The New Carp

The New Carp

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  • Episode 23
    Here's this week's playlist:
    "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You" - Halestorm: If anyone should cover Heart, it should be Halestorm.  Lizzy Hale has the pipes to sing Ann Wilson, and the band rocks this one out harder than the original.
    "Love Is A Battlefield" - Cee Lo Green & Vicci Martinez: Vicci and her The Voice coach duet on this Pat Benatar classic.  Check out the wicked opening guitar solo.
    "Paradise" - Coldplay: I think each Coldplay studio album gets better than the last.
    "The Joker" - Puddle of Mudd: A grungey take on Steve Miller Band.
    "Little Black Submarines" - The Black Keys: A great slower track off of their El Camino album.
    "Pineapple Express" - Huey Lewis & The News: After seeing this video on April Fool's Day, I knew I had to play this song.  
    "Jailbreak" - Anthrax: An anthemic Thin Lizzy cover.
    Alrighty, don't forget you can now "Like" The New Carp on Facebook!  Get updates on new episodes and all of the new things happening at The New Carp.  And coming soon, rock news and trivia!
    Also, you can subscribe on iTunes and at thenewcarp.podomatic.com!  Just scroll down the page and click the Subscribe button near the bottom to get new episodes downloaded automatically.  There's also an "I Want More" button down there you can hit anytime you're ready for a new episode!  This'll give me a better idea of how frequently to post new episodes.  And, as always, requests are welcome in the comments section!
    30 min
  • Episode 22
    Here's this week's playlist:
    "You're So Square (Baby, I Don't Care)" - Cee Lo Green: Cee Lo isn't the first person you think of when you think of rock n' roll, but here he gives us a faithful interpretation of a Buddy Holly classic.
    "Bad Romance" - Halestorm: This Grammy-winning metal band covers Lady Gaga.
    "Lonely Boy" - The Black Keys: A popular single from their most recent album, El Camino.
    "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" - Coldplay: The first single from Mylo Xyloto.
    "Dog Days Are Over" - Vicci Martinez: Cee Lo's The Voice season one finalist.  I actually prefer her vocals on this song over Florence + The Machine (blasphemy!)
    "(You Will) Set the World On Fire" - David Bowie: Destined to be a future single from Bowie's new album.
    "Smokin'" - Anthrax: An excellent Boston cover.
    "Energy"  - SuperHeavy: A very upbeat track from a supergroup consisting of Mick Jagger, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, and A.R. Rachman.
    "Everybody Wants You" - Puddle of Mudd: A grungey hard rock take on Billy Squier.
    Alrighty, don't forget you can now "Like" The New Carp on Facebook!  Get updates on new episodes and all of the new things happening at The New Carp.  And coming soon, rock news and trivia!
    Also, you can subscribe on iTunes and at thenewcarp.podomatic.com!  Just scroll down the page and click the Subscribe button near the bottom to get new episodes downloaded automatically.  There's also an "I Want More" button down there you can hit anytime you're ready for a new episode!  This'll give me a better idea of how frequently to post new episodes.  And, as always, requests are welcome in the comments section!
    32 min
  • Episode 21
    Here's this week's playlist:
    "TNT" - Anthrax: This week Anthrax released an EP of covers of hard rock and metal songs!  This, of course, is a cover of an AC/DC hit.
    "Walk" - Foo Fighters: This Grammy-winning song from the Foo's latest appeared during the closing credits of "Thor".
    "It's So Easy" - Paul McCartney: McCartney is a huge Buddy Holly fan and bought the rights to his entire catalog.
    "She's So Mean" - Matchbox 20: A catchy new single from a group that's become a perennial favorite.
    "Boss of Me" - David Bowie: From his new album, The Next Day.
    "I Won't Give Up" - Jason Mraz: A slow, pretty little song from folky singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.
    "Further On Down the Road" - Eric Clapton: A reggae-infused soft rock song from Clapton's new album, Old Sock.
    Don't forget you can now "Like" The New Carp on Facebook!  Get updates on new episodes and all of the new things happening at The New Carp.  And coming soon, rock news and trivia!
