The Flaming Groovies

Okay, maybe not the best band name ever, it says nothing about their music. The Flaming Groovies were a San Francisco rock band from the 60's whose sound helped spawn the the punk rock era. It's very garage and un-polished (do you see this is a trend for me?). Hope you like it!

Dog Meat by whoawhoayeahyeah

Aaron Neville

We watched Pirate Radio last night and this song came on. Which immediately prompted a soul party. We started busting out all our funk/soul LP's and 45's and decided we would make a mix, our own custom soul mix of songs WE want to hear. That will come shortly. However, for now play the below as a taste of what's to come. Makes me feel like a kid again. Oh, and as far as the movie went, I wouldn't recommend it.

Tell It Like It Is by whoawhoayeahyeah

Slum Village

Perfect song for today!! Get Dis Money is off Slum Village's 2000 album Fantastic, Vol. 2. Slum Village is a Detroit Motor City legend comprised of Baatin, T3 and, of course, Jay Dee aka J. Dilla. This is one hip-hop album you should definitely have in your collection if you don't already; right up there with Tribe Called Quest Midnight Marauders, De la Soul Stakes is High and Pharcyde Labcabincalifornia.

Get Dis Money by whoawhoayeahyeah

Clutchy Hopkins

Who is Clutchy Hopkins? That is the question circling many an internet chat room and message board. All I know is that he is a California multi instrumentalist that has recently begun releasing albums, the latest of which was put out by Ubiquity (a great label, highly recommend browsing their catalog). Reportedly he plays all of the instruments (and in this track there's some I can't even name). The beats are hip-hop-esque with layers of quirky, fun instrumentation that's composed exceptionally well. There's a lot of really great tracks on this album, but this is just one of them.

2 07 by whoawhoayeahyeah

Slim Harpo

This weekend was the San Diego Record Show in Hillcrest. We paid early bird rates to pick through mostly beat up classic rock and over priced punk. Gladly, I stumbled across the vendor with the most 45s who also eagerly kept playing me these amazing 45s which in turn I happily took off his hands. One that I did not buy (a little out of my price league) is today's jam, I've Got Love If You Want It by Slim Harpo. Slim Harpo is one of those great blues musicians from the late 50's/60's that paved the way for later more popular musicians like The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd who were all heavily influenced by earlier blues musicians. And you'll see why by clicking play below.....

02 I've Got Love If You Want It by whoawhoayeahyeah

Four Tet

Four Tet aka mood music. Great to put on while driving, hanging out with friends, cooking, cleaning, designing...whatever it is you do. This is great background music. Very melodic, well composed and uptempo. This track, She Just Likes to Fight, is off Four Tet's newest album, There is Love in You.

As Serious as Your Life by whoawhoayeahyeah

New joint from Stones Throw

Great brand new gem from the Stones Throw label, by Whitefield Bros, Edan and Mr. Lif remixed by Oh No. The track, The Gift, is quintessential, head-noddin', get-hype, hip-hop. The production is on point. Honestly the first hip-hop track I've heard in a while that's kept my interest. AND it's available for free download (check the soundcloud player below).

The Gift (Oh No Ethio Remix) MSTR by whoawhoayeahyeah