In this episode, I have five songs for you that were released on Decca Records in the 1930s and 1940s. The songs are "Swing That Music" by Louis Armstrong, "Ain't Gonna Give It Away" by Barrel House Annie, "My Lord's Gonna Move This Wicked Race" by Sister Rosetta Tharpe with The Dependable Boys and the Sam Price Trio, "Cow Cow Boogie" by Ella Fitzgerald and the Ink Spots, and "Off to the Hunt/The Butcher's March" by John and Joe Fahey.
May 12, 2016•23 min
In this episode, I have five various flavors of folk songs for you. Some are traditional, some are kind of metal, some are kind of rock. I hope you enjoy them all. The songs are "Here be dragons" by Nowhere Fast, "Sloneczko" by Tara Fuki, "Spanish Ladies" by Pint of Stout, "Na zelených kopcách" by BezoBratři, and "Loch Lomond" by Derek Van Hold.
Apr 08, 2016•26 min
In this episode, I have five microtonal songs for you. While their tunings aren't typical for Western music, I think these songs are still accessible and interesting. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Blue Eleven" by Tall Kite, "Vacant City" by Brendan Byrnes, "Come And Play With Me" by Ahornberg, "Kelt" by Flao YG, and "Future" by ZIA.
Mar 07, 2016•24 min
In this episode, I have five songs that will make you smile. They are fun, sweet, and almost (but not quite) guaranteed to pick you up. The songs are "Magical" by Lullatone, "Waltz" by Peter Fabok, "Зелёный жбан/The Green Jug" by Vassily K and the Intellectuals, "We'll Save The World" by The Freak Fandango Orchestra, and "Konik" by Monty.
Feb 03, 2016•22 min
In this episode, I have five songs for you that feature the harpsichord. It has taken me a while to find all of them, and I'm glad I can share them with you. The songs are "Tango in D Minor for two Harpsichords" by Ethan Durell, "At The Mercy Of The Wind" by Mario Dederichs, "Prelude and Fugue in C minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach played by Pawel Siwczak, "Bauyn Suite V - Hardel Gigue" by Panos Iliopoulos, and "Dei Molti Occhi di Lucifero" by Cult of Crime.
Jan 08, 2016•19 min
It has been quite a while since we've had a geek music-themed show, so here you go! In this episode, I have five songs that take inspiration from the world of computers, video games, and science. I hope you enjoy them! The songs are "SQL" by Seth Phillips, "Hero" by Nerds With Guitars, "Statistically I Love You" by Helen Arney, "Relaxed Mario" by White Piano Key Productions, and "Battle On!" by One-eyed Doll.
Dec 17, 2015•26 min
There are all different kinds of songs. Some are cute and bouncy. Some are dark and moody. I think that some of the most touching songs are songs that reveal some weakness, tell a story, or say something personal. These songs say something honest, and gritty honesty has more value to me, I think, than all the airbrushed glamour of Hollywood. In this episode, I have five songs for you that I think say something honest. The songs are "Back Off" by The Bionic Rats, "Radio Silence" by Gregory Michae...
Nov 21, 2015•27 min
In this episode, I have five chill songs to help you (and me) feel chill too. I hope you enjoy them! The songs are "The Oxbow" by Honey and the Sting, "Катти Сарк" by The Dartz, "Love Is A Pain" by Eve Soto, "Тема Юры" by Мегаполис, and "How Can You Feel" by Vows.
Oct 31, 2015•25 min
In this episode, I've got five songs for you to help you take everything life throws at you in stride. The songs are "Everything Changes" by Alexi, "Leaves" by LEO, "What's Happened to Soho?" by The Correspondents, "Kobe" by Yeo, and "Devil Better Run" by Here Come The Mummies.
Oct 11, 2015•24 min
In this episode, I have five songs for you with kind of a rough feel. Some are punk, some are really low-fi, others just have a rough vibe to them. Even if you aren't the kind of person who would normally listen to punk, I think that these songs are accessible and melodic enough that everyone can enjoy them. The songs are "Bleedin Heart Trouble" by Bear Trade, "Honey Do" by Beverly, "The Climber" by the Bohémièn Skyzzoyd Orchestrers, "Holy Wars and Mental Wards" by Eddie and the T-Bolts, and "In...
