3139 Featured_Track playlists

Mariana Trench – Cesium Swimsuit & Belial Pelegrim

We jellyfish don’t fear the depths.  We don’t easily succumb to pressure.  It is believed that some of us even descend as far as 10,000 meters — almost to the bottom of the deepest place on earth, the Mariana Trench.  

Green Sugar – Kikagaku Moyo

Sometimes all you need is a grooving bass line and everything falls into place.  There’s just something about the constant motion, the repetition, the familiarity of tracks like this that just make them easy to write to.

Death Metal Guys – The Reverend Horton Heat

How many of you there love the Rev? I know I do….

It’s easy to see why The Reverend Horton Heat is so popular – even in mainstream circles.

With hilarious story lines to the lyrics, and the classic trademark sound of the Gretsch and Double Bass. These guys will take you on a high energy journey through the world of country, surf and psychobilly flavours.

Last Trip to Tulsa – Neil Young

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……

Nocturne – Julian Lage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:…

Kiss – Prince

“Kiss” is a song about the beauty and joys of an fun, intense and a seemingly satisfying romance if not a mere infatuation of sorts. In this track, It is clear that the singer doesn’t care about any of the material things that the object of his desire carries. He only wants what can be naturally provided which is time, love, attention and affection.