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Music Director Playlist #4

Music Director’s Playlist for the week of 4-26-22

This has to be my favorite compilation yet. I would say this most reflects my music taste at the moment. I did not put much new music into the playlist this week, but that's because nothing new (That I haven’t put on the station yet) has really caught my attention.

Dance Yrself Clean, LCD Soundsystem

Intuition, The Backseat Lovers

Sober to Death, Car Seat Headrest

Bodysnatchers, Radiohead

Since I Left You, The Avalanches

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, The Smiths

Lauren, Men I Trust

Skin, Soccer Mommy

You Really Got Me, The Kinks

Paper Bag, Fiona Apple

SONG OF THE WEEK: Dance Yrself Clean by LCD Soundsystem

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Twin Fantasy by Car Seat Headrest

Some thoughts:

The other music director and I bonded over our love for Dance Yrself Clean by LCD Soundsystem. Thus why it was dubbed “Song of the Week.” This song has to be my favorite from LCD Soundsystem's entire discography. The choices they make in volume level and instrumentation are strategic and well thought out. The explosion halfway through captures the feeling of finally letting go and is extremely freeing just to listen to. I had to edit the song to slightly shorten it and balance out the build. However, I recommend listening to the entire song and fully experiencing the journey it takes you on.

Intuition by The Backseat Lovers has been my anthem this past week. I overheard someone say this song was their least favorite on the album, When We Were Friends. I completely disagree with this stance and believe this is their best song on the LP. The musical dynamics in this song are just incredible, the middle section speeds up and is a stark contrast to the indie ballad it starts off as. It then fades back into the slower section, making the sadness sting in a slightly different, more personal way. The only thing I wish I could change about it is the length, I always want to keep listening.

Okay… Car Seat Headrest has a rather… interesting reputation. You either love them or you hate them. I personally LOVE them. Sober to Death has been trending as of lately (Thanks to TikTok, ugh) despite being released in 2011. This song and this album are just perfect. I made Twin Fantasy our Album of the week, as it's been hitting ~different~ in my personal life. Will Toledo’s voice is lined with a certain yearning that can break your heart in five seconds. My favorite part of the song is the end. Each musical phrase behind every “don’t worry, you and me won’t be alone no more” is different, which you might not pick up upon first listen. Truly subtle genius. I really don’t have much to say about this song other than telling you to go listen to it.

Bodysnatchers by Radiohead is just insane. Go listen to it.

I love love love The Avalanches so much. I was first introduced to them by a guy I met a year ago, so I really owe the credit to him. (Thanks legend). The Avalanches have created their own signature sound by exclusively using samples. When you think about how tedious and long the process of listening to and mixing hundreds of sounds to create entire albums… It makes you appreciate it so much more. Go stream The Avalanches!!!

Disclaimer: I HATE MORISSEY. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out is a good song though… It makes me want to be young and in love in 1980’s London.

I love the vocals and the bass line in Lauren by Men I Trust. Super good song.

I am such a Soccer Mommy person. The vibe she has got going on is exactly how I want to be perceived. I love this song and the album, Clean, so much.

The Kinks are just great. Pioneers in rock music for sure. This song has been one of my favorites since I was fifteen.

Fiona Apple has to be one of my top ten artists ever. She’s been through so much, and you can tell how healing music is for her. I relate to her a lot in that sense, music is a very sacred thing for me. Her songs are vulnerable yet logical. I would describe her sound as controlled chaos, everything is so thought out. This song talks about the excruciating reality that comes with having a crush. Truly a song for the girls.

#college radio #music #music director #lcd soundsystem #the backseat lovers #car seat headrest #radiohead #the avalanches #the smiths #men i trust #soccer mommy #the kinks #fiona apple

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theskeletoninthepiano · 2 years

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Playlist 3

Hey ya’ll, I’m a music director at my college radio and an aspiring musician/music industry/writing/idk who wants to get better at writing and strengthening my opinions on music. So I'm gonna start posting my playlists and justifications here. Thank you so much for checking this out :) Have a good day

This week I only chose ten of the twenty songs to be played on a heavier rotation.

Modern Love by David Bowie

West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys

Goodbye by Cannons

Tunnel of You by Cannons

Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chili Peppers

High and Dry by Radiohead

OPEN A WINDOW by Rex Orange County featuring Tyler, The Creator

high roller by Fana Hues

Borderline by Tame Impala

The Only Heartbreaker by Mitski

Highlight Reel

Scar Tissue- Red Hot Chili Peppers

To be honest, I do not listen to RHCP on a regular basis. However, I believe there are certain songs that are outstanding in comparison to the whole discography in a spectacular way. I overheard Scar Tissue while I was out and was instantly plunged into another RHCP phase. When you're in 40 degree weather consistently, waiting for spring to come, RHCP reignites the beat and excitement of the summertime. As the Mamas and The Papas say: “California Dreamin’ on such a winters day…”

Modern Love- David Bowie

I had not thought much of this song until I heard it while watching Frances Ha (Dir. Noah Baumbach) home alone sick with covid (ugh). Since watching it, I’ve had that song on repeat doing house chores, homework… you get the point. This song, as well as a lot of David Bowie’s work, are as thought out like a mathematical formula. Pure genius. Having an understanding of music theory makes the experience much more satisfying. An incredible song to get you through the week. It’s what they call a “main character song” (why oh why did I say that).

Goodbye and Tunnel of You- Cannons

I have been completely obsessed with the haunting, dreamy, ethereal soundscape cannons creates in their work. Both of these songs are of their latest album, Fever Dream, released in 2022. Seductive yet soothing, the siren-like quality of the LP has earned its place as my album of the week. I cannot recommend these songs enough. I feel so happy and beautiful when Cannons is on. If Cannons were represented by an object, it would be an enchanted rose quartz.

Additional songs and thoughts

I won't lie, both the Rex Orange County/Tyler, The Creator song and the Mitski song were thrown into the mix to just represent what's currently coming out. I am supposed to really focus and feature new music, even though I find most of it... unpalatable. I am big fans of all aforementioned’s older work. However, a lot of their new stuff just isn’t what it used to be (CMIYGL has exceptions). It’s okay for musicians to change their sound; but honestly, I was bored. These songs are good tho

high roller by Fana Hues is a beautiful song. I am not too familiar with the new album yet but I do believe this is a stand out song. Fana Hues gives me so much hope for new music. Great song, greater voice.

I put Borderline bc who doesn’t love Tame Impala.

Every song I didn't get specific about is because these songs are special to me in more personal ways. Going into detail would be unnecessary. These songs are all incredible songs worth checking out, old and new.

Thank you for reading :) please feel free to interact and discuss

#music #music review #radio #radiowaves #david bowie #pet shop boys #cannons #red hot chili peppers #rhcp red hot chili peppers #radiohead #rex orange county #fana hues #tame impala #mitski

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