Sep 26, 2015•20 min
In this episode, you'll hear electronic music and chiptunes. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Court Date" by ABSRDST, "Tomorrow's Another Day" by Ganymede, "Insert Rupee, Get Music" by Insert Rupee, "Minuet K77b L168" by Neil Parsons, and "Invention No. 8 in F" by Robert Amour.
Aug 29, 2015•21 min
For episode 100 of the podcast, I have five super fun songs for you that were recorded 100 years ago. The songs are "It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary" sung by Albert Farrington, "Harrigan" sung by Billy Murray, "Foolish Questions" by Ada Reeve, "A Little Bit of Cucumber" by Harry Champion, and "Funiculì, Funiculà" sung by Charles W Harrison.
Aug 11, 2015•22 min
It is time again for another episode of songs with groove. The songs in this episode are "Madrid Boogie" by VenueConnection, "Empty Me Out" by Liz Vice, "The Green Cage" by Ratatouille, "Dig This" by 2000 Tons of TNT, and "Whirling Dervish" by The ThoughtCriminals.
Jul 04, 2015•25 min
In this episode, I have five fun, lighthearted songs for you. The songs are "Barefoot Batter" by Small Cows & Hoonah, "Talking to the Doctor After Pressing the Elevator Button that Grew on Your Forehead Overnight Causing Your Legs to Grow Uncontrollably" by Fishboy, "Grandma's House" by Kirby Krackle, "Cómo puede?" by Carlos Dingo, and "Korobushka" by The Dapper Cadavers.
May 30, 2015•24 min
In this episode, you'll hear five great songs that are full of energy and life. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Kavka Airlines" by Lesní zvěř, "Раз и навсегда" by Китти Льюис, "Tonight" by Morad Stars, "Desdramatizando" by Niño Crudo, and "The Call" by Kobo Town.
Apr 25, 2015•21 min
It has been a cold and difficult spring for many, so to get us through until the weather warms, I have five songs for you with a sustaining energy. The songs are "Obraz" by Kieslowski, "Как Всегда" by Радмира Ружковская, "Alone (it's not so bad)" by I Am Not Lefthanded, "Giant Stairs" by A Weather, and "Marzhin Foll" by Bran.
Apr 03, 2015•23 min
In this episode, I have five sexy songs for you. I hope you find them... inspiring. The songs are "My Lords and Ladies" by Felix Hagan & The Family, "Innuendo" by Here Come The Mummies, "Tomorrow's Song" by Maria in the Shower, "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" by Peter Fedofsky, and "(Let's Pretend We Don't Have) Feelings" by GAYmous.
Mar 08, 2015•25 min
There isn't really a special theme to this episode. Instead, I have five songs for you that have a great, upbeat feel. The songs are "Joelmir Beting, A Canção" by Ceumar, "Я жизнь люблю..." by "Серебряная свадьба", "Trees" by Matthew Ebel, "Ievan Polka" remixed by Nocturne, and "Segura!" by Ricardo Herz Trio.
Feb 17, 2015•24 min
This episode features five new songs by the winners of the 2013 Listeners' Choice Contest, as promised. The songs are "Lo mejor esta por venir" by Los Lunes, "волны" by alhimia, "You Don't Even Know My Name" by Action Camp, "Daddy Issues" by Friend or Foe, and "My Dad Is A Morris Dancer" by Helen Arney.
Feb 01, 2015•21 min
Here are five songs for you from the 1920s, in memory of my grandmother. The songs are "Some Sunny Day" by Lee Wiley, "Let's Misbehave" by Irving Aaronson & His Commanders, "My Blue Heaven" by Whispering Jack Smith, "Kitten on the Keys" by Zez Confrey, and "That's A Plenty" by Red Nichols and his Five Pennies.
