Latest Okrp Podcast Episodes
"Hello Banana," A Playlist by Juice Interactive (Vol. 43)
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - October 31, 2017 00:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsOur playlist this month comes freshly-squeezed from our longtime digital partner, turned latest acquisition, Juice Interactive — featuring Tommy James & The Shondells, Earl Hooker, Digable Planets & more
“Elevated Tracks”, A Playlist by OKRP’s Summer Interns (Vol. 41)
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - August 31, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsOKRP's group of 2017 summer interns curated this month's playlist, a meditation on youth and possibility. Check out what the next generation of advertising sounds like! 8teen — Khalid This song — and Khalid in general — knows how to transport you to having no responsibilities, to drivin...
"That Way Back Happy Walla Walla Feeling," A Playlist by Dena Blevins of Starbucks (Vol. 40)
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - July 31, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsOur 40th volume of Whiskey & Bananas playlist is curated by Dena Blevins, Starbucks Creative Director. These tracks are as energizing as a shot of espresso. Way Back — Amber Mark I love this song, it just makes me happy, the positivity of getting back to where you want to be — makes y...
“The Art of Jazz,” A Playlist by Keith Reinhard (Vol. 39)
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - June 23, 2017 00:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsAd legend Keith Reinhard, who is also the father of our co-founder & CCO Matt, curated this month's playlist of jazz classics, complemented by Matisse visuals. Leave Me Alone — Johnny Griffin When people ask what jazz is all about, I always quote the great Chicago-born tenor saxophonis...
“Dancing in the Dark,” A Playlist by Ron Lazzaretti (Vol. 38)
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - May 31, 2017 00:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWe asked our friend Ron Lazzeretti, writer, director, musician and ad man, to curate this month’s playlist, presented by “Whiskey & Bananas.” Almost Like The Blues — Leonard Cohen There’s not much Leonard Cohen music that I don’t like, but I like his last few records best of all. It’s ...
“California Nights,” A Playlist by John Nau of Beacon Street Studios (Vol. 37)
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - April 26, 2017 00:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis month's guest "Whiskey & Bananas" playlist is curated by John Nau of Beacon Street Studios in Venice, CA, one of OKRP's go-to musical production partners. Enjoy this groovy selection of 1970s California-vibed tracks. Help Me — Joni Mitchell A love song written by the master, Joni...
“Desert Sessions,” A Playlist by Director Luis Peña (Vol. 36)
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - March 22, 2017 00:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsCheck out our guest playlist by OKRP's director of Groupon spots, Luis Peña, who curated hard-rocking and introspective tracks for adventure and the open road. Black Grease — The Black Angels Oh how I love The Black Angels. I almost made the whole mix with just their songs. This is wh...
"Shangri-La Suite" Playlist (Vol. 35)
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - February 22, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWe're celebrating the release of Eddie O’Keefe’s film "Shangri-La Suite" with tracks picked by the director and film’s stars - Emily Browning, Luke Grimes & Avan Jogia. One Night — Elvis Presley Bringing it back to the classic early days of Elvis — not the latter-day one that the film’...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 34
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - January 03, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsGhost Walk — The Budos Band A variety of influences from jazz, funk, Afro-beat, soul and more permeate the Budos Band, an instrumental group on Daptones Records who records in Brooklyn. Hollywood Swinging — Kool & The Gang Get down with the glory days of funk — 1973, to be exact. Le...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 33
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - November 30, 2016 00:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsLast I Heard — Flesh Panthers Flesh Panthers are an excellent secret of Chicago’s rock n roll scene, who have played shows with our boys The Orwells. You should definitely check out their fantastic 2016 album “Willow’s Weep,” which this track is from. Ain’t It Funky Now — Jimmy McGrif...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 32
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - October 24, 2016 00:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsBuddy — The Orwells It’s been too long since the world at large got to hear The Orwells’ new tunes — they’re back, buddy. Hourglass — Rodrigo Amarante Brazilian singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante opened for Angel Olsen here in Chicago recently, playing haunting music in multiple lang...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 31
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - September 15, 2016 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsLonely Jones — Post Animal We’re big fans of Chicago’s Post Animal, who opened for The Orwells during a weekend of local shows, features actor Joe Keery of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” and creates cool blends of pop and psych-tinged indie rock. Am I Wrong — Anderson Paak (feat. ScHool...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 30
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - August 01, 2016 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsFeeling Free — Nicole Willis & the Soul Investigators We’re loving this retro R&B/soul group of American-born Nicole Willis, based in Helsinki, Finland. Half Moon — Janis Joplin Can’t go wrong with some lost Janis classics. Naked Eye — Luscious Jackson Hard to believe it’s been 20...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 29
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - June 29, 2016 00:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsMoth to the Flame — Chairlift Get into the holiday weekend mood with this upbeat indie pop song. Let’s Dance — Ramones The Ramones take on the 60s dance classic. Lipslap — Kero Kero Bonito This Japanese pop-inspired project from London is on fire — can’t wait to check them out in C...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 28
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - May 26, 2016 00:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsMove On Up — Curtis Mayfield Kicking things off with this uplifting soul classic. Straight Up And Down — The Brian Jonestown Massacre Hard to say no to retro British Invasion-style rock from one of the top indie bands of the past 20 years. Long Time Now — The Ethiopians Reggae ska...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 27
