Jane Asylum
I’ve set-off around the world a few times as a digital nomad. My favorite places are off-the-beaten-path spaces. I enjoy good food, although I’m a sucker for trying anything once. Discovering new music and artists is a passion, but I adore retro tracks and nostalgic songs. Whether fueled by imagination, or anchored in the real world, I live for adventure, especially when set to the beat of diverse and eclectic playlists.
Ready. Set. Join me on a sonic adventure!
Playlists
Gregory’s Patio Adventure
13 November 2022
These songs don’t tell Gregory’s real story, but until lizards start speaking, we think they’re a good representation of Gregory’s Patio Adventure. Featuring The B-52’s, Steve Miller Band, Ludacris, Funkadelic, Eagles of Death Metal, Bobbie Gentry, Cosmo Sheldrake and more!
The Madhattan Club – Jane Ayslum & The Hoof
10 November 2022
Music from a fictional nightclub in 80’s downtown NY, featuring artists like: SAULT • Grace Jones • Tom Tom Club • Patti Smith • Depeche Mode • Violent Femmes • Cabaret Voltaire • Madonna
Post-Punk Deep Cuts
9 November 2022
Avant-garde and rebellious deep cuts from post-punks heyday. Featuring artists like Public Image Ltd., Pere Ubu, The Wedding Present, Television, Tokyo and New Order.
CENSORED
2 November 2022
November’s global musicto community playlist, CENSORED, is all about, you guessed it, censorship. Almost all of the songs on this playlist had, at one time or another, been censored or outright banned by the powers that be.
A Tale of Blood and Toothpicks
5 October 2022
Short vampire fiction written by musicto curator Jane Asylum in response to the call for community submissions to “15 Great Songs For Your Vampire Ball”.
15 Great Songs for your Vampire Ball
3 October 2022
Vampires have power over our imagination. They tap into our fears of death, sometimes our fears of eternal life, and on Halloween, more often than not, our sense of fun. These 15 great songs for your vampire ball inspired the community to wax nostalgic, give sage warnings, and write vampire short fiction. Bite in. Enjoy!
No Dull Bits
7 September 2022
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.” A killer playlist of songs that share titles with Alfred Hitchcock movies, because there are no dull bits here. Featuring Muse, The Weeknd, Bed Legs, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Batmobile, Sonic Youth and more!
Songs to Sing in the Supermarket
6 September 2022
Fun songs to sing in the supermarket — if you’re feeling brave!, featuring artists like: Pulp, Jane’s Addiction, Beastie Boys, The Clash, Arctic Monkeys, UB40, The Flaming Lips, and Jack Johnson
11 Powerful Songs in Film
5 September 2022
Music has a magical quality in our everyday lives, but on the big screen, juxtaposed with images 70 feet wide and 50 feet tall, the power of songs in film increases tenfold. It moves us to tears, joy, laughter, fear.
Songs That Feel Like a Rollercoaster
5 September 2022
Feel that hit of thrill and excitement! And don’t forget to put your hands up!, featuring artists like: The Cure, PJ Harvey, Nothing But Thieves, Mini Mansions, The Vaccines, Veruca Salt, The Raconteurs, Band of Skulls
In the Spotlight: Le Professeur Inlassable
29 August 2022
Find new artists, get fresh tunes, discover unfamiliar genres with our people-powered musicto Monday playlist. It’s the coolest way to uncover new artists without computer algorithms.
Cooking With Gas
24 August 2022
The right kind of heat…, featuring artists like: The Doors, Mr. Scruff, Suhail Ahmad, Charlier/Sourisse, Louis Prima, La Cherga, MF DOOM, Jake Bugg