Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Cocktail Nation 429 Call of the Islands

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

On the show this week, a new album from one of the leading exotica bands, there’s Swank Advice on cell phone manners In a restaurant, plus we have a fantastic Netflix show to catch up on, The World of Swank Gig Guide, plus the best Lounge and Exotica sounds.


Alex Khaskin-Mister Bond
Karen Souza-Tainted Love
Ixtahuele-Call Of The Islands
Quincy Jones -Soul Bossa Nova
Connie Francis-Bossa Nova Hand Dance
Naughty Ones-Trapped In a Web Of Love
Big Six -We The Boys Will Rock You
Royal Crown Review -Hey Pachucco
Walter Wanderly -Summer Samba
Rene Paulo Trio-Black Coral
Martini Kings-Girl From Ipanema
Jetset Sweden- A Man And A Woman
Piero Umilani- Crepuscolo Sui Mare
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-The Whistler Returns


Saturday, November 26, 2016

The Top Ten - week ending 26 November 2016


Happy Saturday, my fellow loungers! I hope the sun is shining in your part of the world. 

As the Christmas shopping season begins, lets all not forget to take a few minutes to chill from the hectic hustle and bustle and stress of shopping. Don't worry about that perfect gift. Relax, and let your mind flow, and it will come to you.

This week, we have Nouvelle Vague slipping back up into the number one position. Such a beautiful cover of a Cocteau Twins track. Skcollob and Anton Borin also make some moves up, rounding out the rest of the top three tracks this week.

The Orb, with the closing track from their new album, The 10 Sultans of Rudyard, brings some wonderful ambient sounds into the mix, which I hope you enjoy.

Thanks to everyone who has voted for their fave at www.thisislounge.com. Please continue to vote. I love the feedback, and it's your way of playing a part in the programming here.

Alos, thanks for supporting the artists through the purchase of their music. It certainly helps keep the landlord at bay.

This week, I have no Bubbling Under tracks. With the season and a busy week, keeping tabs on new music this week has been impossible. But do not fear, as I will have some new releases for you next week, I'm sure. Until then, thanks for tuning in. This is the season to take advantage of the sounds....and stay tuned as the sounds of the season get added into the mix.



Saturday, November 19, 2016

The Top Ten - week ending 19 November 2016


The weekend has finally arrived! Happy Saturday!

As the malls and shops begin to pump the sounds of Christmas through their sound systems, we here at This is Lounge feel November is still a wee bit premature for that. So, allow me to officially announce the programming of Christmas music will begin December 1st. I'm just as excited as anyone with regards to the holidays, but it's just not cold enough or snowy enough until the final month of the year.  

That being said, we experienced a day of sunshine and 18 degree temperatures yesterday! Not really condusive to holiday shopping, unless you live in a Southern clime.

So ease yourself into that Winter chill with a little......winter chill! Tune in for a hot toddy of sounds that will warm your heart as well as chill you out. 

Speaking of chill, I'm proud to announce the title track of Normandie's wonderful album, Time Lapse, has reached the number one position this week. The sounds of Ambient and Chillout appear to have filled the top half of the chart this week, as Norah Jones, Narco Lounge Combo, and Van Morrison all battle for a better position in the bottom half. 

So this news should make all of you that are Ambient Chill fans very happy - Recently, The Orb released a special collection of strictly that genre of music, keeping the beats to a minimum. Are they mellowing in their old age? More than likely, a diversion or something they've wanted to do for a long time.

COW / Chillout, World! has been out for a month or so, but we here have taken our time in choosing a selction that would fit into the playlist just right. The 10 Sultans of Rudyard (Moo Moo Mix) fulfills that requirement. a beautiful piece incorporating the sounds of nature, it would bot be out of place segueing in a mix with Pink Floyd's Grantchester Meadows. So tune in and enjoy this closing track on the album, and I will post it on the website for your votes.

Thanks for supporting the artists and the station.


