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Respect The ProcessCommercial Producer Thomas Anderson Navigates Agency and Freelance Production Producing.October 22, in Venice, Califonia, Thomas is hosting a fun, free meet up for commercial industry types. Back on the pod, I sat down with Thomas Anderson, an Emmy-winning Executive Producer who has seamlessly navigated the worlds of both agency and freelance production. With a career built on a foundation of freelance production work and the founding of Different Gravy Films in Southern California, Thomas has made things happen on sets, in boardrooms, and everywhere in between. His journey includes senior leadership roles at respected agencies such as Fallon, FCB, DDB, and Garage Team Mazda, as well as freelance work f...
2025-10-141h 02
Great MindsEP337: Barkley OKRPOn this episode of Great Minds, we’re pleased to welcome Tom O’Keefe, Creative Chairman, and Jeff King, CEO, of the newly merged BarkleyOKRP.
BarkleyOKRP is a new advertising agency formed by the merger of two prominent agencies, Barkley and OKRP. The merger creates one of the largest independent agencies in the United States, with offices in Chicago, Denver, New York, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City. BarkleyOKRP aims to be independent enough to create bold work while having the capabilities to build whole brands.
2024-09-0347 minGreat MindsEP337: Barkley OKRPOn this episode of Great Minds, we’re pleased to welcome Tom O’Keefe, Creative Chairman, and Jeff King, CEO, of the newly merged BarkleyOKRP.
BarkleyOKRP is a new advertising agency formed by the merger of two prominent agencies, Barkley and OKRP. The merger creates one of the largest independent agencies in the United States, with offices in Chicago, Denver, New York, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City. BarkleyOKRP aims to be independent enough to create bold work while having the capabilities to build whole brands.
2024-09-0347 min
Fearless Creative LeadershipTom O'Keefe & Jeff King of BarkleyOKRP - "The M&A Leaders"What do you think and why? Tom O'Keefe and Jeff King are two of the four partners who have just merged their respective businesses, OKRP and Barkley. Mergers are a forcing function for open-mindedness. And for doing things differently. The ability to accept the need to do things differently, to truly change perspectives, is a never ending leadership challenge. In my experience, you have to be pretty clear about your own point of view in order to embrace new ones. Worry too much about providing strong leadership, and the...
2024-04-1238 min
Fearless Creative LeadershipTom O'Keefe & Jeff King - In 20Edited highlights of our full length conversation. What do you think and why? Tom O'Keefe and Jeff King are two of the four partners who have just merged their respective businesses, OKRP and Barkley. Mergers are a forcing function for open-mindedness. And for doing things differently. The ability to accept the need to do things differently, to truly change perspectives, is a never ending leadership challenge. In my experience, you have to be pretty clear about your own point of view in order to embrace new ones. ...
2024-04-1220 min
Fearless Creative LeadershipTom O'Keefe & Jeff King - In 10Edited highlights of our full length conversation. What do you think and why? Tom O'Keefe and Jeff King are two of the four partners who have just merged their respective businesses, OKRP and Barkley. Mergers are a forcing function for open-mindedness. And for doing things differently. The ability to accept the need to do things differently, to truly change perspectives, is a never ending leadership challenge. In my experience, you have to be pretty clear about your own point of view in order to embrace new ones. ...
2024-04-1208 min
Breaking and Entering Advertising PodcastBreaking with Brian Bonilla: Episode 3 - BarkleyOKRP, Supporting Neurodiverse Employees, and Navigating the Job MarketIn this episode of 'Breaking with Brian Bonilla,' Geno Schellenberger and Brian Bonilla discuss advertising stuff, including the recent merger between Barkley and OKRP to form BarkleyOKRP and the implications for the advertising industry. They discuss the importance of supporting neurodiverse employees in the workplace and share strategies agencies implement to create more inclusive environments. Additionally, the episode explores the challenges faced by students and recent graduates in finding jobs within the advertising industry, offering insights and advice on navigating these difficult times. A special guest joined the conversation, shedding light on her reporting on these critical industry...
