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My Ideal Chillout Room Soundtrack

My recent obsession with ’90s rave culture has sent me down many musical rabbit holes, with my favorite being the sound of the chillout room. The chillout room started as a place for ravers to cool down from the high temperature of the rave itself. However, this room became far more than just a place for ravers to catch their breath. Ultimately, it became the birthplace of an entirely new style of electronic music. Here I have listed six of my all-time favorite chillout room tracks.

“Dance PM” by Hiroshi Yoshimura – Music for Nine Postcards (2017)
This track has an upbeat and overall positive sound to it. It is sweet, soothing and absolutely perfect for anyone stepping out of the sensory overload that is a rave. To put it simply, this track is grounding.

“2/1 – Remastered 2004” by Brian Eno – Ambient 1/Music for Airports (1978)
While Brian Eno was making music long before 90s raves, his ambient tracks are a chillout room essential. They do an excellent job of fluctuating to and from the foreground, putting the mind in an almost meditative state.

“#6” by Aphex Twin – Selected Ambient Works Volume II (1994)
Aphex Twin was one of the artists essential in the creation of the chillout room and its sound. His second album which this track is on captures, the essence of the chillout room perfectly. For the most part, it is beat-less and trance-like. “#6”, my favorite on the album, is comprised of a repetitive vocaloid sound that takes the listener deeper into their Brian-Eno-induced meditative state.

“Tommib” by Squarepusher – Go Plastic (2001)
Squarepusher, like Aphex Twin, was essential in the formation of the chillout room. This track is slightly more upbeat and engaging than the previous two in an attempt to pull the raver from their stupor.

“La femme d’argent” by Air – Moon Safari (1998)
This track by Air serves to fully bring the listener back to their senses. It is jazzy yet still electronic in true chillout room fashion.

“Breathe” by Telepopmusik – Genetic World (2001)
Lastly, “Breathe,” an electronic track with soothing vocals overtop serves to energize the listener before reentering the rave. While it is soothing, the beat is almost energetic enough to dance to making it the perfect transition song.

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Sad Songs for Being Sad

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Some days, especially during summer, can be isolating and strange. I find it’s best to just let myself sit in it for a while, and to ride the wave. Here are some songs that let me wallow in that feeling for a bit.

“Demi Moore” – Phoebe Bridgers

There are many melancholic Phoebe Bridgers songs, it’s her niche and she does it well. “Demi Moore,” ends on an optimistic note, with the lyrics “I’ve got a good feeling / It doesn’t happen very often,” but the rest of the song is a yearning plea for love and comfort.

Saddest Lyric: “I’ve got a good feeling / It doesn’t happen very often”

“this is me trying” – Taylor Swift

With the pleading hook of “I just wanted you to know that this is me trying,” Swift does an excellent job of encapsulating the feeling of not knowing if your best is good enough for someone else.

Saddest Lyric: “They told me all of my cages were mental / So I got wasted like all my potential”

“Mind” – Declan McKenna

The semi-ambiguous lyrics and almost-whiny vocals combine for a uniquely sad ballad.

Saddest Lyric: “Why’d you keep changing your mind?”

“Static / Habit” – ADDIE

Another song about feeling like you’re too much for everyone around you, ADDIE sums up the feeling of being isolated from someone you love.

Saddest Lyric: “Am I a bad daughter and a bad friend? / I know that I’m easily replaced”

“Sullen Girl” – Fiona Apple

One of Apple’s more straightforward ballads, she uses the sea as an extended metaphor for a returning and chronic sadness.

Saddest Lyric: “And he took my pearl / And left an empty shell of me”

“Thinning” – Snail Mail

Snail Mail combines optimism and pessimism into one beautiful package in “Thinning,” a song about something just feeling off.

Saddest Lyric: “I don’t think there’s anything wrong / I don’t think there’s anything wrong”

I made a playlist of these songs especially for you, enjoy.

Until next time,

Caitlin

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ARTHUR Songs That Just Feel Special

ARTHUR's album cover for "Woof Woof"

I don’t often dwell on blood-drinking. That being said, for about two weeks after hearing my first ARTHUR song, I was thinking, muttering and (poorly) singing: “She drinks my blood and I drink water.” These lyrics, the opening line of “AB”, only hint at the twisted, honest and experimental takes ARTHUR creates within his discography.