Jan 18, 2015•23 min
In this episode, you'll hear five songs that are related to the winter holiday season. Even if you don't celebrate the holiday that the song was written for, I hope you still enjoy the music and have a wonderful holiday full of joy and peace. The songs in this episode are "Daj vám Pán Bůh, milí páni" by Cimbálová muzika Stanislava Gabriela, "Pour Noël" by Löhstana David, "Long December Nights" by Daniel Versteegh, "Holiday Overload" by The Phil Aiken Army, and "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby.
Dec 22, 2014•24 min
In this episode, you'll hear five songs with a powerful, mystical feel. The songs are "Луна" by Чичерина, "Bela" by Khumariyaan, "The Great Escape" by The Night Watch, "Myší past" by Nevermore & Kosmonaut, and "Born Again" by Bopper and Oskaar.
Dec 14, 2014•27 min
This episode is dedicated to my friend Sasha and his relentless search for songs with "groove". These songs, I believe, have it. But, don't take my word for it. Find out for yourself! The songs are "Orgullosos de (con Jank)" by Priteo, "Yahoo!" by Лесное Радио, "Lucianna" by Kill Emil and the Yumas, "$2.50" by Monophonics, and "Runaway Train" by Kat Thomas.
Nov 14, 2014•26 min
In this episode, you'll hear five songs that remind me of the music I loved in high school. Now, it is known as post-punk or post-punk pop or maybe "alternative". Back then we called it "New Wave", which was really the music of about a decade earlier. Anyway, regardless of what genre you put it in, these songs have a certain feeling that I love. I hope you love them too. The songs are "Apk" by Цынник, "Sink" by Street Chant, "Tic For Tac" by Endless Column, "Replacing You" by Ancient Lasers, and...
Oct 23, 2014•22 min
As a follow-up to episode 85, this episode features five modern songs about trains. I hope you enjoy them! The songs are "When You're Young" by Martin Gilmore, "Freight" by Wing and Claw, "Train" by Prosti Dumi, "Escape from New Street" by The Brooms of Destruction, and "The Kettle Valley Line" by Brian Dewan.
Oct 02, 2014•27 min
As summer fades, we've got five songs for you with roots in a tropical climate. You'll hear reggae, cumbia, calypso and more. The songs are "Cumbia de Paname" by Cumbia de Paname, "Liberation" by The Alcapones, "Sing Along" by Tiki Joe and the Bamboo Band, "Elegancia Feat. Boogie Castillo" by Cumbiasound, and "Woman Police in Great Britain" by Mango Time.
Sep 05, 2014•26 min
In this episode, you'll hear five songs from the early 1900s about trains and train wrecks. The songs are "Choo Choo" by Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra, "Hiawatha" by the Columbia Orchestra, "The Wreck of the Old Southern 97" by Ernest Thompson, "The Wreck of Number Nine" by Vernon Dalhart, and "Casey Jones" by Billy Murray and Chorus.
Aug 15, 2014•28 min
I made this episode to fulfill a request made by someone important to me many years ago. In this episode, you'll hear five songs about rivers. The songs are "Land of Rivers" by Jesse Berkowitz, "Silgo River Blues" by Peter Kramer, "Riverbed" by The Septembers, "Rishikesh Valley" by Iamme Candlewick, and "The Singing and Swimming of Nature Around Me" by James Rabbit.
Jul 29, 2014•27 min
In this episode, you'll hear songs with a bluesy feel... mostly. Some are more rock, and some are more jazz. As usual, they are all great songs! They are also from a nice mix of locations. The songs are "Some Cold Rainy Day" by Sleepy Eyes Nelson, "The Standard" by Jeff Collins, "On The Road (Not Again)" by John Meeks, "Bellevue" by Royal Chant, and "Bad Bad Dream" by Marble Boy.
Jul 11, 2014•25 min
It is time for some music with umph. I mean, music with a good beat that really gets you moving. In this episode, we have five fast-paced songs with two from the Czech Republic, two from the UK and one from Australia. Ready? Set.... Go! The songs are "Indiani ve meste" by Traband, "You'd Better Be On The Inside Looking Out" by Felix Hagan, "Ven Paca" by Zuby nehty, "Hugs and Kisses" by Free Diamonds, and "Telecom" by Mining Boom.
Jun 26, 2014•20 min
