Oh man. Today was a day. It’s about a week into class so this is when all the drama starts. I could definitely use some chillaxed songs to wind me down (and if you’re listening in the morning, to get transition into the day.)
1. Candy Cigarettes — “Stockholm” is a sweet but sinister acoustic pop song that hearkens to the Beach Boys.
2. JR Green — “Technicolour Narrative” is a gentle but powerful declaration of love.
3. Madeleine Kelson — “Addicted” features gorgeous mandolin work and Kelson’s destined-for-the-spotlight vocals.
4. Liv Slingerland — “Hold On To” is an exuberant, 10,000%-committed performance by Slingerland and her band.
5. Genevieve Dawson — “I Am on Something” encapsulates that strange push-pull, manic-depressive tension in a relationship as it nears its in.
6. Brandin Reed — “Best Things in Life” is a gentle reminder to take stock of the good things, even when you’re at your worst.
7. BATTS — “Little White Lies” is dreamy and mesmerizing, calling to mind late 90s alt-rockers like Mazzy Star.
8. Slotface — “Pitted” is the newest single from an awesome punk band I featured a few weeks back. “Pitted” is about those nights out that take a turn for the…unexpected.
9. Dan Rico — “Anyway You Want Me” brings a modern twist to the 50s rave-up. Rico’s got a Buddy Holly-esque posture, sweet and self-deprecating but with a punk rock snarl embedded in his coos.
10. Mercyfox — “Dead White Doves” is a spunky cut that puts some life into a Cure-like (but lively) take on heartbreak.
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