Transcendence to Tranquility
Suffering and serenity stem from the same sky, featuring artists like: Tommy Guerrero, August Burns Red, Scott Gilmore, Mastodon, Devendra Banhart, Cradle Of Filth, Monster Rally, Rammstein
Wave Walkers Dance To A Different Kind Of Rhythm
rhythms that take the shape of the waves and remind us we can be architects of wonder and water, featuring artists like: Tommy Guerrero, Getaway Dogs, Skinshape, PAINT, The Sentinals, Electric Six, The Cruel Sea, Messer Chups
Nostalgia
Donia and Andrew share the tracks that evoke a wistful affection for the past, featuring artists like: Tomatito,Geoff Love & His Orchestra,Michel Legrand,Angelique Kidjo,Michel Sardou,Téléphone,Thomas Dutronc,Vangelis,Ramin Djawadi
Take a Break: The Greatest Interludes in Hip Hop History
Are you ready to ride the wave of life? Jump in – featuring artists like Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Vince Staples, Outkast, Drake, J Cole, Kanye West, The Weeknd
Midnight Meditation — Lo Fyah LoFi Finds
A collection of some of the best lo fi hip hop and jazz hop artists, as well as introducing up-and-comers and revealing hidden gems and deep cuts.
So We Won’t Forget – Khruangbin
Of course I had to add a Khruangbin track. And this one is my ultimate favorite. The percussion, instruments, and vocals– it’s a track that has to be in the soundtrack of my life.
The Sky Seeks To Soothe You
the metamorphosis of sky and sovereignty – featuring artists like Piero Piccioni • BADBADNOTGOOD • Matthew Halsall • Andrew Wasylyk • Laraaji • L’éclair • Toumani Diabaté • Ballaké Sissoko
Lonely Dream – Drunken Kong Remix – The Archer, Drunken Kong
But as I’ve moved from ideation to manifestation, the energy of the playlist needed to change – solo piano is good for thinking – but 8 minutes of 130 bpm edm is great for getting things down
when words aren’t enough
It’s hard to find the right words for expressing how you feel, but these tracks say it all. – featuring artists like Ms. Ñauryn Hill • Stevie Wonder • Donny Hathaway • Amy Winehouse • Erykah Badu • Alabama Shakes • The Carters • Lianne Las Havas
Out Of Reach – Cristoph, Yotto, Sansa
So if you’ve been listening to the playlist recently you know what’s coming. Last week’s track was all about setting the intent for change – away from the more relaxing ideation space of solo instrumentation to this week’s electronic track from Cristoph, Yotto and Sansa.