Jeff
noisysun.bsky.social
Jeff
@noisysun.bsky.social
Interested in pop culture, modernism, and the arts.
Essex County, ON
#PeoplesPop25

Day 7
Mysterious Girl
Neggy Gemmy

⭐ BOOST! ⭐

Lovely, charming, and sophisticated pop. The comparison to Saint Etienne is apt, but it has its own unique energy.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihqs...
December 20, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Day 6
Julia's War
Hotline TNT

⭐ BOOST! ⭐

Very solid indy rock with suitably crunchy guitars. I'm always a fan of tracks like this. :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLxf...
December 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Day 5
Double Infinity
Big Thief

⭐ BOOST! ⭐

I've long been a fan of Big Thief and their smart, distinctive brand of Americana/folk-rock. Great album all-round too!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjqL...
December 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Day 4
Walk Home
Bon Iver
From "SABLE, fABLE"

I find Bon Iver to be the most creative and adventurous member of the late aughts folk rockers. So many good tracks from this album!

Starting tomorrow, I'll turn my attention to boosting. :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQKC...
Bon Iver - Walk Home (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by BonIverVEVO
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December 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Day 3
Another Life
Alabama Shakes

Great to see Alabama Shakes back with a new album upcoming in the new year. The lead single sounds as great as always, although I don't suppose it will broaden their base much.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDwu...
Alabama Shakes - Another Life (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Alabama Shakes
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December 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Day 2
Baby Baby
Nourished by Time
From "The Passionate Ones"

Interesting mix of alternative hip hop and late 20th Century R&B!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Gi...
Nourished By Time - BABY BABY
YouTube video by nourished by time
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December 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#PeoplesPop25 It's a busy time for me, but I'll try to keep up.

Day 1
Never Enough
Turnstile
From "Never Enough"

It's more polished than their earlier albums, but keeps their hard rock spirit alive.

Thanks @peoples-pop-polls.bsky.social for hosting!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfk1...
TURNSTILE - NEVER ENOUGH [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
YouTube video by Turnstile
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December 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I'd like to wrap up my #TheTwen2ie5 journey with a playlist. It includes my top 50 plus 25 HMs (the original 5 plus 20 extras).

I've added a screenshot of these 20 new HMs too.

open.spotify.com/playlist/5li...
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Thanks very much to @lagrume.bsky.social for hosting and to everyone that participated. This was a super interesting challenge and a lot of fun!
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Day 25

Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
Stars
From "Set Yourself On Fire"

For my last entry, my stock answer for the most underrated band (from anywhere, not just Canada). Stars had moderate success here, but they should have been ... stars everywhere!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X9j...
Your Ex-Lover Is Dead (2024 Remastered)
YouTube video by Stars - Topic
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November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Day 25

Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
Stars
From "Set Yourself On Fire"

For my last entry, my stock answer for the most underrated band (from anywhere, not just Canada). Stars had moderate success here, but they should have been ... stars everywhere!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X9j...
Your Ex-Lover Is Dead (2024 Remastered)
YouTube video by Stars - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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#1 (Day 50)
⭐ 12 pts ⭐

Welcome to My Island
Caroline Polachek
From Desire, I Want to Turn Into You
2022 (US)

Once more to the Polachek zone & my favorite album of the decade for my #1 pick. It's absolutely perfect art pop with all the right influences!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhCQ...
Welcome To My Island
YouTube video by Caroline Polachek - Topic
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November 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Day 24

Juliet
Royal Wood
From "A Good Enough Day"

Royal Wood is a traditional songwriter who creates sharp lyrics and stately arrangements. His albums are always well crafted and consistent throughout.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnAm...
Royal Wood - Juliet
YouTube video by Six Shooter Records
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November 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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#2 (Day 49)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐

Maestranza
Fleet Foxes
From "Shore"
2020 (US)

Breathtakingly beautiful and musically complex, this has been one of my favorite songs of the decade since I first heard it. The oblique, imagist lyrics add ambiguity and colour.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqHK...
Fleet Foxes - "Maestranza" (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Fleet Foxes
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November 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Day 23

My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style
Dream Warriors
From "And Now the Legacy Begins"

