Fireball XL5 Indie-Pop Podcast

After many years of doing this podcast using the name Fireball XL5 I have decided to change the name to the one I use for my DJ nights: The Coolest Thing About LoveI feel this better represents the type of music I play and be assured that the show will continue to feature the best recent indie pop that I can find, along with some ventures into funk and soul as usual.So please come on over to thecoolestthingaboutlove.ca where the Itunes link is working along with a way to get an email everytime I release a new podcast.Listen to more details of the move here:http://trepid.org/TCTAL/final_fireballxl5.mp3

As promised last time a more indie-pop centered show, made all the easier by finding out about a great compilation of recent great music from a Scottish radio program, see the links below on how to get the compilation for yourself.Best song I heard since the last show: Nite Jewel - 2 Good 2 Be True, here the song here:https://alansmidweekmadhouse.bandcamp.com/track/kindLinks from the show:Get the Enormous Pop album here:https://alansmidweekmadhouse.bandcamp.com/album/alans-midweek-madhouse-presents-enormous-pop-vol-1See more about Alan's Midweek Madhouse here:https://www.facebook.com/pg/alansmidweekmadhouse/about/?ref=page_internalYou can download the latest show directly here:http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2017-06-23_final.mp3For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.Fireball XL5 Setlist - June 23, 2017TALK - ThemeStarry Eyed Cadet - KindThe Arctic Flow - Waiting For The Right TimePallenberg - Sweet SuicideBaker Island - Artichoke Heart AttackThe Very Most - I Live My Boring DreamsTALKBubblegum Lemonade - Fifty Shades Of PaleMJ Hibbett and the Validators - Leaping Hare In BroadgateThe Thyme Machine - Jonny's Writing A NovelStanton - Catch That TrainFaith Elliot - KatieTALKHater - Mental HavenThe Model Spy - ChinaskiPet Milk - OstalgiaMajor Leagues - It Was Always YouClosure - Slow DriveTALK - Random EndingNite Jewel - In The DarkFireball XL5 Podcast Homepage: http://www.fireballxl5.ca/Podcast link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rcfrkn1ii687w5s/fireballxl5.rss?dl=0Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireball-XL5-Podcast/225528710795185

Lots of great indie pop, but of course as of late I have been focusing on more of the electro side of the equation starting with my top song from Anna of the North (I still can't figure out where exactly she is from).Best song I heard since the last show: Anna Of The North - Someone, see the video for the song here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuccTS0xLtcLinks from the show:Remind yourself of my best songs of 2014 (including the Silent Love):http://fireballxl5podcast.blogspot.ca/2014/12/best-singles-of-2014.htmlYou can download the latest show directly here:http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2017-07-21_final.mp3For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.Fireball XL5 Setlist - July 21, 2017TALK - ThemeAnna Of The North - SomeoneYou'll Never Get To Heaven - Beyond The CloudsTuskany - Better TimeCulkin - HeadOrchin - DarkTALKThe Silent Love - UnlovedAmber Arcades - Fading LinesOscar - SometimesEgoism - CrowdDyan - St. JamesTALKMorgan Delt - I Don't Wanna See What's Happening OutsideInnerspace Orchestra - One Way GlassThe Vernes - H. RoarkNaps - Bad VibrationsSTAR - Cock SwainTALK - Random EndingJackson 5 - I Want You BackFireball XL5 Podcast Homepage: http://www.fireballxl5.ca/Podcast link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rcfrkn1ii687w5s/fireballxl5.rss?dl=0Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireball-XL5-Podcast/225528710795185

Three sets of differing music, I stole a lot of the music for the first electro set from from the great Satellite radio show/music blog Gorilla vs. Bear, then was a bit more an indie pop set, which was followed by a pure funk set.  All in all I think it was a good show.Best song I heard since the last show: Forever - Falling, see the video for the song here: http://www.gorillavsbear.net/video-premiere-forever-falling/Links from the show:Get more information about Gorilla vs. Bear here:http://www.gorillavsbear.net/And from Gorilla vs. Bear find out more about Blue Hawaii:http://www.gorillavsbear.net/jacques-greene-x-gorilla-vs-bear-takeover-blue-hawaii-interview/You can download the latest show directly here:http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2017-08-25_final.mp3For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.Fireball XL5 Setlist - August 25, 2017TALK - ThemeForever - FallingGames - Stawberry SkiesBlue Hawaii - No One Like YouRosemary Fairweather - MoonlightAustin White - East 2 PleaseTALKPopinjays - Monster MouthSugarcube - BleachPastel Coast - Northern BeachAdults Mom - Full ScreenHoops - Sun's OutTALKCurtis Hairston - I Want You (All Tonight)First Choice - Let No Man Put AsunderFat Larry's Band - Looking For LoveThe Galleria - MezzanineArchie Bell and the Drells - StrategyTALK - Random EndingBent Shapes - Samantha WestFireball XL5 Podcast Homepage: http://www.fireballxl5.ca/Podcast link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rcfrkn1ii687w5s/fireballxl5.rss?dl=0Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireball-XL5-Podcast/225528710795185