ARTHUR, also known as Arthur, Arthur Shea, William Conall Shea or just Con, is not only a man of many names, but a man of many talents. You may know him as a founding member of the Philadelphian indie band, Joy Again, or perhaps from the opening sets he played for (Sandy) Alex G during a recent tour. I don’t claim to know the creative genius behind ARTHUR, but I have spent a decent chunk of the last few years picking through all of his music, and I’d like to think I’m a fairly well-versed ARTHUR consumer.

Listed in order of release date, I present to you a short playlist of my top ten favorite ARTHUR tracks.

Note: For the purpose of this playlist, I only selected songs that were released after ARTHUR’s professional name change from Arthur Shea.

“Scared” – Challenger (2017)

Raised to a high and haunting pitch, ARTHUR grapples with the stranger at the other end of the ringing phone on this track. This alien outsider, one that is perhaps not so unfamiliar to ARTHUR or us, is the ever-present voice that calls for scary things to happen.

“AB” – Challenger (2017)

Back to the blood song. I would fervently argue that this song transcends normal critique and conversation. It will get stuck in your head and make you question every single relationship you’ve had. Frankly put, love can be draining.

“Julie Returns” – Julie Returns (2018)

This song is video game limbo. “Julie Returns” feels like hitting all the buttons on your game controller in a desperate attempt to get out of the room with no door while uncanny and robotic instrumentals urge you into nothingness. “Julie Returns” is an apology or a love letter or an existential contemplation.

“Julie vs. Robot Julie” – Woof Woof (2018)

“I’m so lonely/No-one knows me/The only thing that might help now/Is if I kill myself/But I don’t wanna do that/Cause someone might get mad/I’m so lonely”. These lyrics are a prime example of that ARTHUR-istic honesty I previously mentioned. With the above opening verse preceded by only seconds of a repetitive high-hat, this track quickly launches into its hazy exploration and questions of the duality of selfhood.

“I’m Too Good” – Woof Woof (2018)

The rising instrumentals at the beginning of this song slowly ease into some of ARTHUR’s most raw and eccentric lyrics and vocal inflections. What is one of my most revisited tracks off of “Woof Woof”, “I’m Too Good” is a practice in free association. ARTHUR’s interweaving of egotism with self-deception is novel and captivating. You’ll have a hard time setting this song down for any extended period of time.

“Wow F**K” – Woof Woof (2018)

ARTHUR’s most deceivingly upbeat song, this track is a minute and a half of pure head-bobbing, body-jumping music. While the instrumentals and delivery signal a song of youthful joy, the lyrics describe the uncertainty of recovery, growth and guilt. Just as the title reflects, ARTHUR is the master of juxtaposition on “Wow F**K”.

“I’ve Seen It” – Woof Woof (2018)

Arguably the most sentimental ARTHUR song, the last track on “Woof Woof ” is a soft whisper: self-aware, true, and hopeful. Guided by understated instrumentals, ARTHUR’s knowing and kind voice is on full-display in “I’ve Seen It” and it’s simply beautiful. This song is the gentle smile on the face of a healing person and you will likely find yourself listening to it when you’re in need of a safe place to rest.

“No Tengo” – Hair of the Dog (2020)

This track opens with a short sample from Righeira’s 1983 “No Tengo Dinero” and quickly launches into a fascinating and methodical instrumental composition. ARTHUR, making use of a more mortal voice than usual on this track (though the delivery is certainly still unearthly), sings to “she”. Shy expressions of love and recognition combined with loose promises to be better make for a classic ARTHUR track that’s just as unique and intriguing as the others.

“Fix” – Hair of the Dog (2020)

While a handful of his other tracks touch on it, no other ARTHUR song presents ideations of addiction as explicitly and fully as “Fix”. Pointedly titled, ARTHUR plays both sides of the story on this song. At the beginning, we get a glimpse at one person’s desire for this fix to be stopped, and with a seamless transition after the first few lines, we learn about the other individual’s inability to do so. The song is full, emotional and difficult. It urges self-reflection without ever asking for it.

