Sunday, November 7, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 297

We know, we know. Another unexpected hiatus in our playlists. We're sorry, but life keeps getting in our way (it's not easy to get a new house ready, folks). Luckily, there's light at the end of the tunnel (fingers crossed), and this weekend we have the time to deliver a flamboyant TOP TEN JUKEBOX where, while we offer you our traditional bunch of discoveries, we also pay some dues. Such as celebrating the funny weirdness of "The Nowhere Inn", pledge you to hear the mesmerizing Grace Cummings, or pay a humble tribute to the late Charlie Watts with one of our favourite Stones tune. Have a nice Sunday and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, October 17, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 296

We could keep telling you that our life is pretty stressful right now (anyone who has got into "the adventure" of remodeling & moving into a new apartment while working will understand us) but today we'll let our latest TOP TEN JUKEBOX do all the talking. Because, in fact, there isn't much to add when looking at the names gathered in it. Music titans like Michael Stipe, Eddie Vedder, the return of The War on Drugs, alongside new discoveries that will surely blow your mind (a chaise longue has never been so catchy, or those Good Rockets reminding us our beloved friends from Athens...) We could go on, but better shut up and let you enjoy it. Have a nice Sunday and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, October 3, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 295

We told you. We had plenty in our music vaults. So we begin October (an important, decissive October for this humble Blog writers) with a spectacular TOP TEN JUKEBOX (sorry, no time for being modest). Because we have gathered some very dear voices such as Courtney Barnett (eager for the new album), new favourites like The Umbrellas or Ducks Limited, with several discoveries that deserve a careful spin. A most complete, full of wonders playlist. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, September 26, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 294

Life is constanly getting ir our way (don't you worry, it's all for excellent, wonderful reasons that should materialise this October), so posting is becoming harder and harder. But we finally found a free Sunday, and here we are, ready to publish our TOP TEN JUKEBOX and start sharing with you some of the tunes (we have plenty in our bags, as we haven't stopped listening) that have stuck with us lately. It's a really eclectic selection, full of very diverse music gems to appeal every type of listener, so take your tim and enjoy the ride. Have a nice day, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, August 22, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 293

A bit late in August, but we are about to disconnect for a couple of weeks to have our (deserved, much needed) holidays. But before we hit the road, we have gathered a last-minute yet pretty ace TOP TEN JUKEBOX. Full of wonders and surprises, it has a bit of everything. Heavyweight covers, a couple of stunners (what a comeback by Big Red Machine and dear Courtney), inspired friends returning in impeccable form (opener Persian Leaps), exciting newcomers... even two "Eddie Vedders"! A lot to listen, for sure. Have a nice Sunday, a great end to the month, we'll see you all in mid-September. And remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, August 15, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 292

Two much time without our TOP TEN JUKEBOX. Obviously, we could blame routine, work and some other factor but... there's a main and positive reason: we are moving! Or better said, in the midst of the process, dealing with the real estate market in Barcelona (one day we can dedicate a "chapter" to it), mortgage analysis and the never ending documentation required. Incredibly time-consuming...  But we don't want to bore you, or even sound slightly down, as we are very excited about our decision. So we took some time off from paper-work and decided to bring you an ace soundtrack for this burning August days. Have a nice Sunday, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Monday, July 12, 2021

Best Songs of the Year 2021... so far

Sorry it took us a little longer than expected. Some out of the blue busy days, plus, more recently, being knocked out by the second dose of the vaccine explains it (but no complaints, very happy about it). But as promised in the previous post, with our best records and EPs of the year so far, now it's time to unveil our Favourite Songs from this half of 2021. 40 tunes, again in alphabetical order, with the sole limitation of one song per band/artist, and gathered on a playlist (see below) for your listening pleasure. 2 hours and 23 minutes of wonderful gems, so we hope you enjoy!

Crowded House- Start of Something
Dinosaur Jr.- And Me
Doble Pletina- Algo de lo que Poderme Quejar
Eddie 9V- Little Black Flies
Emily Rodgers- I Will Be Gone
Farewell Horizontal- Doesn’t Matter No One Cares
Full Power Happy Hour- Old Mind of Mine
Hadda Be- Another Life
Holiday Ghosts- Off Grid
Hooveriii- Control
Kings of Leon- The Bandit
Kiwi Jr.- Undecided Voters
Marina Allen- Oh, Louise
Massage- Made of Moods
Matt Berninger- The End
Mogwai- Ritchie Sacramento
Nation of Language- Across that Fine Line
No Kill- Better
Painted Shrines- Gone
Paul Weller- Shades of Blue
Pearl Charles- What I Need
Qlowski- A Woman
Quivers - Hold You Back
Real Numbers- In the End
Ryley Walker- Rang Dizzy
Shame- Water in the Well
Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen- Like I Used To
Steady Holiday - Tangerine
Stephen’s Shore- Skogen
Teenage Fanclub- Back in the Day
The Chills - Monolith
The Lodger- Dual Lives
The Mountain Goats- Mobile
The Tubs- Two Person Love
The Umbrellas- She Buys Herself Flowers
The Weather Station- Robber
Wojtek the Bear- One’s Thing for Certain
Woods- Waiting Around for a New Me


And if you want to check the previous years, click on 2011,2012201320142015201620172018 and 2019 selections!

