Playlists
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Jackie Cox Shares a Diverse Playlist of Her All-Time Favorite Songs
On last week’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, the final five queens took their talents to the Strip to perform in a massive lip-sync medley of some of the original songs from RuPaul’s Drag Race Live in Las Vegas. Performing their very own verses, complete with choreography and set decorations, the remaining queens aimed to impress the judges one last time. It was a good night for Gigi Goode, who snatched her fourth and final challenge win, along with a spot in the finale. But Crystal Methyd & Jackie Cox found themselves on the chopping block — lip syncing to Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor,” the two vied for the last spot in the finale in the final main stage lip sync of the season. In the end, Crystal managed to earn her place, w...
Zella Day’s ‘The Dream Police’ 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. This edition features rising singer-songwriter Zella Day: Hello from California! I don’t know about you but I’ve been very emotionally exhausted from the world caving in around us. I’ve been reading articles about quarantine dreams and how there have been a lot of reports of vivid dreaming as a result of lockdown. The idea of entering new worlds in a dream state is very comforting to me, it’s a reminder that we are more than our bodies; we can experience freedom from within. For my playlist, I’ve chosen songs that take me on a journey without having to open the front door. Art has been there for you and it is here for you now asking t...
ZIMINY’s ‘6-Feet Apart’ 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. This edition comes from former AWOLNATION bassist and now solo artist Dave Amezcua aka ZIMINY: Growing up my dad was an anchorman on the morning news in Los Angeles. So I was hardwired to watch the news from a young age. This is the first time in my life I have flipped off the TV and directed all my focus on my family and music. I needed a solid playlist to pull me through the last two months of uncertainty and heartache with this pandemic. This one has definitely done the trick. ELO – “Mr. Blue Sky”What better way to start a playlist off than with Mr. Blue Sky. Jeff Lynn is a genius, and this song is living proof. Under the Influence...
Ultra Q’s ‘Live in a Cave’ 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. This edition is by rising Oakland-based punk band Ultra Q: Hopefully, you’ve all been keeping safe and staying healthy. What we have here is a playlist of part inspiration for our brand new EP, In A Cave in A Video Game, which was written, produced, and recorded by Jakob [Armstrong] during the first two weeks of lockdown in Oakland, as well as some favorites that we’ve been jamming out to on our own. Whether we’re hanging out in our rooms, cooking, or trying and failing at another home workout, we think we’ve curated the perfect playlist to keep all of us from dying of boredom. We spent way too long trying to figure out which songs fr...
lovelytheband’s 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. This edition is by indie-pop outfit lovelytheband: Mitchy, Jordan, and Sam here and we are lovelytheband from Los Angeles. We’re doing our part to stop the spread of COVID19. Here are some of our favorite songs to listen to during the quarantine. “i should be happy” – lovelythebandWe were so excited to put this song out, it shows a bit of a different side to us. Someone who hasn’t listened to lovelytheband before may listen to this and show our band in a different light to them. “Time Flies” – DrakeDrake put this song out in his late release ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’, and it was our favorite song from the project, its been on repeat for ...
Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind’s 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. This edition is by Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind: On the plus side of sheltering in place, you really don’t need to fuss over your playlist. I mean, there’s no one around to impress! Playlists are usually more performances than preferences. Heaven forbid someone might impugn your choice. Probably like me, when we get real with it, your true playlist is a mess — without consistent standards or taste. It’s just shit you like, a lifeline to get you through. Also if you’re like me, this reset means some things don’t fit anymore, like singing in cursive or autotune. Other things, though, suddenly sound great, like piano house and lo-f...
Marisa Dabice of Mannequin Pussy’s ‘Quarantine Mood Swings’ 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. This edition is by Marisa Dabic, the singer/guitarist of Philadelphia-based punk band Mannequin Pussy: Fever Blush – “Remember”I know close to nothing about this band. I think they’re from Nashville? Last I checked they only have two songs out – this being one of them. To me, this is a perfect rock ballad – it just hits in that way. It feels familiar but it’s new. Every time I’ve put this song on somewhere – someone inevitably asks me who this band is and I’m have to say uh I don’t really know but I wish I did. The Spirit of the Beehive – “Without You (In My Pocket)”Rivka & Zack’s vocals melt into each other so beautifully on this...
April’s New Releases Bring the Promise of Even More Music to Come [Playlist]
While we might still be stuck at home for a considerable amount of time because of COVID-19, DJs and producers haven’t let the pandemic stop them from bringing new music to fans. In fact, for some, it’s actually helped with freeing up more time to finish unreleased songs. In EDM.com‘s interview with Riot Ten about being in quarantine, he said that he has less on his mind, having not to think about traveling and touring. And although he wishes he could play his music live, he has a lot of unreleased songs that he can now focus on. Last month Riot Ten released “Save You,” a single from his upcoming EP that’s slated for June. He told us that fans are going to hear “some of the heaviest music” he’s ever produced. The same will mo...
The Garden Presents ‘A Playlist for Your Grandpa’s Super Bowl Ring’
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. This edition is by California-skate punk duo The Garden: Wyatt’s Picks: Wharfwhit, “Sweating But Sparkling”Love Wharfwhit. He helped us out on our new record and is also great in Kero Kero Bonito. Always makin’ bangers. Discharge, “Does This System Work”One of the best punk singles of all time. Period. George Clanton, “Livin’ Loose”We have a tour coming up with George soon, so stay tuned. One of my favorite tracks of his. Machine Girl, “Splatter”Machine Girl is like the energizer bunny, they just keep going and going. This song is from the new record, check it out. 100 Gecs feat. Dorian Electra, “gec 2 u (Remix)”All of the artist...
KAMAUU’s ‘Common Wealth’ 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’s emerging rapper KAMAUU: What’s up y’all, my name is KAMAUU and I like to breathe and not take breathing for granted. Breath is a powerful privilege and many people every day lose it. It’s important that we always take moments to appreciate our life and breath, the lives and breath of others in our community and that of the people we love. Here is a playlist I made of songs that remind me to breathe and inspire me to keep productive. Stay healthy family! Salaam Remi – “You’re My Angel – instrumental”This is great for waking up and breathinggg. I like the instrumental because, besides the fact that it’s gorgeous, it has no ...
A CHAL’s ‘No Cure’ 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’s singer-songwriter/producer A. CHAL: Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit of melancholy, sweet highs and calm comedowns. Sometimes the sky is blue, sometimes it’s grey and sometimes I make it purple- it can feel dangerous, but also sexy. I feel like I’m on a trip that may never end. Can’t tell what’s real and what’s not and right now, there’s no cure for me. A.CHAL – “Hollywood Love” ft. GunnaHollywood Love is the soundtrack to a lot of people’s love life out here in L.A. This is that 5 am ride back to the crib from her house vibe. This is one of my fav Gunna verses of all time. Kurt Cobain – “And I Love Her”First time I heard this s...
