Where to Start with Brooks
Welcome to the fountain of Brooks, which spews legendary synths to quench our never-ending thirst for high-quality music.
Root Yourself To Dance
Shaken (not stirred) dancemoves that’ll get your lyrical game up-front – featuring artists like DUCKWRTH • KAYTRANADA • VIC MENSA • Tkay Maidza • Deekapz • Shay Lia • Azealia Banks
Cosmic Dancer – T. Rex
This early 70’s dream-filled, rock track will make you reminisce on the moments you’ll never forget. Believe me, all you need to do is press play.
All Power to The People
The maddening, frustrating and inspiring experience that is humanity, and our daily struggle as we move forward… – featuring artists like The Stylistics • Flobots • R.E.M. • Mavis Staples • World Party • tulengua • Paolo Nutini • The Jam
Tracks to Take you to Europe
Be Inspired to make the journey as others have been inspired before you – featuring artists like Fortheringay • Orbital • The Stranglers • The Beautiful South • The Tallest Man on Earth • Yo La Tengo • Beirut • Soccer Mommy • Them Crooked Vultures • Dua Lipa
Space Sax – Ms. Janette
Sometimes all I want is a groove to write to, something all enveloping and consistent – something I can lock onto my own writing groove and surf for as long as possible. The challenge here is – the thing that constructs a groove is typically pretty repetitive – the same notes played in the same… More
Polyphonic – MAYN
Rules? Fuck ’em!Generally – as a rule – the tracks you find on this playlist don’t have lyrics – the reasoning being that if you’re writing – you don’t need someone else’s words taking up cognitive space. But it’s not really a rule – it’s more of a “best practice” – at the end of the day, tracks make this list if I’m able to write to them and wow – look at me typing…
Sapphire Tea – Mishell Ivon
The bass line and production on this track are undeniably hot. Mishell Ivon is dropping vocals with some sass here. Bringing a funky, synthy, get up and groove vibe and choice tones all around.
Makin’ My Move – Easy Wanderlings
On the surface this hip little groover is catchy and dancy. But the Wanderlings give you much more than just that. You also get a pungent percussion break equipped with cuíca, and a fierce guitar solo. Accessible, yet tasty.
4AM Drifting
Float at 4am with me – featuring artists like Tyler the Creator • 99 Neighbors • Daniel Caesar • Tobi Lou • Giveon • khai dreams • Rex Orange County • Joji
skyway (get it over) – LostNoise
This fat, tasty track has a mystic warmth to it. It feels real good.
Eureka – LeftField
Fat drums and an almost afrobeat style B section…this grooves nice.