Canada doesn't have a deep hip-hop bench, but there are some gems. This charming old school track incorporates the theme from a Canadian game show!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoE5...
Dream Warriors - My Definition Of A Boombastic Jazz Style
YouTube video by The Best Of - Home Of Classic Music
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November 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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#3 (Day 48)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐

Aquamarine
Danger Mouse and Black Thought feat. Michael Kiwanuka
From "Cheat Codes"
2022 (US/UK)

Another that I thought would do better. Heartfelt, intelligent hip-hop with a heavy dose of classic soul and R&B. What a team up!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHvN...
Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Aquamarine feat. Michael Kiwanuka (Official Video)
YouTube video by Danger Mouse and Black Thought
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November 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Day 22

Nova Heart
The Spoons
From "Arias & Symphonies"

Smart, inventive synth music from one of Canada's best new wave bands!

FYI: I'll be a bit busy next week, so will wrap up my challenge here in a few days. Still enjoying everyone's picks!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtqI...
THE SPOONS - Nova Heart
YouTube video by kurdtss
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November 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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#4 (Day 47)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐

Baba Louie
Jaimie Branch
From "Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die"
2023 (US)

Branch was really coming into her own as a top-tier bandleader when she passed away. My fave jazz track of the century deserved to do better here!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLFi...
baba louie
YouTube video by Jaimie Branch - Topic
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November 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Day 21

Welcome
Hey Rosetta!
From "Seeds"

The scrappy Hey Rosetta! played a powerful version of indie rock, informed by their East Coast roots. Their albums were consistently strong and their live shows engaging!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y571...
Hey Rosetta! - Welcome
YouTube video by Hey Rosetta!
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November 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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#5 (Day 46)
⭐ 11 pts ⭐

Sympathy Is a Knife
Charli XCX
From "Brat"
2024 (UK)

I haven't picked that much pop, but I love this one! Charli proves herself a master of hyperpop as the vocals and production wizardry pull us in and keep our attention.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9s4...
Charli xcx - Sympathy is a knife (official lyric video)
YouTube video by Charli xcx
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November 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Day 20

Innocence
Harlequin
From "Love Crimes"

Something that disappeared with the internet was regional music scenes. Band could break out in an area based on good club shows and local coverage. Harlequin was big on the prairies and nowhere else!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZb9...
Harlequin - Innocence (Official Audio)
YouTube video by HarlequinVEVO
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November 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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#6 (Day 45)

Simulation Swarm
Big Thief
From "Dragon New Warm Mountain"
2022 (US)

I had a hard time deciding which Big Thief song to pick ... they have so many winners! This track has great melodies and metaphysical lyrics. Bonuses start tomorrow!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnat...
Big Thief - Simulation Swarm (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Big Thief
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November 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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#7 (Day 44)

Long, Long, Long Time
Tears for Fears
From "The Tipping Point"
2022 (UK)

Forgot the Cure, here's the *real* statement about aging, love, and loss by a veteran band. I know we're talking singles here, but this ties together the whole album.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_xR...
Tears For Fears - Long, Long, Long Time (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Tears For Fears
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November 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Day 19

Basement Apartment
Sarah Harmer
From "You Were Here"

Canada is known for folk rock, and Harmer has a lovely take on the genre. She combines sharp and perceptive lyrics with some nice understated guitar work.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN2T...
Sarah Harmer-'Basement Apartment' Music Video
YouTube video by kwbsystems
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November 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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#8 (Day 43)

Superman That
Injury Reserve
From "By the Time I Get to Phoenix"
2021 (US)

Thoughtful, creative experimental hip-hop from a band that seemed destined for bigger things. Surprised this doesn't have any other picks. RIP Stepa Groggs.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVX3...
Injury Reserve - Superman That
YouTube video by By Storm
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November 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Day 18

Cigarette Dangles
The Pursuit of Happiness
From "The Downward Road"

Here's some thundering power pop! Moe Berg provides some smart, witty lyrics while Kris Abbott's guitar crunches. They had a minor hit with "I'm an Adult Now" too.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjgc...
Cigarette Dangles
YouTube video by The Pursuit Of Happiness - Topic
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November 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM