Brant's January 2024 Playlist

When 2023 has kicked your arse, but you are determined
to be optimistic about the New Year... 

It's hard to believe a new year is beginning, but here we are.  The holidays were pretty uneventful here, for which I'm grateful.  Anyway - here's January's list!  We've got some cool cover songs, a few returning faves, and the usual mix of pop, rock and disco!  Enjoy!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Beautiful Stranger (the Dip) - Madonna gets the Memphis soul treatment! 

2.  Life Goes By (Almost Monday) - This San Diego Indie band never disappoints when serving up some high-energy alt-rock!  See also 2023's March and April playlists.  

3.  Sweet Is the Night (Juliana Hatfield) - I think one of the things I've enjoyed most about Juliana's ELO cover album is discovering the ELO songs I missed the first time around.  Case in point!  

4.  Ray-Bans (Dagny) - Another artist who's been on previous playlists returns and reminds me why I love this Norwegian singer/songwriter!  

5.  Get Me Started (Troye Sivan) - Young pop star shows no signs of slowing down with his latest album!  

6.  Gold (Austin Millz & Aluna) - Mitch turned me on to this!  Harlem dance music artist teams up with Welsh singer for this glittery ditty! 

7.  Children /What Time It Is/ (Billy Porter feat. Lady Blackbird) - Whoa.  Two powerhouse vocalists get together for some uplifting gospel!  Brings to mind great diva collaborations like "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" by Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer.  

8.  CooCool (Róisín Murphy) - Quirky Irish singer serves up some newfangled soul.  Imagine if an AI program tried to re-create Dusty Springfield and you get the idea! 

9.  Thought U Knew (Leela James) - The latest from R&B powerhouse.  I will follow Leela anywhere.  

10.  Tonight (Superlover) - Upbeat jazz funk from Berlin-based DJ.

11.  Attendance Record (Sadie Leigh) - Slinky vocals over jazzy beats that bring Macy Gray to mind.  

12.  Going to Town (Rufus Wainwright feat. Anohni) - Another delicious collaboration from Rufus's great "Folkocracy" album! 

13.  Sound and Fury (Margo Cilker) - This was on NPR's "Best of 2023" list, and I immediately downloaded it!  Great traditional folk performance from up-and-coming Californian.  

 14.  Spit You Out (Isla June) - Powerful rock anthem from L.A. Indie artist.  

15.  Bloom (Aidan Bissett) - Pop rock with soaring vocals that would make Tal Bachman proud!  

16.  Sex and Money (Lydia Loveless) - Ambitious alt-country from Ohio singer/songwriter.  

17.  Bougainvillea (Nymphlord) - Nymphlord is the stage name of Tia Rabinovitz.  I wasn't able to find out too much about her, but I love her retro-90s garage band vibe!  

18.  She's On My Mind (Romy) - Former lead singer of the XX ("Crystallized") goes solo, and leans into the effervescent 1970s disco sound with glorious results!  

19.  Danger (the Star Sisters) - This song is from 1985 but I only discovered it recently.  It should've been a bigger hit, IMHO, but I guess they got lost in the shuffle between Exposé and Taylor Dayne and every other 1980s dance-pop female act.  I'll be adding them to my 80s playlists moving forward - better late than never!  

20.  Crashland (Maris) - Speaking of 1980s dance-pop, Maris is definitely channeling that energy and I'm here for it!  

So that's our first playlist for the New Year!  Hope everyone has a safe and happy month and I'll see you in February!  

Brant's December 2023 Playlist

Anyone else got dem ol' "Been Hearing Xmas Music Since November 1st" blues?

Y'know - people occasionally talk about a War on Christmas. I personally can take or leave it, but when these same people people start playing music specific to that holiday THE DAY AFTER HALLOWEEN it kinda feels like a North Korean propaganda campaign!  But anyway, for those looking for some alternatives - here's December's playlist and (aside from one quick mention in the first tune) it has been scrubbed of all holiday references!  The music skews a little towards the Alt Rock and Dance numbers, but hopefully has enough variety to serve as an aural stocking stuffed with goodies!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Stick Season (Noah Kahan) - So as not to be accused of being anti-Christmas, let the record show that the holiday IS mentioned in this song!

2.  Eye on the Bat (Palehound) - Toe-tappin' folk rock from American band. 

3.  Too Sad to Dance (Jung Kook) - Former BTS singer goes solo, and serves up some melancholy pop.

4.  Daisy Chain (Pixey & Tayo Sound) - Admittedly, the Andrea True sample is low-hanging fruit, but Pixey sure knows how to craft a peppy pop song!  

