Post For What

Hey y’all ready for some good music? I’m working on a post about singer Moses Sumney for next week, but for now, here are a few songs I’ve been listening to lately. Check it out!

First up, if you weren’t able to guess from the title, I’m obsessed with Drake’s new song, “Nice For What.” I’m sure you’ve already heard it. I can’t get it out of my head, which has kind of been a problem, especially at night when I’m trying to fall asleep. The beat is hella catchy, I can’t help but dance to it. I haven’t listened to much Drake in recent years, (a 17-year-old judged me for only listening to rap music released before 2010), but this tune seems more upbeat than most of his other recent stuff. I’m into it. Plus the video is dope.

Next up is a new single from Still Woozy, who I’ve written about in the past, and ODIE, who I’ve never heard until now. Once again, Still Woozy has created a song in fitting with his name; “Lucy” is fizzy and legato, I love how it slides from note to note. ODIE is a refreshing addition to Still Woozy’s music, he has a great voice, both singing and rapping. I can’t wait for a full length album from this guy.

Lastly we have a song from Norwegian duo Finding Neo. “Bull Perfect” is slow, sexy, and beautiful. Singer Andrea Ådland has a lovely, delicate voice with and without a fuzzy effect added to it. This track is super jazzy, I love the piano part. This is a perfect song to put on at a house party at the end of the night when it’s just you and a few close friends and you’re…winding down, if you catch my drift.

Quick hits:

-Cautious Clay – “Stolen Moments”

-Inner State 81 – “Let Me Get Close to You (G O L D)”

-ANIMA! – “Moving Mountains“

New Year, new music

Happy 2018, folks! This year marks a major milestone for me as my 30th birthday rapidly approaches. Luckily, there’s plenty of new music to get lost in, so let’s get started!

I’ve come to expect nothing less than perfection from newcomer Cautious Clay, and once again he delivers with a new single, “Juliet + Caesar.” It’s slower than his first two singles, but every bit as catchy. I love the addition of a brass section, it adds to the sensual vibe of the track. Also, everyone should subscribe to his Youtube channel! I can’t believe he only has like, 200 subscribers.

I sometimes feel like using Spotify to find new artists is cheating because they make it so dang easy. I miss the days of Myspace Music where you’d have to search high and low and finding a band or artist that you liked was so satisfying. But I guess I shouldn’t complain, because without Spotify I probably wouldn’t have found this artist. Still Woozy, AKA Sven Gamsky, has released a few singles, each one better than the next. His soulful style, mixed with some beautiful harmonies, has me addicted. At first I thought “Cooks” was my favorite song, but then I heard “Vacation,” and now I think that’s my favorite. “Goodie Bag” is also extremely catchy…I don’t know, I can’t choose, they’re all great. I’m a sucker for a good bass line, and all his songs (which he makes on Garage Band !!!!) have interesting bass lines. After some extensive internet stalking, I found out this guy is based out of Oakland…um me too dude, let’s hang out.

Finally, Troye Sivan has a new single, “My my my.” The video is already trending on Youtube, so you’ve probably heard it, but it’s really good and I hope other artists try to emulate his pop style, because it’s pop music I can get behind.

I’ll try to not take a three month break and actually post once a week…ya know, New Years resolutions and shit.

Music That Made Me Feel This Week

It’s been quite a week…the world feels like it’s coming to an end, from shootings to hurricanes, I’m starting to become disillusioned by humanity. I mean, more than I already was, which I THOUGHT was a lot, but I guess it can get worse. But music helps bring me back from the brink. Connecting through music is one of the things that makes us human, let’s never let fear keep us from touching each other this way. Here are a few songs that soothed my heart this week, I hope they bring you some joy and make you feel something.

Starting off, we have a single from Cautious Clay entitled “Cold War.” Topical, indeed. This song hit me hard, from it’s slow, sexy beginning, to the chorus which is lush with beautiful harmonies. To put it delicately, this song is sex. And I want more. I tried to find out who this guy is because I want to eat his voice with a spoon, which led me to his website where you can email him directly!!! I don’t know why I find that so crazy, maybe because he’s famous to me. ANYwho, listen to this song, buy it, download it, repeat.

Next up is a new single from BORNS, which, oddly enough, is also a very sexy song. It’s called “Sweet Dreams” and it’s unbelievably catchy. BORNS has the ability to take the same chord progressions and make them sound fresh. I particularly like the bass in this song, it sounds like an electric tuba and I’m diggin’ it. Plus, his voice has the best falsetto, most men who sing in falsetto sound like it’s painful to them, but not BORNS. I should probably find out this guys’ real name.

Last up this week is a track from Coastal featuring Jackie Mendoza called “La Luz.” This is my favorite song of the week, maybe the month, maybe even the year. This tune starts off with tribal drums before morphing into what I would call techno delight, which is a term I just made up right now. Meaning, the beats aren’t too intense, but they’re heavy enough to get your attention and make you bob your head. At least that’s what this song did to me. I love Mendoza’s voice, it’s light and fluid and you can tell she has real talent. This song has been on repeat in my house all week and I’m not complaining.

A few quick hits:

“Dark on Us” by Lucas Oswald

“Still No Plans” by The band called Oh

“Beautiful Light” By Uppermost

That’s all for this week. I hope you’re all trying to stay positive and fight for what you believe in. Peace.