Category Archives: odd pop

luv500

african rhythms, beats 'n' pieces, blues 'n' folk, electronic listening music, jazz, krautrock, odd pop, post-rock, reggae, rock 'n' roll

Another Morning

well here we are, the 500th mixtape in the series of luv. for the occasion I have prepared a mix of music that i deem, for one reason or another, to be beautiful. attached to these diverse selections are wonderful memories and i am compelled to spread the luv.
thanks for listening. i will keep up my vigilance in the battle against main stream corporate culture’s enshitification algorithms by continuing to put up amazing, interesting and downright groovy music for all; as time allows. with so much good music to share i feel blessed with another morning.
photo : Dave Wipple

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Tracklist:
  1. Daddy’s Gonna Tell You No Lie – The Cosmic Rays – El Saturn Records / DOXY (1955/2009)
  2. Do Your Thing – Moondog – Kopf / Managarm (1978/2024)
  3. The Gentle Cold Of Dawn – Chad Stuart and Jeremy Clyde – Columbia (1967)
  4. Dancing Peacocks – Ananda Shankar – His Master’s Voice (1981)
  5. Tucheze Selele – John Ondolo – Mississippi Records (1963/2022)
  6. Big Rock Candy Mountain – Harry McClintock – Victor / Lost Hightway / Mercury (1928/2000)
  7. Olson – Boards Of Canada – Skam / Warp (1998)
  8. Music For A Found Harmonium – Penguin Cafe Orchestra – Editions EG (1984)
  9. Sweet Talk – John Barry – Columbia (1961)
  10. Mountain Dreaming – Ocean Moon – KPM Music / Be With Records (2020)
  11. Flammende Herzen – Michael Rother – Sky Records (1977)
  12. Up The Junction – Squeeze – A&M (1979)
  13. This Is Not Normal – Negativland – Seeland (2019)
  14. Eggshell – Shane Parish – Palilalia (2026)
  15. Everglade – Tortoise – Thrill Jockey (1998)
  16. Redemption Song – Bob Marley & The Wailers – Tuff Gong – Island (1980)
  17. Hymn To Freedom – Oscar Peterson Trio – Verve (1962/2023)

luv498

abstract house, electronic listening music, odd pop

It’s Warmer Now

every once in a while my heads picks up the frequency to a radio station i can rarely find on my tuner. it’s been happening for decades now but i don’t mind as it’s always playing the best odd pop i have never heard. a few weeks ago, almost by accident, i came across a transmission on terrestrial radio and recorded what i could. here’s what i was lucky enough to grab from the airwaves that night.
image : Humantic Johlk

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Tracklist:
  1. Which Song – Max Tundra – Domino (2008)
  2. The Apple And The Tooth – Bibio – Warp (2009)
  3. Look Horizon (Zongamin Remix) – John Cale – EMI (2003)
  4. Bipp (Autechre Remix) – Sophie – Numbers (2021)
  5. Ancient Pony – Poemss – Planet Mu (2014)
  6. Feathers – Roy Of The Ravers – Emotional Response (2021)
  7. Come To Daddy (Little Lord Faulteroy Mix) – Aphex Twin – Warp (1997)
  8. Odessa – Caribou – Merge (2010)
  9. Send Me Shivers – Mouse On Mars ft. Niobe – Thrill Jockey (2004)
  10. Sultana – Heterotic – Planet Mu (2014)
  11. Utopia (Plaid Remix) – Goldfrapp – Mute / Peacefrog Records (2000/2003)
  12. I’m the Unknown – Cavern Of Anti-Matter – Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks (2016)
  13. End Of Summer – Tame Impala – Columbia (2025)
  14. Alone (Four Tet Remix) – The Cure – Friction Records / Polydor (2025)
  15. Undo – Björk – One Little Indian (2001)

luv495

odd pop, syntax era

In My Building

In My Building there is a collection of instrumental music from the 1980s. pop star left turns, weird throwaway b-sides, synth scientists experiments, new wave rabbit holes, and other deep cuts all containing that special brand of existential dread predisposed to Generation X.
photo : La Tête Carrée created by Francis Chapus, Yves Bayard & Sacha Sosno in Nice, France