2024-03-1140 min
Clicks 2 BricksEp 85: Pat O’Toole is the Chief Marketing Officer for Burger KingJoining us today is Pat O'Toole, the Chief Marketing Officer of the iconic Burger King. Recorded in person at the Burger King headquarters in sunny Miami, Florida, this episode unveils the highly-anticipated Million Dollar Whopper campaign and insider secrets to Burger King’s “Reclaim the Flame” plan to accelerate growth. Pat is an accomplished marketing executive with a proven track record in elevating iconic brands to new heights. With a deep understanding of global markets and a history of steering some of the most beloved brands, he continues to make a lasting impact on the marketing landscape. In our conver...
2024-02-0541 min
A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine[Season 4: EP 61] Aubrey Walker (Putney) Chief Creative Officer/Co-OwnerAubrey Walker III was trained at the Portfolio Center, School for Creative Communication Arts in
Atlanta, GA. In his first year of the two-year program, Aubrey was recruited as a Copywriter with MATLOCK, working on Publix, BellSouth and BMW.
In 2000, Aubrey joined CHWA in Oakland, California as a Copywriter, working directly under Carol H. Williams, the only African American woman in the Advertising Hall of Fame. While under her tutelage Aubrey quickly became the lead writer on Coors Light.
Not long after, Aubrey moved to Chicago as an ACD at Burrell. His duties t...
2022-12-0144 min
Black Businesses Matter (BBM) PodcastWalking the talk and Collaborating more with Avigail Schlosser, CFO of OKRPWe would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I welcome my first guest from our holiday break, Avigail Schlosser. Avigail and I get real about culture in the space of marketing and what that means to the clients they serve. We discuss the positions that people of color should be in, the obstacles they face, and how important it is to support them.IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What is OKRP?W...
2022-02-0235 min
Activating Consciousness from HEXO ChangeEp 32 - Right Here Right Now LIVE with Jo WrightI am super excited that Jo Wright, CEO and Co-founder Coaching Culture will be joining me for an in the moment exploration of what is on her heart and mind in the moment that we go live at 0800am EST / 1300pm UK / 1400pm CET on 15th Nov 2021.
Jo shared recently a fascinating article on LinkedIn as follows about their shift in work hours.
Jo and her team also host the Coaching Culture podcast which is a fascinating exploration as to the power and impact of coaching. It could be this that we explore, it could be...
2021-11-2932 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series"Hello Banana," A Playlist by Juice Interactive (Vol. 43)Our playlist this month comes freshly-squeezed from our longtime digital partner, turned latest acquisition, Juice Interactive — featuring Tommy James & The Shondells, Earl Hooker, Digable Planets & more
2017-10-3132 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series“Elevated Tracks”, A Playlist by OKRP’s Summer Interns (Vol. 41)OKRP's group of 2017 summer interns curated this month's playlist, a meditation on youth and possibility. Check out what the next generation of advertising sounds like!
8teen — Khalid
This song — and Khalid in general — knows how to transport you to having no responsibilities, to driving through your hometown with your friends and all the windows down, music blasting. To wondering what love was like, or worrying about coming home to a parent’s punishment. Take Khalid’s alternative R&B genius for a spin, you won’t regret it.
— Anna Alonso
Waiting in Vain — Bob Marley
“Waiting in Vain” catches the classic Bob Marley vibe that so many...
2017-08-3138 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series"That Way Back Happy Walla Walla Feeling," A Playlist by Dena Blevins of Starbucks (Vol. 40)Our 40th volume of Whiskey & Bananas playlist is curated by Dena Blevins, Starbucks Creative Director. These tracks are as energizing as a shot of espresso.
Way Back — Amber Mark
I love this song, it just makes me happy, the positivity of getting back to where you want to be — makes you feel like anything is possible.
I Can’t Go For That — the bird and the bee
Such a cool cover of the Daryl Hall & John Oates classic.
Better Give You Up — FKJ (French Kiwi Juice)
We’ve had a revolving door of French exchange students at our house over the years and this was...
2017-07-3138 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series“The Art of Jazz,” A Playlist by Keith Reinhard (Vol. 39)Ad legend Keith Reinhard, who is also the father of our co-founder & CCO Matt, curated this month's playlist of jazz classics, complemented by Matisse visuals.
