Cocktail Nation 469 - Gambling on a Dream Volume 2

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, the follow up to Lynn M Zook's Gambling on a Dream, plus news on a new supporter of the Cocktail Nation, and we take a look at the potential release of some JFK files. All this plus news on a new Martini Kings album coming out.

Cocktail Angst - Rhumba Of The Saints

Royal Crown Revue - Deadly Night Call

Tony Bennett and Count Basie - Are You Having Any Fun

Blue Hawaiians - Martini 5-0

Nutty - Purple Panther

Bob Thompson - Do It Again

Brent Laidler - Meet Me At The Havana Hilton

Art Pepper - Webb City                                    

Martini Kings - Nylon Jungle

Acca Daiquiris - Cocaine

Les Baxter - Bustin The Bongos

Don Tiki - Other Side Of The Moon

The Top Ten - week ending 28 October 2017

The chill is in the air! 

The chill is on the airwaves!

Welcome to the This is Lounge Top Ten!

As the temperature drops, and the clouds roll in, it's nice to be able to escape to that beach house in your mind, that "happy place" where stress is non-existent, and life is good. And in that beach house in your mind, the gentle waves crashing on the shore segue into the smooth sounds of a Fender Rhodes piano, or a gentle drum beat. When that happens, you know that your in the zone - that moment of pleasure and bliss. 

You're tuned into This is Lounge.

Now that you're in the right frame of mind, let's look at what's dominating the playlist this week.....

With the surprising change in the weather comes a surprising change in the chart. Polished Chrome has made a leap into number one this week, bumping Christopher Goze into the second spot. Chillhop artist, .anxious., follows up in third. A wonderful triumvirate, if I do say so.

This week also sees the sounds of chillout artist Citrus Jam make the jump from Bubbling Under. The battle for that empty number ten spot was very close, with a new track from Kant Sleep and jazz singer Jordana Talsky's cover of the Alanis Morrisette classic coming very close to bumping Citrus Jam.

This week saw the release of some major new music, and we've got it. From the new release from Stacey Kent, we have her smooth cover of the A.C. Jobim classic, Photograph, a jazzhop track with a slightly bossa feel to it from lofi/chillhop artist Hylla, and finally, (we here took our time deciding which track to play) from the new Naoki Kenji album, Akatombo, and settled on the gentle sound of Floating Minds. And don't forget, Phigroa continues to grow in rotation with his new track, Headed Home.

So lots and lots of new music as we see the Summer fade into the chill of Autumn. And more news this week saw the announcement of a new album from Michael e about to drop. So we are in high anticipation of that.

Thanks for checking in, and tuning in. Thanks for supporting the station and the artists. You're keeping the music alive. 

Also, let me just mention, tune in tonight for Koop Kooper's Cocktail Nation Sneak Preview at 18:00h Toronto time to start off the fun Saturday night programming. Eclectic and full of surprises, it's always a good listen.

Time to relax a little. Enjoy your weekend!

Stay chilled.

1. Polished Chrome - Dreamland

2. Christopher Goze - I Will Always Love You

3. .anxious. - Caffeine Crash

4. Bria Skonberg - Dance Me To The End of Love

5. Charlotte Gainsbourg - Rest

6. Cigarettes After Sex - Each Time You Fall In Love

7. Matt Bianco - Heart in Chains

8. Five Seasons - Smooth Workout

9. Phigroa – Floating

10. Citrus Jam – Do You See (ft. Judith Erb) ( Rainbow Mix)

Bubbling Under

Jordana Talsky – You Oughta Know

Kant Sleep – Take A Dip (Late Night) 

Cocktail Nation 468 Classic Comedy with Vaughan Meader

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.

Some classic comedy this week with JFK impersonator Vaughn Meader, and in Swank Advice, the follow up to writing back to people.

Plus, I’ve discovered another problem and another chance to grab a Sinatra abode, and of course, the look at the World of Swank gig guide. Finally,  a movie to check out about Ernest Hemmingway.

