Month: October 2015

Action Bronson is a pretty funny dude. He looks more like an avid pro wrestling fan than a rapper, but who am I to judge? Action Bronson can rap, and well, too. He's funny and creative, and "Brand New Car" is a perfect example of that. Also, the upbeat music he raps over is exciting and fun, which is another few points in his favor in my book. Give him a listen, then check out the rest of his album on Spotify.

Beautifully sad and never excessively twangy, this song could be your gateway drug to listening to bluegrass--or at least progressive bluegrass--if that's not one of the genres on your menu already (I'm always trying to convert people). Regardless, Aoife O'Donovan's sweeping vocals and the stunning fiddle accompaniment will almost assuredly send a couple chills up your spine, and it's beyond worth a listen. (Side note: This is my favorite bluegrass tune of all time, and I started crying when I saw it live. Also, I bought and gave mint chocolate chip ice cream to the lead singer when she asked the audience for some, and that was kinda cool.)

Tropical house as a genre is expanding beyond the likes of Thomas Jack and Kygo. Møme is an artist that is pushing the genre forward. Enjoy this tune and share it with a friend.

You know "Friday (I'm in Love)" and "Lovesong" and "Pictures of You," but somehow, this broodingly infectious remix by The Cure has slipped under the musical popularity door relatively unnoticed. It's introspective, unabashedly 80s, quite rhythmically driven, and perfectly conveys a sonic atmosphere of ominousness and anxiety. As a plus, it makes for a great jogging song on the streets in October, when yellow leaves are finally falling everywhere around you in full swing.

WHALE has got some great tribal drums going on, a catchy rhythm, and some pleasantly mystifying lyrics. Yellow Ostrich has a bunch of good stuff, and this song is one of their best. The video is also a joy. Play this song, look at the sun (but wear sunglasses), enjoy the world that you live in.