Playlists
The Blue Stones’ ‘Snapshots of Quarantine’ Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is alternative duo the Blue Stones: Music has always painted pictures in my mind. A good song will not only make you feel happy, alive, or understood; but it can transport you someplace without having to lift a finger. For me, that is just as important. Especially now, when we can’t be as liberal with leaving our homes as we were before. This playlist is a collection of songs that have been in my recent rotation and can take me places that I can’t go to right now. “Nightrider” – Tom Misch, Yussuf Dayes, Freddie Gibbs Tom Misch’s voice is the icing to Yussuf Dayes’ unbelievably sweet drumming. Then Freddie Gibbs just happens to sh...
The Habits’ ‘The After Party’ Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is alt-indie duo the Habits Andrew and I wanted to curate a playlist that reflects us as music lovers. It’s full of left turns and unexpected vibes. It’s an emotional rollercoaster of authenticity, energy, and a vast sonic soundscape. We both separately chose half of the playlist and then put it in the order we thought you should listen to it to get a feel for who we are as individuals coming together to make the habits. “After Party” – the habitsOur newest single that always puts me in a good mood. Find yourself, grow into the person you’re supposed to be and throw a party for it. “Lightning Riders” – AWOLNATIONThis is just a be...
Body Salt’s ‘Vindicated Vibes’ Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is synthpop duo Body Salt: We’re grateful to be able to curate some songs that are meaningful to us in order to brighten your Father’s Day. Like us, this list is an amalgamation of events and experiences that influence us in many ways. Our list of songs is best left open for interpretation, so take our brief description as a way to encourage you to have your own thoughts and opinions about their meanings here: Body Salt – “Please Avoid Your Grave”Our newest song that we wanted to share with you. The xx – “Replica”One of our favorite thoughtful cruisers right now. Aquilo – “Best Of Us Go Down”One of our latest inspirations. Kasbo ...
The Know’s ‘Quarantine Dream’ Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is Los Angeles-based dream pop band the Know: A mixture of dreamy tunes, some old and some great new stuff mostly found in various shoegaze and dream pop Facebook groups. Turns out people are doing some good stuff out there, all of these have been on rotation in our home the last few weeks Incidentally, most of the old well-worn classics were added by Dan, most of the brand new stuff from Jennifer, make of that what you will. The playlist is, for the most part, warm, fuzzy, comforting stuff, hopefully, a little pick me up for difficult times. DAN Julee Cruise – “The World Spins”It could have been any number of her songs from this...
Cat Clyde’s Protest Songs Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is singer/songwriter Cat Clyde: Hey, my name is Cat Clyde and I’ve collected some protest songs that help me feel inspired and charged during this time. The world is changing and I believe music can help us all heal, grow, and be brave in the face of these changes. “Times They Are A-Changin’”- Bob DylanThis song is such a timeless song, urging people to think for themselves and fight for their rights. This song will never not be relevant. “Drums” – Johnny CashThis song is a really great story about some of the abuse that native Americans suffered in the U.S. This whole album came out in 1964 and faced harsh censorship and b...
Claude VonStroke’s ‘Making Tunes for the Love of Making Tunes’ Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is producer and Dirtybird Records boss Claude VonStroke: Yesterday I almost lost it trying to set up my third livestream of the day. This is the new world we are living in right now, becoming YouTube hosts instead of music producers. I feel kind of trapped in this content creation vortex right now, but I’m also loving all this time I have in the studio. I have the deepest respect for anybody releasing new music right now especially in the underground dance community. There are no clubs and no festivals so the tracks have no “life” outside of streaming and fans listening to live DJ sets. Artist intuition tells us to not release an...
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Feel Those Pre-Summer Vibes with May’s New Releases [Playlist]
Getting in gear for the summer, DJs and producers across electronic music’s subgenres pumped out both fun, radio-friendly dance pop singles and chill, laid-back collaborations last month. Most notably, deadmau5 teamed up with The Neptunes for his first release of 2020, “Pomegranate,” exploring a nu-disco sound. Marshmello and Halsey also dropped a summery, 80s-inspired collaboration of their own called “Be Kind.” Although it touches on the struggles of being in a serious relationship, Halsey described it as “cute,” “optimistic,” and “heartfelt” in a tweet. She went on to say they thought everyone “could use the vibes right now.” This same sentiment can be found in Martin Garrix‘s latest progressive house co...
Neon Dreams’ ‘Wallflowers (Alt Pop Mix)’ Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here are Canadian alt-pop duo Neon Dreams: These are coming of age themed songs that are meant for the kids who sit alone in the hallways eating lunch… The people that are at a party and feel completely out of place. The people in a perfect family who are still looking for somewhere to belong. It’s a playlist that helps us relive old memories and get through new ones. Kid Cudi – “Up Up & Away”When I listen to this album, I remember the moment I started to dream of the life I have now. Every dreamer I knew connected with his songs. AJR – “Weak”These guys are modern-day heroes to us. Frontline to all the weirdos like us, just trying...
Gracie Abrams’ ‘Happy/Sad Songs’ Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is Los Angeles-based songwriter Gracie Abrams: I can’t not listen to all of these songs at least once every day. “Hope” – (Sandy) Alex GThis song makes me feel like i’m driving really far away which is a good feeling. “You and I” – CaribouI leave this on loop most days. “People, I’ve been sad” – Christine and the Queens10/10 song 10/10 cover art. “Naeem” – Bon IverListening to this with headphones absolutely sends me somewhere else every time. “Garden Song” – Phoebe BridgersCome ON. come on. best song ever i don’t care what anybody else says. “Kiss Me” – Sixpence None the RicherI love these chords. this is also just one of the ha...
Anthrax’s Charlie Benante’s ‘My Quarantine List With a Little Help From My Friends’
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante: I was one of those people who became consumed with the news, the 24-hour cycle of the depressing and frightening onslaught of not only COVID-19, but all the other BS that’s been happening in our country and our world today. And I realized it was having a very negative effect on my psyche, and that I needed to stop and find a creative outlet to channel my feelings in a positive and proactive way. Having been self-isolating at home with my girlfriend and daughter, I found I had all kinds of time to rediscover a lot of great music I hadn’t heard in a long time, in many cases, going back to t...
These Days with Dirty Honey, A Quarantine Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is Los Angeles-based rock band Dirty Honey: John Notto (guitar)Led Zeppelin – “How Many More Times”This song has the best riff, riff tones, drumming, drum tones, and a powerful Etta James-like vocal performance. Plus, it’s a long-form song that plays by its own rules and delivers the punch at the end. Jackson Browne – “These Days”I just love Jackson Browne. Love the storytelling, the tone of his voice, and the sound of the recordings. His music creates an instant feeling of nostalgia like you miss something while being grateful you at least had it for a time. The Rolling Stones – “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”From the iconic guitar...
Disciples’ ‘Tunes to Lockdown To’ Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here are British production trio Disciples. This is pretty much just a collection of tracks that we’ve been listening to whilst being stuck inside. Some of them are good to kick back to and some of them are good to remind you what partying is like. Hopefully, this won’t last for too much longer and we can all party together soon. Rakim – “Remember That”This guy doesn’t really need an intro, to be honest. This track is from his first album after he split with Eric B. What else do you want from a classic hip hop beat. Tom Misch, Yussef Dayes – “The Real”These two are also South London boys. This collab is sick. We really rate both of th...
