All the Playlists

Dreaming in the Daytime – Tuxedo feat. MF DOOM

5 November 2019

“So much on my mind / Sometimes it’s hard to stay focused”

Whom amongst you decided that Funk music was no longer a thing? I can’t blame millennials for this, Funk left the mainstream’s consciousness by the mid-80’s, if not earlier. According to legend, Funk died on July 2, 1979, when it was kicked off the Mothership by George Clinton and drowned…

Oh My My – Ami Faku

5 November 2019

Oh My My is an Afro-Soul song by the ‘Modern Afro-Soul’ singer Ami Faku. The song is sung bilingually with mixtures of English and Xhosa. Ami Faku is one of South Africa’s fastest rising stars…

Might Never Get Better – Marian Carmel

5 November 2019

I finally found an Indie Jazz track that has a similar musical style with the Deftones, yes the metal band Deftones. Spare 2 minutes of your precious time to read this article to find out why…

It’s Hard To Stop (Doing Something When It’s Good To You) – Betty Wright

5 November 2019

Throwing back to 1973 because that’s how I play it sometimes. This Betty Wright track is classic funk at it’s finest…

Be Alright – The Dandy Warhols

31 October 2019

From their 2019 album Why You So Crazy, the plucky piano in this back-to-the-roots single by the Dandy Warhols is the perfect transition from Link Wray’s “Right Turn.”…

Right Turn – Link Wray

31 October 2019

“Right Turn” isn’t exactly a vintage Mustang-era-defining song. It’s not even rock ‘n’ roller Link Wray’s most defining piece from his band’s 1960 self-titled debut album, Link Wray & The Wraymen. In fact, similar to his rebel-rousing “Rumble,” which earned the Shawnee guitarist the title Father of the Power Chord, and the distinction of being the first-ever instrumental song censored off U.S. radio, this single is from 1958 — four years before Mustang was a sperm (or egg) of a thought…

ANYTHING – BLADEE

30 October 2019

Style and melody switch-ups, vocal effects, and grimy bass make BLADEE the underground legend that he is today and the reason why he is featured on the playlist this week…

When I Lie – Richie Charles

30 October 2019

The problem with any kind of mental disorder – the kind of thing that grief is especially good at kick starting – is that it’s not visible, not tangible, it’s misunderstood and misdiagnosed and treatment options are scary. Not only that – there’s a stigma around it – a level of shame – that we’re going to be forever tainted and mistrusted and god forbid that anyone should find out…

I’m Ready – Simone Reyes

30 October 2019

I’m not a big fan of reality shows. I watch them if my kids have them on. Some of them are okay; most are not. I’ve always felt it hard enough to deal with my own reality – dealing with somebody else’s is a daunting thought. However, this is not to say I don’t enjoy other people’s version of reality, especially when it’s served in the form of brilliant lyrics,…

Truth – Isaiah Sharkey

29 October 2019

Attention all groove connoisseurs, this ones for you. If your thinking, how did an artist achieve such a proper D’angelo vibe?…

I Just Wanna Shine – Fitz and The Tantrums

29 October 2019

“I Just Wanna Shine” is from Fitz and The Tantrums most recent album All The Feels. This uplifting song is a catchy fun song to start your day with. Wake up and be brave and ready to face anything…

This Too, Shall Pass – Alstad

29 October 2019

This Too, Shall Pass…

Can’t even remember the amount of times I’ve told this to myself, but the kindness, the amount of compassion embedded in those simple words can be a life saver…