Brant's October 2025 Playlist

E'er'body in dis crypt gettin' tipsy!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!  I still haven't decided on a Halloween costume, but I do have this month's playlist ready to go.  We've got some new stuff, some not-so-new stuff, and lots of Halloween or at least Halloween-adjacent goodies for your seasonal parties!  Enjoy!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  She Got the Moon (Berry Juice feat. Deirdre) - No word on if Berry Juice is related to Beetlejuice, but I dug the spooky, nighttime vibes of this song and figured it was a nice way to start us off! 

2.  Software (Hotel Apache) - Is New Jack Swing making a comeback???  [See also - Sabrina Carpenter's "House Tour"]  I'd be fine with that!  

3.  In Plain Sight (Khalid) - Frequent Brantworld listee is back with some danceable pop.

4.  Little By Little (Nicholas Cangiano) - Canadian singer/songwriter serves up some slinky soul!

5.  Skin of My Teeth (the Strumbellas) - More glorious music from our friends up North!  We've had the Strumbellas on two previous playlists, and I always love their retro 60's garage band stylings!  

6.  1st World Blues (Bright Eyes) - Two things I love (Conor Oberst & ska) come together in one glorious package!  The pointed lyrics are especially relevant these days.  

7.  That Old Black Magic (Keely Smith & Louis Prima) - A mid-century classic that's perfect for Halloween cocktails!  Can't believe I haven't put this on previous playlists! 

8.  Let's Dream in the Moonlight (Laufey) - One of my fave new artists covers Billie Holiday?!?  Yes, please!

9.  Vampire Bat (Glass Animals) - Groovy Indie rock with a Halloween slant!

10.  Chambermaid (Suzanne Vega) - Some songwriters just live within my DNA.  Suzanne Vega is one of them.  Since her debut album in 1985, I have adored this woman.  What a treat to have her drop a new album!  This tribute to Bob Marley was a standout for me.  

11.  Ain't As Pretty a Blue (Fleeland) - More comforting acoustic folk.  I couldn't find out much about this band, but hopefully we'll be hearing more from them.

12.  The Cut That Always Bleeds /Live/ (Conan Gray) - I saw Conan last week!  This live track absolutely captures the vibe - EVERYONE was singing along.  This kid has some serious vocal range, too.  Catch him if he comes to your town!

13.  My Only Angel (Aerosmith & YUNGBLUD) - Aerosmith is NOT afraid to team up with some young 'uns, and the results are always fantabulous!  First Run DMC in the 1980s - now YUNGBLUD.  Great musical synergy by two great artists.    

14.  Space Between Us (Franc Moody) - I'm getting ELO vibes from this UK band in all the best ways.  

15.  The Bellboy /One Last Crush/ (Suki Waterhouse) - Atmospheric rock ballad from UK artist and frequent Brantworld listee.  Back in the day we would've lit our lighters and swayed to the music as she sang this on stage!

16.  Na$ty (Kirby) - Funky R&B with a message!  "Memphis-born, Mississippi-bred" singer/songwriter has penned tunes for everyone from Ariana Grande to Kanye West!  

17.  Ramblin' Jones (Whiskey Myers) - Texas band keeps the Southern funk vibe going!

18.  All Around Cowboy (Charley Crockett) - We had him on last month's playlist, and I'm still enjoying Charley's latest album!  Here's another fave pick.  

19.  Unholy /Disclosure Remix/ (Sam Smith & Kim Petras) - This got overplayed in the clubs when it was released, but it makes a lovely addition to any Halloween party playlist! 

20.  After Dark (Pattie Brooks) - Far be it for me to neglect to add a disco tune to any party playlist!  It's not exactly a Halloween song, but the themes are definitely Halloween-adjacent.  And with a driving beat such as this, do we really care???  

So that's October's playlist!  Hope everyone has a spook-tacular Halloween and I'll see you in November! 

Brant's September 2025 Playlist

I'M MAKING PLAYLISTS GREAT AGAIN!!!  EVERYONE SAYS SO.   
PEOPLE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT IT! 

With the holiday weekend already underway, I decided to put September's playlist out early.  I leaned into the rock stuff, but there's a little bit of everything.  Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Paint a Picture (the Hives) - I didn't realize how much I missed these guys until their new album came out.  If there were ever a time we needed rebellious rock-n-roll, I'd say it's now.  As Paste Magazine so eloquently says:  "As the United States' plunge into mouth-breathing Christofascist authoritarianism, both inevitable and ahead of schedule against expectation, caps off a worldwide embrace of strongman leadership buttressed by crony morons and fueled by subcultures whose loudest voices are only in the game to profit from oppression, cruelty, and hatred - a full-throated 'fuck you' is required."

