Every week if you're a Spotify user, Spotify will try and find new music for you based on the things that you've listened to and liked. I typically listen through the whole playlist at least once per week and on occasion find some things that I think are worth another listen or two. They belong at the very least on a playlist for someone or some event.
So I'm just gonna share some of my thoughts on some of the better tracks that got introduced to me via the system. Odds are you haven't heard these songs either but if you're taste in music is anything like mine, I think they're worth a listen.
Little Silver Cross by White Reaper.
Genre: Alt Rock
A steady pushed tempo with what I some punk rock vocals and riffs. This song stood out as something I would hear while watching a skate board video and driving down a coast line. This was the first song that my ears perked up and said, "Oh I haven't heard this, but I like it."
Change Coming-Layup
Genre: Alternative, electronic
I immediately got caught up in the unique vocals from Chris Henderson but for me it was a bit too repetitive as far as both musically and lyrically. Still Henderson has a unique talent and sound that makes me want to listen to more of his other band Bronze Radio Return
Humming Bird by Wildling
Genre: Americana Pop (If that's a thing. Think Walk the Moon or Moon Taxi)
I think a great song to end the Summer with, in the same vain as Walk The Moon's Anna Sun or whichever version of Boys of Summer, you like to enjoy (I'm partial to the Atari's version). It's a song about enjoying a Summer love, and then having that love seemingly dashed. However it's got a great sing along chorus that I think speaks to that rebellious summer chase.
"Stay a little bit
Take a hit
While the sun's out
Baby, it was sweet, you and me, chasing flowers
Don't think that I've forgotten
You're all I've ever wanted"
Set On Fire by MAGIC GIANT
Genre: Electric Pop Folk
I initially liked this song, but the more I listen to it the more I disliked it. It feels somewhat like a copycat of Mumford and the americana electric pop rock scene. It's not all together bad, but after a second listen it feels just a bit too much for me. That said, it's catchy enough that it might become a small radio hit.
The Dog Is Mine by K-OSGenre: Blues, Rock.
Nice solid groove song. It feels like something a modern day cowboy might enter a saloon to. The use of voice alteration is a bit overused, but it still adds a bit of attitude to this song. K-OS is more known for his rapping skills, but this is really a rock song through and through.
Figuring It Out by SWMRS
Genre: Punk
The sounds of pop punk and alternative rock surround this song about alienated youth. One can't help but think about Good Charlotte's The Anthem, or The Offspring's The Kid's Aren't Alright. Still it might push a little too hard with it's "whoa ohh" chorus that get's amped up maybe just too much in the early parts of the song.
Be My Fire by The Blue Stones
Genre: Blues Rock
Few bands have struck me as much as The Blue Stones. Sure they are following the model of a color and a random thing singing blues rock (The White Stripes/The Black Keys). I will say that this particular song comes alive with all the essentials. It has deep enough percussion and bass that you can feel it bounce when the dial is at a 6. The song builds and builds until reaches a face melting crescendo at the end.
Humble by Scary Pockets and Mia Dyson
Genre: Novelty Covers
Ok, the song is originally by Kendrick Lamar certainly has it's own sound, but this cover is such a fantastic take on the song that it holds up on it's own. Something about the words coming from a female perspective gives the words almost more weight.
Start It Up by Dry Reef
Genre: Reggae
A nice slow rhythm that goes well with Palm Tree's and vacations. Would also fit well with entertaining guests for dinner. Very easy to listen to and relaxing, fits well into the background.
Bitch, Baby by Pet Fangs
Genre: Alternative Pop
At first I thought this was TV On The Radio, but instead it's the relatively new pop/rock group Pet Fangs. With influences including Prince and David Bowie, you can count on this song to take you to a certain 'space' feel, as though the sounds are literally not from this world.
Good Thoughts by Frank Jaeger
Genre: Hip Hop
Hip-Hop isn't as prevalent on my Spotify Discover as alternative or rock is, but thankfully it's still there. This song was the only one on my list, but it's a good one. A very chill track that has its heart in the sounds of New York or Chicago. It has an almost cold weather feel to it, that as we say goodbye to maybe the sounds of summer we are entering a new season.
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