Tag: Punk

Song of the Day: October 14, 2024

The Jam: Thick As Thieves Thick as Thieves on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znmpFlKhgoI&list=OLAK5uy_n8-__XaAWeMlI0f4cRKDnfEu3GTlpivoc&index=2 https://open.spotify.com/track/2GfH4yaPhlpNYO4adUvM8j?si=0100c48e1e964da3 I’m going to present a new song of the day concept this week in which I provide songs by an artist whose career spans over 40 years. Monday through Thursday, I’ll present a song by the artist that moves chronologically through … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 14, 2024 →

Song of the Day: October 7, 2024

The Vibrators: Whips and Furs Whips and Furs on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izFIIibfmhA&list=OLAK5uy_keEF1oGw6zswRwGIeIYfl-JYwWiwxUL30&index=11 https://open.spotify.com/track/1SfcQMzcXcRp0mrqMjs6vk?si=fbdcbb57568441a7 Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by The Vibrators. Pat Collier was a co-founder and bassist for the band, and died on July 27, 2024. The Vibrators were a first generation British punk … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 7, 2024 →

IDestroy: 100 Sounds 100 Sounds on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=276ldV6Ikyw&list=OLAK5uy_msLEJcD0zun73e_Oi5wLoiI68FlrCdNXU https://open.spotify.com/track/3XWtFsalhdpZ5R04p8dX07?si=2f6be1d8cdc843ef "100 Sounds" is the latest single from the upcoming album by British all-female post-punk band IDestroy. I've only just discovered this band. Their 2021 debut album We Are Girls is straight-ahead modern post-punk. Their new singles follow that same sound. If you like this … Continue reading Song of the Day: August 1, 2024 →

Chumbawamba: More Whitewashing More Whitewashing on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJSM4BdibE&list=OLAK5uy_nVq97p7od2PQ7J3fFX2dVAlwlKnAINBZo&index=5 https://open.spotify.com/track/14Rq8dD6rrv9vTxx4TFUMk?si=c4decf7f451c4169 Yesterday's selection was the new Water From Your Eyes cover of "The Good Ship Lifestyle" by Chumbawamba. The original version was released on Chumbawamba's breakout 1997 album Tubthumper. For most people, Chumbawamba are a one-hit wonder for the song "Tubthumping," and most people either … Continue reading Song of the Day: July 25, 2024 →

X-Ray Spex: I Am A Poseur I Am A Poseur on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKBD9JYlO2s&list=OLAK5uy_mRa6A5CQGgcP8LyCFAxB6cafRlxAAXbGE&index=21 https://open.spotify.com/track/78Kve43aUj99QZCoIIK48h?si=c53401f3e1244c4e X-Ray Spex were a fantastic punk act who released very little material during the punk era. Vocalist Poly Styrene was one of the only influential female artists of the original punk movement. This version of their classic song "I … Continue reading Song of the Day: June 8, 2024 →