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Monday, July 1, 2024

Brant's July 2024 Playlist

Leaning into summer like... 


Summer is in full swing, so there's nothing to do but to lean into it!  This month's playlist is chock full of summery vibes - lots of Indie rock, hot soul, and even a reggae tune to boot!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Sweet Dream (Tommy Newport) - Kansas-based Indie rocker kicks us off with this toe-tapper!

2.  Rainbow (Cage the Elephant) - Funky psych-rock from frequent Brantworld listees. 

3.  I'm the Man (JUNO) - We had them on last November's playlist, and they're back with more sunny pop! 

4.  I Don't Feel Anything (Kate Peytavin) - Social media star/artist serves up some teenage existential numbness!  

5.  Cinderella (Remi Wolf) - California-based former American Idol contestant is always good for some easy-going West Coast pop. 

6.  I'm Not Bitter (Daďi Freyr) - Iceland is about as far from California as you can get, but they both found a home in Brantworld!  

7.  Tonight I Give In (Angela Bofill) - I love me some Angela Bofill, so it was heartbreaking to see she passed away last month.  This was one of her biggest ballads, and it sounds as fresh today as it did when she released it back in 1983.  RIP.  

8.  HERicane (Lucky Daye) - Another American Idol alum (and a Grammy winner!) returns with this breezy R&B number. 

9.  Everything She Wants (Gus Dapperton) - More 80s gold - this time with a cover of Wham!'s 1984 hit

10.  Hi Grace (Dominic Fike) - Where does the time go?  We last had Dominic Fike on my February 2019 playlist!  5 years later, he's back with this heavily-mixed ditty.  Kinda sounds like Bob Dylan if he had a hip hop studio!  

11.  Backbone /It's Not Over/ (Morgxn) - LA-based artist vaguely reminds me of the Killers, in all the best ways!

12.  Bells and Whistles (Bright Eyes) - I was torn between this song and "The Living Thing" from the Deluxe Edition Monsters of Folk album.  Either way, we get new Conor Oberst!  Yay!!!  

13.  Bleach (Dexter and the Moonrocks) - These guys describe their sound as "Western Space Grunge" and I can totally hear it!  Can't wait to explore more of their catalog.  

14.  Long to Be Home (Morgan Heritage and Eddy Kenzo) - It wouldn't be summer without some reggae, so here ya go!  I saw the lead singer of this band just died, which is sad.  RIP

15.  Comin' Around Again (Amber Mark) - Amber is giving me early Chaka Khan vibes here! 

16.  Easy to Love (Aaron Frazer) - Peppy disco-funk from Baltimore artist. 

17.  Bring Back the Beat (Pixey) - Pixey has become another artist I turn to when I need some upbeat dance-pop.  She never disappoints! 

18.  Drifting (Jacklen Ro) - Indie pop duo from LA is serving beautiful harmonies over warm beats and I cannot get enough!  

19.  Sea of Heartbreak (Don Gibson) - This was on the soundtrack of a show I was watching recently (perhaps "Hacks"?) and I made a note to download it.  Don Gibson was a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee but I'd never heard of him!  Happy to make the discovery. 

20.  About America (the Wandering Hearts) - I didn't really have a patriotic song to acknowledge Independence Day, so here's a song by a UK band with America in the title!  Gorgeous Americana stylings, I must say!  

So that's July's playlist!  Hope everyone has a safe and fun Independence Day and I'll see you in August! 

Friday, December 1, 2023

Brant's December 2023 Playlist

Anyone else got dem ol' "Been Hearing Xmas Music Since November 1st" blues?

Y'know - people occasionally talk about a War on Christmas. I personally can take or leave it, but when these same people people start playing music specific to that holiday THE DAY AFTER HALLOWEEN it kinda feels like a North Korean propaganda campaign!  But anyway, for those looking for some alternatives - here's December's playlist and (aside from one quick mention in the first tune) it has been scrubbed of all holiday references!  The music skews a little towards the Alt Rock and Dance numbers, but hopefully has enough variety to serve as an aural stocking stuffed with goodies!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.


1.  Stick Season (Noah Kahan) - So as not to be accused of being anti-Christmas, let the record show that the holiday IS mentioned in this song!

