It's gonna be May! Am I the only one that pictures the meme of Justin Timberlake's face? I might be a little late, but I'm still cracking up about it. Unfortunately I did not include any JT this time, and I've been on more of an alternative kick. Check it out:
Playlist
May Playlist Therapy
Highlights
- Track 4/ Cool Kids by Echosmith
I don't know much about Echosmith, but I find myself bobbing along whenever this chorus hits the radio. Lately I've been listening to more of 98.7 for my alternative rock... KROQ just isn't the same anymore, unless you're listening to Loveline (those of you who grew up in LA know!). I like to think of this song as a soundtrack to my teenage patients' lives: all of them cite bullying as a stressor and I think we all have times where we wish we were cooler. Plus, I always love a good breathy alternative female vocal.
- Track 11/ Addicted to You by Avicii
I am obsessed with the vocals on this track! Avicii has been pulling in some awesome featured musicians, and this is probably my favorite collaboration. Her name is Audra Mae, and her soulful approach to the hook absolutely makes the song. I also adore this track because it combines some hints of Beatles' influence in the intro/verse and then becomes more of an 80s dance club anthem.
- Track 17/ Home by Johnnyswim
Going back to my singer songwriter roots, I always find myself digging male-female duets: some of my all time favorite artists or tracks have this dynamic, from Civil Wars to Swell Season. This duo is actually a married couple, and there is a sweet balance in their singing that I imagine only comes with such a relationship. It's really all about the man's voice and his genuine expression of emotions in the words he is singing. This song makes me imagine a knee-slapping, foot-tapping, back-porch kickback with old friends. Hopefully there's some fresh squeezed lemonade waiting when I get there.
Thanks for listening (literally)!
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