5.  Attention (the Aces) - Some 80s style rock that would make Chrissie Hynde smile! 

6.  What Love? (I Don't Know How But They Found Me) - Percolating Indie Pop perfect for your holiday party!  This guy's vocal range would give Prince a run for his money!

7.  Right Back in It (Leela James feat. Kevin Ross) - Leela never disappoints, and what a treat to see her collaborating with another R&B heavy-hitter! 

8.  Packin' /Mozambo Disco Remix/ (FHAT feat. Aaron Pfeiffer & Sedric Perry) - We had Sedric on October's playlist, so I decided to see what else he had done.  This is from 2019 but I'm digging the Jackson vibe! 

9.  edamame /Diplo Remix/ (bbno$ feat. Rich Brian) - This is from "Fall of the House of Usher" and sounds like EVERY after hours dance club I've ever been to (in all the best ways)! Just make sure you skip out before the sprinkler system turns on!  ;-)

10.  Talk Too Much (Reneé Rapp) - I always like to see a Carolina native make it big!  Reneé has been killing it on "Sex Lives of College Girls", and now I learn she can apparently sing too?!?  Andy Griffith better watch his back!

11.  MF Bassline (Will Joseph Cook) - Young Englishman serves up some silky soul!

12.  Coyote (Dylan LeBlanc) - We had Dylan on our December 2015 playlist, and now he's back with some easygoing Americana! 

13.  Telephone Line (Juliana Hatfield) - I will simply paraphrase what one of the other online reviewers said about this project:  It's the ELO tribute album I never knew I needed from Juliana Hatfield (until now!).  

14.  Impressively Average (Brigitte Calls Me Baby) - I'm getting Roy Orbison vibes from this, if Orbison had sung with an awesome Indie rock band! 

15.  Harvest (Rufus Wainwright feat. Andrew Bird & Chris Stills) - Rufus has covered Judy Garland, so I guess (?) Neil Young was the next logical step???  Either way, he's great at doing both!  

16.  Slap (Caroline & Claude) - The kind of catchy dance pop that draws me in like a moth to a flame...

17.  Escape & Retreat (Holiday Sidewinder) - Australian artist keeps the dance pop vibes going!

18.  Freak Me Now (Jessie Ware & Róisín Murphy) - Two dance divas team up for some frenetic, loungey beats! 

19.  Sex (the Dare) - From the lounge to the bedroom, probably with a quick stop to visit the medicine cabinet!  Sleazy electro-funk from NYC artist.

20.  Paint the Town Red /Sped Up/ (Doja Cat) - I liked the original (hello, Dionne Warwick sample!), but then the "Sped Up" version reminded me of the Chipmunks, and since it's the holidays...   

21.  Disco Ball Soul (Rebounder) - This feels like a nice song to wind us down.  Something you'd listen to after getting back from the club or whichever holiday party you'd attended.

So that's December, and our last playlist of 2023!  I guess I'll see everyone in the New Year!  Happy Holidays!!! 

Brant's November 2023 Playlist

It occurs to me that Thanksgiving is probably Halloween for Poultry.  
Hopefully some new tunes will mellow them out.

Welp - Halloween is behind us and cold weather is ahead.  After the festive vibes of September and October, I found myself ready to slow things down for November.  This month steers away from the dance-pop-party tunes and leans into some rock, jazz, and country.  Hope you enjoy!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Miami Baby (Dope Lemon) - Australian band sets the pace with some languid psych-rock.  I'm definitely getting Foxygen vibes! 

2.  All My Exes Live in LA (Lola Kirke with First Aid Kit) - British artist teams up with established Swedish folk-rockers for this country ditty!  

3.  Forgiving Ties (Deer Tick) - Rhode Island band sounds like one of those great 80s bands I always liked but couldn't quite remember their name (Madness?  World Party??)!  

4.  Little Bit o' Soul (the Linda Lindas) - This was on the soundtrack for "Totally Killer" and I immediately downloaded it!  Youthful cover of the 60s classic. 

5.  Come Thru (Juno) - Sunny pop from Indie band.

6.  Junk! (BØRNS) - Jazzy offering from troubled artist, who is returning after a 5-year hiatus.  

7.  Moonglow (Luis Giraldo with Bria Skonberg) - Some old-school jazz from an International duo.  

8.  The Returner (Allison Russell) - I actually had this on September & October's playlists, but kept bumping it because it didn't mesh with the festive vibes.  But it wasn't because I didn't love it!  And Russell's warm, rich vocals fit perfectly into the November/Thanksgiving mode.  

