If I Can Dream – Elvis Presley
I’m never going to sing another song I don’t believe in. I’m never going to make another picture I don’t believe in.
– Elvis Presley after hearing ”If I Can Dream” for the first time.
Speaking of first times, I remember the first time I saw Elvis on TV. This was in the early 1980s. I must have been no more than ten. It was the day before Christmas and there was a rerun of the King’s ’68 Comeback Special on NBC…
Sad Forever – Lauv
“I just wish that I could wake up my mind…” Those are simple, yet powerful and relatable lyrics from pop musician Lauv (Ari Staprans Leff). The key word from the lyrical excerpt is ‘mind,’ as he addresses personal mental health issues on “Sad Forever.” Interestingly, Leff touched upon such issues on the preceding single, “Drugs & the Internet”, dealing with anxiety and depression…
More ft. Anderson .Paak – Flying Lotus
Quitting is about wanting something MORE. For yourself, from others, for others and from yourself. This latest banger from Flying Lotus and Anderson .Paak takes us on a musical ride like only they can. In particular, Flying Lotus (born Steven Ellison) is uncategorized as a producer extraordinaire…
Quit – SonReal
What better song for a playlist called “Music To Quit Your Job” than a song called “Quit”? This laid back, funky R&B track from Canadian artist SonReal seems to have borrowed some swag from his fellow countryman, Robin Thicke. Where Mr. Blurred Lines is still trying to get past his ex-wife, SonReal (Aaron Hoffman is his government name) shows no roadblock in sight…
Monsters – Lazyrevs
It’s the voices!
The insidious fucking voices.
They never fail to appear – particularly when you’re down…
Into My Arms – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
You never know when a song’s going to strike – when it’s going to hit you and glom onto your soul. Most often though it happens when you’re experiencing intense emotions – doesn’t matter what type – could be joy, grief, fear, desire whatever – it’s the intensity that creates the conditions for “Glomming”…
Dufy – Brique a Braq
The act of creation is amazing,
I doubt many people look at it and sneer.
In order for something to come into existence,
You have to start,
You have to begin…
Let Your Love Flow – Bellamy Brothers
Okay, so I have a question for you: Do you enjoy the first signs of spring, when the nature wakes up, flowers and trees blossom and people around you start showing symptoms of spring fever?
I for one love it…
Personal – KREW$
This weeks track is a smooth R&B joint from KREW$. The track gives off a PARTYNEXTDOOR vibe, with beautiful vocals and a simple yet powerful beat. The autotune gives his voice a rough sound and adds depth to the track – something that caught my attention immediately after the initial listen…
CC FT. Remy Ma – Papoose
Remy Ma is presently embroiled in a situation where she’s accused of punching somebody in the face. However, the rapper says she has an air-tight alibi. Sounds like she’s accusing somebody of clout chasing, the concept behind her husband Papoose’s new song…
Horseshoe – Baggage
Talk about a band that deserves some recognition, Baggage, fronted by Jonathon “Jono” Diener, ex-member of the Swellers, talks about the hardships and reality of being in a band and the “Horseshoe” it feels like, in this week’s featured song “Horseshoe”…
Streams – Manon
This week’s track is a reflective and imaginative track that was submitted to us on musicto.com. Manon’s streams feels like a web that builds around itself with the beauty of mysticism,…