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Tracklist:
  1. America Is Waiting – Brian Eno & David Byrne – Sire / Nonesuch (1981/2006)
  2. Monkey, Monkey – Eurythmics – RCA (1982)
  3. Der Osten Ist Rot (The East Is Red) – Holger Czukay – Virgin (1984)
  4. Film One – John Foxx – Metal Beat / Virgin / Metamatic Records (1980/2025)
  5. Hunted Animals – David Van Tieghem – Warner Bros. (1984)
  6. Airplane – Gary Numan – Beggar’s Banquet (1979)
  7. Program For Light – Section 25 – Factory (1984)
  8. You Remind Me Of Gold (instrumental) – The Human League – Virgin (1982)
  9. Frozen Jap – Paul McCartney – Parlophone (1980)
  10. The Great Ones Remember (reprise) – Men Without Hats – Statik / Sire (1982)
  11. Light In Darkness – Yellow Magic Orchestra – Alfa / Epic / Music On Vinyl (1981/2016)
  12. Major Tom, Part II – Peter Schilling – WEA (1983)
  13. The Reggae Instrumental – Wang Chung – A&M (1985)
  14. When You’re Smiling – Tones On Tail – Situation Two (1983/1985)
  15. Dance I – The Durutti Column – Factory Benelux (1986)
  16. Life Without Buildings – Japan – Virgin (1984)
  17. Vanishing Parades – Bill Nelson – Mercury (1981)
  18. Tel Aviv – Duran Duran – EMI (1981)

luv486

electronic listening music, library music, odd pop, original soundtracks

Ceci n’est pas une mixtape

this is not a mixtape. it’s definitely not a mixtape of laid back, beautiful, quirky instrumental pop from France that spans the ages with a lush sound that is undeniably french. absolutely not. this is not a mixtape.
image : A Termite Green

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Tracklist:
  1. Chez Max Coiffeur Pour Hommes (instrumentale) – Serge Gainsbourg – Philips / Mercury / Universal Music France (1976/2023)
  2. La 3ème Femme – Rob – Source (1999)
  3. Je T’aime Je T’aime – Bang Bang – Yellow (1998)
  4. Fanny (CBG Demo) – Air – Source (2004)
  5. Terr et Tiva (from La Planète Sauvage) – Alain Goraguer – Pathé / CAM Sugar / Decca (1973/2025)
  6. Biscarosse – Bertrand Burgalat – Tricatel (2000)
  7. Mountain Ballad – Pierre Dutour – Tele Music (1979)
  8. Mais Où Est Geneviève? – Les Pétroleuses – Source (1997)
  9. Mirages – JB Dunckel & Jonathan Fitoussi – Prototyp Recordings (2019/2023)
  10. Fantino – Sebastien Tellier – Record Makers (2000)
  11. Cruzer – Milpatte – CBS / Born Bad Records (1982/2024)
  12. An Elephant On The Roof – Jean-Jacques Perrey & David Chazam – Basenotic Records (1998)
  13. Seek You (from CQ) – Mellow – Emperor Norton (2002)
  14. Une Fois Mais Pas Deux (instrumentale) – Brigitte Fontaine – Saravah / Wewantsounds (1968/2025)
  15. L’Ultime Atome – Oomiaq – Source (1998)
  16. Bathroom Spirit – Darkel – Prototyp Recording / Source Etc. / Astralwerks (2006)

luv484

odd pop, rock 'n' roll

Abandoned Plans

newer rock ‘n’ odd pop from the Record Canyon, for when plans don’t quite work out.
image : U Be

