27 December 2016

Brutha Voodoo's Playlist Obscura Review of 2016

"New Day Raps" by Mega Ran - Chiptune of the Year

 "You Could Be My Baby" by SHEL - Von Trapp Award for Best Family Act of The Year

 “Hey Mr Sunshine” by The Flowerdews - Summer Ska of The Year

 "My Dad Thinks I'm A Vampire" by Dad Fanclub - Short but Perfectly Formed Song of The Year

 “Lazarus” by David Bowie - Loss To Music Memorial Award 
Honourable Mentions - Paul Kantner & Signe Toly Anderson (Jefferson Airplane), Blowfly, Glenn Frey (Eagles), Viola Beach, Jimmy Bain (Rainbow), Maurice White (Earth Wind & Fire), Keith Emerson & Greg Lake (ELP), Phife Dawg (Tribe Called Quest), Aaron Huffman (Harvey Danger), Prince, Nick Menza (Megadeth drummer), Prince Be (PM Dawn), Dave Swarbrick (Fairport Convention), Bernie Worrall (Funkadelic), Alan Vega (Suicide), Pete Burns (Dead or Alive), Bobby Vee, Leonard Cohen, Craig Gill (Inspiral Carpets), Rick Parfitt (Quo) & George Michael

 “Wichita Grey” by Boss Hog - Welcome Return of The Year
“Last Man Alive” by Shakin’ Stevens - Surprising Return of The Year 
Honourable Mentions - My Life Story, Carleen Anderson, Fuzzbox, A Tribe Called Quest, Lordi, Babybird, Yello, The Divine Comedy, The Wedding Present, De La Soul, Funki Porcini, Teenage Fanclub, Death in Vegas, Tiffany, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Trashcan Sinatras, Scarce, Garbage, PJ Harvey, Goldie Lookin Chain, Violent Femmes, They Might Be Giants, Beth Orton, Arrested Development, Lush & Massive Attack

 "Who Are You (feat Didier Kisala)" by Scroobius Pip From the Album The Long Road in aid of the British Red Cross - Charity Release of The Year

 "Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me" by Lawrence - Feelgood Funky Track of The Year

 "Late Night Sandwich" by ROTU - Food Based Funk of The Year

 “Died Down” by Murdock Swales - Baroque Track of The Year

 "Paper Thin" by She Makes War ft Tanya Donelly - Stop, Collaborate & Listen Award for Best Collaboration of The Year

 "Hate" by Louis Barabbas - Zeitgeist Encapsulating Track of The Year

 “Looked In Too” by Together PANGEA - “Leather Jacket” Award for Best Rawk & Rawl

 "20 Things To Do Before You're 30" by MJ Hibbett & The Validators - Pure Indie Pop of The Year

 "It's A Long Way Home When You Lose" by The Haywains - Sport Based Song of The Year

 "Nonfiction" by The Burning Hell - Literature Based Song of The Year

 "Lipslap" by Kero Kero Bonito - Bubblegum Pop of The Year

 “Valentine Kiss” by Shiori Tomita feat.Ladybeard - Craziest Thing To Come Out of Japan Award

 "Hillbillie Dragqueen Race" by Fury! Gagarin - Pun Based Band Name of The Year Award
Honorable mention to Amy Grindhouse

 "Rats In The Wall" by Blueneck - Post-Rock Masterpiece of The Year

 “Love Please” by Grown Up Avenger Stuff - Smorgasbordgasm Award for Track That Keeps Giving

 "The Muse" by Laurence Made Me Cry - 2016 PLAYLIST OBSCURA SONG OF THE YEAR

 "I Broke Up In Amarante" by Los Campesinos! - Reason To Be Hopeful For 2017 Award


 Didn’t make it onto the show, but worthy of your attention

 “Leeeeeeeroy!” by Phil Harmonix - Nerdcore Track of the Year

 “Derek Acorah” by Zodiac Avalanche - Paranormal Activity Based Song of The Year

 “Hey Heartbreaker” by DREAM WIFE - Retro Chic Pop with Attitude Award

 "Drama" by The Absurd - Best Use of Chugging Guitar of The Year

 “Escape From Big Trouble” by Jailhouse - Cinema Inspired Dance Track of The Year

 “She Was A Question” by August Wells - Rebirth of Cool Award

 "Nessie Moon" by Guitar Wolf - JET ROCK & ROLL OF THE YEAR

“Trick Candles” by The Qualia - Brand New, You’re Retro Award (80’s synth)

20 December 2016

Brutha Voodoo's Playlist Obscura Christmas Special 2016

Every track played on this week’s show:

“Brutha Voodoo Theme” by The Wiggly Tendrils
"Kids Come Back Again at Christmas" by Sloan
"Who Needs Summer?" by The Haywains
"O Christmas Tree" by Mike The Prophet
"All I Want For Christmas is You" by The Dollyrots
"Silver & Gold" by Ben and Hannah Randall
"Christmastime at the Dollar Store" by Cash Registers
"Christmas as a Punk" by Electric Umbrella
"Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" by Akira The Don
"Merry Christmas To You" by Da-iCE
"When It Rains On Christmas Day" by Sofia Talvik
"Gather Close" by SHEL
"There Will Be Snow" by Tambourine Girlfriend
"Rockin Around The Christmas Tree" by The Five Fourty Five
"Little Drummber Boy" by The Secret Sisters
"Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas" by The Yellow Melodies
"Let's Have An Old Fashioned Christmas" BY Ukulele Jim
"Seven Nights" by The Kathys
"Coca Cola Christmas" by Narco Lounge Combo
"Santa Won't Wait" by Crazy Quilt Bouquet
"All The Fake Santa Clauses" by Justin Biberon
"Christmas at College" by Asher Pope
"What Child is This" by The Inspiritive
"My Christmas Gift" by Outline Skates
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Benjamin Bitter
"Winter Paradigms" by Valerie Cox
"Christmas Glow" by Miranda Dodson
"It's Christmas" by Piney Gir
"I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Jamie Barnes
"Away In A Manger" by John Mark Pantana


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6 December 2016

Brutha Voodoo's Playlist Obscura Tracklist 6th December 2016

Every track played on this week’s show, in no particular order:

“Brutha Voodoo Theme” by The Wiggly Tendrils

The Namecheck
"Betty and Siouxsie" by The Bordellos
"Hong Kong Garden" by Siouxsie & The Banshees

Other Aberdeens Are Available
"Psalm 001" by Ion Helix 46 from Aberdeen, Washington

That's Not The News That's Not
"Trumpocalypse" by Dub Vulture

Then & Now
"17 Reasons Why I Love Her" & "24 Hour Deflowerer" by My Life Story

Chiptune of the Week
"Cereal & Screws" by Bitonal Landscape

The Rest!
"Leaping Hare in Broadgate" by MJ Hibbert and The Validators
"Motionless/Stuck" by Scrap Rabbit
"la posta" by Sol Marianela
"Bitter Sweet" by SOS
"Imitate and Water Down" by Scumbag Familiar
"Selfishly Selfless" by Kayla Mickelsen
"Jostedalbreen" by Thinking Through Myths
"50/50" by The Hilos
"I Have A Dog" by Ladybeard, PEE, Wanchans & Yuuka Furukawa
"Rather Be" by Lawrence Made Me Cry
"Is This It" by The Inspiritive
"The Dive" by Felicity Love Void
"Mansplaining" by The Wimmin's Institute
"Mountains" by Alcuna Wilds
"Computer Camp" by Bedford Level Experiment
"Other Times" by Funky Purple Trees


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