9.  Weird Goodbyes (the National feat. Bon Iver) - The latest pensive offering from frequent Brantworld listees.  

10.  Still Believe in Love (Mary J. Blige feat. Vado) - An R&B goddess returns and reminds us why she reigns supreme.  

11.  STFU (TTRRUUCES) - Celebratory rock from an up-and-coming English band.  

12.  Sinner (the Last Dinner Party) - This is kinda punk, kinda weird, and 100% awesome.  I can't wait to see what else this all-girl band delivers!  

13.  New Romantics /Taylor's Version/ (Taylor Swift) - This was a bonus track on the original "1989" album, which is probably why I missed it the first time around!  But Taylor is determined to leave no track behind as she re-records her material and reclaims (rightfully) ownership of her music.  Pretty punk behavior for a pop star.  

14.  You I'm Waiting On (Jeremie Albino) - Bluesy rock from Canadian artist.  

15.  Disco Dangerous (Little Dragon) - Another personal fave band returns with more trippy electronica and delicious vocals from Yukimi Nagano.

16.  A Night to Remember (beabadoobee with Laufey) - Unexpected (and welcome!) bossa nova from another International duo!  

17.  Hot One (Alex Winston) - Dreamy psychedelica from Indie artist.  

18.  Hey Driver (Zach Bryan feat. the War and Treaty) - Two great acts collaborate for some heartfelt Americana. 

19.  Psycho Killer (Duran Duran feat. Victoria De Angelis) - Whoa!  I never expected Duran Duran to cover Talking Heads, but they do a great job with this!  BTW - "Stop Making Sense", the 1984 Talking Heads concert film, has been restored and re-released in 2023, so don't miss it!  

20.  Malibu (Margo Price feat. Jonathan Wilson & Buck Meek) - Price said she wanted to channel Bobbie Gentry for this particular track, and she absolutely nailed it!  A great way to close us out. 

So that's November's playlist!  Hope everyone has a great month and I'll see you in December.  

Brant's October 2023 Playlist

The kids found this in a smoking crater out in the fields. 
I'm not sure if it's safe to listen to, but at least there's no commercials.  

Phew!  Not gonna lie - September was a tough month for me, personally.  Hence this playlist is a few days late.  With Halloween on the horizon, though, I hated to go without some seasonal tunes.  So here we are!  We've got some peppy R&B, some Indie Rock, and of course a few Halloween favorites thrown in to salute the holiday season!  Enjoy!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1. Tux /Your Body Fills Me, Boo/ (U.S. Girls) - If Pebbles were still putting out music, this would be it!  Looks like she's traded in her Mercedes for a tux!  

2.  It Girl (Sedric Perry) - More pop-leaning R&B from this German-American singer to keep the party going! 

3.  Forevermore (Roosevelt) - The latest from personal fave Roosevelt!  

4.  Black Magic /Cahill Remix/ (Little Mix) - Our first Halloween song is this hands-in-the-air dance ditty from English girl group.

5.  Beat Drop (Jarv Dee & Bad Colours) - Electro-funk from Seattle artist.

6.  Lovely Day/Good As Hell (Pomplamoose) - This is a brilliant mashup of Bill Withers and Lizzo, from a husband/wife duo!

7.  It's Not Just Me, It's Everybody (Weyes Blood) - I recently caught Weyes Blood in concert and lemme tell ya - Natalie Mering's voice is just as amazing in person as it is in the studio!  

8.  Sometime After This (Brian Dunne) - Expansive folk-rock from NYC singer/songwriter.

9.  Damage Gets Done (Hozier & Brandi Carlile) - Two greats come together with (unsurprisingly) great results!

10.  Out of My League (LANY) - This is a tad more Indie Rock sounding than their typical dream pop, but I'm here for it!  Can't wait to give the rest of the album a listen.  

11.  Lose You (Bully & Soccer Mommy) - Female-led alt rock to keep the vibes going.

12.  Scream & Scream Again (Mumps) - Maybe it's because Return of the Living Dead is one of my favorite horror movies, but punk rock and Halloween just seem to go together!  Case in point - this tune. 

