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| I couldn't hear the Horn in the West, but I can definitely hear this month's playlist! |
Sometimes life gets in the way of putting together these playlists, but I guess that's not all bad. It was just a super-busy month at work, and then the holiday weekend crept up and here we are 3 days into July and I'm just now pulling this all together! Anyway, this month's list is a mix of good stuff - some folk-rock, some summery vibes, and because after all the nonsense coming out of the Supreme Court I wasn't feeling especially patriotic - I just threw in a kickass protest song from Nina Simone. Hope you enjoy. To listen on Spotify, click HERE.
1. Broken Shadow (Karen Elson) - Gorgeously haunting folk from the former Mrs. Jack White.
2. Shine a Light (Paolo Nutini) - This sounds nothing like "New Shoes" but is still quite appealing!
3. Shining Star (Brittany Howard and Verdine White) - I'm really digging this new Minions soundtrack! We had Diana Ross last month, and now we've got Brittany Howard teaming up with founding member of Earth, Wind, and Fire for a powerhouse reboot of their classic 1975 hit.
4. She Had Me at Heads Carolina (Cole Swindell) - Another fun reboot - this time of Jo Dee Messina's 1996 country hit!
5. In the Mirror (the Interrupters) - Summer always puts me in the mood for some reggae and ska, and this will do quite nicely!
6. Butterfly Wings (Felivand) - Percolating R&B from Australian artist.
7. The Highs and The Lows (Chance the Rapper feat. Joey Bada$$) - Jazzy rap from Chicago artist.
8. Potion (Calvin Harris feat. Dua Lipa and Young Thug) - Dua Lipa is having her moment! I'm not surprised Calvin Harris recruited her to sing on his latest.
9. Just Sayin' (JayWood feat. Ami Cheon) - I can't remember where I heard this, but really digging this summery soul vibe from Canadian artist.
10. Mighty Cloud (Wooze) - This is wacky and muscular and just one of those kinda goth, kinda New Wave songs that reminds me of the Pterodactyl Club in 1980s/1990s Charlotte!
11. Give It to Me Baby (Jarina de Marco) - Slinky remake of the Rick James classic.
12. Show Me Love (Tove Styrke) - Very 60s-styled girl group ballad from Swedish singer/songwriter.
13. The Funeral (YUNGBLUD) - Frequent Brantworld listee is back with some peppy alt-rock.
14. That's Where I Am (Maggie Rogers) - New Wave beats and earnest vocals from Harvard Divinity School graduate.
15. Sometimes (MUNA) - From the Fire Island soundtrack. A delicious Britney Spears cover.
16. Suburbia (NoSo) - Smooth electronica from Korean American artist.
17. In the Dark /Extended Mix/ (Purple Disco Machine feat. Sophie & the Giants) - Fantabulous disco from the aptly named Purple Disco Machine!
18. Dream (Madison McFerrin feat. Photay) - This sounds like the Andrews Sisters after a few edibles (in all the best ways!). And yes, she's Bobby McFerrin's daughter.
19. Backlash Blues (Nina Simone) - Nina kicking ass and taking names, as only she can! A great protest song. I first heard it in the excellent Academy Award-winning "Summer of Soul" movie.
20. Out of Time (the Weeknd) - Easygoing pop from versatile Canadian star.
So that's July's playlist! Y'all stay safe out there. And remember, if you're road-tripping with someone who recently lost an election - don't give them any bad news if they're within arm's reach of the steering wheel! #SafetyFirst
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