2.  Eye on the Bat (Palehound) - Toe-tappin' folk rock from American band. 

3.  Too Sad to Dance (Jung Kook) - Former BTS singer goes solo, and serves up some melancholy pop.

4.  Daisy Chain (Pixey & Tayo Sound) - Admittedly, the Andrea True sample is low-hanging fruit, but Pixey sure knows how to craft a peppy pop song!  

5.  Attention (the Aces) - Some 80s style rock that would make Chrissie Hynde smile! 

6.  What Love? (I Don't Know How But They Found Me) - Percolating Indie Pop perfect for your holiday party!  This guy's vocal range would give Prince a run for his money!

7.  Right Back in It (Leela James feat. Kevin Ross) - Leela never disappoints, and what a treat to see her collaborating with another R&B heavy-hitter! 

8.  Packin' /Mozambo Disco Remix/ (FHAT feat. Aaron Pfeiffer & Sedric Perry) - We had Sedric on October's playlist, so I decided to see what else he had done.  This is from 2019 but I'm digging the Jackson vibe! 

9.  edamame /Diplo Remix/ (bbno$ feat. Rich Brian) - This is from "Fall of the House of Usher" and sounds like EVERY after hours dance club I've ever been to (in all the best ways)! Just make sure you skip out before the sprinkler system turns on!  ;-)

10.  Talk Too Much (Reneé Rapp) - I always like to see a Carolina native make it big!  Reneé has been killing it on "Sex Lives of College Girls", and now I learn she can apparently sing too?!?  Andy Griffith better watch his back!

11.  MF Bassline (Will Joseph Cook) - Young Englishman serves up some silky soul!

12.  Coyote (Dylan LeBlanc) - We had Dylan on our December 2015 playlist, and now he's back with some easygoing Americana! 

13.  Telephone Line (Juliana Hatfield) - I will simply paraphrase what one of the other online reviewers said about this project:  It's the ELO tribute album I never knew I needed from Juliana Hatfield (until now!).  

14.  Impressively Average (Brigitte Calls Me Baby) - I'm getting Roy Orbison vibes from this, if Orbison had sung with an awesome Indie rock band! 

15.  Harvest (Rufus Wainwright feat. Andrew Bird & Chris Stills) - Rufus has covered Judy Garland, so I guess (?) Neil Young was the next logical step???  Either way, he's great at doing both!  

16.  Slap (Caroline & Claude) - The kind of catchy dance pop that draws me in like a moth to a flame...

17.  Escape & Retreat (Holiday Sidewinder) - Australian artist keeps the dance pop vibes going!

18.  Freak Me Now (Jessie Ware & Róisín Murphy) - Two dance divas team up for some frenetic, loungey beats! 

19.  Sex (the Dare) - From the lounge to the bedroom, probably with a quick stop to visit the medicine cabinet!  Sleazy electro-funk from NYC artist.

20.  Paint the Town Red /Sped Up/ (Doja Cat) - I liked the original (hello, Dionne Warwick sample!), but then the "Sped Up" version reminded me of the Chipmunks, and since it's the holidays...   

21.  Disco Ball Soul (Rebounder) - This feels like a nice song to wind us down.  Something you'd listen to after getting back from the club or whichever holiday party you'd attended.

So that's December, and our last playlist of 2023!  I guess I'll see everyone in the New Year!  Happy Holidays!!! 


Thursday, April 30, 2026

Brant's May 2026 Playlist

I like to call this one "Doctor on a Dinosaur". 


May is here, and we've got a new playlist just in time for the weekend!  In anticipation of Pride next month, we've got Lady Gaga (with Doechii!) AND Madonna (with Sabrina Carpenter!).  We've also got new stuff from returning faves, and waterfowl in the singular AND plural!  Hope you enjoy.  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Having You Around (yardsale) - So apparently there are several bands with this name or very similar.  This particular one is a trio of guys.  Anyway, it had an easygoing summer vibe that felt appropriate to kick things off!  

2.  Drunk Dialing (Holly Humberstone) - Another track off Holly's new album!  

3.  Madalena (Goose) - Some of my fraternity brothers turned me on to this band!  Very much a Jackson Browne vibe here that I'm digging.  It's also the first of our singular/plural waterfowl! 

4.  Kentucky Too Long (Charley Crockett) - The latest from frequent Brantworld listee continues his old-school country immersion!  

