The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 200

Back to reality after a brief holiday break with the batteries recharged for what's coming next (promises of change in the horizon). And to return to form properly here's our flamboyant latest TOP TEN JUKEBOX. I(by the way, 200 Jukeboxes, that's a ton of great music), full of the usual new findings, plus a wonderful coincidence of having three Blog favourites and friends, The Tallest Man on Earth, Young Romance and Watoo Watoo, making their ace comebacks. All stars aligned to make you enjoy the weekend as it deserves. And remember, all the songs are available at our Soundcloud. (Join Us!)

Direct links to 2018 Jukebox playlists

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Best Songs of the Year 2016: 100-76

After Concerts, EPs and Records, we start our particular countdown of the Best Songs of the Year! As in previous editions, we are going to unveil our favourite 100 tunes of 2016, divided in four different posts of 25 songs each*, compiled on Spotify playlists. Probably the hardest choice of the year, today is time to unveil the tunes listed from 100 to 76! We hope you enjoy our selection, at least as much as we have had while listening all this incredible artists & bands. Next round coming very, very soon!

100. Bottle Rocket- Ahem
99.  Henry- Soccer Mommy
98.  It Didn’t Hurt- We.The pigs
97. Amazing Grace- American Wrestlers
96. Citrus- Animal Daydream
95. The End of Things- Bob Mould
94. The Only Thing I Miss- Featherfin
93. We Are Dreamers- Tindersticks
92. Anxiety- Preoccupations
91. Trauma- Fear of Men
90. Gentle Eyes- Terry Malts
89. Motorway- California Snow Story
88. Capture- Desario
87. Ten Year Tenure- Halfsour
86. Disappear- Young Romance
85. Walden- Sr. Chinarro
84. Atomic Number- Case/Lang/Veirs
83. Anna, Lisa Calls- Happyness
82. Tides- Swimming Tapes
81. Beneath the Black Sea-LNZNDRF
80. Menos de Mi- Neleonard
79. Frank Infatuation- Real Numbers
78. Moon- Beth Orton
77. Recto y Quieto- Palacio de Linares
76.  Fall- Lisa Hannigan

*Same group/artist can only have up to three songs on the complete, 100 tunes list 

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 118

Here comes October, a month of new beginnings, expectations and a lot of music ahead. So, let's begin it properly, with a flamboyant TOP TEN Jukebox, full of exciting new findings plus a couple of returns: the hypnotic voice of Hope Sandoval and our dear Young Romance, ready to mesmerize us with their first album. A soundtrack to salute what comes ahead. And remember, all songs are available at our Soundcloud page (Join Us!).

Direct links to 2016 Jukebox playlists

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The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 100

100 Jukeboxes!

It's quite a milestone for this humble blog, so we have prepared something special to celebrate it as the occasion deserves: a really awesome (and pretty hard work) playlist with 100 tunes from 100 bands featured in our weekly compilations. From our biggest crushes to our most beloved discoveries, what this small portion of two incredible & fascinating years of music jukeboxes shows the incredible amount of exciting music just awaiting for you out there, deserving to be listened and enjoyed.  So MANY thanks bands & artists, what a pleasing ride this has been... and will continue being! Have fun and remember: all songs are listed at our Soundcloud page (Join Us!).

Direct links to 2015 / 2016 Jukebox playlists

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Music to look forward in 2016

Can't remember why, but didn't honored another blog tradition on 2015: our new year's music wishes. But this is not going to happen again! So here's our top ten summary of the releases/events we're looking forward the most in what regards to music. 

1. If this is a blog tradition, let's begin with "our" man & most beloved sure-fire: Jeremy Jensen, aka The Very Most, is returning big on this 2016 with 'Syntherely Yours', a collection of synthpop songs from the band, out thanks our dear friends at February Records. The LP features and awesome list of guests including Lisle Mitnik from Tiny Fireflies, Adriano from Postal Blue, Colin from The Smittens, Charles from Math and Physics Club, Thomas from Pale Spectres, Adam from Adam and Darcie, Laz from Bubblegum Lemonade/Strawberry Whiplash,... And there's more...

Most deserved tribute for Ms. Melberg

 2.... Because The Very Most is also taking part in 'Constant and True: A Tribute to the Songs of Rose Melberg', that February Records will release in late Spring. A compilation CD of indiepop artists paying tribute to one of the GREATEST: Rose Melberg and her essential bands (Tiger Trap, The Softies, Brave Irene, Go Sailor, Knife Pleats). Bands like Rocketship, The Smittens, Band a Part, LAKE, Seapony, Marc Elston, are already confirmed, so no wonder why we are already excited...

3. More sure-fires. Eleanor Friedberger returns to action with 'New View' on January 22nd, same day that marks the arrival of 'Adore Life', the sophomore album of Savages. And what can be said about our beloved Basia Bulat and The Divine Comedy returns? The Canadian angel has LP 'Good Advice' scheduled on February 12th, and the always necessary Neil Hannon is giving us some clues his new work will be ready by Spring/Summer. With these two coming up with new songs, the world will be a better place to live in... 

