I’ve always loved electronic music, sadly now renamed EDM and often much worse (or I’m just old). A few years ago my son and I started playing around with Garage Band and made some fun beats – including this dancey one.
Since then I picked up a PO-33 micro sampler and have played around here and there, but not enough to feel competent. Hopefully I’ll be posting some more music in the future. 🕺
Jordan Klassen is one of my favorite (and I would say underrated) local artists, consistently releasing solid tunes that are laced with emotion. I’ve been listening to his new EP on Spotify and in my hunt for related music videos, found this gem from 2020. Enjoy 🍿
I’m practicing this dance, it’s almost as good Napoleon Dynamite
Since I can remember I’ve always enjoyed music videos. Not all of course, but those that take the power of the song and add an extra dimension to it; where you just have to watch, and where you are left with a certain feeling and maybe more questions than answers.
I discovered Nation of Language recently, and this video nailed it. Lo-fi shots of a deserted New York City in the summer, odd dancing robot, sad love story with friends – what more can you ask for?
Searching through Spotify for new music is a guilty pleasure of mine, and I love to share new songs with others.
In sharing here, I also realize just how hard it is to accurately describe music and how bad I am at explaining why I like a particular song or artist. But that won’t stop me from trying!
Here are two very different songs. The first, Honeysuckle is a fun, upbeat and encouraging tune from Northwest Stories. I love their vibes and lyrics – and resonate as a fellow PNW hipster (if that’s still a thing).
The second song, Zone 1 to 6000 is from London based artist Nabihah Iqbal who I discovered recently. Her dreamy synth-y sound and spoken word vocals are captivating. Enjoy 🎧
I discovered John Van Deusen a number of years ago, and keep coming back as he releases new music. His blend of angsty rock and raw but honest lyrics are refreshing and so often relatable.
Make me weird and make me noisy
John Van Deusen, Boring
Prone to flipping tables crazy
Fearsome in the face of evil
Not afraid of broken people
Nobigdyl is one of my favourite rappers. His lyrics are not only innovative, but also uplifting and real. You can hear the influence of his southern roots, but he isn’t limited to one category.
My flow handsome like Bradley Pitt …
Nobigdyl, Sleepin’