Cut Out Kid

Release Radar 7/17/20: Half Moon Run vs The Regrettes

I’m back ya’ll! Though I wish I was camping and familiarizing myself with a new park, I’m home, in the Windy City.

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My favorite new release this week is “Monster,” by Half Moon Run. They have been on my #RADAR for a while, progressively getting better with each and every single. “Monster” is a glorious slice of emotional pop music.

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Runner up is The Regrettes, “I Love Us.” They are new to me and I like the sound of this female-fronted outfit that reminds me of Sylvan Esso at times. I’ll be keeping an eye on them.

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Father John Misty returns with a slow-burner, and, holy cow, another remix of “Dark Days?” Unbelievable how this track by the Local Natives continues to have legs.

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It started with Nina Persson singing on the original version back in 2016. Then, randomly, in 2020, it got a makeover with Sylvan Esso singing the female lead. Now, of all bands, Foals has remixed the song, adding some new darkness to it. Pretty incredible the journey this tune has had.

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Lewis Del Mar continues painting their masterpiece on “Do You Need Me.”

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While Joey Bada$$ shows us his grillwork on “Shine.” I never really understood the “grill” phase, but I love Joey Bada$$, especially his Mr. Robot reboot!

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Several Bob Marley remixes are surfacing and I’m shocked to see “Sun Is Shining,” circa 1971, as one of them. What a peculiar song, but a cool one. BTW, what’s that weird instrument that you hear in the background?

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Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Robin Schulz says, “It is an absolute honor to be chosen to do this remix. Bob Marley is a true legend. It is a privilege and a highlight of my career to have the opportunity to add my individual note to this magnificent song. I am really looking forward to the release.”