every week. Broadcasting 8-10pm KST nightly.
U.T.R 09/27/2022
Part 1
Quincy Jones – The Dude
Morning Silk – How You Do It
Sofie Royer – Love Park
Big Scary – Asking Right
.com – Sometimes
Kainalu & MUNYA – Inhibitions/Intuitions
Facts
Quincy Jones – The Dude
- That was the title track to El Q del Producto’s 1981 album to open the show.
- We go forward in the timeline a good bit from there almost 20 years to the year 2000 for today’s TIGHT (or) feature, as Quincy Jones’ Listen Up Foundation donated $25,000 to five South Central Los Angeles youth organizations. The endowments, made in the names of the five teens who are members of Listen Up's From South Central To South Africa youth delegation, are presented with the money during a reception at the Creative Artists Agency in Beverly Hills.
- The five teens traveled to the Orange Farm Township, outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, one of the country's most disadvantaged communities, to build homes for three South African families.
- And that’s just the kind of dude we’re talkin about here. Quincy Jones, long live.
Morning Silk – How You Do It
- For those not in the know, Morning Silk describes themselves as a New York based alternative indie rock/pop recording project led by Frank Corr. Signature drum and synth sounds, and a wall of screaming guitars can be recognized as Morning Silk's production style.
- This is part of the artist’s debut EP, which was set for Sept release, now pushed back to about a month from now on October 25, which is eponymous, or named simply after the band, Morning Silk.
Sofie Royer – Love Park
- This is a tune off the artist’s sophomore LP, which actually got put out on Stones Throw back in July, but seems to be picking up more traction of late.
- The album is called Harlequin, and as you could hear right there, has a late 70’s early 80’s feel in the production. Interestingly, the artist is classically trained and studied violin in Vienna during their younger days, being of Austrian and Iranian background.
- Very good album, Harlequin just as Pitchfork puts it, cool melancholy all the way through.
Big Scary – Asking Right
- This is a great band out of Austrailia, which is the duo of Tom Iansek and Joanna Syme.
- The group just released the Me & You LP on Friday, which I’m sure is making every old school English teacher’s head explode.
.com – Sometimes
- Another really great bit of lo-fi rock from this cat, who once again used to go under Hawian Eagles (not mispronouncing that), and this is his 2nd tune in as many weeks here on the show.
- Nothing further as far as an album but something must be in the loop, right?
Kainalu & MUNYA – Inhibitions/Intuitions
- Shout out to Madison, WI on this one as that’s Kainalu’s home base.
- The contemplative, experimental sophomore LP by Kainalu, Ginseng Hourglass, is due out November 4, and this is the follow-up to another very nice single called Queen of Wands.
- MUNYA of Montreal is doing the vocal duties on this feature, and the artist released a great album last year that is very much on this spacey psyche tip called Voyage To Mars if you’d like to hear more from one of our Quebecois favey fave fave faves.
Part 2
Daylgow - Second Nature
Magdalena Bay - Unconditional
Jhnovr - Human Nature
flatheadstanley - crash n burn
Yellow Days - When Morning Comes
FIG - Pair of You
Facts
Daylgow - Second Nature 5.47
- Indie-pop mastermind Dayglow has released ‘Second Nature’, the third single to drop from his upcoming third record, ‘People In Motion’.
- On the new single, Dayglow explains: “‘Second Nature’ is one of the most ambitious songs I’ve made so far. I didn’t think it would be a Dayglow song until the rest of ‘People in Motion’ started to take shape. I made so many versions of it— I just kept writing more and more melodies and ideas.”
- The upcoming album will follow up last year’s ‘Harmony House’, a record that Dork said, “is a masterful throwback to the cheese of 80s pop-rock”. So far it's shaping up to be similar, but with more kinks to it. Can't wait!
Magdalena Bay - Unconditional 3.09
- Last year, the Los Angeles electro-pop duo Magdalena Bay released their much-acclaimed debut album Mercurial World. Next month, they’ll release a deluxe edition of that album that’ll feature a bunch of unreleased tracks.
- Today, Magdalena Bay have also shared the squelchy pop song “Unconditional.”