    Also, you can subscribe on iTunes and at thenewcarp.podomatic.com!  Just scroll down the page and click the Subscribe button near the bottom to get new episodes downloaded automatically.  There's also an "I Want More" button down there you can hit anytime you're ready for a new episode!  This'll give me a better idea of how frequently to post new episodes.  And, as always, requests are welcome in the comments section!
    30 min
  • Episode 20
    First off, thanks to everyone for making our St. Patrick's Day special our most downloaded episode yet by far!
    Now we're back to our regular format of new rock music.  This week was a great week for new rock!  New albums from Dave Grohl, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, and David Bowie were released, and a new album from Jimi Hendrix last week!  Here's this week's playlist:
    "God Save Rock N Roll" - Kid Rock: Released on 2012's Rebel Soul, this song sounds like it could have come from Rock N Roll Jesus.
    "Because We Can" - Bon Jovi: This is my favorite song that was released this week.  The lyrics might be kind of corny, but it's as anthemic as any great Bon Jovi song.
    "From Can to Can't" - Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor, Rick Nielsen & Scott Reeder: This is a track from the soundtrack to Dave Grohl's documentary Sound City.  Here, the Foo Fighters frontman teams up with Slipknot and Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor and Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen.
    "Boy Division" - My Chemical Romance: The first single from MCR's Conventional Weapons.
    "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" - David Bowie: I didn't include this song in a playlist when it was first released as a single because it took a while to grow on me.  Give it a few listens and I'm sure you'll find it a worthy addition to Bowie's repertoir.
    "Hear My Train A-Comin'" - Jimi Hendrix: A different version of this song was also released on 2009's Valleys of Neptune.  I think I prefer this version because, while it's shorter, it features more solid vocals from Hendrix.
    "Goodnight Irene" - Eric Clapton: Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, Eric Clapton releases a cover of an old Irish-sounding folk tune written by African-American blues musician Leadbelly.
    Don't forget you can now "Like" The New Carp on Facebook!  Get updates on new episodes and all of the new things happening at The New Carp.  And coming soon, rock news and trivia!
    Also, you can subscribe on iTunes and at thenewcarp.podomatic.com!  Just scroll down the page and click the Subscribe button near the bottom to get new episodes downloaded automatically.  There's also an "I Want More" button down there you can hit anytime you're ready for a new episode!  This'll give me a better idea of how frequently to post new episodes.  And, as always, requests are welcome in the comments section!
    31 min
  • St. Patrick's Day: Top 10 Celtic Rock Songs of All Time
    For those getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I bring you the top 10 celtic rock songs of all time!  If you like your rock to come with bagpipes and dulcimer's, then this is the playlist for you!
    10. "Zombie" - The Cranberries: Okay, so no bagpipes or dulcimers here, but Dolores O'Riordan's Irish accent is so thick that no St. Paddy's Day is complete without The Cranberries.
    9. "I'm Gonna Be (The 500 Miles)" - The Proclaimers: Heavy on dulcimers and Irish harmonies, this is a St. Paddy's day delight!
    8. "Mull of Kintyre" - Wings: Despite the fact that this song is about Scotland, this song has been included rather than McCartney's "Give Ireland Back to the Irish" because this song includes bagpipes whereas the other does not.
    7. "Have I Told You Lately" - The Chieftains feat. Van Morrison: We included Rod Stewart's version of this song in our Valentine's Day special, and we bring it back again for St. Paddy's Day, but this time with the Chieftains performing and original singer Van Morrison taking over lead vocal duties.
    6. "Kiss Me I'm Shitfaced" - Dropkick Murphys: Dropkick Murphys are a Boston-based punk rock band that has a bagpipe player in the band!  They celebrate their Irish heritage enthusiastically, and here we have the makings of a hilarious Irish drinking song.
