Chris Mccann
Bury Them Deep – Ghoultown
9 October 2018
The last thing I want to do is slap a label on this weeks artist….and to be quite honest I think most of you would along with me
There’s just so many sub-genres emerging on almost a daily basis these days – it’s becoming hard to keep up…
Mountain Song – Kate Vargas
11 September 2018
From Kate Vargas’ latest release “For The Wolfish & The Wandering”- Mountain Song conjures my own memories of time spent in the U.S and Australian deserts…
Snake Song – Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
4 September 2018
I feel like I’ve almost most come full circle with my track selection on a Million Miles.
While not every track has had country or roots’y bones – I found myself transcending through sub-genres, the odd classic and cover – for familiarity – but this week was an easy choice being a favourite…
Questioningly – Ramones
27 August 2018
Burn a Million Miles has not only been a playlist for me. But a compilation of some my life’s mongrel memoirs.
I’ve said it before the good the bad and the ugly…..
This weeks artist you all know and love – and many of you have probably travelled a similar roads of music discovery…
The King of Salem – Kings And Queens
21 August 2018
I swear-I don’t have a Southern Cross tattoo….lol – but I do get patriotic when it comes to local talent. I’ve mentioned this before – but there’s definitely something special about the songwriters that emerge from Australia…
When I First Met Your Ma – Paul Kelly
14 August 2018
I’m taking advantage of my guest spot here on the Grieve list by introducing you to one of Australia’s finest storytellers Mr. Paul Kelly.
A true Aussie icon, and indisputably the jewel in the crown of home grown artists, in my eyes. Fact or fiction, his writing has the ability to lift you from the darkest of depths or bring you to tears with honesty and realism that cuts to the bone…
Maggie – Colin Hay
31 July 2018
I’m Chris from the Music to Burn A Million Miles playlist – and I’ll be your guest curator for August. For myself – and regulars tuning into the playlist – it can be a place to seek shelter, to deal with the emotions that come with loss , and last but not least music to heal. I really hope you will enjoy the stories and music over the next few weeks…
Jingle Of A Dog’s Collar – Butthole Surfers
24 July 2018
The punk and hardcore scene of the 80’s definitely took ownership of Gibby Haynes and the Buttholes. Until their number one single “Pepper”, the general masses had never really had a taste of what was on offer – besides snigering at the sound of the Butthole name from an overheard conversation in their lunchroom.
Defend – Morosity
17 July 2018
This week’s track – yet another masterpiece from the lads over at Morosity
Yes – I’m a little late serving up their latest offering released in May – but better late than ever and to be frank, I can’t see this track getting tired anytime soon…
A Chicken With Its Head Cut Off – The Magnetic Fields
2 July 2018
From their 99′ release “69 Love Songs” – a three disc behemoth – this weeks track is “A Chicken With It’s Head Cut Off”.
Stephin Merrit front man, multi instrumentalist, and lyrical genius brings us a hilarious analogy of being head over heals!…
I Shot The Sheriff – Union Avenue
25 June 2018
The classics are great don’t get me wrong! I can sit down and watch re-runs of Mash and Gilligan’s Island year after year until the bowl is empty.
I know… you die hard hard fans will kick a stick up my arse for this – but when It comes to music, certain classics may be brilliant in their own right – but seriously- they’ve been absolutely flogged to death for decades.
Medicine Woman – Demi Mitchell
19 June 2018
Demi Mitchell has got the indie scene talking here in Australia…
This weeks track submission “Medicine Woman” put me straight under Demi’s seductive spell.
Less is definitely more in my eyes and “Medicine Woman’s” fragile assembly – and narcotic slow core restraint has been nailed brilliantly…