- In a press release, the band describes “Unconditional” as the “weird little cousin” of their Mercurial World single “Secrets (Your Fire),” and they say that the “Unconditional” video is their “dream birthday party.” go check it out.
Jhnovr - Human Nature 2.55
- Pronounced as John Over, South Korean solo Artist has released their latest EP Human Nature.
- Consistent of 6 tracks, the songs are interpretations of Human thoughts and habits, through personal experience.
- Looking into the Korean crowd, seems like the title track Human Nature, is a definite banger.
flatheadstanley - crash n burn 3.20
- Childhood character flathead Stanley. Honestly I wonder what went through the character creators mind on a kid who was born.. flat. Anyways, it seems our new artist does? Or kinda does?
- Having released only one EP as of last year, flatheadstanley has given us a fresh new single, crashnburn.
- Based in Lancashire, the solo artist seems to be writing and producing music all on their own!
- Hope to hear more about them in the future.
Yellow Days - When Morning Comes 5.50
- Yellow Days has released his new EP ‘Inner Peace’, which is his third in his series of EPs released this year.
- Containing of 7 track, the titles really show wisdom as they say, "Things gonna work themselves out" and another goes "life's too short".
- The artist elaborates, Inner Peace is the account of a modern person growing up in an atheist society that isn’t quick to pass detailed guidance between generations, attempting to grapple with philosophy and to attain a peacefulness.
FIG - Pair of You 2.24
- NY based 21 year old artist, FIG makes buoyant bedroom pop for all occasions.
Fig's latest single, Pair of You
- It's a song admitting how the relationship their in is one sided. It's all about the other. Really if all you care is you, then go love yourself.
- A nice downbeat tempo, clear vocals, and honest message, I very much approve of this song.
Part 3
JVKE - this is what falling out of love feels like
Milky Chance - Troubled Man
Space Equator - Sapphire
Emotional Oranges & Unusual Demont - Cardigan
THAMA - Needles
Believers - Endless Choice
Facts
JVKE - this is what falling out of love feels like 2.21
- Gaining massive attention in every type of social media I can think of, Multi-talented viral singer, songwriter, and producer JVKE releases his debut album this is what ___ feels like (Vol. 1-4).
- Written, recorded and produced entirely by JVKE and his brother ZVC in his Rhode Island home, the album is a collection of songs that document the life cycle of a relationship.
- JVKE boldly claims this as his first and last album, as he wants to bring a new way of listening to his fans that has never been done before. JVKE has yet to fully divulge his vision, yet states that his album may offer hints as to what is to come next.
Milky Chance - Troubled Man 2.35
- Berlin-based duo Milky Chance Returned with their new catchy indie-pop single, "Troubled Man"
- a bright and lively track that features their classic mellow dance style that they’re best known for.
- Released on their own label, Troubled man arrives following the announcement of their brand new mixtape Trip Tape II which has drawn up an audience eager for more, after their previous volume – Trip Tape I – Picked up critical acclaim
- The duo explain ”In a phase of feeling pretty alienated due to events of today and lots of devastating realities of human society, we tried to get into someone’s mind coming to earth for the first time nowadays.”
Space Equator - Sapphire 3.03
- Okay google, repeat after me. Indie band Space Equator. NOT of there is an equator in galactic space!!! Again my research was carried astray! Nonetheless, I have info.
- Space Equator is the project of Brendan Fillingham, Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer.
- His music frequently journeys through the lens of soft-psychedelic kraut pop, at times bending and challenging the conventions of maximalist synth, and bass driven pallets.
- Their newest single Sapphire will be a part of their debut LP, S/T LP, out October 7th.
Emotional Oranges & Unusual Demont - Cardigan 3.10
- LA based R&B dynamic duo Emotional Oranges make it a family affair on new single, hooking up with their Avant Garden label mate Unusual Demont to create their latest gorgeous new offering, Cardigan.
- The track fuses indie and R&B with effortless poise, serving as a testament as to why both acts have racked up millions of streams and acclaim worldwide
- Emotional Oranges explain:"Demont sent us the initial demo idea before we went on tour in the US Fall 2021. It was equal parts cheeky and complex and pushed us to match his energy. We got inspired to drop it as a way to celebrate going back on tour together (in Australia and Asia) over the next few months!”.
