New Young Pony Club - "Ice Cream" - Song of the Day [12/9/14]

This is one of those few poppy bands that is too good to hate on. "Ice Cream" was the first New Young Pony Club song I ever heard, but it wasn't until later that I realized how cool a lot of their songs are. Tracks like "Get Lucky" and "The Bomb" convey a similar punk 80's new wave style that perfectly appeals to my nostalgia sweet tooth. All of the New Young Pony Club official videos are completely awesome utilizing throwback visual effects, with clever cuts and wipes. Go check out the Official NYPC Website for tour dates, music, and merch from the band.

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Greenskeepers - "15 Minutes" - Song of the Day - (10/27/14)

Greenskeepers have an album called Polo Club that is just perfect. I have listened to it straight through a number of times. They are a total throwback band, retro sounding but with new ideas. "15 Minutes" is a brilliant spin on new age music, it sounds just like something out of the 80's. The band began as friends James Curd and Nick Maurer collaborated creating an awesome sound but also amazing vocals and excellent lyrics. You can stream the double album Polo Club the third album from Greenskeepers by following the link. Or check out more on James Curd's Official Soundcloud page too.

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Joe Jackson - "Steppin Out" - Song of the Day - [10-1-14]

I don't know why but this song always gets stuck in my head when I'm in a traffic jam. It's "Steppin Out" by Joe Jackson. The quick paced bass line is what catches my attention, it's a throwback tempo and pattern in the song. Similar to an old school film score, during a driving scene, where the tempo adds to the visual element of the story. Joe Jackson is a composer and he plays multiple instruments including saxophone and piano. "Steppin' Out" is from back in 1982, and it properly represents the new wave phase in the music scene which was huge in the 80's. This is also the official video for Joe Jackson's "Steppin Out" and it's still classy thirty years later.

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Com Truise - "Chemical Legs" - Song of the Day [4-22-14]

Chill out with some Com Truise today. His music is perfect for melting away into a musical dream world. A common theme for Com Truise songs is an incredible 80's synthesizer melody. His library is full of excellent music with an old school feel, and who doesn't love a good throw back to simpler times. Go get more smooth beats on Com Truise's soundcloud page here.

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The Moody Blues - "Your Wildest Dreams" - Song of the Day [4-8-14]

Today's song of the day is a throw back to the 80's. The Moody Blues are one of the founding bands for my childhood, being the child of a hippie. The Moody Blues bridged the gap between 70's disco and 80's wierdo. Enjoy "Your Wildest Dreams" by The Moody Blues.

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LoBounce - "RTN"

LoBounce has done it again on "RTN" a flashy song from his new EP 'Raze'. This track is beautiful, the builds sound like something from an 80's movie, and the bass line has exceptional clarity on the hard moombahcore style drops. 'Raze' was released Tuesday via SMOG Records, 12th Planet's label, it has 5 songs all a bit different from the rest.

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