5.  Let Me Take You Out Tonight (Marc Broussard) - I just caught Marc this week in concert and he was fantastic.  He describes his music as Bayou Soul, which seems pretty accurate.  I'm getting Leon Russell, BB King, and even a dash of Brian Setzer!  Catch him if he comes to your town!

6.  Tiny Raisin (Suki Waterhouse) - English singer-songwriter has a new album coming out, and I can't wait!  Energetic and youthful pop rock to get you on your feet!

7.  Sunshine State (Pixey) - Another frequent listee who never disappoints!  

8.  Runway (Lady Gaga & Doechii) - This is from the new Devil Wears Prada sequel.  I'm a tad apprehensive about the movie, but happily endorse this dance floor strutter!  

9.  Sophie (Haute & Freddy) - My love of this new band continues unabated!  

10.  Save My Love (Kygo feat. Khalid and Gryffin) - Peppy collaboration to get your summer celebrations going! 

11.  Bring Your Love (Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter) - Power Pairing from two gay icons!  Will it give Madge the comeback she's striving for?  TBD...  

12.  Love Ain't Sh*t (Jai'Len Josey) - Bold and blunt R&B from Atlanta artist.

13.  Madwoman (Laufey) - Come for the groovy music, stay for the Hudson Williams video

14.  Cobra (Geese) - The second of our goose/geese offerings!  These guys (completely unrelated to Goose) feature singer Cameron Winter and his unique vocal stylings.  Their music veers from quirky to just bizarre, but I did like this one.    

15.  Virginia Slim /from the Garage/ (Laufey) - Acoustic version of the single from her debut album.  

16.  A Little Bit of Your Love (Doris Duke) - This was on a disco box set I recently bought.  I'd never heard this 1975 single, but love the classic soul influences on display here.  

17.  Carol (the Eagles) - Also from 1975, this is from the Deluxe Edition of the "One of These Nights" album.  The Eagles cover Chuck Berry, and do a great job with it!

18.  Door (Conan Gray) - Speaking of Deluxe Editions, Conan just released Wishbone Deluxe.  I can't get enough of this bonus track, written while he was touring last year.  He's also another great artist to catch if he comes to your town!

19.  Sunlight to My Soul (Angelique Kidjo with Soweto Gospel Choir) - Sunny, exotic and happy vibes to close us out for May!  

So that's this month's playlist!  Hope everyone has a great month and I'll see you in June! 



Thursday, November 3, 2022

Brant's November 2022 Playlist

I didn't have time to cook for this year's holiday get-together,
but I did pull together a new playlist! 


I've pretty much given up trying to get November's playlist out on time.  Halloween month always takes precedence, and between pulling together a costume, haunted trails, and Halloween parties - finding new music always falls to the wayside.  But I did finally pull something together.  We've got a good mix of big names and newbies - so hopefully you'll enjoy.  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  I'm Just High (Pixey) - The self-proclaimed "Indie Britney Spears" gets us started with some 90s-retro beats and soaring vocals.  I might describe her as closer to Gwen Stefani than Britney, but hey - I love her either way!

2.  Hang a Cross on Me (Pond feat. Cowboy John) -  Euphoric Indie rock from Australian band. 

3.  Anti-Hero (Taylor Swift) - Taylor has dropped her folksy quarantine sound and returned to her pop roots, with her faithful producer Jack Antonoff.  I get the whole 'don't fix it if it ain't broke' philosophy, but part of me keeps wondering what other producers could do with TSwizz.  Perhaps future albums will explore this possibility, but for now I'll enjoy the new songs.  

4.  Make Your Own Kind of Music (Paloma Faith) - Yes, I first heard this in the Volkswagon commercial.  But any faithful cover of a Mama Cass classic is worth a spot on my playlists, I dare say!  

5.  Wild Child (the Black Keys) - Testosterone-rich classic rock from Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney.  

6.  Left and Right (Charlie Puth with Jungkook) - YouTube sensation teams up with BTS member for some easygoing pop.  

7.  Honky Tonk Disco Nights (Elle King & Nile Rodgers) - Never in a million years would I have thought to put these two together, but it works! 

8.  Bad Habit (Your Smith) - Breathy vocals and drowsy beats from Minnesota artist.

9.  Miss Being Mrs (Loretta Lynn) - I'm still grieving the recent loss of Loretta Lynn.  And if you had told me that her Grammy winning 2004 album "Van Lear Rose" would be out-of-print and not available to stream - I'd have said you were insane.  But here we are.  Anyway, this isn't on Spotify so I hope you can find it somewhere.  The entire album is magnificent.  

