 |
| Shining a spotlight on the best music for your New Year! |
Just think - twenty years ago we were getting ready to party like it was 1999. Where does the time go? 2019 is literally hours away! I decided to go ahead and post January's playlist - so that'll be one less thing I have to do in the New Year. Maybe it's the wet and chilly weather, but I found myself gravitating towards the slow jams and chill tracks. But we've also got some Indie bands to keep everyone from dozing off! To listen on Spotify, click HERE.
1. Aliens in Our Midst (Wussy) - Cincinnati band is back with some of their signature quirky rock!
2. Break Out the Champagne (Amanda Shires) - Mrs. Jason Isbell has an extensive repertoire of her own! This is off her latest album. My friend Page turned me onto her! This song feels like she is picking up the baton from Natalie Merchant and 10,000 Maniacs with its distinctive vocals and soft rock backdrop.
3. Bad Guy (Hatchie) - Mellow dream pop from Australian chanteuse.
4. Fast Talk (Houses) - Chicago duo faces an existential crises with a sick beat.
5. While My Heart Is Still Beating (Bryan Ferry) - On his latest album, the former Roxy Music singer reworks his catalog in the style of a 1930s orchestra with surprisingly successful results! This feels like a night out in Berlin with Christopher Isherwood!
6. Just Thought You Should Know (Betty Who) - Much like I said about Olly Murs last month, Betty Who never disappoints! She's another one of my go-to's when I need some peppy pop!
7. Lucia (Roosevelt) - We had "Under the Sun" on last August's playlist. German electronic artist serves up more sunny beats on this latest tune from his sophomore album.
8. Say the Word (Raheem DeVaughan) - R&B crooner is eager to please on this new bedroom jam.
9. Sufferin' with the Blues (Nancy Wilson) - I never realized how popular Nancy Wilson was until her death this month! How nice to see all the tributes to this jazz legend on social media. This was one of my personal favorites of hers. RIP
10. Monumental Shame (the Spirit of the Beehive) - Trippy psychedelic rock from Philly band.
11. Dumb Blonde (Dolly Parton with Miranda Lambert) - I thoroughly enjoyed the movie "Dumplin'" in its own right, but the soundtrack also exposed me to songs from Dolly Parton's early years. Here, she remakes one of her first hits, with Country superstar Miranda Lambert.
12. Used to You (Foreign Air) - Indie band has gotten some airplay on Sirius/XM with this ambient groove. They met in Charlotte while touring with different bands!
13. Your Nail and Your Hammer (Oh Pep!) - Australian folk duo brings some 1960s girl group flavors to this easy-going jam.
14. Chances (Kaytranada and Shay Lia) - Canadian DJ and singer team up for some loungy soul.
15. TV in the Morning (DNCE) - Maybe it's because I finally tried their family's restaurant in Belmont, NC this month, but I was in the mood for some Jonas music! Joe Jonas and band explore yacht rock territory on their newest ditty.
16. Sunday Driver (the Raconteurs) - Jack White and gang serve up some muscular 70s rock!
17. Grunt Work (Pomplamoose) - Husband/Wife YouTube sensations are known for covering tons of songs. I can't find out if this is a cover or an original, but I'm digging its 1960s vibes!
18. Waiting (Mac Ayres and Chris Anderson) - White boy soul from young NY artist.
19. Between the Lines (Robyn) - I didn't instantly love Robyn's new album, "Honey", but have to admit it grew on me eventually. This song especially seems runway-ready. I fully expect to see drag queens strutting to it in the New Year!
20. One Last Time /44 Remix/ (Christopher Jackson, Barack Obama, and Bebe Winans) - Obama does "Hamilton"??? I can't think of a better way to start the New Year!
So that's the first playlist of 2019! Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year! We'll see you next month.