I finally got around to spotlighting the great festival called Indietracks which takes place each year in a historical train station in England.  I have never been to the festival but if there is no NYCpopfest again next year I will have to look into it.  As well they always put out a compilation of the bands that are playing each year, from that I got my first set and my Top Song.Best song I heard since the last show: Evripidis and his Tragedies - Fifteen Again, see the video for the song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL_hxlEW4pULinks from the show:Information on the Indietracks Festival:http://www.indietracks.co.uk/Where you can buy the annual Indietracks Festival compilation:https://indietracks.bandcamp.com/Read about the strange story of superorganism:https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/ypazdb/superorganism-its-all-good-something-for-your-mindYou can download the latest show directly here:http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2017-09-22_final.mp3For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.Fireball XL5 Setlist - September 22, 2017TALK - ThemeEvripidis and his Tragedies - Fifteen AgainThe Orchids - Bemused, Confused, and BedraggledCharmpit - VacationMilky Wimpshake - Putting Things RightLuby Sparks - Pop. 1979TALKThe Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - When I Dance With YouNo Vacation - Mind FieldsAlvvays - In UndertowNap Eyes - Don't Be RightSuperorganism - Something For Your m.i.n.dTALKThe Homie - Too LateComputer Magic - Been WaitingGiraffage - All That MattersMall Grab - CantFreeez - I.O.U.TALK - Random EndingBoomdaddy - Big LifeFireball XL5 Podcast Homepage: http://www.fireballxl5.ca/Podcast link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rcfrkn1ii687w5s/fireballxl5.rss?dl=0Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireball-XL5-Podcast/225528710795185

I started out with a dreamy song by Yumi Zouma and continued down the indie pop path for the first 2 sets.  I ended with a set inspired by the recent Satellite Radio channel called Carolina Shag.Best song I heard since the last show: Yumi Zouma - Depths (Pt. 1), hear the song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJOn241bGxELinks from the show:See what you think of the Wazonek album:https://wazonek.bandcamp.com/album/whichever-way-the-winds-are-blowingListen to and download the track from Hello, I'm Sorry:https://helloimsorry.bandcamp.com/track/all-my-friends-are-romanticsFind out about Carolina Shag:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolina_shagYou can download the latest show directly here:http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2017-10-27_final.mp3For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.Fireball XL5 Setlist - October 27, 2017TALK - ThemeYumi Zouma - Depths (Pt. 1)Miami Horror - SometimesHello, I'm Sorry - All My Friends Are RomanticsTei Shi - How FarWazonek - ChristineTALKWhite Town - She's A Lot Like YouThe Stroppies - Go AheadBlushh - It's FineThe Electric Pop Group - PostcardDim Vanilla - The Sun That DayTALKGeorgia Prophets and Billy Scott - I've Got The FeverJackie Wilson - This Love Is RealEldridge Holmes - Lovely WomanJoe Tex - Under Your Powerful LoveWild Cherry - 1 2 3 Kind Of LoveTALK - Random EndingWhen Nalda Became Punk - Summer, You And MeFireball XL5 Podcast Homepage: http://www.fireballxl5.ca/Podcast link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rcfrkn1ii687w5s/fireballxl5.rss?dl=0Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireball-XL5-Podcast/225528710795185

The first song of the show by Morly is a great down-beat, haunting tune that started a set that went together well.  The next set featured a song by Molly Nilsson that could have also been my top song, see the link for the video below.  I ended with a set of funk for the first time in a whileFun fact about this show: It wasn't until after that I realized that I played both a song called "Un-American Woman" and one titled "All American Girls".Best song I heard since the last show: Morly - Sleeping In My Own Bed, hear the song here: https://morly.bandcamp.com/track/sleeping-in-my-own-bedLinks from the show:See the fun video for Molly Nilsson's song "About Somebody":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjbMXHfEZ24See the awesome video for "All American Girls" by Sister Sledge:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hv6WwaIx5gThe original "Running Away" by Sly and the Family Stone:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7bvIIgQIJUYou can download the latest show directly here:http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2017-11-17_final.mp3For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.Fireball XL5 Setlist - November 17, 2017TALK - ThemeMorly - Sleeping In My Own BedChromatics - Back From The GraveMellah - NadaDinner - Un-American WomanSunshine Faces - More Than ScienceTALKRuby Haunt - WhateverMolly Nilsson - About SomebodyPetite League - Shin BruiseThe Clientele - Everyone You MeetThe Raincoats - Running AwayTALKSister Sledge - All American GirlsWomack And Womack - TeardropsArchie Bell And The Drells- StrategyHarari - GiveDwight Sykes And Jahari - Walk With MeTALK - Random EndingThe Cure - Close To MeFireball XL5 Podcast Homepage: http://www.fireballxl5.ca/Podcast link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rcfrkn1ii687w5s/fireballxl5.rss?dl=0Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireball-XL5-Podcast/225528710795185

Trying to get through some songs from 2017 during this the last show of the year.  Starting off with yet another great song that I found out from the great website/SIRIUS XMU show Gorilla vs Bear (see his list of the best songs of 2017 linked below) and ending with a funky set.Best song I heard since the last show: Men I Trust - Tailwhip see the video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IZKcb3LndALinks from the show:See Gorilla vs. Bear's list of top singles of 2017:http://www.gorillavsbear.net/gorilla-vs-bears-songs-of-2017/See the video of "Imaging My Man" by Aldous Harding:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE-A0cNSLmcYou can download the latest show directly here:http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2017-12-22_final.mp3For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.Fireball XL5 Setlist - December 22, 2017TALK - ThemeMen I Trust - TailwhipYou'll Never Get To Heaven - Beyond The CloudsVan She - KellyPatience - White Of An EyeRococode - Panic AttackTALKAldous Harding - Imagining My ManDesire - Under Your SpellSheer Mag - Need To Feel Your LoveWorries - VoiceSwimming Tapes - SouvenirsTALKFootnotes - The EntertainerEntertainers  - I Wanna Be Your EverythingIndeep - Last Night A DJ Saved My LifeFirst Choice - Let No Man Put AsunderAlfa Anderson - Perfectly ChicTALK - Random EndingHusker Du - I Don't Know For SureFireball XL5 Podcast Homepage: http://www.fireballxl5.ca/Podcast link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rcfrkn1ii687w5s/fireballxl5.rss?dl=0Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireball-XL5-Podcast/225528710795185