Leave Me Alone — Johnny Griffin
When people ask what jazz is all about, I always quote the great Chicago-born tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin who said: “Jazz is created by and for people who have decided to feel good, regardless of conditions.” His Chicago “tough tenor” sound on this recording makes me feel good regardless of what else is going on. I hope you feel the same.
Intermission Riff — Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton was coming onto the jazz scene...
2017-06-2356 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series“Dancing in the Dark,” A Playlist by Ron Lazzaretti (Vol. 38)We asked our friend Ron Lazzeretti, writer, director, musician and ad man, to curate this month’s playlist, presented by “Whiskey & Bananas.”
Almost Like The Blues — Leonard Cohen
There’s not much Leonard Cohen music that I don’t like, but I like his last few records best of all. It’s like when his life was nearing its end, he collected all the wisdom he’d gathered and put it all together for an awe-inspiring grand finale.
In A Parade — Paul Simon
I took a trip to the emergency room last year. Everything turned out fine, but the insanity of that scene…the...
2017-05-3136 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series“California Nights,” A Playlist by John Nau of Beacon Street Studios (Vol. 37)This month's guest "Whiskey & Bananas" playlist is curated by John Nau of Beacon Street Studios in Venice, CA, one of OKRP's go-to musical production partners. Enjoy this groovy selection of 1970s California-vibed tracks.
Help Me — Joni Mitchell
A love song written by the master, Joni, featuring her impeccable voice and beautiful lyricism — one of the most underrated guitarists of her generation.
Beginning Again — Brian Auger
I bought the record Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express — Live Oblivion Vol. 1 at a used record shop just because of the cover. I went home and put on side one, song one…what the ??? My ears popped off my head. I...
2017-04-2655 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series“Desert Sessions,” A Playlist by Director Luis Peña (Vol. 36)Check out our guest playlist by OKRP's director of Groupon spots, Luis Peña, who curated hard-rocking and introspective tracks for adventure and the open road.
Black Grease — The Black Angels
Oh how I love The Black Angels. I almost made the whole mix with just their songs. This is what west Texas sounds like to me.
Hustle And Cuss — Dead Weather
The sexy duo of Jack White and Alison Mosshart going at it with tension brimming at the seams. We’re starting to break the speed limit.
When The Levee Breaks — Led Zeppelin
I love air drumming to this masterpiece. Can...
2017-03-2243 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series"Shangri-La Suite" Playlist (Vol. 35)We're celebrating the release of Eddie O’Keefe’s film "Shangri-La Suite" with tracks picked by the director and film’s stars - Emily Browning, Luke Grimes & Avan Jogia.
One Night — Elvis Presley
Bringing it back to the classic early days of Elvis — not the latter-day one that the film’s main characters would set out to kill in 1974.
I Want You — Bob Dylan
A love song from Bob Dylan’s 1966 classic double album “Blonde on Blonde.”
Last Kiss — Frank J Wilson and the Cavaliers
The prototypical 1950s tragic teenage pop song.
I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times — The Beach Boys
This Beach Boys c...
2017-02-2338 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 34Ghost Walk — The Budos Band
A variety of influences from jazz, funk, Afro-beat, soul and more permeate the Budos Band, an instrumental group on Daptones Records who records in Brooklyn.
Hollywood Swinging — Kool & The Gang
Get down with the glory days of funk — 1973, to be exact.
Le Marin — Babet
You know we love our French-language grooves.
Get Out Of My Life Woman — Lee Dorsey
Check out this lost 60s classic from R&B pioneer Lee Dorsey.
Bombay — El Guincho
Whether it’s winter in Chicago or summer in Miami, this bright beat will pick you up and get you going.
Memory — The Lemons
Chicago’s own...
2017-01-0327 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 33Last I Heard — Flesh Panthers
Flesh Panthers are an excellent secret of Chicago’s rock n roll scene, who have played shows with our boys The Orwells. You should definitely check out their fantastic 2016 album “Willow’s Weep,” which this track is from.
Ain’t It Funky Now — Jimmy McGriff
You know we love the funky 1970s deep cuts — Jimmy McGriff is no exception.
La Fat Fur — Connan Mockasin & Devonté Hynes
We were already big fans of Devonté Hynes’ project Blood Orange, and we love this unique collaboration he did with New Zealand-born psychedelic pop artist Connan Mockasin.