Bubbling Under



Monday, November 14, 2016

Karen Souza - Paris

Cocktail Nation 427 The Classics

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

On the show this week, we talk movies and movies stars with the author of a new book on the Golden Age of movies. Also,  news of a Pan AM Museum, and an interesting story of a musician who was shot by his wife on stage 44 years ago! All this and music, too.


Alex Khaskin - Austin Powers
Ixtahuele - Call Of The Seas
Karen Souza - Creep
Stanley Turrentine and the Three Sounds - Blue Riff
Lee Morgan - These Are Soulful Days
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Teacher and the Priest
The Sharps - Odd Couple Theme
Robert Drasnin - La Mer Azure
Antonio Carlos Jobim - Wave
Bobby Darin - It Had To Be You
Keeley Smith - A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
Narco Lounge Combo - Fire At Vent Haven


Sunday, November 13, 2016

The Top Ten - week ending 12 November 2016


Well, Happy Sunday, my fellow loungers!

Since Saturday was so crazy, I had to postpone this week's entry - I was so exhausted.

As the autumn leaves begin to fall, and thoughts of Summer become a distant memory, we prepare to cocoon ourselves for the Winter. For many of you a winter break in the Caribbean  helps to keep that Summer feeling alive, and a chance to escape the snow, even if only for a week or two.

But as I've said before, Summer is also a state of mind. Keep that feeling inside of you till Spring.

In the meantime, let's check out the chart this week. Poolz relinguishes the top spot this week for Nouvelle Vague. Normandie rounds out the top three with Time Lapse.

Michael e finally drops a little, as newcomers Van Morrison and Norah Jones battle to better positions.

Bubbling Under this week has only one entry, from Soundcloud discovery, Kant Sleep. He has some wonderful tracks on his page. Be sure to delve deeper into what this artist is showcasing.

Thanks for supporting the artists and the station. 


Bubbling Under


Sunday, November 6, 2016

Cocktail Nation 426 Ford

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

This week, a new book on the Ford Motor Company; so we will catch up with the author who for many years worked on the Australian Ford factory floor.

Tippi Hedren has a new memoir out with some interesting revelations in it, plus I bring you a DVD box set you need in your collection!

David Baker - Be Bop
Tikiyaki 5-0 - Enchanted Sea
Metropole Orchestra - OSS117 Theme
Henry Mancini - It Had Better Be Tonight 
Codename Carter - Perfect Clarity Perfect Cut
Network Music Ensemble - Lady At The Bar
Bill Evans - This Thing Called Love
Nino Rapicavoli - Doctor Moo
Curtis Amy - Bongo Blue
Elvis and Micheal Bible - Fever
Roland Remington - Legend Of Zelda
Johhny Mandel - Barbara Surrenders
Dizzy Gillespie - Birks Works


Saturday, November 5, 2016

The Top ten - week ending 5 November 2016


Happy Saturday, my fellow loungers!

Have to make this quick, as I am not supposed to be typing. I am in recovery mode following a short hospital stay. Needless to say, I am all the better for it, thank you very much.

It's nice to have the music to help in recuperation. 

Poolz and his wonderfully chilled sound of Is it, Or is it not remains in number one position this week, while Skcollab jumps into the second spot, followed by Nouvelle Vague.

Newcomer Anton Borin makes a sizeable jump this week to number five, as does Normandie. It's obvious that the chillout sounds are a fave with listeners.

Making the jump from Bubbling Under, the retro sounds of the Narco Lounge Combo climb into the tenth position this week with Sex Tape Scandal.

Tune in this week to hear the sounds of Kant Sleep, and a track taken from his Soundcloud page, She's My Jazz. A wonderfully smooth, jazz-influenced hip hop/trip hop sound that I'm sure your going to love.  Check out the link below, and be sure to Follow him - a new EP is forthcoming. stay tuned!

Be sure to visit the website at www.thisislounge.com and cast your vote for your fave New Release. 

As always thanks for supporting the station's artists through your favourite legal download sites. Click on the artist links to lead you in the right direction.


Bubbling Under