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Tracklist:
  1. Slut – Bed – Bretford Records (2025)
  2. Vertigo – Joni Void ft. Sook Yin-Lee – Constellation (2025)
  3. Yes I’m Changing – Tame Impala – Interscope (2015)
  4. Rude Girl On Rotation – Of Montreal – Polyvinyl Record Company (2024)
  5. Melodie Is A Wound – Stereolab – Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks / Warp (2025)
  6. Ferry Lady – Panda Bear – Domino (2025)
  7. They Don’t Know How To Fall In Place – The Lemon Twigs – Captured Tracks Records (2024)
  8. Gem & I – Animal Collective – Domino (2023)
  9. Until It Happens – Yo La Tengo – Matador (2022)
  10. Cutting It Close – Iron and Wine – Sub Pop (2024)
  11. Coast – Kim Deal – 4AD (2024)
  12. Appropriate Emotions – The Bug Club – Sub Pop (2025)

luv475

odd pop, weird

luv475 When We Did Believe In Magick

When We Did Believe In Magick

psychedelic odd pop rockin’ big beats from the future/past,
when we did believe in magick.
image : Billy Sue & Mary Lou

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Tracklist:
  1. Flying Teapot (A Sacred Rhythm Extension And Cosmic Overdub by Joaquin Joe Claussell) – Gong – Virgin (2009)
  2. Metallic Spheres – The Orb ft. David Gilmour – Columbia (2010)
  3. Back To The Stars – Figueroa – Nomark Records (2020)
  4. The Babies – Super Numeri – Ninja Tune (2005)
  5. The Illectrik Hoax – DJ Food ft. Natural Self – Ninja Tune (2009)
  6. Blue Honey (A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble Mix by The Amorphous Androgynous) – Pop Levi – Ninja Tune (2010)
  7. Peacebone – Animal Collective – Domino (2007)
  8. Grasshopping – Daevid Allen Weird Quartet – Purple Pyramid (2016)
  9. Edge Of The Universe (Remix by The Amorphous Androgynous) – Syd Arthur – Monstrous Bubble Records (2014)
  10. Everything’s Been Leading To This – Panda Bear & Sonic Boom – Domino (2022)

luv472

ambient revolution, electronic listening music, jazz, library music, odd pop, weird

luv472 From On Hold To Eternity

From On Hold To Eternity

have you ever made a call and been placed on hold for what seemed like an eternity? it’s happened to me many times, but the last time it happened it was different. at first everything seemed normal. i dialed the number, was told to hold for a moment and then the muzak started, designed to placate my savage soul while i wait for someone to answer my call. at first it was innocuous enough, somewhat groovy, happy music music with all the extremes tidily trimmed. as i was grooving along and not really paying attention to the time, 20 minutes slipped past and i started getting kinda antsy and bored of waiting around. it was really starting to get to me. now as this was happening the music playing on the end of the line started changing to fit my mood. i didn’t even notice it happening but as an apathetic feeling started coming over me, the music started becoming more formless. i had been waiting so long that the very concept of time began losing all meaning. i was floating in a void where the muzak had melted away and faraway sounds from ancient telephone lines started peaking through. i was floating free, waiting for someone, anyone, to answer my call. after some more time passed i started getting comfortable with this new timeless freedom and the music slowly started coming back to life. at this point i was feeling a little bit washed out from being on the phone for so long so i closed my eyes and just listened.  eventually the music stopped and i just hung up, having completely forgotten why i made the call in the first place. luckily i record all my telephone calls for quality assurance purposes and can present to you the most transcendental hold muzak i have ever heard.
photo : Phase Holden Topple