Fig in Leather — Devendra Banhart
Venezual...
2016-11-3026 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 32Buddy — The Orwells
It’s been too long since the world at large got to hear The Orwells’ new tunes — they’re back, buddy.
Hourglass — Rodrigo Amarante
Brazilian singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante opened for Angel Olsen here in Chicago recently, playing haunting music in multiple languages.
The Palisades — Childish Gambino feat. Christian Rich
We’re a big fan of the multi-talented Childish Gambino, aka actor and comedian Donald Glover.
Heaven and Hell — William Onyeabor
“His name is William Onyeabor, he’s from the 70s” — so goes a line in “Not What I Needed” by another Whiskey & Bananas artist, Car Seat Headrest. This pioneering Nigerian funk-synth master crea...
2016-10-2430 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 31Lonely Jones — Post Animal
We’re big fans of Chicago’s Post Animal, who opened for The Orwells during a weekend of local shows, features actor Joe Keery of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” and creates cool blends of pop and psych-tinged indie rock.
Am I Wrong — Anderson Paak (feat. ScHoolboy Q)
Our Chief Creative Officer Matt Reinhard is a huge fan of Anderson Paak — we think you will be too if you haven’t heard him yet!
New Song — Warpaint
The ladies of Warpaint are back with an aptly titled “New Song,” and we’re pretty psyched to hear the rest of the new album.
Watcha Workin...
2016-09-1538 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 30Feeling Free — Nicole Willis & the Soul Investigators
We’re loving this retro R&B/soul group of American-born Nicole Willis, based in Helsinki, Finland.
Half Moon — Janis Joplin
Can’t go wrong with some lost Janis classics.
Naked Eye — Luscious Jackson
Hard to believe it’s been 20 years since this alt-rock gem landed.
Shut Up Kiss Me — Angel Olsen
We’ve featured Angel Olsen on a Whiskey & Bananas playlist a while back, but she’s too amazing not to include her new music here — we couldn’t be more excited about her new album coming out in the fall.
End Of The World — Anika
An off-kilter, Nic...
2016-08-0134 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 29Moth to the Flame — Chairlift
Get into the holiday weekend mood with this upbeat indie pop song.
Let’s Dance — Ramones
The Ramones take on the 60s dance classic.
Lipslap — Kero Kero Bonito
This Japanese pop-inspired project from London is on fire — can’t wait to check them out in Chicago this fall.
I’ll Be Loving You — The King Khan & BBQ Show
The retro rock n roll duo The King Khan & BBQ Show makes you feel like dancing and that it’s 1958 again.
Betty — Pom Poms
Talk about retro — this new pop project from LA is bringing the classic vibes hard, and we’re digging it.
Dia Ja...
2016-06-2933 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 28Move On Up — Curtis Mayfield
Kicking things off with this uplifting soul classic.
Straight Up And Down — The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Hard to say no to retro British Invasion-style rock from one of the top indie bands of the past 20 years.
Long Time Now — The Ethiopians
Reggae ska always puts a smile on our face, how about you?
Don’t Want to Say Good-Bye — Cut Worms
Despite the retro sound, Cut Worms is a fresh project from formerly Chicago-based musician Max Clarke, now of Brooklyn. Definitely one to watch.
The Seed (2.0) — The Roots, Cody Chesnutt
A catchy modern rap-funk-soul classic from the legendary Roots. ...
2016-05-2632 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 27Land Lobster — The Bingers
Chicago’s own retro-inspired garage rockers The Bingers have been landing their tunes in everything lately, from James Franco films to ads for Veuve Clicquot and HUF skateboard apparel.
Bones — Michael Kiwanuka
British soul musician Michael Kiwanuka channels decades of soul, rock and R&B inspiration into his music.
All Your Yeahs — Beach House
We’re looking forward to seeing indie dream pop band Beach House back in Chicago for the Pitchfork Music Festival this summer.
Kachina Doll — Teenage Cool Kids
Before Parquet Courts came around, there was bandleader Andrew Savage’s Denton, Texas-originating Teenage Cool Kids, with similarly excelle...
2016-04-2134 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 26: SXSW EditionGardenia — Iggy Pop
The king of punk is still alive and well, with this new album produced by Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age.
