The polar vortex isn’t real. The polar vortex has returned. This is just some cold air the polar vortex pushed out of the way. Well, either way it’s snowing out and I think you should grab your fur and spin around your living room with some champagne and this playlist. Why? Well, to celebrate the fact that you’re not trekking around in the snow like the rest of us. And to celebrate the fact that you own furs. Either way, you’re fabulous, and this playlist will add to that sensation.
XOXO
London based Kwabs is on fucking fire. When he released the SOHN produced track Last Stand a few months ago it became strikingly evident that he is on the forefront of what’s hot in electronic soul/R&B. With his new track Wrong or Right Kwabs is stepping up his game. Catchy synths simmer over trilling high hats and glowing arpeggios while supporting incessantly catchy choruses, an amazing voice, and soulful lyricism. This is money.
Artists are constantly shifting and shaping genres; lately R&B and Soul have seen a huge resurgence, and their new iterations are some of the most fulfilling and exciting releases. I’m thinking anything from James Blake to Rhye to Jessie Ware to SOHN to Autre Ne Veut. The key to a successful release that isn’t simply following trends? Good songwriting and good production. Rosie Lowe has achieved both. Her debut track Me & Your Ghost, a sweetly succulent nouveau R&B track, straddles the line between minimalist and indulgent production, creating something that remains intriguing throughout without overdoing it. Continue reading
There have been some exciting releases this week. Finally, Phantogram is here with a new single and it’s promising (hopefully we’ll get a solid follow up to their debut). Otherwise, on this playlist there are some rising artists releasing great new songs: Sohn, Banks, and Laura Welsh to name a few. Enjoy,
XOXO
Here’s a selection of my favorite tracks from what’s been circulating the internet this week. Enjoy 🙂
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