2.  Balcony (Teen Jesus & the Jean Teasers) - And the award for Best Band Name goes to... They also serve up some energizing punk rock!  

3.  I Wish I Knew How to Quit You (Sombr) - Young up and comer, featured in June's playlist, has dropped a full album!  He's definitely one to watch moving forward.  

4.  Take a Sexy Picture of Me (CMAT) - My friend Tyler actually mentioned this song to me weeks ago.  I made a mental note but didn't follow up and actually listen to the song until recently.  Should've known I'd grow to love it!  I'd had CMAT on my April 2022 playlist, but she had slipped off my radar.  The lesson is:  Surround yourself with people who have great taste in music.  They'll keep you on track even when you get distracted! 

5.  Twin Flame (the Aces) - Catchy pop rock from reliable Indie band.  

6.  Supersonic Love Divine (Paavo with Billy Vena) - The best comeback song Justin Timberlake never released!  

7.  Cinnamon Light /Desert Fire Mix/ (Alison Goldfrapp) - Hard to believe it's been 20 years since "Supernature" came out!  Goldfrapp continues to release great EDM to this day.  

8.  Some of My Best Friends Are the Blues (Melissa Morgan) - I recently caught Melissa Morgan in concert.  She opened with this great number, and I knew it would be a fantabulous night.  It's nice to see jazz is still thriving in certain circles.  

9.  The Question (Balu Brigada) - New Zealand Indie rockers are still going strong!  This is from their sophomore album, "Portal".  

10.  Castle in Hollywood (Laufey) - More jazzy vibes from frequent Brantworld listee.  

11.  Cudn't Be Me (Jessie Reyez) - This Canadian singer/songwriter is becoming one of my go-to's for great R&B.  

12.  Old School Love (Easy Freak) - South African duo has definitely studied at the School of Nile Rodgers, and I'm here for it!  Summery R&B disco.  

13.  Lighthouse (Tim Atlas & NoMBe) - Easygoing jazzy house perfect for late-night relaxing and cocktails.  

14.  Waiting to Love You (Ruston Kelly) - Kacey Musgraves' husband is a fantastic singer/songwriter on his own!  Check him out if you haven't already.  

15.  Crucified Son (Charley Crockett) - Worth buying for the album cover alone (I told a fraternity brother he looks like a recurring villain on "Dukes of Hazzard"!) - but the Southern country rock is on point as well!  

16.  Los Angeles (Big Thief) - Warm, acoustic folk that surrounds you like a hug.  

17.  Caramel (Conan Gray) - The latest from American pop singer!  Can't wait to see him in concert this month! 

18.  Blurry Lights (Ax & the Hatchetmen feat. Albert Hammond Jr) - Chicago rockers team up with a member of the Strokes for this headbanging ditty!  

19.  Bloodline (Truman Sinclair) - Old school Bob Dylan-styled folk/rock from young singer/songwriter. 

20.  The Actor (Willow Avalon) - We last had this Georgia singer/songwriter on last March's playlist!  She was recently named one of the Top Artists to Watch 2025 by "The Tennessean".  

21.  Night & Day (DUX feat. Stan Taylor) - I don't know much about this artist, but I love the Micheal Jackson circa "Off the Wall" years vibe!  

So that's September's playlist!  Hope everyone has a great month and I'll see you in October! 

Brant's August 2025 Playlist

These "kiss cams" are adding a whole new element of risk to concert-going!

Phew!  I wasn't sure I'd get this playlist out on time.  It was almost done and then I noticed a few new songs dropped today!  Anyhoo - there's no real theme to this month's list, other than a more-than-usual amount of reboots/alternate versions/remixes.  The summer vibes are still going, along with a few returning favorites and booty-shakin' dance ditties.  Enjoy!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  All My Life (Duke Dumont & Panama) - This is sure to pop up on some summer festival DJ playlists in the next few months!  

2.  Ring, Ring, Ring (Tyler, the Creator) - Tyler, the Creator skews a bit retro with this fun hip hop offering.  Sounds like something New Edition might've done back in the day!

3.  Sun /summer version/ (Derik Fein) - Funky pop rock from Nashville singer-songwriter.

4.  Ghost Town (Purple Disco Machine feat. Retrosonix) - Purple Disco Machine never disappoints!  Unapologetic neo-disco with powerhouse vocals!  