Davey Crockett — Hinds
Hinds were an absolute standout of SXSW — four young women from Madrid playing extremely catchy rock n roll (tirelessly, across 15+ showcases during the week). They’re poised to blow up huge.
Make Me Wanna Die — White Reaper
White Reaper are a group of wildly energetic punk rockers from Kentucky who played in Chicago at a DIY show with The Orwells last summer and had the Chicago rock scene hanging at every show in Austin.
T...
2016-03-3132 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 25Le Coeur Au Bout Des Doigts – Jacqueline Taieb
Who can resist retro French songs? We can’t!
Suckcess – Michael Rault
Michael Rault is an up-and-coming, retro-style garage rocker from Canada who played a few great shows in Chicago recently.
Windowpane – Mild High Club
This Chicago/Los Angeles group creates groovy, trippy tunes that make it feel like the 70s all over again.
School – Frankie Cosmos
The daughter of actors Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates, Greta Kline aka Frankie Cosmos is making quite a splash in the indie world with her lo-fi music.
Synth Song – The Symposium
Elmhurst, Illinois natives The Symposiu...
2016-02-1631 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 24When It Comes To You – Dead Ghosts
The garage rock revolution continues with this great group from Vancouver, Canada.
100 Days, 100 Nights – Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings exist in a timeless space of great music.
Most Wanted – Cults
Cults’ incredibly catchy indie pop would be flooding the airwaves in our ideal world.
So Destroyed – Prince Rama
Is it world music? Rock? Pop? Psychedelic? This song is all of that and more.
Lady Luck – Richard Swift
Richard Swift combines retro soul style with a modern touch.
She Ain’t Mine – Yoko and the Oh No’s
Yoko and the Oh No’s ar...
2016-01-2034 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 23Coming Home – Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges is making big waves as a new retro-soul singer in the tradition of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke.
One Summer Night – Ariel Pink
Indie multi-instrumentalist Ariel Pink brings a variety of eclectic retro influences to his avant-garde pop projects.
Hold Me Tight – Johnny Nash
The first international Jamaican-style rocksteady hit song in 1968.
Young Men of Promise – Yellowbirds
Yellowbirds is our latest indie pop obsession – great classic pop melodies with modern electronic touches.
Chinese Translation – M. Ward
If you only know M. Ward as Zooey Deschanel’s partner in She & Him, be sure to check out his...
2015-12-0835 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 22Good Advice – The Growlers
Southern California-based band The Growlers are a current garage rock sensation with retro 60s vibes that blend psychedelia, folk and more.
Sutphin Boulevard – Blood Orange
British indie musician Dev Hynes is an acclaimed songwriter for the likes of Solange and Sky Ferreira, and collaborates with a range of artists for his multi-genre project Blood Orange.
H-Bomb – Night Beats
Seattle-based, psychedelic garage group Night Beats are the perfect driving companion for dark nights and winding roads.
Natural Life – Cool Ghouls
A current band based in San Francisco, Cool Ghouls are proof the spirit of 60s rock is still...
2015-11-0632 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 21Maxwell Lewis Harrison – Joe Bordenaro
Joe Bordenaro is a young up-and-coming rock n roller from the Chicago suburbs, the latest teenager coming into the roster of the current Chicago rock revolution.
Everyday – Diane Coffee
Foxygen drummer Shaun Fleming’s “psychedelic Motown” solo project is a ton of modern glam pop-rock fun.
Ca Plane – American Breakfast
American Breakfast is a current local Chicago rock n roll sensation blending a gritty 60s-style garage sound with lead vocals by a French woman – what more do you need?
Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood – Lana Del Rey
The queen of dark indie pop continues explorin...
2015-10-0629 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas #20Over Under Sideways Down – The Yardbirds
Rated #23 on Rolling Stone’s list of greatest guitar songs. Why? Two words – Jeff Beck.
Optimo – Liquid Liquid
If you were in NYC in 1993, this is what dance punk with a Brazilian backbeat sounded like.
Jello and Juggernauts – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Jello and Juggernauts, meet Whiskey and Bananas.
Anunciacao – Caetano Veloso
Hard to believe it was melodic songs like these that led to the legendary Tropicalia musicians political exile from Brazil. But in the late ‘60’s, it did.
