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5 Song Set

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5 Song Set is a monthly music podcast exactly five songs long. It features eclectic and generally upbeat music from around the world. Each episode usually has a theme which ties the songs together. In one episode, you'll hear punk music from Poland, another episode will have a capella from Israel, and another will have folk from Argentina. 5 Song Set is a great place to find out about new music or older songs that you might have missed.

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 110: Kind of Folk 08.04.2016

In this episode, I have five various flavors of folk songs for you. Some are traditional, some are kind of metal, some are kind of rock. I hope you enjoy them all. The songs are "Here be dragons" by Nowhere Fast, "Sloneczko" by Tara Fuki, "Spanish Ladies" by Pint of Stout, "Na zelených kopcách" by BezoBratři, and "Loch Lomond" by Derek Van Hold.

Episode 109: Microtonal Music 07.03.2016

In this episode, I have five microtonal songs for you. While their tunings aren't typical for Western music, I think these songs are still accessible and interesting. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Blue Eleven" by Tall Kite, "Vacant City" by Brendan Byrnes, "Come And Play With Me" by Ahornberg, "Kelt" by Flao YG, and "Future" by ZIA.

Episode 108: Songs for Smiles 03.02.2016

In this episode, I have five songs that will make you smile. They are fun, sweet, and almost (but not quite) guaranteed to pick you up. The songs are "Magical" by Lullatone, "Waltz" by Peter Fabok, "Зелёный жбан/The Green Jug" by Vassily K and the Intellectuals, "We'll Save The World" by The Freak Fandango Orchestra, and "Konik" by Monty.

Episode 107: Harpsichord 08.01.2016

In this episode, I have five songs for you that feature the harpsichord. It has taken me a while to find all of them, and I'm glad I can share them with you. The songs are "Tango in D Minor for two Harpsichords" by Ethan Durell, "At The Mercy Of The Wind" by Mario Dederichs, "Prelude and Fugue in C minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach played by Pawel Siwczak, "Bauyn Suite V - Hardel Gigue" by Panos Ili...

Episode 106: Geeky Songs! 17.12.2015

It has been quite a while since we've had a geek music-themed show, so here you go! In this episode, I have five songs that take inspiration from the world of computers, video games, and science. I hope you enjoy them! The songs are "SQL" by Seth Phillips, "Hero" by Nerds With Guitars, "Statistically I Love You" by Helen Arney, "Relaxed Mario" by White Piano Key Productions, and "Battle On!" by On...

Episode 105: Something Honest 21.11.2015

There are all different kinds of songs. Some are cute and bouncy. Some are dark and moody. I think that some of the most touching songs are songs that reveal some weakness, tell a story, or say something personal. These songs say something honest, and gritty honesty has more value to me, I think, than all the airbrushed glamour of Hollywood. In this episode, I have five songs for you that I think...

Episode 104: Chill 31.10.2015

In this episode, I have five chill songs to help you (and me) feel chill too. I hope you enjoy them! The songs are "The Oxbow" by Honey and the Sting, "Катти Сарк" by The Dartz, "Love Is A Pain" by Eve Soto, "Тема Юры" by Мегаполис, and "How Can You Feel" by Vows.

Episode 103: Takin' It In Stride 11.10.2015

In this episode, I've got five songs for you to help you take everything life throws at you in stride. The songs are "Everything Changes" by Alexi, "Leaves" by LEO, "What's Happened to Soho?" by The Correspondents, "Kobe" by Yeo, and "Devil Better Run" by Here Come The Mummies.

Episode 102: A Little Rough 26.09.2015

In this episode, I have five songs for you with kind of a rough feel. Some are punk, some are really low-fi, others just have a rough vibe to them. Even if you aren't the kind of person who would normally listen to punk, I think that these songs are accessible and melodic enough that everyone can enjoy them. The songs are "Bleedin Heart Trouble" by Bear Trade, "Honey Do" by Beverly, "The Climber"...

Episode 101: Chiptunes and Electronic Music 29.08.2015

In this episode, you'll hear electronic music and chiptunes. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Court Date" by ABSRDST, "Tomorrow's Another Day" by Ganymede, "Insert Rupee, Get Music" by Insert Rupee, "Minuet K77b L168" by Neil Parsons, and "Invention No. 8 in F" by Robert Amour.

Episode 100: One Hundred Years Ago 11.08.2015

For episode 100 of the podcast, I have five super fun songs for you that were recorded 100 years ago. The songs are "It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary" sung by Albert Farrington, "Harrigan" sung by Billy Murray, "Foolish Questions" by Ada Reeve, "A Little Bit of Cucumber" by Harry Champion, and "Funiculì, Funiculà" sung by Charles W Harrison.

Episode 99: Another Serving of Groove 04.07.2015

It is time again for another episode of songs with groove. The songs in this episode are "Madrid Boogie" by VenueConnection, "Empty Me Out" by Liz Vice, "The Green Cage" by Ratatouille, "Dig This" by 2000 Tons of TNT, and "Whirling Dervish" by The ThoughtCriminals.

