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America's 250th year, and it seems more like a stint in purgatory. Nobody's ready to pull the plug on our country but it's fair to say the mood is not exactly celebratory! This month's list dials back the dance tunes of last month, but hopefully isn't serving funeral dirges. There are a lot of returning favorites - basically aural comfort food! Seems like it also skews retro (maybe the 1960s?). Anyway, to listen on Spotify, click HERE. Enjoy!
1. High Hopes 3000 (Role Model) - Our first returning fave! I'm getting T. Rex vibes here, which is a perfect fit for Role Model's jaunty delivery.
2. Against the Grain (Julianna Riolino) - Young Canadian singer/songwriter keeps the retro feels coming with this alt country ditty.
3. Crumb (Prima Queen) - Indie UK duo delivers some sunny pop vibes perfect for summer.
4. Rain Dance (Matt Jaffe) - San Francisco artist sounds like a quirky 80s band from your favorite mixtape!
5. Hoops (Milk & Bone feat. Chromeo) - They had me at Chromeo, but this Canadian band's tantalizing vocals only sweeten the pot!
6. I Can Take the Sun Out of the Sky (Brigitte Calls Me Baby) - Another great song from Chicago band's latest release!
7. Rain (Dagny) - Dagny has been on multiple Brantworld playlists, but this new album is the closest I can recall to her doing full-on dance music! Viva Disco Dagny!!!
8. Body Talk (Mr. Fantasy) - Gary turned me on to this guy! Jamiroquai-influenced dance pop from the artist who may or may not be KJ Apa.
9. Friends Again (Baby Rose & Leon Thomas) - Slinky R&B as hot as the July nights!
10. America (Charley Crockett) - I was looking for a USA themed song for this month that wasn't too tone-deaf or jingoistic. Charley to the rescue!
11. What Kind of Man Are You (Genya Ravan) - I have been on a Genya Ravan kick lately! How did I miss her first time around??? Anyway, this is an early song of hers after she left Goldie & the Gingerbreads. I HIGHLY encourage people to check her out!
12. Broke Bitch Boogie (Baby Nova) - Definitely 1960s vibes with a 2020's edge!
13. Meet the New Swamp (Jesse Welles) - Upbeat folk-rock from critically acclaimed singer-songwriter.
14. Back in Your Red Chevy (Holly Humberstone) - Sometimes a stripped-down version of a song really adds to the emotional resonance. Case in point...
15. Audrey Hepburn (Maisie Peters) - We last had this English artist on our February 2024 playlist, and now she's back!
16. Freaking Out (Michigander) - Another Brantworld listee returns!
17. My Body Isn't Ready (sombr) - At this point, Grammy-nominated sombr needs no introduction, and it's good to hear new music from him!
18. Anywhere But On My Mind (lovelytheband) - The latest from West Coast US band!
19. The Best (Conan Gray) - A personal fave of mine whose songwriting never fails to resonate.
20. When That Man Is Dead and Gone (Lizzy & the Triggermen) - This was originally written about Hitler, so it certainly couldn't apply to anyone today!
So that's July's playlist! Hope everyone makes the most of the month & I'll see you in August!
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