Brant's October 2017 Playlist

The "Facepalm" - I think we're doing it wrong...

Okay, October is NOT off to a great start.  There was a mass shooting in Las Vegas, Tom Petty dies of a heart attack, and POTUS is in Puerto Rico tossing rolls of paper towels to people like he's in the half time show of a basketball game.  On a brighter note - Halloween is coming up!  And just like when you're trick-or-treating, I've got a tasty mix of musical goodies for you!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Counting Down (Cut Copy) - Upbeat dance pop from Australian band, from their first new album since 2013's "Free Your Mind".

2.  Little White Lies (BETSY) - Welsh singer comes on strong with her debut!  The first time I heard it I thought it was Cher.

3.  Human (Go West) - One of my fave bands from the 80s covers the Killers!

4.  That Old Black Magic (Florence Henderson) - We lost Florence last year, but her disco version of this witchy jazz standard will live on forever!  Not on Spotify, but you can find it here (recorded from the 1976 Paul Lynde Halloween TV special).   

5.  Wednesday Morning Atonement (Curtis Harding) - We had him on my June 2014 Playlist, and now he's back with more classic soul vibes, produced by Danger Mouse!

6.  Maybes (Giraffage feat. Japanese Breakfast) - Bay area producer and artist collaborates with Japanese Breakfast for some cool-as-ice lounge beats to go with the October breezes.

7.    Slow Hands (Niall Horan) - Former One Direction member goes solo with some folksy, hand-clappin' pop.

8.  Days (Edward + Jane) - More folk vibes from Chattanooga Indie band.

9.  To All the Girls Who Cry (the Secret Sisters) - I just caught these ladies in concert last Friday and they were AMAZING!!!  After their record label dropped them, Brandi Carlile tracked Laura and Lydia Rogers down in Alabama and offered to produce a new album for them.  The results are glorious, and I'm happy to report that the sisters are as lovely in person as their harmonies are on stage.  Definitely catch them if they come to your city!

10.  Can't Get It Out (Brand New) - Long Island rockers are back with a highly anticipated 5th album, rumored to be their last!

11.  Don't Do Me Like That (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) - We lost Tom Petty this week, so I had to include one of his hits.  RIP.

12.  Da Ya Think I'm Sexy (Rod Stewart with DNCE) - Another music legend, who happily is still with us, teams up with a Jonas brother to update his 1978 disco classic for a new generation!

13.  Everytime I See the Light (Peaking Lights) -  Funky psychedelic vibes that sound like Astrud Gilberto singing to a Roxy Music tune. 

14.  Over My Shoulder (Two Another) - Smooth R&B vibes from British duo.

15.  Don't Dream It's Over (the Head and the Heart) - We had an 80s band singing a contemporary song (see #3), so it's only fair that we have a contemporary band sing an 80s song (originally done in 1986 by Crowded House). 

16.  Domino (Hiss Golden Messenger) - Upbeat and soulful folk from Durham, NC band.

17.  Tell Me What They're Saying Can't Be True (Cécile McLorin Salvant) - This woman could sing tax forms and I'd listen!  Taken from the Grammy winner's latest album of live and studio cuts. Please let her come through Charlotte sometime!!!

So that's October!  I'm off to eat some German food (Oktoberfest, y'know!) and then pull together a Halloween costume.  Hope everyone has a great and spooky month and I'll see you in November!