Brant's April 2015 Playlist

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Ahhh...Spring.  Not my favorite time of year, but once the pollen dies down I can usually enjoy the warmer weather.  This month's playlist is tailored with that joyous moment in mind - when you can reach for the window instead of the Neti Pot and enjoy a soft breeze in the comfort of your home without finding your furniture is coated in pollen the next day.  Hope you enjoy this upbeat mix of tunes!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Love Like Mine (Miami Horror) - I saw this on my friend Mitch's wall.  Great party funk like the Bar Kays used to put out back in the day!

2.  Get Closer (Life in Film) - More feel-good vibes, this time from UK indie band LiF.

3.  When the Beat Drops Out (Marlon Roudette) - British R&B by an artist who cites Sam Cooke and Massive Attack as influences.

4.  These Walls (Kendrick Lamar) - Hip Hop superstar seems to only get better and better!  This is from his latest album, To Pimp a Butterfly.

5.  Night Changes (One Direction) - Don't judge me!!!  I actually like this song, and was shocked to see it was the boy band, and not a Dawes (or other folk band) tune.

6.  Fool for Love (Lord Huron) - Okay, this is some LEGIT folk.  Perfect for that first campfire of the season.

7.  She's Got You (Rhiannon Giddens) - I'm actually going to see her this week with my friend Crystal, and can't wait!!!  Carolina Chocolate Drops singer goes solo and bravely interprets Patsy Cline.  And nails it.

8.  Infectious (Charlie Wilson and Snoop Dogg) - Whether you pronounce it in-feck-shus or in-feck-shoe-us, this is a sick beat!

9.  O, Chamelon (Artisan Loyalist) - Smooth, chill beats from Canadian artist who describes their genre as "Post-Yoga".  Mmmmkay.

10.  Something I Need (Ben Haenow) - X-Factor winner covering One Republic song!

11.  Slipping Away (Tanlines) - Fun electronic duo is back with new music!  Kind of reminds me of General Public's "Tenderness".

12.  Sound of Change (Dirty Heads) - Title song from California band's album, that includes their hit "My Sweet Summer".

13.  If I Ever Needed Someone (Van Morrison and Mavis Staples) - Two great tastes that taste great together (to use a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup tagline).  As comforting and warm as a visit to your grandparent's house.

14.  Young Blood (the Districts) - Somewhat less comforting and more psychedelic!  But still great rock.  How are these guys this good and under 21 years of age?!?!

15.  Over and Over (Smallpools) - I had "Dreaming" on my July 2013 playlist.  Almost 2 years later, they have released a full album.  Love the opening lines - "It was a company event, with a margarita tent..."  Why has MY employer never had a margarita tent???

16.  ILYSB /Ferdinand Weber Remix/ (LANY) - Spotify doesn't seem to have this remix yet, but Ferdinand Weber gives Los Angeles trio's song a shot of adrenaline...or maybe he just gave them a Neti Pot and they felt better afterwards!  Either way, you can listen to it for now on Soundcloud.

So that's April!  Hope everyone has a glorious Easter and I'll see you in May!