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Tracklist:
  1. Keep It Happy – Nick Perito – MUZAK (1971)
  2. Canty – Orchestra Cometa – Cometa Edizioni Musicali (1976/2016)
  3. Lucky Girl – Take Six – Music De Wolfe (1980)
  4. Beautiful People – Geoff Bastow – Programme Music / JW Music Library / Be With Records (1975/2024)
  5. We’ve Only Just Begun – Grant Green – Blue Note (1971/2024)
  6. Analcolico – Giovanni Tommaso – SR Records / Sonor Music Editions (1972/2019)
  7. Swelling Itchy Brain (EZ Listening Muzak Version) – Devo – Club Devo / Futurismo (1981/2016)
  8. Temperament VII – Ragnar Grippe – BIS (1982)
  9. excerpt from Mundus Intellectualis – Nicole Lachartre – Metaphon (1973/2023)
  10. Winter Hours – The Advisory Circle – Ghost Box (2014)
  11. Über Den Wolken – Hans-Joachim Roedelius – Venture / Bureau B (1987/2011)
  12. excerpt from Mundus Intellectualis – Nicole Lachartre – Metaphon (1973/2023)
  13. Water Boy – Clara Rockmore & Nadia Reisenberg – Bridge Records / Mississippi Records (1975/2006/2021)
  14. Contemplation – Master Wilburn Burchette – Burchette Brothers / Numero Group (1975/2024)
  15. excerpt from Mundus Intellectualis – Nicole Lachartre – Metaphon (1973/2023)
  16. Waiting Montage – Ennio Morricone – Applause Records / Dagored (1982/2008)
  17. Moody You – Norman Candler – Sonoton / Be With Records (1980/2023)
  18. Elevator Up – Disconscious – Tinnitus Records / Mental Groove Records / Musique Pour La Danse (2013/2023)
  19. Eternity – Alan Hawkshaw – Bruton Music / Ace (1979/2024)
  20. excerpt from Mundus Intellectualis – Nicole Lachartre – Metaphon (1973/2023)

luv459

comedy, country 'n' western, odd pop, rock 'n' roll, weird

luv459 Everything Will Probably Be Alright

Everything Will Probably Be Alright

everything you know is wrong. everything good is bad and everything bad is good. also, nobody cares.
phew! isn’t that a relief! ‘cos if nothing really matters than all of the expectations and societal pressures we put ourselves under to constantly perform and produce also don’t matter! there’s a kind of freedom to this notion of “cheery nihilism”.
here’s a mix that attempts to cover our collective existential dread in a veil of musical whimsy. enjoy the beauty you can find and revel in life’s absurdities because if nothing matters why wouldn’t you?
photo : Dirk Krause House.

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Tracklist:
  1. Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog – Norma Tanega – New Voice Records / Real Gone Music (1966/2019)
  2. World Planets – Art Pettibone – Tiger Records / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility (1968/2019)
  3. Tomorrow Is So Uncertain – Celestine Ukwu and his Philosophers National – Philips / Mississippi Records (1973/2022)
  4. It Comes On Anyhow – Lothar and the Hand People – Capitol / See For Miles Records Ltd. (1968/1986)
  5. Life Time Dub – King Tubby & The Aggrovators – Hot Stuff / Jamaican Recordings (1975/2014)
  6. Everything Good Is Bad – The Politicians ft. McKinley Jackson – Hot Wax / Demon Records (1972/2019)
  7. Quit Dreaming And Get On The Beam – Bill Nelson – Mercury (1981)
  8. New Mexico Dream – The Residents – Ralph Records / New Ralph Too / Cherry Red / MVD Audio (1974/1978/2023)
  9. Older – They Might Be Giants – Restless Records / Idlewild Recordings (2001/2022)
  10. Wrong – Family Fodder – Fresh Records (1980)
  11. Welcome To The Internet – Bo Burnham – Imperial (2022)
  12. StopStart – The Nanobot Auxiliary Ballet And The Museum Of Modern Insect Art With The Office Of Woodland Security Present Tylenol And Adida The Deadly Ballerina Featuring The Chillbot Slider, The Push Button Master, The White Hot Funkbot, And Maybe Dr. Idiotbot If It Can Make It – Ta-Da Records (2004)
  13. Do You Realize?? (T.P.S. Remix) – The Flaming Lips – Warner Bros. (2003/2023)
  14. Big Cheeseburgers and Good French Fries – Blaze Foley – Fat Possum Records (1976/2010)
  15. Nobody Cares – Jimmie Pearson and the Melody Boys – Dixie Records / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility (1960/2017)
  16. Look On The Bright Side Of Life (All Things Dull And Ugly) – Monty Python – Warner Bros. (1979)
  17. Beautiful – The Lemon Twigs – 4AD (2017)

