Brant's March 2021 Playlist

 

When I said I needed a Lyft, this wasn't what I had in mind...

After two late playlists in a row, I was determined to get this one published on time!  Mission accomplished.  This time around, I found myself gravitating towards slick R&B and electronic beats - probably trying to get one last dance in before the pollen knocks me on my toosh!  But as always there's a mix of stuff I've found in the last month.  So let's dive in!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Time (SG Lewis feat. Rhye) - UK artist has worked with everyone from Dua Lipa to LANY!  Here, he teams up with Canadian R&B act (and frequent Brantworld playlistee) Rhye for some runway-ready funk.  

2.  Flowers /Sunship Radio Edit/ (Sweet Female Attitude) - I heard this slick soul track on the soundtrack to the excellent "I May Destroy You" and immediately had to download it!  

3.  Does It Make You Feel Good?  (Joesef) - We had his cover of Sister Sledge on last month's playlist, so I decided to check out some of Joesef's own material and was immediately hooked.  It feels like an updated Philly soul tune.   

4.  Out of Love /Harrison Remix/ (Busty and the Bass feat. Macy Gray) - It makes me happy to know Macy is still out there doing her thang, but it also makes me happy to know there's a band out there called Busty and the Bass!  

5.  Antidote (Nao feat. Adekunle Gold) - Lord knows in the middle of a pandemic, we all need an antidote, and happily Nao and Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold were willing to provide one.  Smooth vocals over delicate percussion. 

6.  Up All Night (Aaron Lee Tasjan) - This is giving me Traveling Wilburys vibes and I'm loving it. 

7.  Auburn (Goody Grace) - Indie rock from young Canadian.

8.  Gasoline (HAIM feat. Taylor Swift) - The Haim sisters get a vocal assist from T-Swizzle, who has to be the busiest woman in quarantine these days!!!  Thanks, Zach, for bringing this tune to my attention.  

9.  It's Never Been a Fair Fight (Craig Finn) - Hold Steady frontman releases a collection of outtakes, demos, and other solo recordings.  It's mellower than the Hold Steady stuff, but no less entertaining.  

10.  My Window (Lucky Daye feat. Mahalia) - I love a good R&B duet and this tune certainly fits the bill!  

11.  Big (Rita Ora feat. Gunna, David Guetta, and Imanbek) - Rita teams up with several artists remotely during quarantine and the results sound as good as anything she could've done in person.  Technology is amazing.

12.  Echoes (Roosevelt) - The new Roosevelt album is here and I am rejoicing!  This tune especially stood out, with it's spacey 1980s vibes.  Perfect for watching the Mars rover explore the Red Planet.  

13.  Uh-huh (Litany) - Funky, minimalist beats from London artist.

14.  Faith Healer (Julien Baker) - Young, introspective Tennessee singer packs an emotional wallop on this latest offering.

15.  Kicking Over Bottles (Beach Slang) - I missed this when it came out last year, so here 'tis!  Vibrant alt rock to shake off your angst. 

16.  I Could Spend a Lifetime (Begonia, E.GG and deadmen) - Trippy beats and jazzy vocals are basically the equivalent of aural Xanax (in all the best ways). 

17.  Glam! (Allie X) - The best 80s pop song to come out in 2021!  Gary turned me on to this and it was the first tune I set aside for March.  

18.  Drunk and I Don't Wanna Go Home (Elle King with Miranda Lambert) - I have loved both of these women individually, so it's no surprise that I love them together.  And the video is a delight!  

19.  Hold On (Yola with the Highwomen feat. Sheryl Crow) - This is another example of fantabulous women teaming up to make fantabulous music!  Soulful gospel-country vibes to close us out.  

So that's March's playlist!  Hope everyone has a great month, and let's hope the COVID vaccines are coming soon.  I miss concerts and live music.  See ya next month!