Better Than – Lake Street Dive
Lake Street Dive is the best mix of pop, rock, jazz, and R&B. One of the soulful tracks on their album that I just had to add.
Pack a Day – Charlie Sztyk
An emotional song, but it’s just so smooth that you’ll catch yourself singing with it. And another thing that’ll get you hooked? The guitar.
Hike With Me
Hike up a Hill with this amalgamation of soulful/acoustic/folk/mellow sounds – bound to help you reconnect with yourself! – featuring artists like Ben Howard • Passenger • Kings of Convenience • Sean Rowe • Jeremy Loops • Nick Mulvey • Sami Simon • Sticky Fingers
Sound & Color – Alabama Shakes
Brittany. Howard. That’s all you need to know. Such power, yet mixed in with soulful control in her voice. You’ve got to stop what you’re doing and give this track a listen.
Garden View – Hales Corner
A two-minute song and my emphasis here would be the lyrics yet again. This slow and starry-sound track has both dreamy vocals and warm lyrics. A beautiful listen.
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.
Don’t Worry Baby – The Brook & The Bluff
One of the most soulful and beautiful covers of this song. The vocal harmony that this band is breathtaking. It’s as if they added a new layer of meaning to this track. Really, listen for yourself.
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
Daytime Disco
Daytime Disco – no glitterball required – featuring artists like Crazy P • Poolside • Satin Jackets • Lou Hayter • Opolopo • Rasmus Fabre • Hotmood • Yuksek
Like the Sunshine – Ours Samplus
This first track is from Ours Samplus, a duo of french beatmakers. Founded by Lille-based artists GuiB and Yousla, Ours Samplus is one of the most prolific duos of its kind.
Funky Love – Nate James
I remember hearing this song for the first time in London at Cafe 1001. I hushed my friends so that my phone could hear over the loud voices and espresso machine and tell me what song was sound-tracking everyone’s’ conversations.