Macgirl Media Pick of the Week:July 4th Tunes!

Happy Independence Day!  In honor of our forefathers, here are a few places to pick up some patriotic tunes for your BBQ bash.

1st- be sure to check out this internet feed over at xpn.org!

Ok, now that you've have your fill of public radio, hop over to iTunes and check out the "4th of July" Album by American Patriots: 4th of July - American Patriots.  An album filled with the American classics like You're a Grand Old Flag, and the Star Spangled Banner,  it's a reminder about how far we've come as a nation, and how important our democracy is...

Finally, end the night with any or all of the Michael Jackson albums you may have. (I recommend Thriller, my favorite). The ultimate party mix for any good BBQ.

Happy grilling everyone! 

Macgirl's Media Pick of the Week: Y Rock on XPN

We'd all like to think we have great taste.  A well-rounded, hip view of music is an important part of your persona, no?  Well I'd like to think its part of mine (I'll take the hip part with a grain of salt).  Which brings me to this week's pick: Y Rock on XPN.  If you're a native Philadelphian you will remember Y-Rock as Y-100, and its demise in 2005.  Thankfully, through WXPN, you can catch Y Rock streaming online anytime, anywhere.  It also broadcasts Wednesday and Thursday nights 8pm-11pm, and Friday nights 7pm-11pm, on 88.5 FM(WXPN).  They have an app as well, but if you're at your computer stick with the stream, it's a higher bit rate...

One afternoon can bring you classics by the The Smiths and XTC to new releases by the Gorillaz, Mike Doughty and The Ting Tings.  I am partial to any station that plays New Order, meaning that Y Rock is streaming on my computer most of the day.  It has the added bonus of discovering new artists and being surprised by what's on next!(oh that crazy radio!)  Check it out next time you tire of listening to your iPod remix (again).