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| Admittedly, it's been a year since we've been able to travel - but I just don't remember this as how "tourists" normally behaved... |
Happy Pride Month! I hope everyone fastened their seatbelts, because May was a bumpy month. Congressman Andrew Clyde said the rioters at the Capitol building on January 6th were basically "tourists", and Senator Mitch McConnell must have agreed (do most tourists want to hang the vice president?!?) because he shot down an investigation of the events from that day. But enough politics! We've got a new batch of songs to enjoy. June is traditionally LGBTQ Pride Month, so I found myself leaning into that theme. We've got tons of queer artists to get you in the spirit, as well as some familiar faces and songs to keep the good vibes going. Hope you enjoy. To listen on Spotify, click HERE.
1. It's a Sin (Elton John and Years & Years) - Two generations of gay men teaming up to cover a gay anthem!
2. Miss Chatelaine /St. Tropez Mix/ (kd lang) - Another LGBT legacy gets the remix treatment. Perfect for any summer/Pride/poolside playlist!
3. You (Regard, Troye Sivan, and Tate McRae) - Mid-tempo dance track to keep your feet tappin'!
4. Down (St. Vincent) - We had Annie Clark/St. Vincent on last month's playlist, but there was too much yummy stuff on her latest album not to add a new song!
5. Persephone (Allison Russell) - Chicken soup for the (lesbian?) Americana soul!
6. Deep Breath (Riley Downing) - Bluesy 70s vibes that I find completely irresistible!
7. Stay in the Car (Bachelor) - Psychedelic garage rock from Jay Som and Palehound collaboration.
8. Let's Go Home Together (Ella Henderson with Tom Grennan) - Another collaboration, this time from two British artists.
9. Stop Making This Hurt (Bleachers) - Jack Antonoff takes time away from producing everybody else to make his own kind of music!
10. Ahead of the Game (Gary Kemp) - Unexpected (for me, at least!) and welcome solo release from the Spandau Ballet guy!
11. Running Up That Hill (Georgia) - More 80's goodness, this time with a Kate Bush cover.
12. Pony (Tender Games) - Smooth R&B reboot of the Ginuwine classic.
13. Feels Right (Biig Piig) - We had Biig Piig on our August 2020 playlist, and she's back with more peppy introspective beats!
14. Head Rush (Art d'Ecco) - I love me some glam rock, and this totally fits the bill!
15. What Am I Living For (Cat Clyde with Jeremie Albino) - Folksy duo can really belt out a tune!
16. I Can't Afford Her (the New Twentys) - Energetic English alt-rock.
17. In My Blood (the Veronicas) - This is a far cry from their earlier stuff, but no less catchy!
18. Music Saved My Life (Dmitri from Paris feat. Fiorious) - Nothing like some old-skool style disco to fill up the dance floor at your Pride Party!
19. BONUS TRACK: Big Mouth (the Linda Lindas) - Alt-rock "It" Girls cover the Muffs' 1993 hit. I'd happily pay to own this, but for some weird reason I can't find it available to purchase!!!
So that's June's list. Hope everyone has a safe and happy Pride and I'll see ya in July!
