… 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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