Sunday, November 25, 2018

Cocktail Nation 491 Twilight Show - Lounge Special: Mundell Lowe

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

Koop is on holidays at the moment, so we have another of our Cocktail Nation Twilight shows. This week, Lounge Specials…. the great Mundell Lowe, we talk Oceans 11 as Koop struggles with the concept, and and a look at the World of Swank Gig Guide with all the best party venues across the globe.

Project Pimento - Diamonds Are Forever
Lee Presson and The Nails - Two Points Up
Sarah Vaughan - Sophisticated Lady
Mundell Lowe - Pattern Of Evil
Oscar Pettiford - My. Little Cello
Dave Pell Octet - Klump Jump
Martini Kings - Lost In Paradise
Joey Altruda - April In Portugal
Kent Miller Quartet - OS
Henry Mancini - Castle Rock
Enoch Light - I Surrender Dear
Narco Lounge Combo - Sea Of Hollywood
Moonrays - Spooks Jump In
Jimmy Smith - Mission Impossible Theme
Si Zentner - Charade


Saturday, November 24, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 24 November 2018


Welcome to Saturday! I hope it's not too chilly where you are. 

Despite the up and down temperatures here, it has been too bad. With the warmth of music, and a hot toddy, everything is right.

This week's Top Ten is something special. Our top two tracks are Maretimo Records stablemates! Congrats to Citrus Jam and Cocogroove! The votes are truly pro-chill this week. Must be the weather!. 

Anyway, its a little sad to see Paul Blackford bumped out of his top spot. But that's OK, since he has only slipped to number three. All in all, a great top three!

Nice to see Molly Johnson creeping up, as well as another Maretimo artist, Groove Gauchos. Both are wonderful recent additions to the Top Ten. Looks like they are being warmly welcomed by you, the listeners.

And it's you that keeps us alive. As always a big thank you for the support of the station and the artists. We're here 24/7 for your listening pleasure. 

I also want to give a shoutout to all of you on Facebook who have so kindly "Liked/Loved", and shared these posts. I am truly grateful for your support.

So, as another week ends, and we can take a minute to relax, please enjoy it, and.....

Stay chilled.


Bubbling Under



Sunday, November 18, 2018

Cocktail Nation 511 Best of the Best Music Releases 2018

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

Once again, a busy year on the Cocktail Nation with a lot of new releases…so, this week we bring you the Best of the Best releases and some chats with the people who make the music.



#Joey Altruda Interview
Joey Altruda - The Knock Around 
Tiki Torches - Miserlou
John Eric Booth - Girl talk 

#James Morrison Interview- From Midnight Till Dawn
James Morrison - Candy
Mike Freeman = Bobby Land
Daniel Pemberton - Moog Necklace

#Nutty Live At The Purple Pitt-Interview 
Nutty - The Sunglasses Crowd
Codename Carter - High Altitude Low Opening

#Martini Kings Interview-Smile
Martini Kings - Time Slips Away
Tiki Delights - Fashionably Late Again
Rachel Caswell - A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening (We're All In The Dance)

#Jimmy Psycho Mosh Pitts and Mai Tais 
Jimmy Psycho - Holiday in Cambodia 
Kent Miller Quarter - The Cat
Vivian Lee - Wives and Lovers 



Saturday, November 17, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 17 November 2018


Welcome to the Top Ten!

First time visitor? Or die-hard regular?

Both are welcome. It's the weekend and time to take some time for yourself. Started Christmas shopping yet? Don't forget to stop for that cappuccino or glass of wine while running from store to store. 

I'm sure that those pesky Christmas carols have started seeping into the department store muzak already. Of course, we here at This is Lounge think it's still a little too early for that. Remember to tune in Saturday, December 1 for our Christmas programming to begin. So, get those wi-fi hotspots marked on your phones, as we'll be here for you during your shopping day crunch.

Now, taking a look at this week's Top Ten, Paul Blackford has jumped into the top spot this week, knocking Crazy Jazz into the number two spot. Citrus Jam and Cocogroove follow behind in the third and fourth position.

We have another Maretimo Records artists, Groove Gauchos, hitting the chart this week, as they make the move from Bubbling Under. The Bossa Saloon will shake those wintry blues away, taking you to a warmer climate in your mind.  Quality sounds from that label.....be sure to support them.

As always, thank you so much for supporting the artists and the station. It is truly appreciated all round.

So until next weekend, enjoy yourself. Tune in later today at 18:00h Toronto time for the Cocktail Nation sneak preview, with your host, Koop Kooper. This week, it's the Best of the Best music releases, and this week we have the first 15 minutes in it's entirety! Check it out!

