All the Playlists

Only Girl – Kali Uchis feat. Steve Lacy and Vince Staples

2 April 2018

It is hard to state boundaries or even define what is R&B today, but this song is definitely one of my favourite types. Three promising names of the new generation, Kali Uchis, Steve Lacy (of trip hop band The Internet) and Vince Staples are a powerful trio in “Only Girl”, a loungy love song that represents the best of what rhythm and blues can be when it adds modern elements to its soulful essence…

Part 18 – Given Circumstances

2 April 2018

I make an appointment to speak to Spicy about “Darkheart” just before my first Christmas term concludes. He’s sat at his desk surrounded by a pile of reports on which he writes personally. I’ve had to write tons of the things too; days and nights of slaving. “He seems to enjoy the subject and his gregarious nature helps create character, but he might do well to occasionally consider thought before action.”

‘Come in, Robert.’ He waves something at me. ‘Just been reading some of your reports. Well done. Sounds like you’re doing a grand job.’ He smiles. ‘I like your style as well. Very positive, but with that turn of phrase that tells its own story.’ Our eyes meet…

Our Retired Explorer (Dines With Michel Foucault in Paris 1961) – The Weakerthans

2 April 2018

Confession: my musical taste in high school was random, varied, and at times questionable. As a sheltered, geeky theater kid, it was all over the place. There are some bands I loved back then that I would not dare include on this playlist, but the Weakerthans is not one of them…

Line – Akisai

2 April 2018

I first encountered Akisai through a playlist channel on Youtube, which led me to their official channel and music video for this track.

Ketchikan – Steig

2 April 2018

 This week’s track submission comes in from Canadian and multi instrumentalist Matthew Maier – Aka Steig.

His debut album “Steig” is full of diverse rootsy genres and elements that I love and seek out when I’m on the trail of discovery…

This Is The Day – The The

2 April 2018

It can happen all of a sudden, that feeling, heavy, dense, overwhelmed.  It is easy to think that, that feeling is you. It’s not you. It is a culmination of things that have happened in your life, locked up emotions, limiting beliefs, memories stuck somewhere, pain.   The more we believe that these things are us, the more we believe we are limited, anchored, the more we feed this feeling.

Changes – XXXTentacion

31 March 2018

X’s latest album shows a maturity in his sound and how he’s gone from rapper to artist. Experimenting with different melodies and tones, the sad simple piano beat sets a melancholy vibe throughout.

Rumors – Joywave

31 March 2018

Coming off their debut album (which I highly recommend listening to) ‘How Do You Feel Now?’ Joywave followed up with ‘Content’ which is just as amazing. Songs like ‘It’s a Trip’ and ‘Doubt’ saw some commercial success but (I usually don’t throw this around lightly) really any song from the album could have been a single.

If The Car Besides You Moves Ahead – James Blake

31 March 2018

Sampling different sounds and effects, James Blake does a great job capturing emotion without really providing many lyrics in this track. One of the main things I love about James is his production and knowledge of layers, basically how he can create so much ambience/noise without it sounding too busy.

Paris in the Rain – Lauv

31 March 2018

This track unlike the first one shows a darker somber tone. Masked over by Lauv’s soothing sweet falsetto creates a very melancholy vibe. Not sure if I should cry in my bed or feel inspired about love after listening to this song, but either way I know it’s great.

Feels – Calvin Harris ft Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean

31 March 2018

This song is the ultimate song to vibe to in 2018 and it sets the tone of this playlist. Calvin Harris once again gives us a feel good music to dance, sing along to and act goofy with no matter the mood…

HOTTIE – BROCKHAMPTON

30 March 2018

This track has a mix of everything you can think of, the self proclaimed “rap boy band” comprised of 14 singers/rappers/producers/engineers resembles a new age Odd Future. Right from the start the beat brings a Pharrell-esque type groove that bounces and the hook’s simple catchy melody makes it near impossible to not sing along to…