Joey Dosik - Lakers Town (ft. Michael McBolton)

Yesterday while scrolling through Twitter a tweet from Joey Dosik caught my eye, simply saying
MichaelMcBolton.com. And here I'll confess I've been on a major Michael McDonald tilt lately, primarily as a result of watching Thelma & Louise which made use of "No Lookin' Back." But back to today where Dosik once again showed up in my Twitter feed revealing a new song and video  "Lakers Town" featuring the aforementioned Michael McBolton (also the name of new basketball podcast).

If only a cheeky promo for the podcast, "Lakers Town" is frivolous fun. If its hilarious use of the Animoji and Michael McBolton vocals don't make you laugh then its lyrics about Kawhi, the Clippers and Celtics will certainly leave you chuckling - and I'm no Lakers fan. As you can expect from Dosik, it's musically clean, ridiculously catchy and of course features some smooth sax. Bring a little levity to your day by checking out the video, and if basketball is your thing lookout for the podcast at MichaelMcBolton.com

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Thanksgiving Throwbacks

After an uneventful scroll through my Soundcloud feed this morning, I changed gears to focus on tracks not released this year, but indeed played an immense role in my year. So here's a quick taste of some throwback tracks that I'm awfully thankful for. Enjoy via playlist and read brief descriptions below.

Shina Williams - Agb'oju L'ogun
First heard in an Erol Alkan mix. Minimal yet massive, majestic groove-fest.

Poolside - Harvest Moon
First heard in a Greg Wilson mix. As if Neil Young recorded the original on a moon. Weightless wonder.

Turbotito and Phillipi & Rodrigo - Canção Para Laia (JKriv Remix)
First heard in a Kölsch playlist. Brilliant blend of techno, acid, and funky electronic grooves.

The Salsoul Orchestra - Salsoul Rainbow (Dimitri From Paris DJ Friendly Classic Re-Edit)
First heard in Horse Meat Disco's Essential Mix. Sublime strings, godly grooves in a pure disco delight.

Ignition - Sunday Secret Lover (Greg Wilson Edit)
Can't exactly remember where I came across this, but I feel like someone asked about it on Twitter, inciting me to look it up myself. My favourite Greg Wilson edit, in large part due to the section at 2:42.

Michael McDonald - Sweet Freedom (Live)
First heard this version on PBS' Soundstage, but it was the 12" version that got me hooked. I've always enjoyed MM's voice but it's the horn riffs that kept me coming back. My favourite track to throw on as I'm walking home, whistling and singing all the way.

Average White Band - Pick Up The Pieces
Another one first heard in a Greg Wilson mix, although it feels so familiar. Can't help but get lost in this funky groove. Very few tracks induce such a confident strut the way this does.

Todd Terje & The Olsens - Baby Do You Wanna Bump
Right up there with my favourites song of the year, so it's weird I can't remember where I first heard it, although I feel it was another Erol Alkan nod. Cannot get enough this groove or the horns. Top Terje.

Paul McCartney - What's That You're Doing (ft. Stevie Wonder)
Another one first heard in Horse Meat Disco's Essential Mix. Jumped out at me immediately, like "damn, I need this" only to have jaw drop to find out it was McCartney. One of the funkiest riffs ever.