Haley Bonar has worked with the likes of Andrew Bird, Justin Vernon and Dave King. Her latest LP, Last War, is out May 20 via Graveface Records. In the meantime, check out the mix tape we had her make us. It’s a good one!
Cerebral Ballzy “Don’t Tell Me What To Do”
The energy of this band is so great! Glad to see youngsters are still making angsty rock ‘n’ roll. Video
The Motels “Suddenly Last Summer”
I randomly found this record in a bin at an antique store and got lucky! It’s pretty great, but this song gets stuck in my head. Video
The Nerves “Hanging On The telephone”
I love the Blondie version like everyone else, but the original has a super sad and sweet vibe. Video
Joni Mitchell “Big Yellow Taxi”
My daughter demands this song on repeat. Joni is the best. Video
Boomtown Rats “I Don’t Like Mondays”
Enough said … Video
Nancy Sinatra And Lee Hazelwood “Some Velvet Morning”
This song makes me feel like I’m riding a horse along a beach … wait. Video
Suburban Lawns “Anything”
Suburban Lawns are awesome, and it was hard to choose one jam, so I went with the short ‘n’ sweet pop song. Pretty perfect. Sue Tissue is dreamy. Video
The Walker Brothers “The Electrician”
This song terrifies me, but I can’t help but love it. Video
Ani Difranco “Shy”
I really love the live version of this, but it’s easier to hear ’em on the studio version. She’s an incredible writer. Video
Elizabeth Cotten “Oh Babe It Ain’t No Lie”
I love everything Elizabeth Cotten played. This song is so rich ’cause she’s talking about wishing an old lady would die cause she’s talking shit. Funny coming from another old lady. Video
