All the Playlists

Karbeyaz – Palmiyeler

12 December 2017

Palmiyeler (The Palms) is an indie, alternative and psychedelic band from Turkey. Unlike many Turkish bands, they avoid fancy lyrics and serious topics. Their success is in this: they manage to make simple lyrics sound profound. Their integration of lyrics is very effective.

Thought U Wuz Nice (Instrumental) – Phife Dawg / J Dilla

12 December 2017

A member of legendary hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg died in 2016, but left an interesting solo work too. His 1999 EP “Bend Ova / Thought u wuz nice” was produced by J. Dilla (also a hip hop icon, gone 10 years before Phife) and contains pearls such as this track.

Lower Worlds – Rainer Maria

12 December 2017

German poet Rainer Maria Rilke belongs to the great minds of European literature and lyricism. He grew up an only child, his older sister having died only a week after his mother gave birth to her. She tried to cope with that pain by dressing young René (he would change his name later) as a girl. His history, and the gender ambiguity of the name, was one of the reasons the band Rainer Maria was inspired by. 

Happy Xmas (War is Over) by John & Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band

12 December 2017

The culmination of two years of peace activism by John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono, Happy Xmas (War is Over) is a perennial Christmas singalong that started life with the very specific aim of reminding the world, at a time of peace and good will to all men, that war is a choice.

Montara – Bobby Hutcherson

12 December 2017

Bobby Hutcherson was a great jazz vibraphonist, one of the many great artists we lost last year. “Montara” is from Hutcherson’s album of the same name, released in 1975 on the jazz label Blue Note. Montara is also a city in Northern California, where he lived with his wife until his passing last year.

At All – KAYTRANADA

12 December 2017

Kaytranada’s At All was my first introduction to the future bass genre and the first time a genuinely enjoyed house music. This song singlehandedly made Kaytranada a cult favorite and a one of the OG’s of the future bass genre. Everyone wanted to be Kaytra, everyone had a house song but nobody had that Kaytranada flair. His swing and basslines were unmatched and those classic Kaytra synths couldn’t be replicated. 

Mirage – Platon Emil & Stefan Nixdorf feat. Landry Cantrell & Kristen Hicks

12 December 2017

What’s the point in Saving the World! if the world isn’t worth saving? I think we all have days where we think everything is so completely fucked up that to try and change anything is pointless. 

The Lazy Song – Bruno Mars

12 December 2017

This week’s track is by one of my all-time favorite artists – Bruno Mars. Guys, I can’t tell you how badly I’ve needed this track this week. I just came back from a mini vacation in the city of Los Angeles. The seventy degree weather and sunny skies almost tricked me into thinking it was May back here in the Midwest. 

The Dealer – Bro Safari & UFO!

12 December 2017

It’s a beautiful day on the beach.  The sun is shining, the water is peaceful.  Time for a swim.  The water caresses your skin as you glide through the currents.  

Something grazes your foot, perhaps some seaweed.  Suddenly, a pain shoots up your leg like a fire in a wall cavity.  A bullet of venom is shot from a translucent organic pistol straight up into the sole of your foot.  

Mercedes Baby – Tyga Feat. 24 Hrs

12 December 2017

This week on the Music to Soundtrack Souls Playlist is a joint called “Mercedes Baby” by rappers Tyga featuring 24 Hrs. I chose this simply because of the vibe on the track. Its off Tygas mixtape entitled “Bugatti Raww” and It has this mystical type of feel to it. 

Poppin’ My Collar – Three 6 Mafia

12 December 2017

When you listen to hip hop in the south right now there is a sound that seems to be heard in a lot of the new generation artist. This sound seems to be getting hatted on quite a bit by some that feel hip hop should sound a certain way or be portrayed a particular way. What a lot of them don’t realize is this sound has been around in the south long before the generation and artist they try to give the credit to and has been done very well on top of that.

Lorraine – Big Thief

12 December 2017

Life is fleeting, like a beautiful moment. This song is like life, a precious second of existence that just captivates you deeply and then it’s gone, forever, as fast as it came.

We go back to being us for a moment, passing through the night and listening to its silence, joined by the soft and embracing sound of Adrianne Lenker’s voice and guitar.