Re: PAR, Aires Andaluces isn’t the kind of thing I’d normally vote for, but it struck me enough that i nearly gave it my bonus

Saturday YouTube video by The Carpenters - Topic

There's a reason that that fact is erased from collective memory.

He might not even be terrible in the abstract, but imagine listening to Karen do her thing, then having Richard pop in with something like this www.youtube.com/watch?v=j33W...

Wish the dude never sang— are The Carpenters the first and canonical example of this?

I’d assumed PE in a walk

Hasta la Raíz

Regarding covers/alternate versions, the version of Hasta La Raiz that I nominated was this Lafourcade interpretation (with Los Cojolites and Los Autenticos Decadentes): open.spotify.com/track/692C4f.... rather than her original. Of course, you're the manager, so lineup decisions are yours. :)

For some of us, knowing Pulp works very much in the other direction.

Know and do not enjoy.

Es excellente the Alex Ponce track. Thanks for introducing it to me in your playlist!

Señor Gobierno YouTube video by Marley Muerto - Topic

Marley Muerto, Grupo Illiniza - Señor Gobierno
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BlB...

Maria Usbeck - Uno De Tus Ojos (Official Video) YouTube video by CascineLabel

Maria Usbek - Uno De Tus Ojos
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpeI...

Nicola Cruz - Cumbia Del Olvido YouTube video by ZZK Records

Nicola Cruz - Cumbia del Olvido
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpWH...

Dulce Mirada (letra) - Olga Gutiérrez YouTube video by Aruyah

A few Ecuadoran options:

Olga Gutiérrez - Dulce Mirada
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZG1...

Thanks, that’s a fun read.

I ran across CiH because Friday Night Videos played it. In a house without cable, that was my only access to music videos.

Run-DMC's Christmas in Hollis (released Nov 1987) was when hip hop first really broke through for me as a high schooler. From there is was a pretty quick progression a variety of stuff-- from PE to Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince--in '88.

Swansea City claimed a 1-0 victory away at relegation-haunted Leicester with the game’s only goal coming after Swans' goal ace Zan Vipotnik produced a clinical finish.
nation.cymru/sport/swanse...

Alma mía YouTube video by LaTorre - Topic

LaTorre’s talents alone were sufficient to persuade me to accept Ecuador’s manager job.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhPV...

I'm not usually one to care about canon, but this Soda performance is all-caps CANON.

And I love the regional folk style of LaFourcade's cover of her own classic.

Soda Stereo - De Musica Ligera (El Último Concierto) YouTube video by SodaStereoVEVO

A late change in lineup plans after seeing quite a few Norway noms and very few from Mexico.

MAIN
LaTorre – “Alma Mia” [ECU]

BONUSES
Soda Stereo – “De Musica Ligera” (Live) [ARG]
Natalia Lafourcade, Los Cojolitos, Los Autenticos Decadentes – “Hasta La Raiz” [MEX]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX-u...

I love Navajitas, but wasn't familar with that remix!

Volver a Comenzar (Toy Selectah Mex-More Refix) YouTube video by frankeeta

One more for this mix: Cafe Tacvba - Volver a Comenzar (Toy Selectah Mex-More Refix): www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db5N...

Admittedly the New Years Eve song list isn't that deep, though shout out to 2001 Best Album contestants, The Dismemberment Plan and their auld lang syne-times classic "Ice of Boston"

Descanso has stuck with more than any 1998 album, other than It Takes a Nation of Millions (which is in its own stratosphere).

Its delights include a lesbian anthem, a chronicle of Captain Scott's tragic Antarctic expedition, and ode to Salvador Dali, and maybe my favorite ever New Years Eve song.

Does it include Mecano’s Descanso Dominical?

The standout album by Spain’s standout band of the era.

Aesop Rock - Daylight EP [Full Album] YouTube video by BackToThe Classic

I love Aesop Rock generally, and Labor Days specifically, but even I do find it drags in a couple of spots. The follow-up 7-song Daylight EP keeps things tighter, darker, and more intense. My favorite of of his LPs/EPs. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaea...

Yeah, please do!

With frankly colonial aspirations reaching around the globe.

Though I take it this dude might look kindly on that bit.

Baltimore Jacks are back together this Saturday.

Snoops and Doggs welcome. Jason Leviens not welcome.

When: Sat., Feb. 28, 10:00am
Where: Benders, 301 S. Ann St., Baltimore, MD

@swanseacitydc.bsky.social

Battling mentality the difference for Matos in Bristol City win Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos hailed his side's performance in the 1-0 win over Bristol City at the Swansea.com Stadium yesterday afternoon.

Battling mentality the difference for Matos in Bristol City win

Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos hailed his side's performance in the 1-0 win over Bristol City at the Swansea.com Stadium yesterday afternoon.

Cain Culto & Xiuhtezcatl YA BASTA! Cannelle FILLE Goon Flavour, et al. Ngishutheni Heartworms Mad Catch Kate Teague Get By Sammy Virji & Skepta Cops & Robbers SIMONA COCON The Mountain Goats Cold At Night Westside Gunn ft Doechii Egypt xiangyu とか言って

Welcome back, GBs!

HM to Lucy Dacus's "Ankles" which didn't make the tournament but I've loved since hearing it during Challenge Week.

Holy s***! I just looked over a 2025 Radio 6 playlist and that's a revelation.

Compay Gato (Album Version) YouTube video by Los Super Seven - Topic

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVgN...