All the Playlists

Last Trip to Tulsa – Neil Young

15 January 2018

I think I could write a thesis on this song, layered with message and metaphor.  It is beautiful, harsh and thought provoking. Each time I listen, I hear something new.

This version is remastered, I remember listening to the original on repeat, from the Sugar Mountain, Live at Canterbury House 1968 album.  Thinking, “Right on Brother”, he knows where it’s at.  The imagery is enough to keep you interested, and then you start to wonder……

Moon River – Andy Williams

12 January 2018

Audrey Hepburn’s Grammy Award winning rendition of Moon River in Breakfast at Tiffany’s is an unforgettable classic. There is something so sweet and innocent about the New York socialite singing this song about expanding horizons sitting at her apartment window. 

A Tattered Line of String – The Postal Service

12 January 2018

This song reeks of the sweet smell of regret. It almost seems like it is every college student’s anthem. A short lived collaboration between artists from different genres, The Postal Service’s A Tattered Line of String is just the right amount of electronic in Indie Rock.

Hanuman – Rodrigo y Gabriela

12 January 2018

The NH7 Weekender is a huge music festival that is hosted by multiple cities across India. It is one of the few times that non-Bollywood music is given a platform in the country. Artists from across the world and genres have a stage at this festival. It is an occasion of high spirits and exhilaration. 

That Sea, the Gambler – Gregory Alan Isakov

12 January 2018

Gregory Alan Isakov takes his listeners on a beautiful visual journey. He makes you pine for journeys not taken, for open fields not seen and lives not lives. He also makes you double up in pain, reminiscing as people often do. His emotion seeps into everyone because it is not complicated. It is commonplace; and the lyrics, subtle as they are, complement his raw voice and folk-induced country music. 

Nocturne – Julian Lage

12 January 2018

Lage is a true master of the lounge. Nothing highlights this more than Nocturne. Although written by Spike Hughes in 1933 and recorded with an ensemble of musicians, Lage’s version of it is a clear break away from the 30’s jazz. It is smoother and the use of the electric guitar, a fascinating choice, adds a new flavour to the jazz composition.

Layers – The Away Days

11 January 2018

Layers ilk saniyeden itibaren dinleyiciyi içine çeken çok özel ve progressive bir parça. Topluluğun diğer şarkılarına baktığımızda Layers’ın birkaç anlamda aralarından sıyrıldığını görebiliyoruz, hafif arabesk tonu ve yoğun vokaliyle oldukça dikkat çekiyor. Bana daha ilk saniyesinden itibaren Tame Impala’yı hatırlatıyor. Bunun yanında Türkiye dinleyicisinin arabeske olan tahayyül edilemez sevgisini hesaba katınca, parçanın bu coğrafyada kendini sevdirememesi çok zor. 

Blood Under My Belt – The Drums

10 January 2018

The Drums have been active since 2008, and currently there is only one founding member still in the band. The initial members formed after meeting at bible camp when they were pre-teens. They went on to support artists like Bombay Bicycle Club, Florence and the Machine…

Coming Back Home – De’Wayne Jackson

10 January 2018

You know what grief is good at?  Apart from the whole making you feel like shit and depressed and generally pretty miserable – grief is really fucking good at forcing you to be real – to be honest – to be true to who you are.  Most things in life you can skate over, even unpleasant memories can be safely tucked away and dealt with maybe never, but grief – grief you can’t control – grief hangs around, discombobulating your daily life until you deal with it.

Imagination – Elskavon

10 January 2018

I’m grinning, I’m grinning because I like smart music – I like people who make smart music – I think listening to smart music when I’m writing rubs off on me and makes me a better writer!

I do!

Keep Walking – Kelly Lee Owens

9 January 2018

If you came here for space music, then this is the song that you’ve been waiting for. Kelly Lee Owens takes you to a whole new dimension with this track off of her breakout self-titled LP.

Atom – Madison Mars

9 January 2018

This week we’re getting back to our roots with Madison Mars’ interstellar journey ‘Atom’!

This track oozes cinematic brilliance, from the trancey string lead to the gritty vocal bass, everything about Atom screams soundtrack. Picture this: you’re about to go up against your nemesis (your boss, your annoying neighbour, your in-laws …) and you need to get the adrenaline pumping:…