13.  Crystal Closet Queen (Pixies) - If I had to choose a band to cover Leon Russell's barnstormer "Crystal Closet Queen", I don't think I could've come up with anyone better than the Pixies.  Turn up the volume! 

14.  3D Feelings (Alfie Templeman) - This is from last year, but I heard it on the "Heartstopper" soundtrack and couldn't get enough! 

15.  I'm Making Believe (Orville Peck & King Princess) - Quirky Indie singers cover a Benny Goodman classic from 1944!  

16.  To Be Yours (Odesza feat. Claud) - Clearly, I'm still on a Claud kick.  What a treat to see them team up with Odesza! 

17.  Ex-Files (the Bamboos) - This gives me flashes of Blondie, Sister Sledge, and Earth Wind & Fire!  Truly a Boogie Wonderland.  

18.  Meant for Me (Angélique Kidjo feat. Shungudzo) - Another artist I was lucky enough to catch in person!  Angélique put on a powerful and joyful show last week so I had to have her close out this month's playlist.  Catch her if she comes to your town.

So that's October's playlist!  Guess I'm off to find a Halloween costume.  Hope everyone has a great month and I'll see you in November.  

Brant's September 2023 Playlist

I appreciate that this gadget will keep my head alive indefinitely,
but I was kinda hoping for something with Bose speakers...

September is birthday month!  I'm not quite ready to start shopping cryogenic laboratories, but the time is definitely getting nearer.  Anyway, to keep the festive vibes I steered towards more upbeat tunes. That was harder than expected - there's a lot of mid- to slow-tempo stuff out there these days.  I also threw in some random stuff that I've been enjoying, just for kicks.  Anyway, it's all done, so enjoy! To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Give a Little Love (Queen Jasira) - Some feelgood R&B to kick us off, from up and coming West African artist. 

2.  Lil Boo Thang (Paul Russell) - As much as I resented paying $1.29 for a 2 minute song - I've gotta admit it's catchy.  And that Emotions sample couldn't have been cheap!  

3.  Praising You (Rita Ora feat. Fatboy Slim) - Another yummy sample and collaboration, from the fantabulous Rita Ora and Fatboy Slim! 

4.  6 Pack and Cigarettes (Alexsucks) - LA skate/rock/punk band seems to be having a rough day, but nothing a little trip to the convenience store can't fix! 

5.  Engine 999 (the Hooters) - This was an unexpected comeback!  Philly band offers up a reboot of their 1987 song, with more of a ska vibe.  Me likey! 

6.  Not Too Soon (Throwing Muses) - This is a little birthday indulgence, but I've been relistening to Throwing Muses and find myself really digging them - so here they are.  They sound as fresh and invigorating today as they did 30 years ago! 

7.  Suddenly (BØRNS) - Another welcome comeback, from someone else who's had it rough.  Without knowing too much about the details of his getting "cancelled" - I'll just say that I enjoy his music, and he put on a great show when I saw him a few years ago.  Glad to hear something new.

8.  God in Oklahoma (Thunder Jackson) - Alter ego of Kyle Bradley serves up some soulful country.

9.  Dial Drunk (Noah Kahan feat. Post Malone) - Finally a Post Malone song that doesn't make me reach for the "skip" button! 

10.  Overcome (Nothing But Thieves) - One of those songs that makes you want to hop in the car, pop the top, step on the pedal and blast the music!  

11.  I Want You (Icona Pop & Galantis) - Two great dance artists come together with fantabulous results! 

12.  Luca /Protopapa Remix/ (Raffaela Carrá) - I just stumbled across this but loved it.  Wacky remix of a 1970s Italian language hit. 

13.  Dance the Night (Dua Lipa) - Some disco from the Barbie soundtrack.

14.  10 Out of 10 (Oliver Heldens feat. Kylie Minogue) - I heard this on a Pride soundtrack and should've immediately known it was Kylie!  Can't wait for her new album.   

15.  Paradise (Idina Menzel feat. Nile Rodgers) - Ever wonder what it would've sounded like to have Elphaba the Witch as the lead singer of Chic???  Look no further!  And it's as "Wicked"-ly delicious as you expected it to be! 

16.  Loving You (Cannons) - Mellow alt rock from US Indie band.

17.  Every F#cking Time (Claud) - We've had her on two previous playlists (Oct 2022 and August 2023), but this Chicago artist keeps putting out great music!  Here's her latest.  

