Brant's August 2016 Playlist

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Another month, another playlist.  I don't think there's a real theme to this month's list - maybe Repeat Offenders?  I think most of the artists on this month's list have made appearances on previous playlists throughout the years (and we also have quite a few covers).  But good music is good music, and it's nice that these artists have kept the quality tunes comin'.  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Go! (M83 feat. Mai Lan) - Cinematic electronica with a rock edge, from French band.

2.  Thinking of U (Abra) - Angelic vocals lead us into a slinky R&B jam with a slightly Asian vibe.  It kinda reminds me of "Sukiyaki" by Taste of Honey.   Wonder if she knows there is a Pokémon with the same name?

3.  Trouble (Cage the Elephant) - The latest from this American rock group is produced by the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach (as if you couldn't tell - his stamp is ALL over this).

4.  Cod'ine (Janis Joplin) - I just discovered this tune!!!  It's from a 1965 audition tape Janis made when she was trying out for Big Brother and the Holding Company.  Janis' take on a Buffy Sainte Marie tune.

5.  Midnight Rider (Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings) - Another great cover by another great lady!  Sharon tackles the Allmans, and infuses them with a heavy dose of Memphis soul.

6.  Don't You Know (Kungs feat. Jamie N Commons) - Very much in the spirit of Avicii's "Wake Me Up", French producer Kungs teams up with British singer Jamie N Commons for some bluesy dance fusion.

7.  Operator /DJ Koze's Disco Edit/ (Lapsley) - German DJ adds more cowbell to Lapsley's melancholy vocals and Manhattan Transfer samples, and the results are simply magnificent.

 8.  Don't You Give Up on Me (Lissie) - Toe-tappin' pop that is slightly reminiscent of Paula Cole during her prime.

9.  Dreaming (Imelda May) - Why don't more artists use ukuleles?   A delightful cover of Blondie's hit.

10.  Brazil /Aquarela Do Brasil/ (Leslie Odom Jr) - "Hamilton" guy and Tony Award winner takes us from colonial US to the faraway shores of Brazil!

11.  It Was Always So Easy to Find an Unhappy Woman (Peter Wolf) - Former J. Geils lead singer indulges his country side with this cover of Moe Bandy's 1975 classic.

12.  Love Is a Burden (Jamestown Revival) - Bluesy rock from Texas duo.

13. Give Me Your Love (Sigala feat. Nile Rodgers and John Newman) - I think I've had each of these guys on various playlists, so what a treat to find them collaborating on this delicious booty-shaker!

14.  Intention (Kiiara) - Icy vocals over trippy electronic beats.

15.  Red Flag (The Moth and the Flame) - Percussion heavy New Wave tune from West Coast band.

16.  Who's Gonna Take the Garbage Out (John Prine and Iris DeMent) - The duo who gave us the classic "In Spite of Ourselves" returns and it appears the honeymoon is over!

17.  More and More (Fleur East) - Peppy pop from the UK that leans heavily on an 80's R&B vibe.  Not on Spotify, unfortunately, but you can hear it on YouTube.

So that's August!  I guess I'm off to enjoy what's left of the summer!  Hope everyone is doing well, and I'll see ya next month.