    5. "Rhythm of My Heart" - Rod Stewart: Speaking of Rod Stewart, here he is again, this time with a song that opens with bagpipes and closes with an Irish barroom chorus.
    4. "What Makes the Irish Heart Beat" - Jerry Lee Lewis feat. Don Henley: I didn't know either Jerry Lee Lewis or Don Henley were Irish, but there you have it!  Some great bagpipes and fiddles from a pair you perhaps wouldn't expect it from.
    3. "American Land (Live)" - Bruce Springsteen & The Sessions Band: A song so celtic, it could only come from an album titled Live In Dublin!  This song was taken from Springsteen's Seeger Sessions tour, which, oddly, was more popular in Europe than America.  Later, a studio version of this song would appear on Springsteen's Wrecking Ball album.
    2. "It's A Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock N' Roll)" - AC/DC: Based on the music video for this song, I would guess that the bagpipes in this song are supposed to be Scottish rather than Irish, but my ignorance regarding the cultural differences in the United Kingdom has led me to include this song anyway.  Besides, Dropkick Murphys once covered this song, so how Scottish could it be?  Either way, this is the quintessential example of great bagpipe rock.
    1. "Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya" - Dropkick Murphys: An Irish folk song given the punk rock treatment from a bagpipe-playing, Boston, MA-based band?  Check, Check, Check, and Check!  This song checks all the right boxes and makes for the perfect celtic rock song and a must-play song for every rock fan this St. Patrick's Day!
    Honorable Mention: Conway Twitty's rockabilly version of "Danny Boy".  The arrangement of the song isn't exactly celtic rock, but it is a great rock n' roll take on a classic Irish folk tune.
    Don't forget you can now "Like" The New Carp on Facebook!  Get updates on new episodes and all of the new things happening at The New Carp.  And coming soon, rock news and trivia!
    Also, you can subscribe on iTunes and at thenewcarp.podomatic.com!  Just scroll down the page and click the Subscribe button near the bottom to get new episodes downloaded automatically.  There's also an "I Want More" button down there you can hit anytime you're ready for a new episode!  This'll give me a better idea of how frequently to post new episodes.  And, as always, requests are welcome in the comments section!
    45 min
  • Episode 18
    Don't forget you can now "Like" The New Carp on Facebook!  Get updates on new episodes and all of the new things happening at The New Carp.  And coming soon, rock news and trivia!
    Also, you can subscribe on iTunes and at thenewcarp.podomatic.com!  Just scroll down the page and click the Subscribe button near the bottom to get new episodes downloaded automatically.  There's also an "I Want More" button down there you can hit anytime you're ready for a new episode!  This'll give me a better idea of how frequently to post new episodes.  And, as always, requests are welcome in the comments section!
    Here's this week's playlist:
    "Some Nights" - Fun.: Starts with an intro reminiscent of Queen, and continues with a song that harkens back to Peter Gabriel.
    "The Future Ain't What It Used to Be"  - Meat Loaf feat. Jennifer Hudson: After watching Jennifer Hudson's amazing performance at the Oscars last weekend, I knew I had to play this great duet she did with Meat Loaf on Bat Out of Hell III.
    "Princess of China (Live)" - Coldplay feat. Rihanna: Rihanna joined Coldplay in France to perform this song together.
    "Someone Like You" - Amanda Brown: A rocking power ballad take on a recent Adele hit.
    "Trespassing" - Adam Lambert: American Idol season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert delivers a fun dance track with a bit of a rock edge.
    "Carry On" - Avenged Sevenfold: This is Avenged Sevenfold's new single from the game "Call of Duty: Black Ops II".
    30 min

About The New Carp

From the publisher's feed

A lot of us in the Chippewa Valley remember the radio station 99.9 The Carp, a "new rock" radio station that was unceremoniously taken off the air a few years ago and replaced with a "variety" radio station with an auto-DJ called BOB-FM. Now, faced with an ever-declining presence of rock on Top 40 radio and our sole "new rock" station gone, those of us in the Chippewa Valley who still yearn for new rock & roll are in much need of a vehicle for promoting new rock songs.