SG Sound - Escapade Velocity

Tom Gaebel - Hey Look Me Over

Julie London - Time For August

James Morrison - I’ve Got The World On A String

Eight To The Bar - Rhumba Queen

Astrud Gilberto - I’m Nothing Without You

Oscar Castro Neves - Bossa Nova Cha Cha

Art Van Damme - Wave

Uptown Vocal Jazz Group - I Love Lucy

Anna Seleh - Caravan

Don Ralke - Safradesia

Henry Mancini - Nightside

New Marty Show - Ladies Man

The Top Ten - week ending 21 October 2017

What a glorious Saturday it is here! 

Temp headed for 22, partly cloudy.  I could get used to Octobers this nice.

Welcome back to my little corner of the planet. A big shoutout to all of you faithful listeners. You are what keeps the music alive. Your word-of-mouth praise helps new fans tune in. 

Christopher Goze still at number one! A great song and a great artist - no wonder youur votes are keeping him up there. Chillhop artist, .anxious. leaps into the second position, ahead of Cigarettes After Sex in third.

Some new music slowly creeping into rotation is now bubbling under. Toronto jazz chanteuese, Jordana Talsky, gives us a chilling rendition of the Alanis Morrisette classic. Ambient artist, Kant Sleep, releases a new (free download!) track to his Soundcloud page. And we have some new chillout from Citrus Jam.

Yesterday saw new albums unleashed to the world from Naoki Kenji and Stacey Kent. I'm sure that we'll be hearing from them here very soon. 

In the meantime, enjoy this week's chart and be sure to spread the word of This is Lounge.

Thanks for staying tuned in and relaxed.

Stay chilled.

1. Christopher Goze - I Will Always LoveYou

2. .anxious. - Caffeine Crash

3. Cigarettes After Sex - Each Time YouFall In Love

4. Polished Chrome - Dreamland

5. Bria Skonberg - Dance Me To The End ofLove

6. Phigroa – Floating

7. Charlotte Gainsbourg - Rest

8. Lana Del Rey - Heroin

9. Five Seasons - Smooth Workout

10. Matt Bianco - Heart in Chains

Bubbling Under

Citrus Jam – Do You See (ft. Judith Erb) (Rainbow Mix)

Jordana Talsky – You Oughta Know

Kant Sleep – Take A Dip (Late Night)

Cocktail Nation 467 Vote 4 Bob Crane

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.

It’s amazing what you can find in the world of podcasts...how about one about Bob Crane....we’ll bring that to you tonight.

Out Of Abingdon - Change It

Tiki Lounge Crew - Martini Sunset

Don Ralke - Love Is Here To Stay

Christopher De Groot - Gunshot Cha Cha Cha

Bill Evans - Walking Up

Julie London - You Stepped Out Of A Dream

Henry Mancini - Windmlls Of Your Mind

Bob Ferrell - Don’t Go To Strangers

Alien Fashion Show - Cool Thing

James Spencer - Quiet Village

George Shearing - September In The Rain

Nutty - Rhumba With The Devil

Si Zentner - James Bond Theme

The Top Ten - week ending 14 October 2017

Welcome back to another weekend!

As we prepare for the coming of Autumn and all the lovely colours that it brings, it's nice to know that This is Lounge is there for your fireside relaxation times. Nothing like adding a little chill to the chill! 

We've had a wonderful week here, despite the temperature drop by 15 degrees almost overnight. But this weekend looks promising with a mostly sunny forecast. 

On to the Top Ten now..... Looks like the chillout sounds of Christopher Goze remain "atop the leader board", followed by Cigarettes After Sex (who put on a wonderful show here the other night - check out the review.) Phigroa rounds things out in third.

Looking father down the list, the chillhop sounds of .anxious. climb into fifth position, behind Lana Del Rey's Heroin.

Actress/musician/daughter of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, Charlotte Gainsbourg, gives us the title track from her new album, Rest, settling in at number eight. We have some new chillout sounds from Five Seasons, as they also make the jump from Bubbling Under into the number ten spot.

