Smashups

Episode 8: Doug and Smashely mash it up in this episode, recorded on the first day of the month (rabbit rabbit rabbit). Now with better audio! Emmett O’Connell’s passion for Olympia and the region shows in his writing and in conversation. We do have an interesting history here, both great and terrible, and he doesn’t gloss over anything. Check out the blog and sign up for the newsletter here: https://olympiatime.com/. Some really good songs have come out in the last several days. Here are three that I like: Hazel English and her breathy pop vocals go well with outfits and a vintage telephone - Hazel English "Make It Better (Acoustic Version) Available on Bandcamp: https://hazelenglish.bandcamp.com/track/make-it-better-acoustic-version TV Star’s next single, “Out of My Bag.” from their upcoming album “Music for Heads” is out now. Check out the cool Lush t-shirt the bass player is wearing and the late 80s/early 90s vibe and video effects: TV Star - Out of My Bag Pre-order on Bandcamp, available April 15th - https://tvstar.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-heads Mashups are so cool! I love recontextualizing to create something entirely new out of something familiar. Bill McLintock makes some of my favorites of late. Check this one out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1E4Qdrjxi0 Do you like Sportsballs and want to hear more about the Sounders? Shane is now hosting “Talkin’ Ders,” produced by the very same Smashley you know and love. This is an accessible analysis of your favorite MLS team. Find it on all your major podcast outlets: https://linktr.ee/talkinders Get your shoegaze dreampop ambient fix from deary with the new single “Alfie.” The video features disco rollerskating and video effects. deary - Alfie Pre-order the album on Bandcamp, available April 3rd, if you’d like: https://deary.bandcamp.com/album/birding