Shake & Tremble – Django Django
Scottish beach pop that kind of sounds like the band’s name, all Django-Dja...
2015-07-0234 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 19That’s Love – Oddisee
This rap/soul crossover jam dips into Santana-centric funk while lyrically touching the soul. Get ready, we think Oddisee is about to blow up.
Mercy, Mercy – Don Covay
RIP to the great Don Covay who blessed us with this tune in 1964.
Somebody by the name of Jimi Hendrix plays lead guitar here.
Dos Cobras – Clear Plastic Masks
Slowly builds from nowhere with a cymbal crash into a keyboard driven jam of twisted funk. Turn it up!
Randy Scouse Git – The Monkees
The Monkees get criticized for not writing their own songs and playing their own instrument...
2015-05-1435 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 18In honor of Turtle Wax launching their new campaign- “Protect The Body. Free The Soul.”- we’ve curated this podcast to serve as the perfect driving companion, guaranteed to enhance even the most mundane of driving occasions.
Comencemos (Let’s Start) – Jungle Fire
Latin funk that integrates horns, a driving bass-line and a constant ambush of bongos. Comencemos!
The Skies Above – The Equals
Eddy “Electric Avenue” Grant was the leader of this group, and this is one of his more arresting, freaked out songs. B-Side of the 1968 single, “I Get So Excited.”
Ghetto Love – Spinnerette
Spinnerette is headed by Brody Dalle, a pill...
2015-04-0432 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesOn The Rocks Vol. 3“A guy walks into a bar and requests a copy of the playlist that he’s hearing. Each playlist that I’ve curated for the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills has easily over 1,000 songs on it, plus they’re only on the hotel’s iPod. There isn’t some master on my computer at home. How the hell do you share something like that? Beats the hell outta me. So then he asks if I could do a playlist for his works’ website. Sure, I can do that. Only ten songs? WTF?! Difficult. I knew I wanted to have The Woman In L...
2015-03-0639 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 17Always the Same - Donny Hathaway
This combination of gospel and jazz is what soul is all about.
Picking Wild Mountain Berries - Kurt Wagner and Cortney Tidwell
The guy from Lambchop teams ups with the sweet-singing Cortney Tidwell for some old-school country fun.
Figure it Out - Royal Blood
Believe it or not, that wall of sound you’re hearing is coming from nothing but drums, a bass guitar and a ton of attitude.
San Francisco - Johnny Hallyday
The Summer of Love anthem sung by the man known as “The French Elvis”. Made perfect sense to us, too.
...
2015-01-2932 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 16Shoop - Salt-N-Pepa
One of many hits from the first all female rap group who met while working at Sears.
Life Of Sin- Sturgill Simpson
Simpson took an eight-year music break to work in a rail yard. Outlaw country is back.
Let There Be Drums - Sandy Nelson
As James Brown once said, “give the drummer some!” Let’s do that.
Drive By Buddy - Black Lips
One of the wildest bands to ever come from the Peach State.
Sounds like the Stones with a psychedelic twist.
Forgiven/Forgotten - Angel Olsen
Off Olsen’s first full album, Burn Your Fir...
2014-12-1132 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 15Alone Again Or - Love
The opening track (and one of only two not written by Arthur Lee) from Love’s opus, “Forever Changes.” The mariachi horns put it over the top.
The Fife Piper – The Dynatones
A little soul flute courtesy of the Hanna-Barbera record label. Yes, the Flintstones’ Hanna-Barbera.
Boys Are Fine – Smith Westerns
From Chicago’s own - girls know what boys want and clearly, boys will be boys.
Like A Ship – Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth For Christ Choir
From 1971 - A holy grail of gospel soul from the Southside of Chicago.
Son De La Loma – Tri...
2014-11-0735 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 14Nothing But A Heartache – The Flirtations
1968 Southern California soul.
Feel – Ty Segal
Bay Area pop perfection.
Wolf Teeth – JD McPherson
What do you get when you mix Fats Domino, Led Zeppelin, The Pixies and Little Richard?
What Is Hip? – The Juju Orchestra
Connonball Adderly once said, “Hippness is not a state of mind, it’s a fact of life.” The Juju Orchestra agrees. And so do we.