18.  Dense Water Deeper Down (Sinead O'Connor) - I'm still moving through Sinead's catalogue and wondering why I stopped listening to her.  Her later stuff is just as engaging as what she released in the late 1980s/early 1990s.  Case in point: this country flavored ditty from her 2014 album "I'm Not Bossy.  I'm the Boss".   

19.  My Cricket (Rumer) - With the upcoming Leon Russell tribute album, I found myself listening to other covers of his songs.  What a treat to find Rumer doing this one, from his Carney album. 

So that's September!  Labor Day weekend is about to begin, and then the birthday after that.  Hope everyone has a great month!  

Brant's August 2023 Playlist

When you're trying to navigate the Holocene Extinction
but also want to participate in pop culture...

Phew!  August is here and the world just had its hottest July on record.  Scientists have designated this the Holocene Extinction, as human activity causes the Earth to grow warmer and kill off life on our planet.  Funny how all the climate change deniers aren't picking up on this (or maybe they are and they're just too hot to apologize).  Either way, I'm chugging along and have put together another playlist to enjoy!  It's a little bit of everything, with two welcome comebacks from 1980s artists!  Enjoy!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Every Chance I Get (Dan Auerbach) - Black Keys guitarist/vocalist starts us off with some glorious glam rock! I absolutely love the one-two punch of the Dusty Springfield/Norman Greenbaum samples!!!

2.  A Good Thing (Claud) - Tyler and Zach recommended this Indie/Alt artist, and I love their youthful energy!  

3.  Stranger in a Strange Land (Margo Price) - Leon Russell has been a fave of mine for a while, so I'm SUPER EXCITED for this upcoming tribute album.  Margo Price does a splendid cover of one of Leon's signature songs.  

4.  Silver Platter (Khalid) - I had to have something from the Barbie movie.  I still haven't seen it, but this bedroom jam stood out for me on the soundtrack.  

5.  Paralyzed (Roosevelt) - I've loved everything so far from the new Roosevelt album!  This is the latest.

6.  Time /Kinky Roland Remix/ (Culture Club) - Our first 1980s comeback.  Normally, I would steer an artist away from tinkering with one of their biggest hits - but this remake/remix of CC's 1982 hit might just change my mind.  Something about Boy George's weathered vocals really adds to the melancholy vibe here.  Well done! 

7.  Here We Go Again (Muylike) - Sunny Indie pop from Dutch artist.

8.  It Must Change (Anohni & the Johnsons) - Anohni is back, with some contemplative blue-eyed soul perfectly suited for her gorgeous vocals.

9.  Grim Generation (Portugal. The Man) - This singalong melody is too fun to be grim!  Life is complex.

10.  Cupid /Twin Version/ (Fifty Fifty) - Oh, how I adore some K-pop!  This tune from up-and-coming girl group just went viral, so hopefully we'll be hearing more from them in the future!

11.  Cosmos (Zinadelphia) - Slinky R&B that brings Macy Gray to mind. 

12.  In Your Love (Tyler Childers) - Frequent Brantworld listee is back with some endearing country love.  The video is fantabulous, and a nice alternative to some of the other more (shall we say) hateful rhetoric we're seeing in the country music world currently.  

13.  Digging Deeper Now (Alison Goldfrapp) - I love it when someone I haven't heard from in a while shoots me a message with a music recommendation!  My friend Josh from the West Coast did exactly that recently.  This is another tune from Alison Goldfrapp's awesome solo album.  Thanks, Josh!  

14.  When I'm With You (Nimmo & St. Panther) - Maybe I'm just missing it, but it seems like we don't get balls-to-the-wall dance ditties like this anymore!  Eric recommended this group to me and I can't get enough.  

15.  What I Want (Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers) - Funk-rock from Michigan band that vagueley reminds me of Foster the People.  It definitely keeps the party going! 

16.  I Get High (iskwē feat. Nina Hagen) - Our 2nd 1980s comeback.  I loved Nina back in the day, with "Universal Radio" still being on frequent rotation today!  What a treat to hear her in this new dancehall/reggae jam from this Canadian artist.  

17.  Design (Tender) - This is from 2016 but I recently heard it on an episode of "Never Have I Ever" and loved it.  

18.  Don't Let Me Down (Gus Dapperton & BENEE) - Easygoing synth-pop from American singer/songwriter.  

19.  Prism (Jenny O.) - The latest from West Coast singer/songwriter.  

20.  Meet the Master (Greta Van Fleet) - Good lord this boy can sing!  Greta Van Fleet continues to put out music that pays tribute to classic rock but updates the sound. 

