Listening Post: “OIL & WATER”
I saw PVRIS in concert some time ago and it was a really fun show. There was an optimism throughout the performance that was infectious.
Listening Post: “Turn Up the Radio” by OK Go
One of my favorite shows is Mr. Robot, and at one point near the end of the show, a song was used in a cold open that fit so perfectly; a song that I quickly became obsessed with: “Turn Up the Radio” by OK Go.
David Gilmour of Pink Floyd Discusses ‘Darkside of the Rainbow’
For decades and decades, people have sat each other down to watch The Wizard of Oz; while playing Pink Floyd’s album, Dark Side of the Moon. On the third roar of the MGM lion, you hit play on the album, and the music almost perfectly syncs with the movie. It’s as if it were all on purpose.
Listening Post: ‘Rocky’s Late Night’ by Albert Hammond Jr
It’s been a long while since I last shared some music. There’s a song that I’ve been obscenely obsessed with for a few years now. Everything from the instruments, the vocals, and the lyrics just hooked me in. Hopefully, it does the same for you, too.
Bear McCreary, Composer of ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘Agents of SHIELD’
One of the most memorable things about Battlestar Galactica was the music; it was very different than the music in other shows and even in film. It had an almost organic sound; not something you would expect in a sci-fi show. Yet, somehow, it beautifully fit.
“Take Me Down” by The Pretty Reckless Belongs in ‘Supernatural’
You got your hands on the new album by The Pretty Reckless, right? ‘Who You Selling For’? If not, what are you doing? Get it this instant!
Phantogram’s “You Don’t Get Me High Anymore” and Album ‘Three’
Admittedly, it was only last year when I first heard Phantogram. I was shown a couple of their music videos — which looked very psychedelic to me. The almost-haunting music fit perfectly. Then I saw them live when they toured with Muse. Their music immersed me. I was hooked.