The great Jess Weiss on boards. Fear of Men take 2

4. Despite there's no exact day for the official releases revealed yet, these two might be the most anticipated and awaited new albums of 2016 for me. I'm referring to my dear Fear of Men, that have finished recording their sophomore album, the much awaited follow-up of the terrific 'Loom'. And another band we have a real soft spot for at the Blog, Paolo and Claire, a.k.a Young Romance, which after giving us stunning song after stunning song in several EPs and singles, now jump into the long format with their debut full album. So anxious to hear both... and please do not forget Barcelona on the forthcoming tours this time!

5. In what regards to national releases, 2016 should be the year where favourites of mine come back wth new music. Cosmen Adelaida, Doble Pletina and When Nalda Became Punk (triple YAY!) for sure, but fingers crossed during 2016 we'll see also the follow-up of 'Mundo Fatal' by my beloved Me and the Bees. Expecting new songs by Big Summer and Aries too. And would we have the second album of Boutade this year? Here's hoping for a confirmation... 

Paul & Jacqui, the mighty pop duo, finally in Catalonia!

6. There are three gigs that I'm really excited about. First, and just around the corner, Robert Forster at Apolo presenting his excellent 'Songs to Play'. And two "first times" that I'm so eager will finally take place. Tindersticks in April 14th at l'Auditori. And two days afterwards, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott at Blues and Ritmes Festival in Badalona. Finally! Already nervous, can't hardly wait! 

7. More about live music. Another Primavera Sound Festival ahead. With not a single name announced yet. Expectations are huge as always, so it's time to post/especulate my wish list, right? Check it here. And if it's a disappointment, it might be time to consider moving to another Fest (Bilbao maybe?)

PJ Harvey, ready for shaking the world again

8. Even more & records expected. "Heavyweights" as PJ Harvey, with new record set to Spring that, judging by the info so far, it's going to be a mandatory one (again)... and The National, which are already recording but still without a defined release agenda (testing tunes on the road?) What about The Luxembourg Signal (confirmed by Beth Arzy on Twitter), Hospitality, Rose Elinor Dougall (please, please, please, been waiting for ages!), The Julie Ruin, Slowdive (if confirmed, that would be simply anthologic), Minor Victories (very curious), Peter Buck (what about that super-Earth's project with Corin Tucker? Too good to be true...?) Dum Dum Girls, or The Swapsies? 

9. And for sure infallible labels like Shelflife, Jigsaw Records, Slumberland, Matinée, Test Pattern, Fortuna Pop!, Dufflecoat, WWNBB, February Records, El Genio Equivocado, Discos de Kirlian, La Castanya, Kanine, Fishrider (and others coming from down under), Merge, Sub Pop, HHBTM, to just name a few, have prepared a wonderful year of music for us. 

10. And ending in a more personal note, there's a book on one of my all-time favourite bands, The Go-Betweens, coming very soon on Libros de Kirlian. I contribute on it (thanks for the opportunity Marcos Gendre) with the prologue, which might be one of the most heartfelt pieces I've ever written. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a very special read...

For sure, many more records, songs, gigs and amazing moments related with music are awaiting us. Come on 2016, we're listening you!

Best Songs of the Year 2015: 75-51

No time to waste, so here's the second chapter of our Favourite Songs of the Year, now unveiling positions comprised between 75 to 51. As with the first list, you'll find the playlist at our Soundcloud. Stay tuned, Very soon we will bring you the last two rounds of this fantastic music countdown of this last twelve months. Have fun and enjoy the music!

75.  NO - YAK
74. Cutting my fingers off- Turnover
73. Academic- New Order
72.Football
72.Football- Trust Fund
71.  Souvenirs - The Birkins
70. Warm waveform- The Chills
69. Illuminations- Lusts
68. Marte 
68. Marte - Tigres Leones
67. The House- Le Volume Courbe
66. Shiny gun- Fraser A. Gorman
65. Waiting for the sun- The Shifting Sands
64. Young Girls- PINS
63. Hate to see you go- The Mantles
62. Actual Alien - American Culture
61. Un mundo feliz- Grushenka
60. Tom on the boulevard- The Innocence Mission
59. Hollow Veins- Surf City
58. New England Cross- Hamilton Leithauser & Paul Maroon
57. Fool- Nadine Shah
56. Guess work- The Ocean Party
55. When he calls- Seconds
54. Scene Sick- Diet Cig
53. Why does it shake?- Protomartyr
52. High- Royal Headache
51. Never learn- Young Romance

Best EPs of the Year 2015

After yesterday's list with our favourite concerts of 2015 list, now it's time for the EPs which, in this Blog's view, it's a regular source of music gems that doesn't get the attention it deserves. So, in order to make our humble contribution and highlight this wonderful format, here you have, in our opinion, the best 15 EPs of the year (no singles, 3 to 6 songs). Hope you enjoy!