BONUS TRACK:  I Want Your Hands on Me - 12" mix (Sinead O'Connor feat. MC Lyte) - What a drag to lose Sinead last month.  I was #obsessed with her back in the day and profoundly felt her loss when I heard the news.  This version of one of her first hits was only available on the 12" vinyl, and I haven't found it anywhere to purchase/stream today.  But you can listen to it HERE.  It was one of the first times I remember a white artist collaborating with a rapper.  Sinead was so ahead of her time.  RIP.  

Brant's July 2023 Playlist

Amateur fireworks are best enjoyed from a distance...

Welp - summer is definitely here.  You can see the heat radiating off the city streets, and forest fires up north are filling the skies with haze, which just makes it even more uncomfortable to be outside.  Fortunately, you can listen to this month's playlist indoors - even if a few tunes are geared towards the summer season.   After a month of Pride playlists, I found myself gravitating towards music that was more, shall we say, organic:  lots of Americana and Indie Rock.  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.  

1.  Dance with Everybody (Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors with National Parks) - This seemed like a nice upbeat way to get us started!  Wholesome feel-good vibes from Tennesee natives. 

2.  Talkin' to Myself (Sarah Shook & the Disarmers) - I'm still digging this NC band!  Here's hoping they come through Charlotte sometime.  

3.  Not Strong Enough (boygenius) - The latest from Indie supergroup.  

4.  Summertime (Amanda Shires with Bobbie Nelson & Willie Nelson) - How did I not know Willie Nelson had a musical sister?  Fortunately Amanda Shires recorded a new album with pianist Bobbie Nelson.  It's beautiful and bittersweet, given that Bobbie passed away just months after they finished the record.  On this particular song, brother Willie joins the festivities.  

5.  Heatwave in the Cold North (Reverend & the Makers) - This was a comeback I never expected.  Back in 2007, "Heavyweight Champion of the World" was my jam!  What a treat to hear this new song from the English rock band.  

6.  Red Wine Supernova (Chappell Roan) - Chappell Roan seems to be stepping into the space vacated by Katy Perry, and I'm here for it!  

7.  Luna (Roosevelt) - One year ago I drove solo down to Atlanta to see Roosevelt perform, and it was absolutely worth it!  His musicianship and songwriting are top notch.  I'm looking forward to the new album, and in the meantime I'll be enjoying the strumming & strutting on display here!  

8.  Popular (the Weeknd, Playboi Carti, and Madonna) - Sadly Madonna had to postpone her new tour due to health concerns.  Here's hoping she rallies!  

9.  Gold (Little Dragon) - Another welcome comeback! Yukimi Nagano and the gang doing what they do best! 

10.  Look My Way (Kevin Ross) - Silky slow jam from Washington DC singer/songwriter.

11.  Energy (Bondax feat. Andreya Triana) - Disco never died in Europe, and with great offerings like this one still coming out - I think it's here (there?) to stay!

12.  Shy Boy (Carly Rae Jepsen) - Oh, CRJ!  How I adore thee!  And the Midnight Star shoutout is on point!  Welcome back! 

13.  Can I Call You Tonight? (Dayglow) - I actually heard this playing at a microbrewery last month and Shazammed it.  Easygoing alt-rock from 2018.  

14.  Kid (the Revivalists) - We had them exactly 7 years ago on my July 2016 playlist!  Hand-clapping Americana from New Orleans band.  

15.  Breakfast in Birmingham (Tanya Tucker with Brandi Carlile) - Brandi continues to revitalize a living legend!  Some people's voices convey their lived experience, and Tanya Tucker is definitely one of them. 

16.  I Feel You (NoSo) - The slow-building tension from this American non-binary artist reminds me of early Sinead O'Connor.  Can't wait to see what they do next! 

17.  Energetic Fields (Kimchii) - Once the smoke clears up, I'm assuming there will be some pool parties.  This sunny house track is perfect for poolside cocktails.  

18.  Plastic Ferrari (Gregory Dillon) - Matty & Eric passed this my way.  It's like Sam Harris and Rick Astley had a child together!  An embarrassment of 1980s deliciousness.  

19.  In Electric Blue (Alison Goldfrapp) - One final comeback to close us out!  Alison Goldfrapp seems to follow her muse, so I'm so glad that muse led her back onto the dancefloor!  Pulsing electronica and breathy vocals to get you moving!  

So that's July's playlist!  Watch out for stray fireworks, and I'll see ya next month!