Radio Playlist: New Music November 2014

As we hurtle into the fall/winter gift-giving season, there are a lot of albums that have crossed my desk recently.  I've got a fortnight's worth of songs for your family's enjoyment (if you listen to one track a night, which would be kind of weird). If you missed October's list, you can see that playlist here).

As always, it's limited in that if an artist hasn't chosen to post a song on Spotify, I can't put it on the list, nor can I feature songs from as-yet-unreleased albums.  But I'm always keeping stuff in reserve for the next Spotify playlist.

Check out the list here or go right here if you're in Spotify.

**** New Music November 2014 (November 2014 Kindie Playlist) ****

Moona Luna – Together (feat. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo)
The Laurie Berkner Band – Magic Box - Full Band Version
Music Inrichment – Down the Stream
In The Nick of Time – Road Trip
Splash'N Boots – Go with the Flow
Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips – Gratitude
Eric Ode – Possibly the Possum
The Wanna Bees – Valerie Vet
Key Wilde & Mr. Clarke – Katy Caterpillar
The SqueeGees – Outer Space
Papa Snow – Jimi Crack Korn
Alex Mitnick – In the Right Place
J. Cohen – Nightingale Waltz
Suzanne Jamieson Selmo – Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel)

Halloween 2014 Kids' Songs

Nothing like a last-minute roundup of holiday-related music, right?  If you want a much, much larger list, head here for a massive list of kid-friendly Halloween music, but here's a roundup of videos and tracks for your streaming pleasure. Blast it out your front door speaker at the trick-or-treaters Friday night.

As a bonus, I'll give you a Spookglobble rating -- 1 is for everyone, 2 is mildly scary (but should be fine for all but the most sensitive -- think slightly worrisome for a 3-year-old), and 3 could be scary for some kids.

Bears and Lions - "Halloween Is Finally Here": No PANCAKE! SWEEPSTAKES!, sadly, but it's good to have B&L music in any form, even seasonal.  Spookglobble rating: 2

Eric Herman - "Monster League Baseball" [YouTube]: It's a comedy sketch about, well, monsters playing baseball.  Spookglobble rating: 1

The Hipwaders - "Pumpkinhead" [YouTube]: As the band says in the description for the video, this is a cautionary tale regarding the dangers of too much Halloween candy. Perhaps play this for your kids before they go out Halloween night?

Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips - "Halloween Every Night" [YouTube]: Surf-hop? MCJ's sound is sui generis, and this song commemorating both trick-or-treating and the cultural trappings of the holiday, is a mashup like everything else they do. Spookglobble rating: 1.7.

The Flannery Brothers - "Robot for Halloween" [YouTube]: Happy, joyful song about creating a Halloween costume. (I think you can guess what kind of costume). Bonus: download the song (and two others) for free! The song's a year-old, but some of that candy may be, too.  Spookglobble rating: 1.  (h/t: Cool Mom Tech)

Jazzy Ash - "Monsters": Gentle strut disproving the entire existence of monsters.  Spoilsport!  (Just kidding!) Spookglobble rating: 1.1

Charity and the JAMband - "Halloween": Another costume-celebrating track, celebrating all sorts of costumes. Also free for a limited time. Spookglobble rating: 1.

Joanie Leeds - "Confusing Costume": As someone who went as a "Black Hole" complete with a picture of Maxmillian Schell last year, I can relate.  Spookglobble rating: 1.

Radio Playlist: New Music October 2014

It's fall, so the number of new releases has picked up -- I've got a full dozen songs for your family's enjoyment. (If you missed September's list, you can see that playlist here).

As always, it's limited in that if an artist hasn't chosen to post a song on Spotify, I can't put it on the list, nor can I feature songs from as-yet-unreleased albums.  But I'm always keeping stuff in reserve for the next Spotify playlist.

Check out the list here or go right here if you're in Spotify.

**** New Music October 2014 (October 2014 Kindie Playlist) ****

Caspar Babypants – The Girl with the Squirrel in Her Hat
Lucy Kalantari – Betta'
Todd McHatton – Refreshments On Neptune
Fox & Branch – Aiken Drum
The Hipwaders – Kings & Queens
Dave and the Boombox – Friendly Little Neighbors
OOZAKAZOO – What Goes Around (Ode to the Cyclist)
Papa Crow – Give Some, Get Some
The Choo Choo Bob Show – Gandy Dancing
Gustafer Yellowgold – Smilefield
Demi Mays – Make a Face (feat. Spring Starr Pillow)
The Pop Ups – Puppet Playground

Radio Playlist: New Music September 2014

With the advantage of skipping August, the September playlist is a little bit larger than the July playlist (see that playlist here), perfect for getting the school year off right.

As always, it's limited in that if an artist hasn't chosen to post a song on Spotify, I can't put it on the list, nor can I feature songs from as-yet-unreleased albums.  But I'm always keeping stuff in reserve for the next Spotify playlist.

Check out the list here or go right here if you're in Spotify.

**** New Music September 2014 (September 2014 Kindie Playlist) ****

MC Frontalot – Start Over
Ella Jenkins – Hukilau
The Whirlygigs – Every Day in Every Way
Kristin Kellner – Whale Kisses
Chip Richter – Let's Dance
Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots – The Grape Jam (feat. Spare Parts)
Steve Elci – Good Morning (feat. Captain Epic Hamond, Miss Amy & Mr Cookie Jar)
Rolie Polie Guacamole – Eleanor
Beth Lewis – Jim Along Josie
Vincent Nunes – The Rain Falls on Everyone
The Whizpops! – Starfish
Darryl Tookes & Joe Beck – Precious Child
Thomas Hellman & Emilie Clepper (Alan Mills) – Sailing Over the Sea

Radio Playlist: New Music July 2014

The July playlist is a little smaller than the June playlist (see that playlist here), but this is a nice 20 minutes or so of tunes.

As always, it's limited in that if an artist hasn't chosen to post a song on Spotify, I can't put it on the list, nor can I feature songs from as-yet-unreleased albums.  But I'm always keeping stuff in reserve for the next Spotify playlist.

Check out the list here or go right here if you're in Spotify.

**** New Music July 2014 (July 2014 Kindie Playlist) ****

The Not-Its! – Raise Your Hand
Bill Currier – Old Macdonald Family Band
Jon Samson – Mockingbird (Something to Say)
Daisy Uke – Watering Can Can
Raffi – Love Bug
Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips – My My My
Sara Hickman – Beautiful Boy

Radio Playlist: New Music June 2014

As I noted last month (you can see the May playlist here), summer is a crowded time for album releases, so there's a ton of stuff to listen to.

As always, it's limited in that if an artist hasn't chosen to post a song on Spotify, I can't put it on the list, nor can I feature songs from as-yet-unreleased albums.  But I'm always keeping stuff in reserve for the next Spotify playlist.

Check out the list here or go right here if you're in Spotify.

**** New Music June 2014 (June 2014 Kindie Playlist) ****

Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could – Just Say Hi!
The Jolly Pops – Chicken Nuggets
The Good Ms. Padgett – Hey There Little Insect
Mister G – The Bossy E
Bari Koral – Roller Coaster
Don Jordan and the Nutshell Playhouse Band – We're Here
Riff Rockit – Perlitas Blancas
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo – Imaginary Friend
Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights – Good Egg
Hullabaloo – Like a Bird Must Feel
Recess Monkey – Batteries Not Included
Edie Carey and Sarah Sample – North Star
Randy Kaplan – Not Too Young for a Song