Ep247: String Theory #8

Daryl Ong

04-Nov-17 20:00

A music show like no other – Daryl will be looking into his crystal ball of tunes, introducing you to some lesser known gems from the past, present and future. This week, twangy guitars from the likes of Theo Sage & Mac Demarco, arabic-infused funk from Khruangbin, classics from Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Pavement and many more.

0:14 - Moon Duo - Sleepwalker

6:08 - The National - Turtleneck

9:04 - Khruangbin - Ma Be Ham Nemiresim (Googoosh Cover)

13:41 - Mac Demarco - Go Easy

17:52 - Theo Sage - Unravels

22:59 - Sunbeam Sound Machine - In Your Arms

27:50 - Unknown Mortal Orchestra - So Good At Being In Trouble

32:17 - Jimi Bazzouka - So So Ye

38:50 - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard with Mild High Club - Rolling Stoned

42:07 - The Moondogs - Echoes of Love

47:33 - Pavement - Starlings of The Slipstream

Produced by: Daryl Ong

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Tags: muddy confluence musical companion, MCMC, rock, indie, alternative, moon duo, mac demarco, unknown mortal orchestra, king gizzard and the lizard wizard, pavement, khruangbin

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