Episode 98: Lighthearted 30.05.2015

In this episode, I have five fun, lighthearted songs for you. The songs are "Barefoot Batter" by Small Cows & Hoonah, "Talking to the Doctor After Pressing the Elevator Button that Grew on Your Forehead Overnight Causing Your Legs to Grow Uncontrollably" by Fishboy, "Grandma's House" by Kirby Krackle, "Cómo puede?" by Carlos Dingo, and "Korobushka" by The Dapper Cadavers.

Episode 97: Five Great Songs That Are Full of Life 25.04.2015

In this episode, you'll hear five great songs that are full of energy and life. I hope you enjoy them. The songs are "Kavka Airlines" by Lesní zvěř, "Раз и навсегда" by Китти Льюис, "Tonight" by Morad Stars, "Desdramatizando" by Niño Crudo, and "The Call" by Kobo Town.

Episode 96: Sustaining Energy 03.04.2015

It has been a cold and difficult spring for many, so to get us through until the weather warms, I have five songs for you with a sustaining energy. The songs are "Obraz" by Kieslowski, "Как Всегда" by Радмира Ружковская, "Alone (it's not so bad)" by I Am Not Lefthanded, "Giant Stairs" by A Weather, and "Marzhin Foll" by Bran.

Episode 95: Sexy! 08.03.2015

In this episode, I have five sexy songs for you. I hope you find them... inspiring. The songs are "My Lords and Ladies" by Felix Hagan & The Family, "Innuendo" by Here Come The Mummies, "Tomorrow's Song" by Maria in the Shower, "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" by Peter Fedofsky, and "(Let's Pretend We Don't Have) Feelings" by GAYmous.

Episode 94: Five Upbeat Songs! 17.02.2015

There isn't really a special theme to this episode. Instead, I have five songs for you that have a great, upbeat feel. The songs are "Joelmir Beting, A Canção" by Ceumar, "Я жизнь люблю..." by "Серебряная свадьба", "Trees" by Matthew Ebel, "Ievan Polka" remixed by Nocturne, and "Segura!" by Ricardo Herz Trio.

Episode 93: Listeners' Choice Winners from the 2013 Contest 01.02.2015

This episode features five new songs by the winners of the 2013 Listeners' Choice Contest, as promised. The songs are "Lo mejor esta por venir" by Los Lunes, "волны" by alhimia, "You Don't Even Know My Name" by Action Camp, "Daddy Issues" by Friend or Foe, and "My Dad Is A Morris Dancer" by Helen Arney.

Episode 92: Five Songs from the 1920s 18.01.2015

Here are five songs for you from the 1920s, in memory of my grandmother. The songs are "Some Sunny Day" by Lee Wiley, "Let's Misbehave" by Irving Aaronson & His Commanders, "My Blue Heaven" by Whispering Jack Smith, "Kitten on the Keys" by Zez Confrey, and "That's A Plenty" by Red Nichols and his Five Pennies.

Episode 91: Winter Holidays 22.12.2014

In this episode, you'll hear five songs that are related to the winter holiday season. Even if you don't celebrate the holiday that the song was written for, I hope you still enjoy the music and have a wonderful holiday full of joy and peace. The songs in this episode are "Daj vám Pán Bůh, milí páni" by Cimbálová muzika Stanislava Gabriela, "Pour Noël" by Löhstana David, "Long December Nights" by...

Episode 90: Mystical 14.12.2014

In this episode, you'll hear five songs with a powerful, mystical feel. The songs are "Луна" by Чичерина, "Bela" by Khumariyaan, "The Great Escape" by The Night Watch, "Myší past" by Nevermore & Kosmonaut, and "Born Again" by Bopper and Oskaar.

Episode 89: Songs with Groove 14.11.2014

This episode is dedicated to my friend Sasha and his relentless search for songs with "groove". These songs, I believe, have it. But, don't take my word for it. Find out for yourself! The songs are "Orgullosos de (con Jank)" by Priteo, "Yahoo!" by Лесное Радио, "Lucianna" by Kill Emil and the Yumas, "$2.50" by Monophonics, and "Runaway Train" by Kat Thomas.

Episode 88: That Post-Punk Feeling... Maybe 23.10.2014

In this episode, you'll hear five songs that remind me of the music I loved in high school. Now, it is known as post-punk or post-punk pop or maybe "alternative". Back then we called it "New Wave", which was really the music of about a decade earlier. Anyway, regardless of what genre you put it in, these songs have a certain feeling that I love. I hope you love them too. The songs are "Apk" by Цын...

Episode 87: Modern Train Songs 02.10.2014

As a follow-up to episode 85, this episode features five modern songs about trains. I hope you enjoy them! The songs are "When You're Young" by Martin Gilmore, "Freight" by Wing and Claw, "Train" by Prosti Dumi, "Escape from New Street" by The Brooms of Destruction, and "The Kettle Valley Line" by Brian Dewan.

Episode 86: Tropical Sounds 05.09.2014

As summer fades, we've got five songs for you with roots in a tropical climate. You'll hear reggae, cumbia, calypso and more. The songs are "Cumbia de Paname" by Cumbia de Paname, "Liberation" by The Alcapones, "Sing Along" by Tiki Joe and the Bamboo Band, "Elegancia Feat. Boogie Castillo" by Cumbiasound, and "Woman Police in Great Britain" by Mango Time.

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