On the fly for February 9, 2012
It’s almost the weekend again, and you haven’t made plans. Don’t fret campers: Weekly Surge has the scoop to help you look smart and convince your friends you’ve got your sh*t together. Check out our recommendations.
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Top tracks on local radio
Here is the Top 20 spin list from local rock station 96.1, WKZQ-FM for the period ending Feb. 6.
1. "Cough Syrup," Young The Giant
2. "Somebody That I Used To Know," Gotye
3. "Lonely Boy," The Black Keys
4. "Aberdeen," Cage The Elephant
5. "These Days," Foo Fighters
6. "Not Your Fault," AWOLNATION
7. "Don’t Stop," Foster The People
8. "The Sound Of Winter," Bush
9. "Satellite," Rise Against
10. "We Were Young," fun.
11. "Stereo," IAMDYNAMITE
12. "Tongue Tied," Grouplove
13. "Immigrant Song," Trent Reznor and Karen O
14. "Underground," Jane’s Addiction
15. "Face To The Floor," Chevelle
16. "After Midnight," Blink 182
17. "Get Burned," Sleeper Agent
18. "Everybody Talks," Neon Trees
19. "Simple Song," The Shins
20. "Saints & Sinners," Flogging Molly
-Kent Kimes, Editor
Hot Tickets for February 9, 2012
Wanna see a show? Get off your duff and make plans now for these sizzling acts coming to the Grand Strand and the Carolinas.
Back to the country
It’s been said that country music was first a Southern phenomenon before spreading to the rest of the U.S. and eventually the world. But has country music languished here in the Southern city of Myrtle Beach? Despite the closings of venerable country music bars such as the Beach Wagon, Cowboy’s Nightlife, Charlie’s Nite Life, and one or two others, some would argue that country music is alive and well along the Grand Strand, and always has been.
Pod Picks for February 2, 2012
This week we recommend new material from a reunited classic rock act, a superstar side project, and a modern day soul crooner for downloading (legally, of course) or streaming to your ‘pod, ‘pad, Smartphone or other personal media device.