10.  Streamline Train (Van Morrison) - Losing an all-time great like Loretta Lynn makes me appreciate having new music from Van Morrison all the more!  He sounds as good as ever.  

11.  Dancing In the Rain (Young the Giant) - Energetic arena rock from California band. 

12.  Lionheart (Joel Corry & Tom Grennan) - Here's an inspirational adrenaline-rush for your gym playlist!  The frantic beats remind me of some of the great dance songs of the early 00s!  

13.  Stay with Me (Calvin Harris feat. Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell Williams) - Popular Scottish DJ has pulled together an all-star cast for his latest single. 

14.  Big Energy (Latto feat. Mariah Carey and DJ Khaled) - I caught this rap artist at the recent Lizzo concert, and liked this little ditty featuring Mariah Carey and a Tom Tom Club sample! 

15.  Surprise (Chai) - Glorious Japanese dream-pop from Nagoya girl group.  

16.  Letter to the Past (Brandi Carlile) - Lordy I love this woman.  'Nuff said.  

17.  He Needs Me (the A's) - Growing up, Mom used to listen to a sister act called Patience and Prudence. That's the first thing I thought of when I heard this!  Imagine my surprise to learn it was a cover of a Shelley Duvall song from the Popeye soundtrack!  

18.  Somebody's Watching You (the Jack Moves) - I do love a good disco song!  The bass on this is flawless.  

19.  Social Call (Samara Joy) - This seemed like a good way to close out November's playlist, as we move into the holiday party season!  Jazz Chanteuse and frequent Brantworld listee covers Gigi Gryce.  


So that's November's list!  Hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving, and I'll see you in December! 

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Brant's February 2023 Playlist

People say there's no love in my relationship with Mildred.  That's simply not true!  I love her car, I love the candy she bought me, and I love listening to this month's playlist on her home stereo! 


Another month, another playlist!  It's a little of everything as always.  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.


1.  Blood on the Tracks (Marcus King) - Grammy-nominated blues rocker kicks things off nicely.  It's not the Bob Dylan song I was expecting, but still love it.

2.  The Thrill Is Gone (RAYE) - Another song title that could be considered a bait-n-switch if I didn't like it so much!  Not BB King, still rocks.

3.  Strawberry Letter 23 (Neal Francis) - Okay, this one is DEFINITELY the Shuggie Otis tune.  And I can't think of anyone in today's market better suited to cover it than Neal Francis!  

4.  New Day (Sunny War) - West Coast folk/punk rocker seems to be leaning more "folk" on this easygoing ditty.  

5.  I'm a Mess (Avril Lavigne with Yungblud) - I would never have thought to have put these two together, but they make beautiful pop together! 

6.  Hold the Girl (Rina Sawayama) - We recently had her on our March 2022 playlist singing with Charli XCX, and she's back solo this month but keeping the dance vibes going!  

7.  Leave Me Behind (Raquel Rodriguez with DUX) - Mid-tempo soul from up and coming Mexican-American artist. 

8.  Love Song from the Attic (Gunhild Carling with Billy Stritch) - If you've been following these playlists for a while, you know I love me some Gunhild.  I figured this was a nice Valentines Day ballad.  

9.  Helplessly Hoping (Crosby, Stills and Nash) - Le sigh.  We lost David Crosby last month so I had to include one of my fave CS&N tunes.  RIP

10.  Hysteria (Indigo Sparke) - Tyler recommended her to me, and I'm so glad he did!  Produced by Aaron Dessner of the National!

11.  So Far So Good (Great Good Fine OK) - One of those dance-pop songs that always make me happy!

12.  Candyfloss (Alfie Templeman) - Another frequent Brantworld listee who never fails to make me smile!

13.  Insomnia (the moss) - I'll admit it was the title of the song that grabbed my attention (is there ANYONE out there who isn't having trouble sleeping these days?), but it was the Indie Rock that inspired repeat listens!  If I have to lose sleep, at least I've got good music! 

14.  Rock My Kiss (Miles Gaston Villanueva) - Okay, if you're not watching "The Boys" who even are you???  I know this song is a parody of the early 2000's boy bands, but it's so spot on it's addictive! 