(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding – Nick Lowe
Original pub rock, from the guy who wrote it. (Sorry, Elvis.)
Screws Get Loose – Those Darlins
Nashville, TN never sounded so good.
Be Thankful...
2014-10-0634 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 13Born In The 50’s - The Police
More specifically, October 2, 1951. Sting’s Baby Boom anthem.
Beggin’ - Madcon
Popularized by The Four Seasons in ’67 and then covered in ’07 by this Norwegian hip-hop band.
Moody Trudy - Giorgio Moroder
Inspiration…clearly The Beach Boys.
Animal Of One - The Fresh & Onlys
Two lane highway, middle of nowhere, top down and something bad is going to happen.
Go Now - Bessie Banks
Bessie Banks vs. The Moody Blues…we side with this version - way more soulful.
Ponta De Laca Africano (Umbabaraúma) - Jorge Ben
Just wait for the breakdown at about 1:31...
2014-08-2832 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 12Wild One (Real Wild Child) - Jet Harris
“i tear wings off of flies…” Bad boy stuff, 1962 style.
Eu Sambo Mesmo - Gilberto Gil
Summer samba sounds from a master.
Season (Waiting On You) - Future Islands
Four albums in and they finally hit it with this one. And boy…Samuel Herring can dance.
I Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind - Art Freeman
1966 R&B single from the Fame vaults.
Ain’t A Damn Thing Changed - Morris Day
Yes…the same Morris Day.
Make It Known - Foxygen
We broke our “under 4 minute rule for this” modern opu...
2014-08-0129 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesOn The Rocks Vol. 2I recently started blogging at http://astein94.wordpress.com about my favorite 80's music. I feel that I am an expert on 80's music, as I worked at retail record stores and a record label throughout the 80's. Having attended high school and college throughout most of the 80’s, this music is very near and dear to me. The selections here are a mix of 60’s, 70's, 80's and 90's songs covered by rock bands. The songs are a lot of fun; both unexpected and very faithful cover versions. I hope you enjoy them.
Just Like Heaven - Dinosaur Jr...
2014-07-1740 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 11Cinco de Mayo – War
Once you hear the lyrics, you’ll realize that this is not about the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
A Summer Thing – Cayucas
Indie pop from Santa Monica.
Salad Days – Mac DeMarco
This Canadian rocker’s been called “rude, crude and obnoxious,” but he sounds like pussycat on this track.
(Give Me Back My) Bunty Bunty – The Bombay Royale
Don...
2014-06-3031 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 10New York Groove – Ace Frehley
Kiss lead guitarist, Ace Frehley rocked hard in ’78 with this solo gem.
Ain’t Got No Home – Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry
The ‘croak’ voice that happens at 1:27 is how he got his nickname – no auto tune here.
Grape Peel (How I Feel) – Buffalo Killers
From their album Heavy Reverie – meaty pop from Cincinnati, Oh-hi-o.
Come Away – ESG
From ’83 – we think James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) owes a lot to ESG.
The Beat Generation – Beat Farmers
Mid 80’s Cow punk from San Diego.
King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown – Augustus Pablo
Rub-a-dub-dub.
Free Walk – Melt Yourself Down
Jazz funk pays a huge homage to Fela.
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2014-05-2330 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesOn The Rocks Vol. 1My colleagues at OKRP have turned the musical reigns over to me this week. As a strategist, I’m inclined to use this playlist as some form cultural commentary; something like "this playlist is a parable of how labels and delineations like 'genre' are becoming less relevant to millennial tastes and musical preferences.” While that may be true, the truth is that for one reason or another, these are tracks that I feel. And because of that, I think they’re worth sharing. - Nate
Civilian – Wye Oak
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2014-04-2134 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 9Emajer– Tinariwen
From the album “Emmaar” meaning “heat on the breeze” - music from northern Mali.
Whistle Song – The New Mastersounds
British soul funk silliness
Easy Easy – King Krule
From Londoner Archy Marshall’s debut LP as King Krule
Strawberry Letter 23 – The Brothers Johnson
Originally penned by Shuggie Otis, about a girlfriend who wrote letters on strawberry scented paper
Clean Up Your Own Back Yard – Elvis Presley
A “message” song from the King
Playing For Keeps – Elle King
The theme song to VH1’s Mob Wives Chicago
Johnny and Mary – Robert Palmer
Still as infectious today as it was in 1980
All Around My Hat –...
