Thirty unconventional, unusual or atypical love songs to soundtrack this holiday
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My Favorite Songs Of 2024
- Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan
- HOT TO GO! – Chappell Roan
- TEXAS HOLD ‘EM – Beyoncé
- Houdini – Dua Lipa
- I KNOW ? – Travis Scott
- Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
- girl, so confusing – Charli xcx & Lorde
- Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
- I Guess Time Just Makes Fools Of Us All – Father John Misty
- Like That – Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar
- Training Season – Dua Lipa
- Jerkin’ – Amyl and The Sniffers
- Nothing Matters – The Last Dinner Party
- Water – Tyla
- Guess – Charli xcx feat. Billie Eilish
- Broken Man – St. Vincent
- Please Please Please – Sabrina Carpenter
- Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
- Starburster – Fontaines D.C.
- Abigail – Soccer Mommy
- Step Into Your Power – Ray LaMontagne
- What About the Children? – Gary Clark Jr. feat. Stevie Wonder
- LUNCH – Billie Eilish
- WILDFLOWER – Billie Eilish
- MY HOUSE – Beyoncé
- Mamushi – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
- Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
- yes, and? – Ariana Grande
- My Golden Years – The Lemon Twigs
- All In Good Time – Iron & Wine feat. Fiona Apple
- Taste – Sabrina Carpenter
- Lights Camera Action – Kylie Minogue
- The Architect – Kacey Musgraves
- That’s How I’m Feeling – Jack White
- Dancing in the Flames – The Weeknd
- BIRDS OF A FEATHER – Billie Eilish
- Femenine – Empress Of
- Saturn – SZA
- Once in a Lifetime – Joshua Idehen with the Social Singing Choir
- Capricorn – Vampire Weekend
- The Door – Teddy Swims
- Calling You Out – Charly Bliss
- Mess It Up – The Rolling Stones
- Eusexua – FKA twigs
- x-ray eyes – LCD Soundsystem
- Grace – IDLES
- Too Sweet – Hozier
- Young Lion – Sade Adu
- Baddy on the Floor – Jamie xx and Honey Dijon
- Euphoria – Kendrick Lamar
- Life – Jamie xx & Robyn
- Mother Nature – MGMT
- JOLENE – Beyoncé
- The Rest of Me – Michael Kiwanuka
- Worth It. – RAYE
- Dream Job – Yard Act
- Mood Swings – Little Simz
- All You Children – Jamie xx & The Avalanches
- The Light Nights – Camera Obscura
- J CHRIST – Lil Nas X
- Weightless – Romy
- 360 – Charli xcx featuring Robyn and Yung Lean
- LEVII’S JEANS – Beyoncé featuring Post Malone
- Sinner – The Last Dinner Party
- Sticky – Tyler, the Creator feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne
- Too Much – girl in red
- Well, Alright – Johnny Cash
- Peaceful Place – Leon Bridges
- Clams Casino – Cassandra Jenkins
- Sympathy Is a Knife – Charli xcx feat. Ariana Grande
- Take Me Home, Country Roads – Lana Del Rey
- Racist Piece of Shit – Fishbone
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Lucinda Williams
- Classical – Vampire Weekend
- Bells and Whistles – Bright Eyes
- Alimony – Miranda Lambert
- Genesis. – RAYE
- Neva Play – Megan Thee Stallion feat. RM of BTS
- Disease – Lady Gaga
- BLACKBIIRD – Beyoncé with Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts, Tanner Adell and Tiera Kennedy
- Flea – St. Vincent
- Friend of a Friend – The Smile
- HIND’S HALL – Macklemore
- HISS – Megan Thee Stallion
- Timeless – The Weeknd with Playboi Carti
- 16 CARRIAGES – Beyoncé
- we can’t be friends (wait for your love) – Ariana Grande
- On My Mama – Victoria Monét
- Death Valley High – Orville Peck featuring Beck
- Tennessee Rise – The Tennessee Freedom Singers
- The Feminine Urge – The Last Dinner Party
- Surround Sound – JID feat. 21 Savage & Baby Tate
- Talk Talk – Charli xcx
- Cinderella – Remi Wolf
- Afterlife – Sharon Van Etten
- Real Good – Homeboy Sandman
- Sexy To Someone – Clairo
- Beaches – Beabadoobee
- Favourite – Fontaines D.C.
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Your (Almost) Daily Playlist: 9-25-24
Celebrating Santigold’s birthday today by including a handful of her songs on the playlist.
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“You ask me why we’re called Gnarls Barkley and I’m asking you ‘why not?’ The name Gnarls Barkley isn’t anchored down. It’s a drifter. A High Plains drifter, I might add.” – CeeLo Green
“There’s no story behind it. The name doesn’t have anything to do with anything.” – Danger Mouse
Gnarls Barkley’s Danger Mouse was born Brian Burton on this date in 1977. A handful of their songs are included on today’s playlist.
Tunes Du Jour Presents 2017
In the realm of music, 2017 proved to be a year of vibrant eclecticism, where established artists continued to push boundaries and emerging voices made their mark. The year’s soundtrack was a rich collection of narratives, each song telling its own story, whether it be Kendrick Lamar’s thought-provoking lyricism on “HUMBLE.”, or Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow,” an anthem of confidence and empowerment.
The year also saw artists like Future and Lil Uzi Vert pushing the boundaries of rap music, while Lorde and Portugal. The Man offered a more introspective take on pop. Drake’s “Passionfruit” and Calvin Harris’ “Slide” were the smooth, rhythmic tracks that became the backdrop of many summer nights, showcasing the seamless blend of R&B and electronic music.
Veterans like Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus reinvented themselves, leaving behind their pure pop personas for more mature, soulful expressions in “Sign of the Times” and “Malibu,” respectively. Meanwhile, SZA and Sampha delivered deeply personal albums that spoke to the complexities of relationships and self-discovery.
The indie scene was no less vibrant, with King Krule, St. Vincent, and The War on Drugs each offering a unique sonic experience that defied mainstream trends. And let’s not forget the poignant comeback of Kesha, who reminded us of the redemptive power of music.
As we reminisce about the tunes of 2017, it’s impossible not to feel the excitement and energy they brought into our lives. Each track on this playlist brings its own flavor to the table. It’s not just about the songs; it’s about the memories they evoke, the feelings they stir, and the way they become the soundtrack to our lives. Let’s crank up the volume, lose ourselves in the melodies, and celebrate the music of 2017.
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