15. High & Vibrate- The Persian Leaps 
14. CRUSHED- PONY
13. Lemonseeds- Morels
12. Dregs- Tuff Love
11. Headcase- Day Wave

10. Nevski- Nevski

9. When you need me the most- Alpaca Sports

8. Montaña, guía y milagros- Victoria Ford

7. Seconds- Seconds*

6. Bodyheat- Bodyheat

5. Murder Shoes - Murder Shoes

4. I don't want to let you down - Sharon Van Etten

3. Roygbiv- Flyying Colours

2. Over Easy - Diet Cig

1. Wild- Young Romance

*(Technically not an EP but a split LP with band Joya, but considering both bands have six songs, and the release consists of two separate EPs, each with their own artwork, we included Seconds on the list)

Want to check the best EPs of 2014? Click here
Or the ones selected in 2013? Click here
And 2012? Click here

The "Records List" coming shortly!

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 55

The worst of summer appeared this week: unhealthy air, excruciating heat and tension-bound situations. So what we propose now you is to take a refreshing break with a new round of our TOP TEN playlist, with the tunes we have been enjoying the most lately. Several beloved bands of this blog are included, like the amazing new signature from our dear friends El Genio Equivocado, Ghost Transmission (if you fancy the song, go watch them live, stunning!), or new tunes from our beloved Young Romance and Neleonard. But, as usual, there's no forgetting exciting new discoveries like Froth or Num Bats. Take care, have fun and don't forget to join us at our Soundcloud blog page!

Direct links to 2015 Jukebox playlists
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Week 41  Week 42  Week 43  Week 44   Week 45
Week 46  Week 47   Week 48  Week 49    Week 50
Week 51   Week 52  Week 53  Week 54 

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 46

Music can be magical, don't you think? If you have a rough day, you can just create a playlist and even forget that you are in this world... The new round of our TOP TEN playlist is a superb proof of that. Starting with Ghost Transmission (we are completely in shock, what a discovery) and following with three "safe bets": Close Lobsters, Joanna Gruesome and Young Romance. A trio of wonders that will transport you to another world, granted! And remember, this is also available at our Soundcloud blog page. So, join us!

Direct links to 2015 Jukebox playlists
Week 36  Week 37  Week 38   Week 39  Week 40 

Week 41  Week 42  Week 43  Week 44   Week 45

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 41

What a superb TOP TEN playlist we have prepared for you this week! Ten songs that will leave you breathless. We promise you you won't be able to stop listening. Pure energy, emotion and intensity summarized in a bunch of shoegaze, indie-rock & noise pop gems, like the new proposals of Young Romance (we just love them!), Joanna Gruesome (another adrenalin pill!) or another take from the brilliant Fireworks's album. If you don't believe us, just play it and let us know the result. And remember, this is also available on our Blog's soundcloud page.

Direct links to the previous Jukebox weeks

Week 1 Week 8 Week 15  Week 22 Week 29 Week 36
Week 2 Week 9  Week 16  Week 23  Week 30   Week 37
Week 3 Week 10 Week 17  Week 24  Week 31  Week 38
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Week 7  Week 14   Week 21   Week 28   Week 35

Best Songs of the Year 2014 so far

It has been a titanic task, but here it is. Following past week's list with the Best Records/Eps of the year so far, today we propose you a second list with our favourite tunes during this six months of 2014. Like we did on previous years, we have prepared a playlist with the best 30 songs on a selection based on two criteria: songs released during 2014, and just 1 song per group/artist. The playlist (that you can enjoy at our soundcloud except for two songs) is in alphabetic order. Hope you enjoy!

1997, Passing the Hallway- Martha
Ashes and Embers- The Casket Girls
Coming Down- Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Els Dies s’Allarguen- Renaldo & Clara
Embers- Night Flowers
Enredo Interesante- Grushenka
Every Time the Sun Comes Up- Sharon Van Etten
Familia /Trabajo- Cosmen Adelaida
Happening- Desperate Journalist
Heavy Heart- Tripping the Light Fantastic
Hi-Five- Angel Olsen
Horseshoe- Withered Hand
Just like Before- Beach Beach
Killer Bangs- Honeyblood
This is Pop- Latimer House
Losing to the Dark- La Sera
Lovejunky- The Popguns
Magazine- The Proper Ornaments
Market Town- Echo and the Bunnymen
Mistakes of My Youth- Eels
My Heart is a Lonely Hunter- The Pretty Greens
My Silver Lining- First Aid Kit
New Skin- Torres
Pale- Young Romance
Talking Backwards- Real Estate
Things too Obvious to Sing- The Very Most
Try- The Zebras
Visiones- Aries
Wavy Gravy- Flyying Colours
Yeah Tonight- Gold Bears

Click here to check the SoundCloud playlist!

Note: I was uncapable to choose just one song from the following terrific albums:'Our Years in the Wilderness' by The Hi-Life Companion, 'Mundo Fatal' by Me and the Bees and 'Before there Were Pictures' by Pale Lights.