October 25, 2020
Listening selections for the week of October 25, 2020, best enjoyed with a French press of Rising Star Coffee Roasters’ Illuminator Blend, for bright notes of caramel and nuts.
Highlights include:
A multidimensional disco supernova from New Delhi crooner Suryakant Sawhney
Stream of consciousness grooves from Jungle’s J Lloyd
Forward-thinking pop production to die for from Sigrid
Psychedelia perfected on Tempesst’s long-awaited debut album Must Be a Dream
Exquisite darkness from Damon McMahon, sublimated through ever-changing rhythms
Drama and detail melded into cinematic psych by Club Kuru
Pastoral, ‘60s folk revival from Azniv Korkejian
The joy of creation realized by Flying Lotus and other Warp family notables
Hot licks from Scary Pockets, Larry Goldings, and Louis Cole, who most definitely does not suck
A favorite from Beastie Boys’ inconsistently excellence Ill Communication featuring Q-Tip
Dreamy experimental pop from Columbus, Ohio based Way YesA soaring meditation on mortality inspired by J. G. Ballard’s Hello America
The tasty percussive musings of Melbourne musical chameleon Zak Olsen
One of the dopest beats of the past 15 years produced by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott
Resplendent synth pop from Cincinnati duo Moonbeau
Delectable jazz from session drummer and budding solo artist Gorden Campbell
Moody, empowering chillwave from Cleveland’s Summer School
The retro-soul stylings of Mike James Kirkland and Timmion Records’ Cold Diamond & Mink
A quality B side from The Hold Steady’s last quality record, Heaven Is Whenever
Power pop brilliance from Cleveland band Herzog’s ongoing single of the month project
Alternative and independent rock’s “Stairway to Heaven”
Inspired freeform hip hop from underground luminaries MF DOOM and Madlib
Vitally creative jazz exploration from 96-year-old Tino Contreras
The emotional heart of Matt Berninger’s new solo album Serpentine Prison
A sultry new collaboration between Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye