This is in my esteemed opinion, contender for playlist of the year. Enjoy!
1) Joy by Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird
Melbourne band to kick off proceedings this month.
2) Charlie by Mallrat
Great song and Mallrat & I both have dogs called Charlie.
3) You’re Either On Something by Temples
Psychedelic pop taken from the third album coming soon. This song is so infectious it was in my dream this week and I woke up humming it.
4) I Can’t Grow Peaches On A Cherry Tree by Mystic Braves
A hippy strum-along song.
5) I Melt With You by Surfer Blood
A cover originally recorded by Modern English in 1982.
6) Something In The Water by Shannen James
Debut single by an Australian singer-songwriter.
7) Roots Girl by Eli Mac, Paula Fuga & Nattali Rize
Obligatory reggae track of the month.
8) This Is The Place by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Ten years on from the Oasis split, Noel is churning out the hits with beats and vocals replacing the usual guitars.
9) Jet by Shonen Knife
Brilliant cover of the Wings classic by the only Japanese band I know.
10) Every Little Thing by The Black Keys
Thankfully the Black Keys haven't turned their backs on dirty guitar riffs or tunes
11) Exit Sign by Hilltop Hoods, Illy & Eva Vandal
Aussie hip hop legends collaborate on a track about getting out of the club.
12) Remember The Name by Ed Sheeran, Eminem & 50 Cent
I first heard this Ed Sheeran song and thought great beat then Eminem and 50 Cent started rapping. This is the most surprising collaboration of the year linking Ipswich and Detroit.
13) Junglist Warrior by Lady Waks, Deekline & Freestyles
Massive jungle tune based on Ini Kamoze's nineties hit Here Comes The Hotstepper.
14) Get Over Myself by Bootleg Rascal
More bloody great Australian music.
15) Clouds of Saint Marie by Ride
Shimmering guitars and dreamy vocals make this an instant favourite.
16) Angel Eyes by The Czars
Now this is my favourite ABBA song given a stripped-back gender reassignment.
17) Record Collection by Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chief's lead single from their latest album. Clever lyrics and as catchy as the common cold.
18) Salted Caramel Ice Cream (Moscoman Remix) by Metronomy
A remix of Metronomy's latest iconic tune. Lyrics are again off the chart.
19) 2 Much by The Allergies & Andy Cooper
Keep 'em coming - I can't get enough of these tracks.
20) Forgot Your Name by Mini Mansions
A song about dancing and romancing off your face and having minimal recall.