Echo's Playlist: Week 7

My listening habits have become quite blasphemous this week! Most of the jams I've been rocking out to lately are much more likely to be heard on the radio than in the 40 Watt. Shocking, indeed. I think I'll have to blame my family for this one. But hey, I love them, and I'm not afraid to admit that I love these tunes too. And, joy of joys, a few Athens and Atlanta tunes have crept onto my list as well! Here are the songs that have made my life a walking music video this week.

• Told You So by the Orkids: Free track from MTV's Needle in the Haystack
• The Preachings of Priamides by Crumbling Arches: Song and album The Somnambulist on iTunes
• Love is a Murder by the Constellations (Song and album Southern Gothic on iTunes)
• LoveGame by Lady Gaga: Song and album The Fame on iTunes
• Shake It by Metro Station: Song and album Metro Station on iTunes

Which tunes made your end of November playlist?

Of Echo's Playlist and Turkey Days

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope you all are feasting up a storm today!

So what makes you thankful on this fine day of food and family? As for me, I'm most grateful for my pals, my family, my ever-more-ridiculous wardrobe, my always-growing list of majors, my continuing ability to hear, my extensive collection of Harry Potter knick knacks, my rather frightening assortment of knee socks, and something else... I can't quite put my finger on it... Of course! This lovely music scene of ours! After all, how could I not be thankful for something that just keeps giving like it does?

Lately, I've been reminiscing, so my playlist for the past few weeks has been largely filled with my eternal Crumbling Arches favorites. Namely:

• Phantom (Hear it on their myspace here)

• Organic Debris (Song and album The Somnambulist on iTunes)

• Mutant Love (FREE album Yellow Years on Bandcamp)

...among MANY others. Favorite tunes of the week by bands not named Crumbling Arches include:

• Take a Ride by the Constellations (Song and album Southern Gothic on iTunes)

• It Was a Rose by Dead Confederate (Song and album Wrecking Ball on iTunes)

• Time by Doctor Squid (Song and album on iTunes)

One more thing before I leave you for a deliciously mouth-watering slice of pumpkin pie. If you're going to be around the Atlanta area tomorrow (November 26), you won't want to miss the unbelievably spectacular lineup of the Whigs, Futurebirds, and Bambara over at Variety Playhouse at 8 PM. What I wouldn't give to be there! I can guarantee you, it's going to be wild. Embrace the awesomeness! Happy eating, you guys!

Echo's Playlist: Weeks 3 & 4

These past two weeks have been insane for me! Have they been as crazy for you too?

Luckily, my music was there for me. Mud Scholar's refreshingly honest tunes have definitely been a big help in getting me through these few weeks. After all, there's nothing like singing along to an incredibly explicit song right before a major exam! After pulling three all-nighters in a row, though, I realized that listening to these tunes put me in immediate danger of blurting out something wildly inappropriate during one of my group presentations. :D To prevent this, I delved straight into a medley of some of my very favorite Disney songs. I mean, who doesn't love Disney songs? Here's my rather ridiculous mix!

George Carlin is My Obi Wan [very explicit] by Mud Scholar: FREE album A Must for the Dick on Bandcamp

I'll Make A Man Out of You from the Mulan Soundtrack: Song and album in iTunes

Elitist's Curse by Mud Scholar: FREE album A Must for the Dick on Bandcamp

Part of Your World from the Little Mermaid Soundtrack: Song and album in iTunes

Be Prepared from the Lion King Soundtrack: Song and album in iTunes

What tunes have been dancing through your head lately?

Echo's Playlist: Week 2

It's Halloween week! Let the ghoulies and the ghosties come out to play! Want some tunes to jam to while you're in costume? Here are a few Athens songs and a couple non-Athens favorites that have been filling our ears with joy this time around!

• Baby Dinosaur by Mud Scholar: FREE album A Must for the Dick on Bandcamp
• Ready to Move by the Beat Geeks: FREE single from their facebook page
• Vampire Sex by Crumbling Arches: FREE album Yellow Years on Bandcamp
• Tabitha (A Love Song) by Mud Scholar: FREE album A Must for the Dick on Bandcamp
• Thriller by Michael Jackson: Song and album on iTunes
• This is Halloween from soundtrack The Nightmare Before Christmas: Song and album on iTunes

What tunes have got you hooked this week?

Echo's Playlist: Week 1

So, here I was listening to the tunes that have me jammin' on my way to class each morning, and I thought, "Wouldn't it be cool if I shared with everyone what I'm actually listening to each week?" What songs from Athens and beyond leave me smiling on a daily basis, and where can you guys get your hands on these tunes if you so desire? Better yet, wouldn't it simply rock if I knew which songs had you hooked too? Let's make this a share-fest! What's good, my friends?

My favorites this week have been...

• Where The Party At by the Beat Geeks: Get the single for FREE from their facebook page
• Stop Starin' by the Orkids: Check out the Paper Dolls EP in iTunes
• Sweat (Lose Control) by the Beat Geeks: Check out this single at iLike
• Waste of Air by Mud Scholar: Download A Must for the Dick for FREE on Bandcamp
• Caught Up by Stellate: Check out the EP I Get A Rush in iTunes

Got any tunes you'd like to share? I'd love to hear 'em, and I know everyone else would too!