Song of the Week: “America in Your 20s” by Winnetka Bowling League


Winnetka Bowling League – “America in Your 20s”

It’s been a long time since I was in my 20s but this song is nonetheless relatable.  Anyway, I’m in American in the 20s. Winnetka Bowling League are based out of Los Angeles and their debut album Sha La La is out on May 31.

Songs of the Week for 2024

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  • Voiles” by Flore Laurentienne
  • Rose-Tinted” by Shay De Castro
  • Colloquially” by Caity Gyorgy
  • Pandora” by Wisp
  • Bandolera” (feat. Tayson Kryss · KEVIN ROLDAN · Martina Camargo · Albert Breaker · Junior Black) by BADDIES ONLY

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Song of the Week: “Bandolera” (feat. Tayson Kryss · KEVIN ROLDAN · Martina Camargo · Albert Breaker · Junior Black) by BADDIES ONLY


Baddies Only – “Bandolera” (feat. Tayson Kryss · KEVIN ROLDAN · Martina Camargo · Albert Breaker · Junior Black)

I couldn’t find out much about this track or its artists on the internet, but I enjoy the tune.  Maybe you can tell me something about it?


Songs of the Week for 2024

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  • Voiles” by Flore Laurentienne
  • Rose-Tinted” by Shay De Castro
  • Colloquially” by Caity Gyorgy
  • Pandora” by Wisp
  • “Bandolera” (feat. Tayson Kryss · KEVIN ROLDAN · Martina Camargo · Albert Breaker · Junior Black) by BADDIES ONLY

 

 

Song of the Week: “Pandora” by Wisp


Wisp – “Pandora”

Wisp is the performing name of Natalie R. Lu, a 19-year-old from San Francisco leading a revival of the great 1990s genre of shoegaze.  “Pandora” is the the title track from her recently released EP.

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Song of the Week: “Colloquially” by Caity Gyorgy


Caity Gyorgy – “Colloquially”

Canadian jazz vocalist Caity Gyorgy (pronounced “George”) performs “Colloquially,” a number reminiscent of the style of jazz great Anita O’Day.

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Song of the Week: “Rose-Tinted” by Shay De Castro


Shay De Castro – “Rose-Tinted”

When you look at the eclipse later today you’ll want to wear tinted glasses, although rose-tinted will not work no matter your level of optimism, so wear officially-rated eye protection.  As to techno DJ Shay De Castro, she doesn’t seem to have any web presence, but this same biography is published several places online.


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Song of the Week: “Voiles” by Flore Laurentienne


Flore Laurentienne – “Voiles”

A little something different today.  Flore Laurentienne is an orchestral project of composer Mathieu David Gagnon who takes inspiration from the rugged natural world of his native Quebec.  “Voiles” is richly orchestrated and melodic piece that makes for good “headphone music.”

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  • Voiles” by Flore Laurentienne

 

 

Song of the Week: “PIZZICA De La Matina” by Phil Manzanera · Mauro Durante · Anna Phoebe


Phil Manzanera · Mauro Durante · Anna Phoebe – “PIZZICA De La Matina”

Phil Manzanera, a guitarist known for his work with Roxy Music, teams up with drummer/violinist Mauro Durante and violinist Anna Phoebe on an instrumental track where the guitar and violins are in conversation over the funkiest beat.

 

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Song of the Week: “Good Life (Will Clarke x Latroit Extended Remix)” by Soweto Gospel Choir x Groove Terminator


Soweto Gospel Choir x Groove Terminator – Good Life (Will Clarke x Latroit Extended Remix)

The Soweto Gospel Choir from South Africa team up with Australian DJ Groove Terminator on a project to celebrate the history of house music.  Performed in their native Zulu, “Good Life” is a joyous blend of gospel and electronic dance beats.

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Song of the Week: “Haraka حركة” by moktar (feat. Saad El Soghayar)


moktar (feat. Saad El Soghayar) – “Haraka حركة”

I love musical blending and Egyptian-Australian DJ and producer moktar has created a great combination of jungle club music with Arabic musical styles.  The track features vocals from Egyptian singer Saad El Soghayar’s “Hatgawez,” a popular song at wedding celebrations throughout the Middle East.

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Song of the Week: “the mould” by mui zyu


mui zyu – “the mould”

London dream pop artists mui zyu performs the delightfully odd “the mould,” which covers the many meanings of mould.

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