Released earlier this week was a beautiful new track from Phigroa, called Headed Home. If you've been paying attention, it's being slowly introduced into rotation. No doubt it will be on the chart in no time. 

Thank you so much for all your support - especially those financial ones. Like what you hear? Help support the station with a donation on a credit card through PayPal. Financially supporting the artists is certainly appreciated, as well. Through Bandcamp, iTunes, Beatport,....or your favourite download store.

Enjoy your weekend, and keep those comments and votes coming through on the website.

Stay chilled.

1. Christopher Goze - I Will Always LoveYou

2. Cigarettes After Sex - Each Time YouFall In Love

3. Phigroa – Floating

4. Lana Del Rey - Heroin

5. .anxious. - Caffeine Crash

6. Polished Chrome - Dreamland

7. Bria Skonberg - Dance Me To The End ofLove

8. Charlotte Gainsbourg - Rest

9. Five Seasons - Smooth Workout

10. Halberd - Coffee on the Beach

Cocktail Nation 466 Another Story

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.

Some new music this week from Brisbane lounge band, Out Off Abingdon. (As a bonus, check out another new track from them below.)We also take a look at the passing of Playboy's Hugh Hefner and we look at some JFK files that are due to be released.

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Night Of The Jaguar

Tiki Torches - Miserlou

Out Of Abingdon - What Kind Of Life

Lynn Stanley - How Insensitive

Hugo Montenegro - Malaguena

Henry Mancini - Playboy's Theme

Bob Ferrell - Yardbird Suite

Jet Set SWE - Music To Watch Girls By

Alex Khaskin - Austen Powers

Roland Remington - M’gambo Mambo

David Rose - The Runaway

June Christy - The Merriest

Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica - Frenesi

The Top Ten - week ending 7 October 2017

Welcome back to the weekend!

As the chill in the air reminds us that Autumn is soon upon us, not to mention the creatures of the Halloween night, our chillout thoughts may turn to cozy rooms complete with a burning fireplace, and a big comfy couch. 

Stay tuned to the smooth sounds of This is Lounge to welcome the new season.

This week finds Christopher Goze climbing into the top spot as Lana Del Rey slips into second. 

Phigroa, Hudson, and Halberd drop down slightly as a new Leonard Cohen cover from Bria Skonberg makes the leap from Bubbling Under.

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to visit the website and place their vote for their fave Top Ten track. If you are a new listener, head on over to www.thisislounge.com, and scroll down to the poll to place your vote. Totally easy! Totally anonymous! Let me know what you like!

A big thank you for all the support you've given to the station and the artists. It is truly appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Stay chilled.

1. Christopher Goze - I Will Always Love You

2. Lana Del Rey - Heroin

3. Cigarettes After Sex - Each Time You Fall In Love

4. Phigroa - Floating

6. Polished Chrome - Dreamland

7. Halberd - Coffee on the Beach

8. .anxious. - Caffeine Crash

9. Bria Skonberg - Dance Me To The End of Love

10. Hudson – Woodstock

Bubbling Under

Charlotte Gainsbourg - Rest

Five Seasons - Smooth Workout

Cocktail Nation 465 - This Retro Life

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.

I found a cool retro podcast to enjoy, so we will have a chat with Kia Handley, the host of This Retro Life. And in Swank Advice, we talk icebreakers for the holiday season.

Left Arm Of Buddha - A Monkey's Affair

Rebecca Angel - Jet Samba

Benny Carter and Oscar Peterson - Imagination

Black Olive Jazz - A Night In Tunisia

Neal Hefti - Cherry Point

Henry Mancini - Young Love

David Carbonara - Twenty Third Floor

Alex Khaskin - Mister Bond

Johnny Mandel - Nightmare Sequence

Bobby Group - I Can’t Get Started

John Coltrane - Afro Blue

Machiniso - Percusso Frenzy