5.  Jeans (Jessie Reyez feat. Miguel) - Last seen on Brantworld's March 2020 playlist, this Canadian chanteuse teams up with R&B star Miguel for a lighthearted love song.  

6.  Touch Me Like a Gangster (Jessie Murph) - Zach turned me on to this artist! I'm definitely getting Elle King vibes from her!  Can't wait to see what's next for this promising young singer. 

7.  Favorite Thing (Nathan Farrell feat. Lawrence) - What's more summery than East Coast beach music?  Timeless soul from NYC artist.  

8.  The Subway (Chappell Roan) - Just dropped today!!!  Slightly emo new single from pop music's "It" girl!  

9.  Vodka Cranberry (Conan Gray) - I just got my tickets for Conan's upcoming concert in Charlotte!  Can't wait to see him live.  

10.  Crystal Tears (Janne Schra) - Easygoing folk-rock from Dutch artist.

11.  The Longest Goodbye (Role Model feat. Laufey) - Two of my favorite young artists team up for this ragtime-adjacent saloon tune. 

12.  Lookin' at You, I Forgot (Rachael & Vilray) - Breezy jazz from NYC duo. 

13.  Real Thing (Drugdealer & Weyes Blood) - Lordy I love this woman's voice.  I caught her show last year and she sounds just as good in person.  This perfectly suited song sounds like Karen Carpenter singing a Carole King classic.  

14.  Fire for You /midnight version/ (Cannons) - This is from 2019, but seems like I heard it somewhere and immediately Shazam'd it.  Perfect for slow dancing at the prom (if you're in the appropriate age group to be doing that, which I'm not!). 

15.  Don't Speak (Wet Leg) - I'm still grooving to Wet Leg's latest album!!!  Check it out if you haven't already.  

16.  Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne) - I don't think it was possible to be a teenager in the 1980s and not hear this song.  Hard to believe Ozzy is gone.  RIP.

17.  New Walk New Talk (Noel Gourdin) - Classic R&B from Boston artist. 

18.  Lover Girl (Laufey) - Two Laufey songs on one playlist???  You're welcome.  This one is definitely more bossa nova than "The Longest Goodbye" (#11), but I love them both!  

19.  Nausicaä (Cameron Winter) - I saw this artist on a recent "Best of 2025" list, so decided to check him out.  It's certainly unconventional - somewhere in Rufus Wainwright and Tom Waits territory - but I like it! 

20.  Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come /Roosevelt Remix/ (the Wombats) - Another unexpected pairing of artists that I was excited to see (and hear!).  

21.  21. Night of May /Roisto Remix/ (Juicy Lemon Club) - I figured we'd end on some more dance/funk.  This Swiss band totally fit the bill!  

So that's August's playlist!  Stay cool and I'll see ya next month!  

Brant's July 2025 Playlist

When escapism is the only thing keeping you going... 

Welp, today a lot of people's worst nightmare came true as Trump and his goons pushed the "Big Beautiful Bill" through.  More people of color will get deported, nearly 12 million Americans will lose their health insurance, and the national debt will increase by about $3 trillion.  But at least corporations will get tax cuts!  Anyway, this month's playlist was built with escapism and summer in mind.  We've got some calypso, some reggae, bossa nova and anything else designed to take your mind off current events.  Hope you enjoy.  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  We Rise (Yung Bredda) - Why not start us off with some upbeat calypso, from Trinidadian soca musician Yung Bredda!  

2.  Pirouette (Zola Simone feat. Tomas) - Peppy Indie R&B from New York artist.

3.  Good Times (Nerd in Disco) - Good song from an album with a REALLY bad cover!  

4.  How It's Gonna Be (Nectar Woode) - We last had her on February 2024's playlist, and now this Ghanian/English singer/songwriter is back with more catchy soul!

5.  Spiral /butter version/ (Sofi Tukker) - Unexpected and delightful bossa nova version of their 2024 dance ditty.  

6.  Damage Is Done (Vacation Manor) - Another selection from Lynchburg, VA band's latest EP.

7.  Messy (Lola Young) - Confessional (and confrontational!) pop from South London singer/songwriter.

8.  CPR (Wet Leg) - Frequent Brantworld listees are back with this intense and darkly humorous expression of emotion. 

9.  Hold My Love (Hans Williams) - Folk-rock from New Orleans artist. 

10.  Oh So Close, Yet So Far (Shannon & the Clams) - I first heard this band on the soundtrack to something I was watching, and immediately gravitated to their 1960s garage band vibes!