- Good to hear their back on track!!!
THAMA 따마- Needles 3.10
- South Korean singer THAMA has released his newest single album [Complicated Needles]
- The single consists of songs "Complicated" and "Needles," which are good to listen to as summer transitions to fall. In particular, the title song, "Complicated," will also be produced in English, which will be another gift to global fans.
- "Needles" is a song with a message to spend chill days drinking cold draft beer, not to live so serious and sharp as a needle.
Believers - Endless Choice 4.55
- Endless Choice is the latest single from Oakland-based brother duo, Believers.
- It all starts with rhythmic sounds before settling into a groove.
- As for the song, it asks questions of our society and all the options that we have these days.
- Gotta say, Endless Choice’ feels like the perfect introduction to Believers’ reimagined and conditioned sonics. Sparking the interest of indie pop, lo-fi, shoegaze and dream pop listeners, Believers will surely find a place in your playlist.
Part 4
Alvvays - Belinda Says
Anna of the North - Nobody
Charlotte Lawrence - Morning
Mind Shrine - Dance Around the Truth
The Ways of Seeing - The Other Side of Summer
Djo - End of Beginning
Facts
Alvvays - Belinda Says 2.46
- Alvvays have shared two new songs from their new album, Blue Rev: “Belinda Says” and “Very Online Guy.”
- Releasing along with accompining videos, In a press release, the band said, “This was easily the funnest thing we’ve ever shot. Enjoy our clunky low-bit collage of aliased key clacking and step-dance scramble on your CRTs.”
- Blue Rev is Alvvays’ third studio album and serves as the follow-up to their 2017 sophomore LP Antisocialites. It’s scheduled to arrive on October 7. and I can't wait to listen to it!!
Anna of the North - Nobody 3.49
- Anna of the North has shared news of her upcoming third album Crazy Life, and has delivered new single "Nobody" to accompany the announcement.
- "Nobody" is the fourth track to be lifted from Anna of the North's new album, following "Bird Sing", "Dandelion" and "Meteorite" featuring Gus Dapperton,
- The newest single is described by Anna of the North as "a feel-good yet melancholic song about missing somebody."
- That's something I feel with passed pets in life. A Happy and meloncholic feel.
Charlotte Lawrence - Morning 3.01
- Charlotte Lawrence is making her return this month with a gorgeous new single, ‘ Morning’. Connecting with Andy Park and Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie , the track captures Charlotte at her introspective best,
- Charlotte shared “I am so proud of this song because I believe it reflects my point of view both lyrically and musically as a woman just trying to heal some pain and figure out how I feel and what I want. It’s okay to not always know. That’s part of the journey and I’m okay with that.”
- Good thing someone knows it's okay! I should do so too… soon
Mind Shrine - Dance Around the Truth 4.17
- Dance Around the Truth, an idiom descibing to avoid speaking truthfully outright, or to evade the truth by lying.
- Today, Texas Based Quartet Mind Shrine has embodied it into their newest single, Dance Around the Truth.
- As a new single off their latest EP, Is it You? The song is a simple groovy tune that Id definitely dance to in my Kitchen when no one's around.
The Ways of Seeing - The Other Side of Summer 5.04
- A new track from Irish artist Ways of Seeing, “The Other Side of Summer” provides a caressing and dreamy rock sound. The artist elaborates further on the track:
- “I wrote this song about trying to move on from darker times and the search for hope in the midst of uncertainty and doubt. Much of the imagery and atmosphere in the song was inspired by John Banville’s book “The Sea”. It is an acknowledgment that, however difficult, we must confront our demons before we can fully move on. No amount of escapism will banish the “ghosts we bring”.
Djo - End of Beginning 2.39
● On his second solo album, Stranger Things actor Joe Keery fights his way through the simulation with winking, off-kilter synth-pop
● Over the last few years, in between roles as a murderous rideshare driver and a beleagured video game designer, he’s been kicking around a solo synth-pop project called Djo. As suggested by the moniker, which is pronounced like his first name, it’s still him—but with a wink.
● His album, Decide is a fun synth-pop album that proves Keery’s talent and today's pick “End of Beginning” describes about returning to Chicago and reconnecting with a past version of himself.