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Song of the Week | Little Dragon – Lover Chanting

The latest WFMO X Music Savage Show “Song of the Week” spotlight is focused once again on Gothenburg, Sweden and is aimed on the dance-tastic new single, “Lover Chanting,” from Little Dragon. It’s the first single and title-track from the Swedish quartet’s first ever EP and their first release with the iconic label Ninja Tune. Little Dragon formed in 1996 but did not release any music until a decade later in 2006. They made a huge splash in the electronic music scene with their double A-side 7? single, “Twice”/”Test,” which was followed a year later by their self-titled debut album. Since…

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The Music Savage Show | 10.05.2018

The Music Savage show w/ DJ Ryan Doyon on WMFO! Today’s show is perfect for listening to while rowing out to the middle of a lake somewhere…how very! It’s also a special birthday broadcast chock full o’ tunes to make my better half smile. I feature the stellar new Song of the Week, “Wild Heart,” from Swedish band Francis (followed by a few more great songs from bands/musicians from Sweden), play you some fantastic new songs from albums released today Friday 10/05, and spin some tunes from our latest #Hottakes post. Enjoy! Playlist: Veronica – Big Deal Kissing Families –…

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Song of the Week | Francis – Wild Heart

This week’s WFMO X Music Savage Show “Song of the Week” spotlight is focused on the beautiful city of Falun and shines on the fantastic new single, “Wild Heart,” from Swedish band Francis. The group officially formed in 2006 and self-released their debut album Lekomberg, We Were Kin in 2011, followed by their EP titled This Must Be Blood in 2012. Fancis are founding members Petra Mases (vocals) and Petter Nygårdh (drums), along with the newest members of the band Jerker Krumlinde (guitars), Paulina Mellkvist (bass), and Oskar Bond (keys). In 2016 the quintet released their sophomore full-length album, Marathon, which…

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The Music Savage Show | 09.28.2018

The Music Savage show w/ DJ Ryan Doyon on WMFO! Today’s show is a Moontower party! I begin with some alright tunes, play some songs from a few bands/musicians currently on tour and stopping in Boston, feature the stellar new Song of the Week, “Just Goes To Show,” from London musician Eliza Shaddad, play some great new songs from albums out today 9/28, give you a sneak peek at our new #Hottakes post…and much more! Playlist: Alright – Supergrass Feels Alright – The Nude Party Its Alright, It’s OK – Primal Scream Alright, Yeah – Robyn Hitchcock She’s Alright –…

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Song of the Week | Eliza Shaddad – Just Goes To Show

Photo credit: Mel Tjeong The new WFMO X Music Savage Show “Song of the Week” is sharply focused on the wonderful new single, “Just Goes To Show,” from London musician Eliza Shaddad. It’s the fourth track released from her upcoming debut album, Future, out October 26th via Beatnik Creative. Shaddad has traveled the world as a musician. The influences of a well-travelled life, and the experience gained while immersing herself in many different and incredible cultures, have played a huge part in her growth as artist. She has toured with acclaimed UK jazz band Hansu-Tori, was a member of the…

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The Music Savage Show | 09.21.2018

The Music Savage show w/ DJ Ryan Doyon on WMFO! Today’s show is S-M-R-T… I mean S-M-A-R-T! I play you some great tunes from albums that have turned, or are turning, 25 in 2018, highlight some songs from a few albums out today 9/21, feature the excellent new Song of the Week, “Gilly,” from Mississippi musician Kate Teague, give you a preview of a few of the great musicians playing this week/weekend’s Bust Out Boston A Celebration of Women in the Boston area music scene, and give you a sneak peek at our new #Hottakes post! Playlist: Leave It in…

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Song of the Week | Kate Teague – Gilly

Photo Credit: Graham Hamaker The latest WFMO X Music Savage Show “Song of the Week” spotlight shines brightly on the beautiful new single, “Gilly,” from Mobile, Alabama native/Oxford, Mississippi, based musician Kate Teague’s upcoming debut solo record, due out in 2019. Teague became well known for her songwriting prowess as the frontwoman for the Oxford indie band Reels after the release of the their self-tilted debut EP in 2015. “Gilly” takes on the difficulty of comforting a loved one during a difficult time while being far away from the person you want just want to hug. When asked on the…

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The Music Savage Show | 09.14.2018

The Music Savage show w/ DJ Ryan Doyon on WMFO! Today’s broadcast is titled Must Be A King. I start off with some tunes inspired by one of my favorite movies Monty Python and The Holy Grail. I give you some great new songs from albums released today Friday 9/14, feature the fantastic new Song of the Week, “Lie Lie Lie,” from LA band Sure Sure (followed by some songs about the art of lying), and give you a sneak peek at our new #Hottakes post. Enjoy! Playlist: King of Birds – R.E.M. Karma Police – Ryan Adams The National…

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Song of the Week | Sure Sure – Lie Lie Lie

Photo credit: Brittany O’Brien This week’s WFMO X Music Savage Show “Song of the Week” spotlight shines brightly on the ridiculously awesome song “Lie Lie Lie” from Los Angeles quartet Sure Sure. It’s their first new music since the release of the band’s excellent, self-titled debut album on January 12th, 2018. Sure Sure are Chris Beachy (keyboardist, singer), Charlie Glick (guitarist, singer), Kevin Farzad (drums, percussion) and Michael Coleman (producer/percussion/bass). They released their debut EP, Songs from 2014, in 2016 and quickly found an audience thanks to super catchy lyrics and immensely poppy hooks. The new track, “Lie Lie Lie,”…

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