11.  Shapeshifter (Lorde) - Lorde is back and the emo gays rejoice (as well they should!). 

12.  Skanking Loud (Fatbabs) - Fun reggae from Grammy nominated French artist. 

13.  Suzanne (Mark Ronson & RAYE) - The man who actually made Bruno Mars listenable is back with this tasty new offering!  

14.  Los Angeles (Cal in Red) - Easygoing pop/rock from Michigan duo. 

15.  Family Affair (Sly & the Family Stone) - It's hard to imagine someone whose influence on music was greater - Sly Stone played Woodstock AND the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969, reaching fans across every genre and cultural heritage.  His band, the Family Stone, was a walking argument for DEI hires!  This racially integrated, mixed gender band could funk out with the best of them.  They would go on to sell millions of records and influence artists from Maroon 5 to Prince.  Sly and the Family Stone were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.  Sly may be gone, but his music will "Stand!" forever.  This is one of my fave Sly Stone tunes.  RIP 

16.  Catching Feelings (Cerrone & Christine and the Queens) - Unexpected pairing of a disco legend and French singer/songwriter!  

17.  Cowboy Killers (Solo Kei) - Breezy Indie pop perfect for cruising down the highway with the windows open (or I guess maybe on horseback since he's singing about cowboys!). 

18.  Sound & Light (Alison Goldfrapp) - Josh happily messaged me to let me know we had new Goldfrapp!  Can't wait for the new album, but this will do nicely in the meantime.  

19.  I Couldn't Sleep (Laura Stevenson) - I'm getting Waxahatchee and Nanci Griffith vibes from this Long Island singer/songwriter!  

20.  Something Cool (June Christy) - Hard to believe it's been 35 years since June Christy passed.  Sadly she really wasn't on my radar until recently.  Anyway, this seemed like a nice song to end July's playlist with - there's nothing like something cool on a summer evening, and nobody was cooler when it came to mid-century jazz! 

So that's July's playlist!  Hope to see you in August.  

Brant's June 2025 Playlist

Who's ready for some summer road trips???

No man is an island, so this month's playlist is loaded with songs other people have turned me on to!  I spent some time in the mountains with fraternity brothers, and some time at the beach with another friend.  As always - music was a big part of the experience.  Expect some Pride tunes for June, lots of classic rock and a few returning faves.  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Breakin' (Dexter & the Moonrocks) - We had these guys on last July's playlist, so why not get the summer's playlist going with this awesome Texas Indie band? 

2.  Undressed (sombr) - Handsome NY singer/songwriter has a slight 1960s influence that I'm digging. 

3.  Gunslinger (Natalie Bergman) - West Coast artist keeps the 60s sounds going and seems to be conjuring up visions of Nancy Sinatra in a spaghetti Western movie!  

4.  Cherry Bomb (Pixey with JD Cliffe) - Frequent Brantworld listee is back with this hip hop/dreampop offering. 

5.  Shock Treatment (Caroline Kingsbury) - I can't remember where I first saw her - but I was immediately drawn to Kingbury's aesthetic!  Imagine Chappell Roan with a skootch of Cyndi Lauper and perhaps Nina Hagen's edginess.  

6.  I Like (Ferris Pier with Brother Leo) - Upbeat dance pop that's perfect for rollerblading along a beachside strip (or whatever the kids are doing these days!).  

7.  Temptation (Bakermat with Elise LeGrow) - Mitch turned me on to this.  Sexy beats and powerhouse vocals!  

8.  World's Worst Girlfriend (Shura) - I forgot how much I missed this artist!  Can't wait to hear the new album!  

9.  Power of Love (Kacey Johansing) - My pledge bro Lewis put this artist on my radar.  Gorgeous vocals and minimal instrumentation.  This is from 2017.  I hope we get to hear more from her!

10.  Red Moon (Tom Misch) - Jazzy funk from British singer/songwriter.  

11.  Back It Up (Neal Francis) - Neal was already a fave of mine, so it was mostly validating and exciting to see my concert-going fraternity brother Al was also a fan!  From the pics and videos he sent me, Neal Francis is definitely worth catching if he comes to your town.  I know I intend to go! 

