The Algorithm Always Pings Twice: A Neo-Noir
Through neon-lit Music City, a vinyl-wielding archivist in platform shoes and a DJ with a dancing coffee mug chase a shape-shifting algorithm that’s turning the city’s songs into personalized digital opiates on Christmas Eve. This is a people-curated playlist with, for better or worse, an AI reimagining of a much longer story.
Knives
It’s knives, not swords, and definitely not murder weapons! Featuring artists like: Radiohead, Grizzly Bear, Black Veil Brides, City and Colour, Big Thief, IAMX, SICK PUPPIES, Tricky
Shoegazing
Staring at the floor, who could ask for more? Featuring artists like: Holy Fawn, Mogwai, Guitaro, Caspian, Drop Nineteens, Sadness, Candy Claws, Deafheaven
April Showers
Songs for a rainy day – getting progressively more relaxed. Featuring artists like: Thom Yorke, Being As An Ocean, Sébastien Schuller, Strawberry Guy, Tortoise, Daniel Caesar, Patty Griffin, Bonobo, HIRRY, Dustin O’Halloran
Astronaut Anthems
Themes of space, science fiction, and exploration. Featuring artists like: Peter Schilling, Nenhum De Nós, Lemon Jelly, Beach House, Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate, Artificial Joy Club, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Evpatoria Report, Spiritualized
Love Is a Rollercoaster
One minute you’re on the top of the world… Featuring artists like: Phoebe Bridgers, No Rome, Lemon Jelly, Thundercat, Rainer Maria, Okay Kaya, The Hold Steady, Genevieve Stokes
Paradise / Warfare
A sonic journey through chaos. Featuring Artists Like: Carpenter Brut, Hot Chip, Kasabian, Bonobo, Foals, Nine Inch Nails, Orbital
Math Rock Mania
Discover the fascinating world of Math Rock! Featuring artists like: Plini, Helices, Pineapple Express, Uchu Conbini, American Football, Covet, Delta Sleep, Sithu Aye
In the Spotlight: The Cookie Jar Complot
Luxembourg songwriting duo, Sven Schmeler and Gilles Glesener founded their band The Cookie Jar Complot in 2020. Curator Otis Galloway picks their track “Cookies” to spotlight.
Let’s Feckin Go
This isn’t a list I’d recommend when you need to focus and get stuff done: we have plenty of other lists for that. This is a list for when you just want to feel alive. Featuring artists like: Bring Me The Horizon • FEVER 333 • Mastodon• Architects • Strapping Young Lad • Cradle of Filth • August Burns Red • Enter Shikari
Wow! That Exists??
Enjoy new sounds you may or may not have heard before! – featuring artists like CAN • K.C. Accidental • Fly Pan Am • Boards of Canada • Woody Guthrie • Robbie Basho • Arthur Russell • Air
Birds – Electrelane
Creativity often arises after experiencing love and the loss of it. I appreciate this song about heartbreak because it balances vulnerability with a sense of pride. The last full minute of the song is my favorite.