… prescribing good feelings since 2000
12.22.2011
Popcast #577
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Do you need a safe place to go? I'm not talking about a chalet in the Alps or a fort made of couch cushions, nice as both of those sound. I mean a haven free from all the garish red-and-greenery, irritating carols, forced cheer, stress, obligations, crazy extended family members, and empty promises of peace and joy that are ever present 'round this time of year. Of course, there are a few nice things that come with the holidays — the general abundance of sweet treats is a definite plus, and I do enjoy exchanging prezzies with Dr. Marnie — but the rest of it? No thanks. If only there were some sort of magic wand that could make it all go away. (Hitachi? You guys are pretty good at making magic wands. Maybe your engineers could get to work on a prototype?) But for now, let this popcast be your magic wand. 
 
-Gina Zee

1. Lay Your Head on the Rails II: Big Blood
2. The Cult Song: Shannon and the Clams
3. The Most! The Best! The Greatest! Forever!: blackblack
4. I Shot Mr. Lee: The Bobbettes
5. Surfin' Coffin: Japanther
6. Femmes Sous Cellophanes: Edith Nylon
7. Airkiss: Adventures in Stereo
8. Baby Baby You're My Baby: Herman Dune
9. Divine Hammer: Jóvenes y Sexys
10. I Heard You Say: Vivian Girls
11. 7/23: Magik Markers
12. Trouble!: Turbo Fruits
13. Love Is the Slug: Fuzzbox
14. Ask: The Smiths

12.15.2011
Popcast #576
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Dear friends,

After a decent hiatus during which I participated in the 50th annual Siberian Pop Music Summit in Vladivostok, I return with a satchel full of tunes that will encourage a generous amount of modern dancing. While discussing the topic with my fellow Popologists, it was concluded that disco beats and lush electronic orchestrations are becoming increasingly popular tools in the fight against depression, diabetes and arthritis. Studies show that the more modern dancing you can participate in, preferably in your living room whilst wearing a pair of fuzzy socks, the happier you will be. Which is why CEO's version of Ave Maria has been included on this week's playlist. I encourage you to find your own modern dancing voice through repeated arm thrusts, dramatic falls on the floor, pirouettes, pliés and jazz hands. I look forward to hearing from those of you who heed my advice. Now I must go and practice my french mime 'hands-on-the-glass-wall' technique. I bid you adieu.

PS: And don't forget - 

If ever you should look in the mirror and wonder who it is that you are, and wonder what it is that you came for, well, I know the answer. You're beautiful. You came from heaven. You came down to this place. To fill out the dark corners with your everlasting light. And that's why I love you. We love you.



1. Warm In The Winter: Glass Candy
2. Repatriated: Handsome Furs
3. Believer: John Maus
4. Breaking Down: Florence + The Machine
5. Tangie & Ray: Fruit Bats
6. Oblivion: Grimes
7. Ave Maria: CEO
8. I'm God (instrumental): Clams Casino
9. Cannons: Youth Lagoon
10. Hours (Teen Daze remix): Tycho
11. Sunny Goodge Street: Donovan
12. If You Were Here: Thompson Twins

 


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11.22.2011
Popcast #575: Foodcast!
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Thanksgiving is here! Of course, it's a time of quiet reflection and humble gratitude. Let's take a couple seconds to think about the good things in our lives.
 
Are you done? Because now it's time to push your stomach to the limit. It's time to stuff your face with all manner of casseroles and sauces and bird carcasses until you are immobile and ill. You may then ask yourself why you didn't stop after your third helping of Aunt Pearl's ambrosia. You will promise never to eat so much again. Then you will start thinking about portion control and dusting off the bike you have stored in the garage and even maybe trying that vegan restaurant you've been scoffing at. But you will forget all that ten minutes later when dessert is served, because there is no way your lizard brain can turn down a good pie. 
 
-Gina Zee, P&C's official Dietitian
 
1. Banana Split: Lio
2. We All Love Peanut Butter: One Way Streets
3. The Munchers: Quickspace
4. Can't Cook Down: Cavedweller
5. I'm Sorry That I Got Fat: The Wesley Willis Fiasco
6. Jam Eater Blues: The Mountain Goats
7. Pepperoni Eyes: Personal and the Pizzas
8. Pink Soda: Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her
9. Do the Eggroll: Peach Kelli Pop
10. Turkey Sandwich: Mika Miko
11. I Want a Cookie: The Evolution Control Committee
12. Cheeseburger and Fries: King Lollipop
13. First Rhapsody for Knives, Forks and Spoons, Part I: The Central High School Cafeteria Band
14. Alcohol: The Kinks
15. Lollipop: Nimbus
16. Cheese and Onions: Galaxie 500
 

 

11.17.2011
Popcast #574: Guest post by Lil’ Bruder
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 Ladies  & Gentlemen,
I am so happy to present a long-awaited guest popcast from a long-time P&C supporter, guest singer for The Falsies at the legendary House of Flowers, part-time 80s Historian, full-time lover of fine wines, actual big brother to Dr. Marnie, life-long partner of Madame Sugahblade and co-guardian of Sir Biggie…. I bring you the beloved Lil' Bruder, little brother to music loving popsters all over the world.

