SummersRadio™ Best Of 2011 Countdowns! Part One: Top 25 Rock & Indie! #'s 25 - 21!

SummersRadio™ Best Of 2011 Countdowns! Part One: Top 25 Rock & Indie! #'s 25 - 21! It's time to begin SummersRadio™'s Best Of 2011 countdowns! They shall be divided into two parts - part one consisting of 25 Rock & Indie tracks - and part two consisting of 25 Electronic and Club tracks! Of course it's not always easy to classify songs and such practices can be limiting, but at the same time it doesn't seem right to me to compare (as an example) a Umek track along side one from Arcade Fire - as it's like comparing bananas to pears. :)

So while the Top 25 Rock & Indie list may include a couple songs that are electronic based and the Top 25 Electronic & Club list may include some full on club remixes of rock and indie songs - the purpose is to generally separate the songs primarily designed for the feet from those for the heart and mind. Either way, when it comes down to it both lists are for your ears (which are connected to the mind in most humans) and truthfully speaking one can really dance to anything if you choose to (so the feet need never be left out) so this was done mainly for flowing purposes, so I hope you enjoy this year's Best Of 2011 countdowns!

To eliminate any unnecessary nattering and focus on the music itself I will simply post each song sans any additional comments - but I will include the original link in each case should you wish to find out more information. I will also make note of any songs that (still) feature valid free legal download links for your enjoyment. So prepare yourself then for numerous hours of quality music featuring SummersRadio™'s selections for the Best Of 2011 - starting with Part One: Top 25 Rock & Indie... Enjoy!

# 25. Saint Motel - 'At Least I Have Nothing'

original post:  http://summersradio.blogspot.com/2011/11/summersradio-new-music-free-download_23.html (includes free download!)



# 24. Siskiyou - 'Always Awake'

original post: http://summersradio.blogspot.com/2011/11/summersradio-new-music-free-download_27.html (includes free download!)

SISKIYOU - Always Awake by Constellation Records

# 23. Fujiya & Miyagi - 'Universe'

original post: http://summersradio.blogspot.com/2011/01/summersradio-new-music-fujiya-miyagi.html



# 22. Sleeping Bags - 'Shark'

original post: http://summersradio.blogspot.com/2011/11/summersradio-new-music-free-download.html (includes free download!)

02 Shark by wearesolidgold

# 21. Psychic Ills - 'Mind Haze'

original post: http://summersradio.blogspot.com/2011/09/summersradio-new-music-psychic-ills.html



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SummersRadio™ Special Anniversary! My Bloody Valentine!

SummersRadio™ Special Anniversary! My Bloody Valentine - 'Blown A Wish'/ 'Soon' (Andrew Weatherall Remix) Today, November 4th marks the 20th anniversary of the release of My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless' album! Surprisingly there are no anniversary editions being released, but the greatness of said release shall not go unnoticed here at SummersRadio™. As shown in the previous post for Sleeping Bags, the shozegaze sound (thankfully) is still influencing new bands today.

'Loveless' didn't come easy though - it took two years to record - taxing the finances of their label Creation Records. It was never a huge seller, but critics and fans alike have been praising it for a full two decades now. This is one of my favorite tracks from 'Loveless' - as I like the spacious drifting romantic feel to it - this is 'Blown A Wish'... Enjoy!



Bonus Track! Rare Remix! My Bloody Valentine - 'Soon' (Andrew Weatherall Remix) Although 'Soon' was included on the 'Loveless' album it was first released on the 'Glider EP' which came out the previous year. This rare club friendly remix (complete with cowbell action) by Andrew Weatherall was only released on the second 12" single (the 'Glider EP Remixes' 12") in the U.K. - Enjoy!



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SummersRadio™ New Music + Free Download! Sleeping Bags!

SummersRadio™ New Music + Free Download! Sleeping Bags - 'Shark' Long Beach California's Sleeping Bags have released their song 'Shark' online as a free download! Sleeping Bags are a four piece 'loud' indie rock band that released their self titled debut album in September on the EasterEverywhere label. They've released two proper singles from the album so far - 'Park' and a remix of 'Cantaloupe' (which are both available on 7" singles) and now 'Shark'.

Sleeping Bags sound is akin to other wall of sound inspired artists such as shoegaze pioneers My Bloody Valentine and more recent bands such as The Black Angels. Their album is available digitally through itunes - or you can get it a couple dollars cheaper from their bandcamp site here:
http://sleepingbags.bandcamp.com/album/sleeping-bags-full-album
It's also available on vinyl with a bonus free cassette-only EP of unrelased material from their label's website here: http://eastereverywhere.bigcartel.com/product/sleeping-bags-self-titled-12-vinyl

This is the second track on the album called 'Shark' and if it's to your liking you can download for free here: http://soundcloud.com/wearesolidgold/sleeping-bags-shark and in turn feel free to show your support for the band on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/SleepingBags?sk=app_190322544333196#!/SleepingBags?sk=wall

This is 'Shark'... Enjoy!

02 Shark by wearesolidgold

                  

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