Thanks for listening, and don't forget.....

Stay chilled.


Bubbling Under


Sunday, November 11, 2018

Cocktail Nation 510 Best of the Best 2018: Product Releases

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

A busy year this year with many new releases, new events, books (both fiction and non-fiction), along with services to talk about as we round out the year with our annual look at what and who we were talking about in 2018.


Nutty - That Old Black Magic Woman
Martini Kings - A Deadly Vice

#Book-The Music of Jackie Gleason: For Lovers Only
#Book- Soundscape
#Book- Cocktail Piano Companion

James Spencer - Bitter Sweet
Daniel Pemberton - In Vogue

# Website-Critiki

#Event- Malihini Tiki Festival 
Tiki Torches - Quiet Village
Jimmy Psycho - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

#Book-Omni hut 
#Book-Dirk Daiquiri-Our Lady Of San Francisco
Tiki Delights - Fashionably Late Again
Vivien Lee - The Man I love
Jimmy Psycho - Holiday In Cambodia 

#new magazine - Exotica Moderne
John Coltrane - Nature Boy
Joey Altruda - The Knockaround


Saturday, November 10, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 10 November 2018


You're back!? Not that I wasn't expecting you, but.....

Thanks again for checking us out. I'm glad that you're enjoying the station. This week, we have some great new tracks added into the mix......hope you've been paying attention! Ha!

Congratulations are due this week to Crazy Jazz, as they surpassed Cocogroove's reign to take over the number one position. Thanks for your votes!

Paul Blackford, who happens to have another new release out, moves into the number two position ahead of Cocogroove. A wonderful top three tracks, if I do say so myself.

This week also marks the unprecedented leap into the Top Ten (completely bypassing the Bubbling Under category) of Toronto jazz chanteuse Molly Johnson, as she enters at number nine with a Leonard Cohen cover,  Boogie Street, from her new album, Meaning To Tell Ya. It has really grown on us here in the studio. The voting is open for next week, so let's see how you like it.

Speaking of Bubbling Under, we have a new Groove Gauchos track from the wonderful Maretimo Records stable. Always quality product from these guys.  Hope you enjoy this one.

As always, thank you so much for your support - aurally and financially. Your listening and your donations are humbly accepted. Thank you for spreading the word. 

So, until next time, stay warm and....

Stay chilled.


Bubbling Under





Monday, November 5, 2018

Cocktail Nation 509 Spyvibe - Upper Seven

This week, Jason Whiton, from spyvibe.com, makes an appearance to talk about the Euro spy movie Upper Seven.

We also take a look at Lounge Life Magazine, and the sad news of a classic movie streaming service shutting down.

Roland Shaw - From Russia With Love
Serge Gainsbourg - Baudelaire
Bruno Nicolai - Upper Seven (vocals Sabina Montes)
Sergio Mendes - The Joker
Tiki Lounge Crew - The Morning Show
Mike Freeman - Night Crawlers
Nutty - That Old Black Magic Woman
Joey Altruda - Playboy Theme
Tiki Torches - Jungle Drums
Georgie Auld - In The Land Of Hi-Fi
Quincy Jones - Lalo Bossa Nova
Stanley Wilson - The Cha Cha Club
John Eric Booth - Girl Talk
Project Pimento - Call Me
John Buzon Trio - Stars Fell On Alabama


Saturday, November 3, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 3 November 2018


Good day to you all! I hope you're enjoying your Saturday. 

As the chill continues to permeate outside, it's nice to know we can all chill inside......with the help of This is Lounge!

Thank you so much for your support. The more listeners there are, and the longer you listen, keeps us on the air, so once again - thanks!

On to the chart this week, Cocogroove continues to reign supreme as Taxi Soul remains at number one. The urban-mod jazz sound of Crazy Jazz comes in at number two, followed by chillhop artist GYVUS in the third position. 

Thanks for taking the time to cast your vote. Yes, you can make a difference! Head on over to our website, and cast your vote for your fave Top Ten track. 

Are you a fan of the era of Mad Men, the Bachelor Pad sounds of the 60's? Be sure to tune in today at 6:00 pm (18:00h) Toronto time for a sneak preview of this week's Cocktail Nation radio show. Revisit the history of chill and lounge with your host, Koop Kooper.

Keep on supporting those artists! We don't want to hear that they're "starving artists"! Click on the links below, or search your favourite online download store for your music needs.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone, and.....

Stay chilled.


Bubbling Under