The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas was born on this date in 1978. Lots of music from his band on today’s playlist.
Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 8-18-24
On today’s playlist we’re celebrating the birthday of The xx’s Romy.
Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 6-21-24
On the latest UK Top 100 singles chart, The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside,” from their 2004 debut album Hot Fuss, moves up from number 66 to number 63 in its 415th week on that chart. I think it’s on its way to hit song status.
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers was born on this date in 1981. A handful of that band’s songs are included on today’s playlist.
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Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 9-11-23
Richard Ashcroft’s original plan was to release the songs he wrote for Urban Hymns under his own name, but he got cold feet. Shortly after the album’s release The Verve broke up, briefly reforming in 2007.
The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft was born on this date in 1971. The singles issued from his band’s Urban Hymns are included on today’s playlist.
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Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 6-21-23
When recording started it was called Bird World. Somewhere along the way Lana Del Rey changed the title of her 2019 album to Norman Fucking Rockwell! The actual middle name of artist Norman Rockwell is Percevel. Fucking is a better middle name.
Lana Del Rey turns 38 today. Showing her lots of love on today’s playlist.
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