15.  Melody /from Me to You/ (Pixey) - Upbeat, slightly retro pop from English singer/songwriter/producer.

16.  Pomeranian Spinster (Alvvays) - Frenetic alt rock that's almost as hyper as a real pomeranian!

17.  Git Along (Butcher Brown) - Jazzy rap from from Richmond, VA band.

18.  Holding Pattern (Harvey Sutherland) - This is giving me definite Steely Dan vibes!  Sutherland, aka Mike Katz, is an Australian artist and this is off his debut album.  

19.  Frames (Julietta with Raphael Futura) - Mellow electronica from NY-based Indie artist.

20.  Join Me In a Dream (Rachael & Vilray) - I figured why not have one more romantic, old school ditty to close us out?  R&V have definitely been listening to classic June Christy records and learned from them well!


So that's February!  Hope everyone has a great month and I'll see you in March!


Sunday, December 1, 2024

Brant's December 2024 Playlist

Time to "pack" up another year!  


Whoa.  The last playlist of 2024.  After the year I've had, you would think I'd be ready to put 2024 behind me and welcome 2025 - but then the election happened.  I have no idea what the next 4 years will be like but I'm not excited.  Probably mandatory Christmas music from Labor Day until December 31st, if Project 2025 gets put into policy.  So anyway, as an antidote to the dread, I kept this month's playlist joyful and fun and free of references to the C word (although there's one seasonal song).  Hope you enjoy!  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.

1.  Scumbag (Role Model) - Tucker Harrington Pillsbury is becoming a regular in Brantworld, and deservedly so!  Catchy melodies and a very camera-ready countenance.  What more could we want? Here's his latest appealing ditty.  

2.  Anti-Hero (Josiah & the Bonnevilles) - I always say a great tune can be presented in various styles and still be awesome.  Here's a prime example - a rootsy/bluegrass cover of one of Taylor Swift's recent hits

3.  Overrated (Arms Akimbo with Harbour) - LA rockers are determined to get over their ex.  Results TBD...

4.  Manpower (Pixey) - Lordy I love this woman!  Here's hoping she tours and comes to Charlotte soon!  

5.  Supersad (Suki Waterhouse) - One of those songs that makes you want to put all the windows down in the car, turn up the stereo, and drive on a road with no speed limit!  

6.  Moon Man (Balu Brigada) - Peppy alt-rock from New Zealand duo. 

7.  There's Frost on the Moon (Gordon Webster feat. Hetty Kate) - As seasonal songs go, this ragtime tune is relatively enjoyable.  I had the original on my December 2017 playlist - so what a treat to find this contemporary version!  

8.  Letting Myself Go (BØRNS) - BØRNS has been through some rough times, but his songwriting is solid!  Perhaps even better as he deals with post-cancellation life.  I'm digging it.  

9.  Ai No Corrida (Quincy Jones) - What a loss to the music industry when Quincy Jones passed away.  This is from his 1981 album "The Dude", and hints at the greatness coming when Jones & Michael Jackson would team up for "Thriller".  RIP

10.  Paradise (Mark Lower feat. Alexandra Prince) - Groovy disco version of the Sade classic!  Again - a great song in a new format and there's still magic!

11.  Holding On (Dizzy Days) - I was seeking an upbeat, super-catchy pop tune!  Mission accomplished.

12.  People Watching (Sam Fender) - Another frequent Brantworld listee is back, seemingly channeling Bruce Springsteen or the Killers.  This is another driving-with-the-windows-down selection! 

13.  Giving Up (Michigander) - Kalamazoo band delivers a toe-tapping alt-rock anthem. 

14.  The Angel & the Saint (Goldie Boutilier) - Haunting vocals and trippy beats from Canadian singer/songwriter.

15.  Whore (Mehro) - We had Mehro on last month's playlist, and he's back with this forgiving love song!

16.  The Lonely One (Hayley Mary) - Australian singer and former member of the Jezebels continues her solo streak with this winning offering.  Zach turned me on to this artist! 

17.  By Now (Selma Eriksen) - Young singer/songwriter had a 1960s girl group energy that immediately drew me in!  

18.  Know Who You Are at Every Age (Anajah with Gary Gunn) - This is from Red Hot's TRANSA collection, highlighting trans artists.  Ethereal cover of the Cocteau Twins tune.  

