Brant's December 2019 Playlist

Elizabeth had her hands full with Prince Andrew, so she agreed to have me announce this month's playlist.  I wonder if she'll let me keep the outfit for the holidays?  

Whoa!  I just realized this was not only the last playlist of the year, it's the last playlist of the decade!  I seem to have ended on a mellow note - but I guess that's okay.  Perfect for sipping cocoa on a brisk, December night.  Hope you enjoy!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  side effects (Shura) - At this point, I pretty much love everything Shura does.  And the theme of boldly moving forward is a great way to start this month's playlist as we look towards a New Year.

2.  Die Waiting (Beck feat. Sky Ferreira) - Beck changes his sound with every album.  Here he teams up with Sky Ferreira for some chill, loungy beats.

3.  Watermelon Sugar (Harry Styles) - One Direction singer continues to move away from bubble gum pop and into the rock realm.  I'm hoping to catch him on tour next year with Jenny Lewis (#14)!

4.  You Showed Me (Echo in the Canyon) - Jakob Dylan and Cat Power duet on this cover of the Turtles' classic.

5.  Ain't Together (King Princess) - Quirky Brooklyn diva is signed to Mark Ronson's label and off to a great start!

6.  A World So Full of Love (Shakey Graves) - Another chill cover, this time of Roger Miller's 1970 country hit.

7.  I Think You're Wonderful (Husky Loops) - London Band samples and tweaks Aretha Franklin on this kooky alt rock number!

8.  Nobody (Ariana Grande with Chaka Khan) - Okay, my friend Gary discouraged me from including this song, and Chaka herself has distanced herself from it - but what can I say?  I kinda dig it.  Apologies in advance!

9.  Get to Do It Again (ALO) - Animal Liberation Orchestra serves up some "Shakedown Street" Grateful Dead vibes, and I am here for it!

10.  Stop This World (Chrissie Hynde) - Chrissie continues to move into jazz and easy listening, this time covering Mose Allison.  Why did we stop putting Hammond Organs into our songs???

11.  Buying Time (Lucky Daye) - R&B Grammy nominee drops a surprise single!

12.  Crashing (Illenium feat. Bahari) - Catchy dance pop from American DJ and producer.

13.  Free Fall (Bloom Twins) - Twin sisters Anna and Sofia Kuprienko deliver what they call "dark pop" and I can totally dig its nasty underground vibe!

14.  Red Bull and Hennessy (Jenny Lewis) - This is one I've actually been listening to since it came out last Spring, but I figured why not include it?

15.  If It'll Make You Happy (Prince) - From the expanded, Super Deluxe version of "1999".  I kinda wish Prince had revisited this tune with his New Power Generation band.  Seems like it would've fit well on the "Diamonds and Pearls" album.

16.  Ol' 55 (Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer) - From the "Come On Up to the House:  Women Sing Waits" album.  Two great ladies cover a great Tom Waits tune.

17.  Snowqueen of Texas (Molly Burch) - I debated about including a seasonal tune on this month's playlist, but this Mamas and Papas cover was just different enough to spark my interest!

So that's December's playlist.  Apologies for the lateness - November was a hectic month.  I guess I'll see everyone in the New Year, and hope the holidays are good to ya!