October Picks

I called September as the best music month of 2016. So far, I'm standing by that, but October finished not far behind. There were several strong developments in canonical spunk rock, some chill, some funk, some heavy, several political protests, and (although not appearing here) lots of xmas music.

start with the playlists:


YouTube Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWm4729w0mtclajLoYDn0DNSaqRI5icfF


Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/user/fluid3sally/playlist/4fRW2GgMillxcm2XjLwfHL




Nina Diaz - The Beat Is Dead
A very strong debut from the already accomplished Girl In A Coma singer/guitar player.
separate review here:  http://joelspunkrock.blogspot.com/2016/10/new-nina.html
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xL_nTij-5A
audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1XILjxN7W0


The Pretty Reckless - Who You Selling For
3rd big hitter from a spunk classic
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpZv2r8fb4


Savoy Motel - Savoy Motel
psychedelic funk'n'spunk with a thow-back vibe.. pairs nicely with Jefferson Airplane and maybe a slice of Velvet Underground.
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntxaaDci6Lo


Feeder - All Bright Electric
score another one for UK region (Wales). Deep and introspective song compositions. well worth the listen
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddCs4LKCLIY


Two Door Cinema Club - Gameshow
In the theme of funk
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7Wn0GbTkts


Honeyblood - Babes Never Die
UK at it again.. this time Scotland. some high-energy modern-grrrl jams
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBbnGqthX1Y


Phish - Big Boat
we all need some fresh Phish from time to time.
separate review here: http://joelspunkrock.blogspot.com/2016/10/fresh-phish.html
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxWa3vdnPS8


Cheap Perfume - Nailed It
this needs to be heard
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYHcGq52hd4



Phantogram - Three
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jryzEU7WAlg


 Jones - Melt 
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx7pbLLhYoc


Placebo - Life's What You Make It


Rebecca Ferguson - SuperWoman


The Naked and Famous - Simple Forms


Crying - Wool In The Wash


BrookZill - Throwback to the Future



mid-playlist funk

• Smoove and Turrell
• Kaiser Chiefs
• Muddy Magnolias 
• Fantastic Negrito

Singles

Corin Tucker and the Filthy Friends

Pussy Riot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-bKFo30o2o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp-KeVBNz0A


Le Tigre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLGFyxAP0QE

Shea Diamond 
Die So Fluid 
Girli



Gruff and Heavy
If you like the gruff stuff, this was a pretty good month for that

• Korn
• Darke Complex 
• Amaranthe - a good record, but, unfortunately, it is brought down by growling vocals 
• I Prevail

Oops I missed it
better Late than never

• The Ones You Forgot (September)
• Sneaks (September)
• That Poppy (June)
• Giant Kitty (January)
• Beki Bondage (not sure)
• Mirror Eyes (not sure)

close, but nope

• Jimmy Eat World
• Avenged Sevenfold
• NOFX
• Nathaniel Ratcliff 
• Belle and Sebastian
• Watchtower
• Crocodiles
• Lady Gaga
• The Pretenders 
• Sum 41