2014-04-0132 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 8
Southern Girls – Cheap Trick
Pure expression of raw rock and roll. This version with Steve Albini behind the board.
Haxel Princess – Cherry Glazerr
If you listen to SOCAL radio, then you’ll get the name - power punk trio from LA.
How Gee – Black Machine
Call it breakbeat or jazzdance, this track from ’92 is still infectious!
Sahrah – Mehrpouya
Iranian pop music from the early 70’s with Persian, Indian and Mexican influences. World music way ahead of its time.
Crazy Horses – The Osmonds
Heavy rock from the last family you’d expect to get heavy rock from. Think Donny Osmond was wearing Deep P...
2014-02-2828 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 7Hobo Rocket – Pond
I Wonder If I Care As Much – The Everly Brothers
Hot Knife – Fiona Apple
Rock Creek Park – The Blackbyrds
Gone Completely – Disappears
Momentum – The Cook Trio
Go Down Moses – Louis Armstrong
Lariat – Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks
Help I’m Alive – Metric
What Kind Of A Fool Do You Think I Am – Tams
2014-01-2332 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 6Tramp – Lowell Fulson
Whistle – Sporto Kantes
A Minha Menina – Os Mutantes
Bitter Rivals – Sleigh Bells
Cattle Call – Eddie Arnold
Devil Again – Thee Oh Sees
Groovin’ – Willie Mitchell
Let It All Hang Out – The Hombres
A Merry Jingle – The Greedies
Tepache Jam – Terrestre
2013-12-2132 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 5Transcribed Hi-Fi – Radio Announcer
The way it used to sound.
The Sad One – Eddie Lang
Mule Skinner Blues – The Fendermen
In The Wilderness – Those Darlins
Furia – Furia
Blue Pepper (Far East of the Blues) – Duke Ellington
Sunshine Day – Osibisa
Frontier Psychologist – The Avalanches
Some Of Shelley’s Blues - Michael Nesmith
Cherry Red – The Groundhogs
Can’t Seem To Make You Mine – The Seeds
2013-10-3138 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 41. Record Shop – Jerry Lewis
2. Prisencolinensinainciusol - Adriano Celentano
3. Genesis – Justice
4. 20th Century Boy – The Replacements
5. Laundry – Antipop Consortium
6. The Horror – Sweet Knievel
7. Mississippi Goddam – Nina Simone
8. Why Can’t I Touch It? – Buzzcocks
9. Kibe Kibe - The Mombasa Vikings
10. Belle – Al Green
11. Connected – Stereo MC’s
2013-09-1946 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 31. I Wanna Dance (But I Don't Know How) - Skaters
2. Back And Forth – The Bright Light Social Hour
3. Ready To Go – Guards
4. Harper Lee – Little Green Cars
5. San Francisco – The Mowgli's
6. Last Of The Summer Wine – Palma Violets
7. Inhaler – Foals
8. Messiah—Dirty South Remix - Monsta
9. Sail to the Sun – Wavves
10. Where The Kids Are – Blondfire
11. Other Voices (Basement Version) - The Orwells
2013-08-0136 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas Vol. 21. 52 girls (Album Version) - The B-52's
2. Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings - Father John Misty
3. Would That Not Be Nice - Divine Fits
4. King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown - Augustus Pablo
5. Shakin' All Over - Johnny Kidd and the Pirates
6. Lightning Bolt - Jake Bugg
7. Can You Get To That - Funkadelic
8. Royals - Lorde
9. Come E' Profondo ll Mare - Lucio Dalla
10. We Are The People - Empire of the sun
2013-07-1133 min
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape SeriesWhiskey & Bananas1. Do I Make Myself Clear – Etta James
2. Get Lucky – Daft Punk
3. Under The Flowers – The Orwells
4. Elephant – Tame Impala
5. Eye Know – De La Soul
6. Mizrab – Gabor Szabo
7. Paris Summer – Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood
8. Electric Feel – MGMT
9. Hot Stuff – Border Sound
10. Running – Baby Huey
2013-06-1038 min
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