RJH Mixtape--Everything Must Go

I started this mix on a hot day in Lausanne, Switzerland, home to Meril Wubslin, the band that kicks off this mix. I can say without doubt that they are my favorite band from Lausanne, and that it is a bit surprising that such moody music can come from such an incredibly lovely place. They are on Geneva’s Bongo Joe label, which is one of the most reliable sources of interesting music at the moment.

This mix has been done for a while, and it’s become one of my favorites.

Tidal: https://tidal.com/playlist/3bf0e7ea-6521-469a-a19d-80ac478f5197

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/7121aac4c60a4426bb80f33c51aeedd8sune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_0NpcaepW1HHxrHBdqCvn0x1Nz

Youtube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxyFrZks2TlUJXvzxGhQjM2-Cd9vyJz3d&si=eFRhDdtSkVf1us2P

The couple months have given me time to listen more thoroughly to a number of the albums featured, so instead of droning on about particular songs, here are some standout albums in the group.

Now Does the Trick—Now

Now is, surprisingly, a California band. They’re channeling Elvis Costello and others, and might even be feigning British accents, but that’s ok. They’re nifty and the album is excellent.

the world is still here and so are we—McLusky

First album in about 20 years from these Bristol favorites. They sound as good as they ever did.

Ill at Ease—Preoccupations

Calgary killers Preoccupations used to be Viet Cong until they realized that bothered a lot of people, and kind Canadians they are they changed their name. The sound will be familiar, kinda late 80s, but very good.

McCartney, It’ll be Ok—University

Another that’s a bit of a throwback, to the 90s guitar rock of Unwound and Albini produced acts. Except from the UK. I love it unapologetically.

Fairyland Codex—Tropical Fuck Storm

This is the album I listened to the most this month or two. TFS makes that borderland unhinged, rickety rackety guitar music I love. Melbourne has a gem in these guys.

Drop P—GRÓA

Icelandic bands with dynamic female lead singers will probably always get the Sugarcubes comparison, but I think these guys are right up there. I doubt we’ll get a Bjork out of this—or out of anything except for a giant egg from space—but in many ways I prefer these guys to their predecessors.

Enjoy the rest of summer!

RH