luv453

odd pop

luv453 At The End Of Your Rope

At The End Of Your Rope

music, and all art in general, is a way of conveying feelings, emotions and ideas that are too complex to explain with just the basics of communication offered by language. we survive by using all our senses in tandem to help us understand and navigate our surroundings. sometimes we use our collective senses to protect us from the beasts that hunt us but other times we use the information to help those around us that are suffering. music connects people on a deeper level and reassures us that we are not alone in our thoughts and in the world. the intangible communication that comes from art provides a much needed connection. music has always been there for me when i have been at the end of my rope. i share these mixtapes in the hope that music is there for others when they are at the end of theirs.
image : a still from Frederico Fellini‘s 8½

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Tracklist:
  1. Ready For Duty – Ape School – Hometapes (2012)
  2. Holiday – Teebs ft. Jonti – Brainfeeder (2014)
  3. Ofrenda-Flanger-Ego-à Gogo – Of Montreal – Polyvinyl Record Company (2022)
  4. Whirlpool – Panda Bear & Sonic Boom – Domino (2022)
  5. The Wilhelm Scream – James Blake – Atlas Recordings (2011)
  6. Tales From The Trash Stratum – Oneohtrix Point Never & Elizabeth Fraser – Warp (2021)
  7. Krumville – Oneohtrix Point Never ft. Xiu Xiu, Lee Ranaldo & Nathan Salon – Warp (2023)
  8. Miles Away – Yo La Tengo – Matador (2022)
  9. She’s Not – Lee Gamble – Hyperdub (2023)
  10. Light & Grace – Schneider TM – Editions Mego (2021)
  11. Genie’s Open – Animal Collective – Domino (2023)
  12. Ship – The Notwist ft. Saya – Morr Music (2020)
  13. Dreams – Dntel ft. Mystic Chords Of Memory – Sub Pop (2007)
  14. Enough – Fred again… & Brian Eno – Text Records (2023)

luv446

blues 'n' folk, odd pop
luv446 The Fading Sun

The Fading Sun

prerequisite autumnal melancholia from folk singers and guitar pickers to compliment the fading sun.
image : Hector & Holly

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Tracklist:
  1. Where Have All The Summers Gone – Ben Chasny – Drag City / KPM Main Series (2021)
  2. The Us Beneath – Fog – Lex Records (2006)
  3. Lampshade – Beck – Fingerpaint Records (1994)
  4. Sweet Mantra – Daniel Hecht – Dragon’s Egg Productions / Morning Trip (1973/2020)
  5. Do You Have My Money? – Flanafi – Boiled Records (2020)
  6. Cosmia – Joanna Newsom – Drag City (2007)
  7. Grand Union Canal – Gravenhurst – Warp (2007)
  8. The Black Light – Calexico – Quarterstick Records (1998)
  9. Buzzard Blues – Scott Key – Blivet Music / Lion Productions (1976/2013)
  10. Appalachian Death Sigh – Bill Fox – Cherry Pop Records / spinArt Records / Scat Records (1997/2021)
  11. Mona Ray – Leo Kottke – Private Music (1989)
  12. Everyone’s Summer Of ‘95 – Iron & Wine – Black Cricket Recording Co. (2015)
  13. I Wasn’t Dreaming – Hayden Pedigo – Mexican Summer (2021)
  14. The Body Breaks – Devendra Banhart – Young Gods Records (2004)
  15. Song – John Fahey – Reprise Records (1972)