Issue #139
Featuring tracks from Jezabel Morningstar, DAP The Contract, OSÁ, Lady Wray, Bodysync, Ryan Hemsworth, Giraffage, Dazy, and Fred again...
I have been pulling the thread on some of the podcasts I recommended in last week’s issue and ending up in some great places.
The Tapes Notes podcast with Jamie xx inspired me to listening to one of the episodes with Fred again.. I came out of it with an even deeper appreciation for what that dude does. The sourcing of samples and number of iterations some of these producers go through to find the right texture is something else. There was a time where I would head to coffee shops on the weekend and fire up FruityLoops to make my own shitty beats. Fred again.. makes me want to grab a Logic license and take another crack at it.
Another thread I have been pulling on is from the CD Burners podcast. They recently put out an episode on the classic Bright Eyes album, I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning where they recommended Life of the Record podcast. It has a simple premise - having the artists that made classic albums chronicle how they came together, no hosts and no interview questions. I have been listening to the episode on The Walkmen’s Bows and Arrows and loving it thus far.
It got me reflecting on how much good music was coming out as I grew up. Luckily, we are currently blessed with an equal amount of good albums coming out today. Happy listening.
Looking for new music? Love art? Every week I create a short, five track playlist of the songs I am feeling at the moment along with a beautiful, found postcard. It’s a spark of joy for your eyes and ears.