 

Hip Biscuits For the Short Crowd: A musical journey in two parts.

The other day, I was feeling so famboobled after a long day at work that when I got home I went straight to my stack of feel good biscuits and started throwing them on the platter. One after another they lit up this glow worm and I got to thinking, why haven't I made a tape for all of the cool youngsters I know? So I did it. It took a lot of rewinding and making notes to remake the list ala digital, but here it is: Hip Biscuits For the Short Crowd. Or Hot Biscuits For the Bustlin' Youngster In a Mixed Up Tape. Either way, life has a way of speeding the heck up and we need to slow it down sometimes, any which way we can! So take off your socks, light up a candle or twelve, find a buddy or your favorite critter and see where this takes ya. Like my buddies the Space Monkeys say: "Don't be afraid of the dark, and keep your dreams close to your heart. Cuz I've been around and seen people drown in the depths of success." 

Welp, here's to that ethereal life preserver. 

Big love,
Lil' Bruder


"Hi. I like records, motorcycles and ray guns."

 

1. Andy's Chest: The Velvet Underground
2. Ain't Got No Home: Clarence "Frogman" Henry
3. Mah-Na-Mah-Na: Piero Umiliani
4. Hamburger: Philemon Wehbe
5. Green: Ken Nordine
6. Virginia: Marissa Nadler
7. Snowman: XTC
8. Suzy Snowflake: Soul Coughing
9. Forget That You're Young: The Raveonettes
10. Inside My Soul: Space Monkeys
11. Mr. E's Beautiful Blues: Eels
12. You Made Me Like It: 1990s


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 INTERMISSION
 (this would be a good time to go make some chocolate milk and see if your goldfish are hungry.) 

 

1. Home: LCD Soundsystem
2. Love Lust: King Charles
3. Kiss You On The Cheek: Desmond and the Tutus
4. First Person: Jenny Owen Youngs
5. Ruby II: Amy Millan
6. Don't start crying now: Them
7. Michael And His Slipper Tree: Equals
8. Rapture Riders  (Blondie vs The Doors): Go Home Productions
9. Hold On Tight: Electric Light Orchestra
10. Präludium Nr.11 F-dur BWV856: Keith Jarrett
11. Spock plays with his mind: Spock

 
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11.02.2011
Popcast #573
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How are you all are recovering from what I'm sure was another wild Halloween? If you're anything like Dr. Marnie and myself, you had fun but are a little worse for the wear. Your legs are probably sore from running from the police and you're a bit scratched up from hiding in your neighbor's rose bushes. (Hopefully you didn't have to spend all night there like we did!) And then, the next day being just another ol' Tuesday, you had to get right back in the swing of things without coming up for air. Today, dear reader, I give you permission to relax. Go ahead, leave work early. Take a bubble bath. Have a glass of wine. Have another glass of wine. Watch some schlocky TV. Have a cocktail. And unwind with this mellow little popcast. You deserve it.

-Gina Zee

1. I'm Sailin': Mazzy Star
2. Is Anything Wrong: Lhasa De Sela
3. This Time It Will: Jeff Hanson
4. I Make Windows: Forest Fire
5. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard: Julie Doiron
6. Raining in Darling: Bonnie "Prince" Billy
7. A Real Time Here: Lloyd & Michael
8. Why Oh Why: Becky Stark
9. Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave: Orville Jenks
10. Deception Island Optimists Club: Laura Barrett
11. Anyone Can Make a Mistake: Confetti
12. Uptown Top Ranking: Scout Niblett
13. Nattöppet: Detektivbyrån
14. Crosses: José González
 
 
 
11.01.2011
Marnie back on the radio!
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Dr. Marnie here!

Once upon a time in a magical land of college radio, I went by the moniker Miss Marnie Hotpants and Pop! & Circumstance was not the name of a music blog, but rather an actual weekly radio show. Its been many years since I revisited the underground lair known as KDVS, 90.3fm but I got an unexpected invitation to guest dj on Michael Leahy's (of Cool as Folk fame) show, One on One. His co-host Maggie Cat was out for the night and I had the pleasure of co-piloting the show for the evening. You can catch the archived show here!


10.28.2011
Popcast #572
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If you're not still cowering behind the sofa after Dr. Marine's blood-curdling Halloween popcast, here's another set of tunes to help you decide which costume to wear on Monday. (I'll be dressing as sexy Andy Rooney.)

 

1. Vampire Victim: Old Time Relijun
2. Dance You Witches (Dance): My Barbarian
3. Werewolves of London: Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra
4. Halloween Song: DQE
5. Friendly Ghost: Harlem
6. The Devil: PJ Harvey
7. Casper the Friendly Ghost: Daniel Johnston
8. Witch in the Club: Quintron and Miss Pussycat
9. Creature: Tijuana Panthers
10. Zombie Song: The Besties
11. My Coffin: Quasi
12. Electric Skeleton: Darren Hanlon
13. Werewolf with a Tan: K-Holes
14. Back in Hell: Reverend Beat-Man and the Un-Believers