Winston Surfshirt is an Australian music band that specializes in funk and hip-hop. Their 2018 single, "For the Record," is a pleasant r&b record with elements of jazz and funk. Also, the song is very laid back and radiates a summer vibe, which makes it perfect for a picnic playlist. The instrumental opens up with some melodic hums coupled with some snaps and a brilliant trombone section played by The Bone. Then, Winston, the lead singer, gives a soulful vocal performance which is layered over Dool's bright keyboard playing and Bustlip's rhythmic percussion.
The track is about Winston expressing his love for someone and acknowledging that he must do a better job in the relationship. Also, the song lyrics leave this message open-ended, which means it can apply to friends and family and not just significant others. This track is all about nurturing all the relationships in your life because people need each other in times of crisis. Overall, "For the Record," is a chill summer track with an important message that we can all learn from. Shout out to Maria from Music to Explore Everything for this perfect track recommendation.
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I am a student at the University of Maryland, College Park where I am studying Criminal Justice and Criminology with a minor in International Development and Conflict Management. After college, I want to get my law degree and practice criminal law. I am also a big music lover that listens to r&b, hip-hop, rock, reggae, and pop. But, I am also trying to expand my taste in music as much as I can to appreciate the different amount of genres out there. I also started a music blog in August 2018; so if you like reading interesting takes on music and concert opinions, then give it a glance.
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