19.  Superficial /Keys & Copper Remix/ (Alesha Dixon) - An exuberant remix of English singer/rapper closes us out, and hopefully gets us energized for the New Year!  

So that's our final playlist for 2024!  Hope the rest of the year goes well for everyone - and I suppose we'll meet again in 2025!  Take care! 


Saturday, May 31, 2025

Brant's June 2025 Playlist


Who's ready for some summer road trips???

No man is an island, so this month's playlist is loaded with songs other people have turned me on to!  I spent some time in the mountains with fraternity brothers, and some time at the beach with another friend.  As always - music was a big part of the experience.  Expect some Pride tunes for June, lots of classic rock and a few returning faves.  To listen on Spotify, click HERE.


1.  Breakin' (Dexter & the Moonrocks) - We had these guys on last July's playlist, so why not get the summer's playlist going with this awesome Texas Indie band? 

2.  Undressed (sombr) - Handsome NY singer/songwriter has a slight 1960s influence that I'm digging. 

3.  Gunslinger (Natalie Bergman) - West Coast artist keeps the 60s sounds going and seems to be conjuring up visions of Nancy Sinatra in a spaghetti Western movie!  

4.  Cherry Bomb (Pixey with JD Cliffe) - Frequent Brantworld listee is back with this hip hop/dreampop offering. 

5.  Shock Treatment (Caroline Kingsbury) - I can't remember where I first saw her - but I was immediately drawn to Kingbury's aesthetic!  Imagine Chappell Roan with a skootch of Cyndi Lauper and perhaps Nina Hagen's edginess.  

6.  I Like (Ferris Pier with Brother Leo) - Upbeat dance pop that's perfect for rollerblading along a beachside strip (or whatever the kids are doing these days!).  

7.  Temptation (Bakermat with Elise LeGrow) - Mitch turned me on to this.  Sexy beats and powerhouse vocals!  

8.  World's Worst Girlfriend (Shura) - I forgot how much I missed this artist!  Can't wait to hear the new album!  

9.  Power of Love (Kacey Johansing) - My pledge bro Lewis put this artist on my radar.  Gorgeous vocals and minimal instrumentation.  This is from 2017.  I hope we get to hear more from her!

10.  Red Moon (Tom Misch) - Jazzy funk from British singer/songwriter.  

11.  Back It Up (Neal Francis) - Neal was already a fave of mine, so it was mostly validating and exciting to see my concert-going fraternity brother Al was also a fan!  From the pics and videos he sent me, Neal Francis is definitely worth catching if he comes to your town.  I know I intend to go! 

12.  Smalltown Boy (Bronksi Beat feat. the Knocks and Perfume Genius) - Pride offering #1 - There is no overstating how YUUUUUGE this song was when it first came out in 1984!  What a treat to find Perfume Genius and The Knocks giving it a reboot!  

13.  Bleed (Malcolm Todd feat. Omar Apollo) - Young West Coast artist got discovered on TikTok (that seems to be the primary entry point for musicians these days) and just released his first album! 

14.  Love Me Not (Ravyn Lenae feat. Rex Orange County) - Up and coming R&B chanteuse teams up with ROC for this catchy number.  

15.  Bottom of a Bottle (Julien Baker and TORRES) - Another fave song from this alt rock/country duo! 

16.  King of Possibilities (Goldie Boutilier) - Quirky LA singer/songwriter/model delivers this slinky lounge ditty.  

17.  Gild the Lily (Billy Strings) - This is another artist my fraternity bros brought to my attention.  Summery acoustic folk with a 1970s vibe!

18.  Different Kind of Lonely (Amber Burgoyne) - British jazz singer's career is just beginning, but she's off to a strong start!  

19.  Don't Speak (Loaded Honey) - Not the No Doubt song, but with islandy jazz sounds like these - who cares?  

20.  Revelation (The Knocks and Dragonette) - I've about decided that I love anything these folks put out!  Joyous dance-pop with an 80s flavor! 

21.  Enough Is Enough (KD Lang with Andy Bell) - This is an underappreciated Pride song from the 1993 Coneheads movie soundtrack!  Two greats making great music together.  Any chance we can get a 2025 remix????

So that's June's playlist!  Stay cool, wear your sunscreen, and I'll see ya next month!