Florida quartet Flashlights began as the solo acoustic project of Terry Caudill in 2007. Since then, guitarist Tony Oriza, bassist Will Powell and drummer Melissa Hopkins have joined on. Flashlights just finished sophomore record Bummer Summer, so we asked Caudill and Powell to make us a mix tape. Check it out below.
Big Deal “Dream Machines”
I heard their album June Gloom and got hooked! That snare pop gets me nodding my head every time. Video
Anamanaguchi “Meow”
A monster band backing chip pop melodies. The new album is so sugary, it’s just incredible. The glitchy meows in this song are too cute! Video
Lifted Bells “Orphaned”
I love Bob Nanna bands. Frame And Canvas is one of my favorite albums. When I heard Lifted Bells, it blew me away. Nanna jamming with younger musicians! Classic Nanna vocals with math-rock rhythms. I can’t wait to hear more from this band. Video
Joyce Manor “Constant Headache”
Huge anthemic power punk. These guys have so much energy. Video
David Bowie “Rock ‘N’ Roll Suicide”
One of my favorite Bowie songs! This live version is great; he just kills it! Video
DJ Kool “Let Me Clear My Throat”
Everything about this track gets me pumped. Have mercy, I spin this hit everytime I wanna get crazy. Break out the fruit punch to this. Video
Sugar Ray “Every Morning”
Yeah, they do have a bro vibe. But, you can’t deny they’re funny guys, and they had multiple hits that you and your mom can sing along to. You can never be too cool for Sugar Ray. Video
Conway Twitty “It’s Only Make Believe”
If this song doesn’t strike a chord inside you, you have no emotional depth and you lack the ablility to feel anything at all. Conway Twitty had an amazing voice and performs this song like a god every single time. The lyrics alone can break your heart. God bless Conway Twitty. Video
The So So Glos “Lost Weekend”
These guys are some of the best people I’ve ever met. I love how you can hear and see their personalities when it comes to this song. Blowout is a very nostalgic record for us. Video
Frightened Rabbit “The Woodpile”
Scott and Andy produced our last album, and it was great to work with them. This song was definitely my favorite off their last album. Scott speaks a whole lot of truth. I love how the chorus parts are heavy. I’m glad to have gotten the experience to know these dudes. Video
