Aaaargh! The Playlist Gods were not with me for the start of the New Year. I caught a terrible cold on New Year's Eve (which is why you REALLY need to be careful who you kiss at midnight), and as a result did not feel up to putting this list together. But anyway - enough excuses. Here's this month's list. Enjoy! To listen on Spotify, click HERE.
1. Artangels (Grimes) - I still can't get enough of the new album! This one just exudes youthful fun and energy. I figured it's a great way to start us off.
2. Love Gone Cold (Protoje feat. Sevana) - A little Jamaican reggae to keep us dancin'!
3. Tougher Than the Rest (Moa Holmsten) - It seems the hottest trend in music is to do an entire album in tribute to another artist! Ryan Adams did Taylor Swift, and now Swedish recording artist Moa Holmsten covers Bruce Springsteen! I love when the choir of angels kicks in about a minute and a half in!
4. Sister of Pearl (Baio) - Vampire Weekend bassist goes solo with this quirky offering that is somewhat reminiscent of British band Madness, and the Talking Heads.
5. Hot Scary Summer (Villagers) - Contemplative Irish folk ditty about two people who probably should have spent the summer on separate vacations.
6. How I Want Ya (Hudson Thames feat Hailee Steinfeld) - Easy going pop from young singer/actor.
7. Criminal (Natalie Cole) - I always liked Natalie Cole, but never realized how versatile she was until I started trying to choose a song for this playlist. Soul, jazz, and even Fiona Apple! A massive talent that has been taken from us too soon. RIP
8. Cold Blooded (Gary Clark Jr) - More groovy soul, this time from an Austin, Texas guitarist.
9. August 17th (the Spook School) - Scottish band resigns themselves to a platonic relationship with the one they love. sigh. We've all been there.
10. Wake Up (the Vamps) - Uplifting pop from British band
11. Single (the Neighbourhood) - Latest from the "Sweater Weather" guys!
12. Tutti Frutti (New Order) - My friend Jeff kept telling me how great the latest New Order album was! I finally got around to listening, and I'm happy to report he was correct. As edgy and danceable as they ever were!
13. The Greatest (KING) - This one wasn't on Spotify at the time I was putting this playlist together. Groovy, slightly tropical vibes from R&B trio.
14. Gibraltar (Beirut) - Funky world vibes from Indie faves.
15. Hurt Me (Lapsley) - Heartfelt vocals over chilly electronica
16. Perfect (One Direction) - Sublime pop from boy band with lyrics that slightly remind me of the "Pina Colada Song" (but happily the resemblance ends there)!
17. United State of Pop 2015 (DJ Earworm) - I always like to end January's playlist with a mashup of the previous year's hits. Our 2015 mashup comes to us courtesy of DJ Earworm. Free download on Soundcloud!
So that's January! Apologies again for my tardiness. Hopefully I'll be in better health come February and can get that month's list published on schedule! See you then!
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