Friday, July 2, 2021

Best Records and EPs of the Year 2021... so far

It's official. We have reached July, meaning half of 2021 is gone. Something that looks, feels and sounds surreal. Same applies to holidays and being fully vaccinated, forthcoming situations that seemed a distant dream not that long ago. So, in order to keep with the optimistic vibes, we are set to recover a Blog tradition that covid took us away last year (we weren't in the mood). Today we unveil our 25 best records and EPs of the year so far! The list is alphabetical and length is not an issue (proper ranks are reserved for December). Just the works we have enjoyed the most this past six months. Hope you like it (don't hesitate to suggest yours, always welcomed) and find plenty to listen (click on the links to do so). And stay tuned, our favourite songs from 2021 are about to arrive!

Bart & Friends- Tolmie Wild Thymes
Cassandra Jenkins- An Overview On Phenomenal Nature
Crowded House- Dreamers Are Waiting
Dinosaur Jr.- Sweep It Into Space
Dry Cleaning- New Long Leg
Full Power Happy Hour- Full Power Happy Hour
Holiday Ghosts- North Street Air
Joana Serrat- Hardcore from the Heart
Kiwi Jr.- Cooler Returns
Lucy Dacus- Home Video
Painted Shrines- Heaven and Holy
Pearl Charles- Magic Mirror
Quivers- Golden Doubt
Tape Waves- Bright
Teenage Fanclub- Endless Arcade
The Boys with the Perpetual Nervousness- Songs from Another Life
The Catenary Wires- Birling Gap
The Chills- Scatterbrain
The Coral- Coral Island
The Laughing Chimes- In This Town
The Reds, Pinks & Purples- Uncommon Weather
The Telephone Numbers- The Ballad of Doug
The Weather Station- Ignorance
Will Stratton- The Changing Wilderness
Wurld Series- What’s Growing  

More lists? Click on the years to check our 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 selections!

Sunday, June 6, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 291

June has begun with odd visits to el Vallés (long story that might have additional chapters), expensive ticket upgrades for... the next year, and that terrible Barcelona weather where you can forget to get any sleep. Luckily, music continues to be the oasis to this madness, as our latest TOP TEN JUKEBOX proves. A fine and moody mixture of well-beloved names (Goats, Iron and Wine, the killer returns of Floodlights and Nation of Language) plus an exciting dose of new finds. Take a break, enjoy the songs, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, May 23, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 290

The downward spiral never ends. Looking at the state of current affairs, it's a disastrous week, with scenes we are, shamefully, used to see in Gaza, plus a despicable situation at the Spanish Southern border. Seriously depressing stuff. Luckily (what an incredible contrast), the music week has been stunning, a rare TOP TEN JUKEBOX where tunes just seem to flourish for you to grab. To the usual dose of discoveries (including a jangly gem in German!) a coalition of heavyweights has aligned to the rescue, crowned by the reunion of Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen, a dream come true. Take a break, enjoy the songs, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, May 16, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 289

Extremely contradictory times (yes, we're being euphemistic) out there. Freedom is to be found in alcohol, the ugliest face of neoliberalism needs police repression "to show" how liberty flourishes...  and the right to self-defense means bombing other's territory. More than enough to drive you crazy. We don't pretend to have a solution here. But at least we can offer you a way to disconnect, or at least entertain yourself for a while, with the tunes gathered in our latest TOP TEN JUKEBOXPeace signs... Hope you enjoy, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, May 9, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 288

After a long-awaited and most-deserved break last weekend, here we are, back with our TOP TEN JUKEBOX. A much needed dose of stunning new tunes (might be one of the strongest selections of the year so far), focused, as usual, in exciting bands to be discovered, plus the unexpected return of the mighty Mountain Goats. It's been a disheartening week, another grim reality bite regarding mankind and common sense (freedom is not in a bar) so we hope this collection of tracks cheer you up a bit. Take a listen, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, April 25, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 287

Not much to talk about without getting really furious (damn fascists!), so let's focus on the music. Here we are, ready for another TOP TEN JUKEBOX, properly arriving to shed some light on this cloudy Sunday. A stunning mixture of surefires, like Lou Barlow, Holiday Ghosts, the unexpected ballad between Jehnny Beth and Bobbie Gillespie, and dearest Teenage Fanclub, alongside our trademark dose of new bands to discover. A lot to listen, so hurry up, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Sunday, April 18, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 286

We have been pretty busy writing for Sant Jordi / International Book Day (as you might know, reading is another great passion) these last days, as well as planning another possible short trip, if the situation allow us (which doesn't seem probable right now, ​​virus, get the f out of here now!) But nevermind, we are finishing the week strongly, with our latest TOP TEN JUKEBOX, a brand new collection of tunes so magnificient we had to share them with you. 10 songs with a spring air to help close / open a new week with optimism. Take a listen, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!

Saturday, April 10, 2021

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox Week 285

We took a break last weekend (holidays, despite the times), but we are back, with the batteries recharged and ready to bring your our latest TOP TEN JUKEBOX. An exciting mixture of newbies and surefires, including our beloved Courtney Barnett (covering Sharon Van Etten, what a match made in heaven!) and the haunting Sinead O'Brien (we fall for every new tune of her). So plenty to enjoy and discover. Take a listen, and remember to join us at our Soundcloud page!