12.  Smalltown Boy (Bronksi Beat feat. the Knocks and Perfume Genius) - Pride offering #1 - There is no overstating how YUUUUUGE this song was when it first came out in 1984!  What a treat to find Perfume Genius and The Knocks giving it a reboot!  

13.  Bleed (Malcolm Todd feat. Omar Apollo) - Young West Coast artist got discovered on TikTok (that seems to be the primary entry point for musicians these days) and just released his first album! 

14.  Love Me Not (Ravyn Lenae feat. Rex Orange County) - Up and coming R&B chanteuse teams up with ROC for this catchy number.  

15.  Bottom of a Bottle (Julien Baker and TORRES) - Another fave song from this alt rock/country duo! 

16.  King of Possibilities (Goldie Boutilier) - Quirky LA singer/songwriter/model delivers this slinky lounge ditty.  

17.  Gild the Lily (Billy Strings) - This is another artist my fraternity bros brought to my attention.  Summery acoustic folk with a 1970s vibe!

18.  Different Kind of Lonely (Amber Burgoyne) - British jazz singer's career is just beginning, but she's off to a strong start!  

19.  Don't Speak (Loaded Honey) - Not the No Doubt song, but with islandy jazz sounds like these - who cares?  

20.  Revelation (The Knocks and Dragonette) - I've about decided that I love anything these folks put out!  Joyous dance-pop with an 80s flavor! 

21.  Enough Is Enough (KD Lang with Andy Bell) - This is an underappreciated Pride song from the 1993 Coneheads movie soundtrack!  Two greats making great music together.  Any chance we can get a 2025 remix????

So that's June's playlist!  Stay cool, wear your sunscreen, and I'll see ya next month!  

Brant's May 2025 Playlist

I'm moving into May with the confidence of Saxon and the determination of Piper, but hoping to be a little less "hands-on" than Lochlan!

May is here and the latest season of "White Lotus" has dropped!  This month's playlist was cultivated with thoughts of summer vacations and drinks on the veranda in mind.  It seemed to have a 1960s vibe somehow to my ears, but you can decide for yourself!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Honeycomb (Art D'ecco) - I like this guy more & more with each new album!  This tune sounds like a hybrid of Queen and T. Rex in all the best ways.  

2. Girl of the Hour (Tabitha Meeks) - Slinky go-go lounge vibes that seems like something Ann-Margret would dance to in her best cheetah-print catsuit! 

3.  January [Over and Over] (Vacation Manor) - Lynchburg, VA band delivers some dreamy Indie rock!

4.  I Would Now (Evangeline with Max Shrager) - Airy vocals and wispy slide guitar make for a perfect summer ditty from this West Coast singer/songwriter.

5.  Sugar in the Tank (Julien Baker with Torres) - One third of boygenius teams up with Indie chanteuse Torres for this soft-rock offering. 

6.  Coinstar (Runner) - Classic rock vibes from LA singer/songwriter.  

7.  It's Amazing to Be Young (Fontaines D.C.) - We last had them on our August 2024 playlist, but the Bonus Edition of their last album had this track on it - so they're back again!  This tune has a very 1980s college radio sound to it.  

8.  Dreams (the Knocks + Dragonette) - This power couple just keeps the joyous synth-pop songs coming, and I am here for it!!!  

9.  Smile (Martin Garrix feat. Carolina Liar) - This starts out like a 1960s hippie ballad and morphs into a circuit party dance anthem!  J'adore!!!  

10.  Spend My Nights (Winston Surfshirt) - A little Australian funk to keep the dance vibes going.  

11.  We Got to Hit It Off /Dimitri from Paris Liberated Women Mix/ (Millie Jackson) - Revered DJ Dimitri from Paris remixes underrated soul singer Millie Jackson's 1979 album cut!  

12.  Richardson (Shura feat. Cassandra Jenkins) - Shura is back with this slow dance ditty - just in time for prom!  

13.  Furry Sings the Blues (Kelela) - It takes a brave soul to tackle Joni Mitchell. This Washington DC singer proves she's more than up to the task!  

14.  Good These Days (Clover County) - Another artist I'm growing more and more fond of!  Easygoing folk for watching sunsets on the porch. 

15.  Dealing with the Devil (Carsie Blanton) - Carsie serves up some toe-tapping ragtime!  

16.  Love Looks Pretty on You (Nessa Barrett) - TikTok star signs with Warner Bros and delivers this dreampop confection.  

17.  Born with a Broken Heart (Damiano David) - Måneskin frontman goes solo and shows off his amazing vocal range with this breakout hit.  