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - April 21, 2016 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsLand Lobster — The Bingers Chicago’s own retro-inspired garage rockers The Bingers have been landing their tunes in everything lately, from James Franco films to ads for Veuve Clicquot and HUF skateboard apparel. Bones — Michael Kiwanuka British soul musician Michael Kiwanuka channel...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 26: SXSW Edition
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - March 31, 2016 00:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsGardenia — Iggy Pop The king of punk is still alive and well, with this new album produced by Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age. Davey Crockett — Hinds Hinds were an absolute standout of SXSW — four young women from Madrid playing extremely catchy rock n roll (tirelessly, across...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 25
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - February 16, 2016 00:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsLe Coeur Au Bout Des Doigts – Jacqueline Taieb Who can resist retro French songs? We can’t! Suckcess – Michael Rault Michael Rault is an up-and-coming, retro-style garage rocker from Canada who played a few great shows in Chicago recently. Windowpane – Mild High Club This Chicago/Lo...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 24
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - January 20, 2016 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWhen It Comes To You – Dead Ghosts The garage rock revolution continues with this great group from Vancouver, Canada. 100 Days, 100 Nights – Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings exist in a timeless space of great music. Most Wanted – Cults Cults’ incredibly c...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 23
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - December 08, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsComing Home – Leon Bridges Leon Bridges is making big waves as a new retro-soul singer in the tradition of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. One Summer Night – Ariel Pink Indie multi-instrumentalist Ariel Pink brings a variety of eclectic retro influences to his avant-garde pop projects. ...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 22
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - November 06, 2015 00:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsGood Advice – The Growlers Southern California-based band The Growlers are a current garage rock sensation with retro 60s vibes that blend psychedelia, folk and more. Sutphin Boulevard – Blood Orange British indie musician Dev Hynes is an acclaimed songwriter for the likes of Solange...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 21
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - October 06, 2015 00:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsMaxwell Lewis Harrison – Joe Bordenaro Joe Bordenaro is a young up-and-coming rock n roller from the Chicago suburbs, the latest teenager coming into the roster of the current Chicago rock revolution. Everyday – Diane Coffee Foxygen drummer Shaun Fleming’s “psychedelic Motown” sol...
Whiskey & Bananas #20
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - July 02, 2015 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsOver Under Sideways Down – The Yardbirds Rated #23 on Rolling Stone’s list of greatest guitar songs. Why? Two words – Jeff Beck. Optimo – Liquid Liquid If you were in NYC in 1993, this is what dance punk with a Brazilian backbeat sounded like. Jello and Juggernauts – Unknown Mortal Orc...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 19
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - May 14, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThat’s Love – Oddisee This rap/soul crossover jam dips into Santana-centric funk while lyrically touching the soul. Get ready, we think Oddisee is about to blow up. Mercy, Mercy – Don Covay RIP to the great Don Covay who blessed us with this tune in 1964. Somebody by the name of Jimi He...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 18
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - April 03, 2015 00:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn honor of Turtle Wax launching their new campaign- “Protect The Body. Free The Soul.”- we’ve curated this podcast to serve as the perfect driving companion, guaranteed to enhance even the most mundane of driving occasions. Comencemos (Let’s Start) – Jungle Fire Latin funk that integr...
On The Rocks Vol. 3
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - March 06, 2015 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings“A guy walks into a bar and requests a copy of the playlist that he’s hearing. Each playlist that I’ve curated for the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills has easily over 1,000 songs on it, plus they’re only on the hotel’s iPod. There isn’t some master on my computer at home. How the hell do y...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 17
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - January 29, 2015 00:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsAlways the Same - Donny Hathaway This combination of gospel and jazz is what soul is all about. Picking Wild Mountain Berries - Kurt Wagner and Cortney Tidwell The guy from Lambchop teams ups with the sweet-singing Cortney Tidwell for some old-school country fun. Figure it Out - Royal ...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 16
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - December 11, 2014 00:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsShoop - Salt-N-Pepa One of many hits from the first all female rap group who met while working at Sears. Life Of Sin- Sturgill Simpson Simpson took an eight-year music break to work in a rail yard. Outlaw country is back. Let There Be Drums - Sandy Nelson As James Brown once said, “g...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 15
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - November 07, 2014 00:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsAlone Again Or - Love The opening track (and one of only two not written by Arthur Lee) from Love’s opus, “Forever Changes.” The mariachi horns put it over the top. The Fife Piper – The Dynatones A little soul flute courtesy of the Hanna-Barbera record label. Yes, the Flintstones’ Ha...
Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 14
Whiskey & Bananas Mixtape Series - October 06, 2014 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsNothing But A Heartache – The Flirtations 1968 Southern California soul. Feel – Ty Segal Bay Area pop perfection. Wolf Teeth – JD McPherson What do you get when you mix Fats Domino, Led Zeppelin, The Pixies and Little Richard? What Is Hip? – The Juju Orchestra Connonball Adderly once...
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