“Traveling swallowing Dramamine”
Throughout “Dramamine” the listener is treated to twirling, smooth guitar tones and trenchant vocals backed by a downtempo rhythm able to stir the mind into a piercing lull. Named after an anti-nauseant and motion sickness opioid drug with side-effects of mood-altering drowsiness, “Dramamine” accordingly takes the listener out of whatever emotional, motion sickness-filled reality that they possess and into a trancelike state of sweeping tonal tide pools…
During a mini cookout I had with my friends recently, C7osure (You Like) by Lil Nas X was playing in the background at some point. This Lil Nas X track is already one of my favorites of the month, but after the cookout, I realized that it would be perfect for the picnic playlist. In the song, Lil Nas X expresses his desire to look out for his own interests and grow into the best version of himself…
As a writer – have you ever just sat down – let the words flow and then without review or editing – hit send?
Of course you have – we all do – and for essay writers – producing something to a deadline – we’re even more susceptible to the need to just “get it out there” – to be done and to move on…
You know that feeling when you’re just exhausted? When you’ve put everything you have in and still it’s not enough, still the tide comes and moves you on – again – with no clear destination or hope? If you know what I’m talking about you should definitely listen to this track…
This week track comes from Legendary DJ/Producer Sander Van Doorn with his 2016 hit “Cuba Libre. This tune is hot, catchy and possesses a universally contagious melody that is ready for just about any party. Everybody raise your drinks up and let’s get this party started!
Angst comes through with an amazing song that has personally set the entire vibe of the Summer for me. Good Friends Club is passionate, unforgiving, and an incredible mood booster. The background vocals take advantage of the audio enhancement autotune is able to provide, and make the song feel as if you are on a jet ski, smoothly shredding through the waves…
Lauren’s voice is incredible in this. love the production in this too…
A song for the celebrations, highlighting our big and little wins. Reminiscing on the humble beginnings and giving thanks for the present progress and future achievement…
Berhana’s 2018 single, “Wildin’,” is a funky R&B jam that also tells a cautionary tale about fame and success. The wavy instrumental was produced by Pomo, which features some rhythmic drums, glistening synths, and delightful guitar melodies. Berhana’s soulful singing combined with bouncy instrumental makes for an enjoyable short tune while picnicking…
I hope you connect with the melody that lurks in the shadows of this weeks track, courtesy of 80’s underground giants – Sonic Youth…
On almost everything with The Avalanches’ name on, they weave together a sonic tapestry that is the unmistakable sound of summer. The title track from their debut album Since I Left You is no exception – it’s an undeniable feel-good song that fills you with a warm nostalgic feeling…
Singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins can’t be pigeonholed. His sound ranges from folk to soul to pop, each tune lyrically and melodically crafted to perfection. Before he was a solo sensation, he and Jim Messina were Loggins and Messina, a folk duo that was on fire during the early to mid-70s…