18.  Julian (Meowboys with Motherfolk) - Jubilant but empathetic garage rock from Cinncinati band.  

19.  Catch These Fists (Wet Leg) - British Indie Rock band comes out swinging with their latest tune!

So that's May's playlist!  Y'all stay safe, have a great Memorial Day weekend, and I'll see you in June!  

Brant's April 2025 Playlist

I'm not gonna let a little pollen slow me down!

Here we are in April!  I've only seen one April Fool's post/joke so far - I think people are so stressed and exhausted just from sorting through the day-to-day misinformation that they don't see a need to generate more of it!  Anyway, we do have some new music to peruse.  This list feels more on the mellow side - probably for the same reasons as above.  Hopefully it'll be aural Xanax for a weary listener.  There are a few unexpected cover songs, new music from long-time favorites, and the typical tidbits that caught my attention.  Enjoy!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  I Think They Call This Love (Elliot James Reay) - Whoa.  I don't know much about this kid (he's only 23!) but talk about a timeless voice!  He's just starting out, and I'll definitely be paying attention.  On this first song, he's certainly leaning into the mid-century vibe, with fantastic results! Very Elvis/Tab Hunter inspired!

2.  Somebody Else (Role Model) - Frequent listee Role Model covers The 1975!  

3.  Drift Away (the Horn) - Easygoing Indie Britpop perfect for the budding Spring weather.  

4.  But Not For Me (grentperez) - An unexpected Gershwin cover by young Australian singer.  I'd always associated this song with Judy Garland, but found this on a Chet Baker (also awesome, btw) tribute album.  

5.  Wimbledon White (slimdan) - AKA Danny Silberstein, who has previously worked with artists like Diplo, strikes out on his own with thie catchy alt-rock number!  

6.  Foolish Pleasure (the Knocks with Dragonette) - Some 80's styled synth-pop from US dance duo and their frequent collaborators Dragonette.  

7.  All in My Head (the Linda Lindas) - When they first came out with their hit "Racist Sexist Boy", I thought they might be one-hit wonders.  I'm thrilled to be wrong!  

8.  Holiday (Almost Monday) - Another frequent Brantworld listee is back with some summery Indie rock beats in anticipation of future vacations!

9.  When the Love Is Gone (Anna Graves) - I thought this was Clover County when I first heard it!  Either way, it's warm, acoustic strumming and lush vocals surround you like a much-needed, encouraging hug.  

10.  Men in Bars (Japanese Breakfast feat. Jeff Bridges) - I knew Michelle Zauner had a mercurial streak, but I never expected her to move into Classic Country!  This feels right within Tom Waits' wheelhouse, but Jeff Bridges fills in nicely for this whiskey-soaked duet.  

11.  Lovin' You (Ryan Woods) - I would never have thought Minnie Riperton's signature song would get the alt-rock treatment, but here we are!  I'm not mad about it! 

12.  No Right Time (Zaska feat. Melina Malone) - Feel-good jazz from a rotating collective of musicians headed up by Irish singer/songwriter Max Zaska.  

13.  Use My Heart Against Me (Jessica Simpson) - Looks like Japanese Breakfast isn't the only artist trying on new hats!  Early 00's pop princess belts out some roadhouse-ready blues-rock that really suits her powerful pipes! 

14.  Don't Wait (Neal Francis feat. Say She She) - Neal Francis continues to mine the 1970s music canon for inspiration, and rarely disappoints!  Even his exploration of disco, showcased here, is sublime! 

15.  Shadow of a Man (Lady Gaga) - "Abracadabra" felt like low-hanging fruit to pick for a playlist, so I delved into Gaga's latest album for a deep cut that still gets one's booty shaking!  

16.  Pop N Olive (Samara Cyn feat. Sherwyn) - Cheeky R&B from West Coast singer/rapper.  

17.  Summer Simmer (Orang Utan feat. West Rose) - This is from 2023 but I couldn't pass up its dreamy synths and soaring chorus!  

18.  Beware!!! (Sleep State) - Classic rock-styled Indie pop from West Coast duo. 

19.  Call My Name (Phin) - Breezy guitars and falsetto vocals perfect for sipping cocktails on the porch (after taking a Zyrtec, of course!)

20.  Me & Angel (Perfume Genius) - The latest from Michael Alden Hadreas continues in his gorgeous, heartfelt style to close us out on a poignant note.    

So that's April's playlist!  Stock up on decongestants, get those taxes done, and I'll see you in May!