“Something Sweet” (ft. Caleb Giles) – Hair of the Dog (2020)

The only ARTHUR track with a credited vocal feature, Caleb Giles and ARTHUR come together in an unexpectedly fitting way to create this speculative and eerie song. What I once believed were two dichotomous artists, ARTHUR’s experimental and genre-bending style blends seamlessly with Caleb Giles’ dexterous alternative hip-hop approach. Both bring intriguing and strange lyrical content to the track and you’d be hard pressed to find another song like it.

Click here to listen to the playlist on my Spotify.

Ultimately, ARTHUR is just one of those artists you have to hear for yourself. Enjoy your first listen of each song; I promise it’ll be special. Then enjoy all those repeats.

Here’s to ARTHUR’s unexplained love of dogs,

Silya Bennai

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Conventional and Unconventional Study Music

Over the years, I’ve had a long and somewhat tumultuous relationship with what music I use to study. Sometimes it’s too distracting, sometimes it doesn’t fit the vibe, sometimes it definitely needs lyrics, others, it definitely doesn’t. Here is a comprehensive, somewhat chaotic, journey into what music I use to study.

INSTRUMENTALS

Let’s start with the basics: instrumentals. Two artists I’ve relied heavily on for instrumentals that aren’t just lo-fi or classical music are STRFKR and Louie Zong. STRFKR has an indie-pop feel whereas Louie Zong leans more toward jazz. These two artists are great for if I need to complete a reading, do some writing, or do anything that requires a bit more thinking.

DANCE MUSIC

Now let’s get a little bit more obscure: dance music. Do you have a task to complete that doesn’t require a whole lot of thinking? Dance music is great for this (in my experience). Think Pitbull, LMFAO, Daft Punk, Black Eyed Peas, or anything else that is fast-paced, good-spirited, and makes you feel like you can conquer the world (or an excel spreadsheet). 

VIDEO GAME MUSIC

Okay, now it’s time to address perhaps the most peculiar of the music I’ve used to study: “Mario Kart” music. Now, this certainly wasn’t my idea, I saw it on Tik Tok, but it worked. I’m unsure of whether it was just a placebo effect, or whether it was actually the real deal. However, I did get around forty minutes into the 10 hour loop of “Coconut Mall” on YouTube, and around half an essay written. The fast paced nature of the track and my familiarity with it due to many hours spent playing “Mario Kart” as a child make it perfect for grinding out something I’ve been procrastinating for a while.

I have a study playlist that centers around the more conventional study music if you’re interested in checking that out.

Until next time,

Caitlin

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Local Coffeeshop Soundtrack: Cup A Joe

This photograph features a light brown wall at coffeeshop Cup A Joe in Raleigh, NC. The wall is covered with pictures of Elvis Presley and small orange and red vinyls.
Cup A Joe - 2021 by Lise Nox

This playlist is the third playlist from my “Local Coffeeshop Soundtrack” series. I feel emotional making a playlist inspired by Cup A Joe because it’s the first coffee shop I went to when I moved to Raleigh, NC. Cup A Joe is a coffeehouse and coffee roaster located on Hillsborough Street. They offer coffee, hot beverages, smoothies and sweet treats. They sell their own coffee beans — the slogan on their merch even says “don’t forget your coffee beans”— and they’re also known for supporting local artists. The very first Cup A Joe opened in Greensboro, NC in 1994, and you can tell the Hillsborough one also has an old-school vibe just by looking at its interior design. Brown tiles, retro coffee machine, Elvis Presley photographs and 7” vinyls on the walls: the smallest details inside this place personify the ’50s and ’60s.

The first thing that came to mind when making this playlist was “I need to include at least one song by Elvis Presley to honor the decorations on their wall”, and I did. The second thing that came to mind is that Cup A Joe has both old-school and chill vibes, so the songs need to render exactly those. Here are five tracks that best illustrate this coffee shop, with 50’s blues for the vintage sounds, neo-soul and nu-jazz for the lounge atmosphere, and chill rap to give it a modern touch. You can find the full playlist here.

“Hell N Back” by Bakar

Bakar‘s “Will You Be My Yellow?” is a smooth and groovy EP released in 2019. The British singer, songwriter and model wrote exclusively about relationships on this record — “both thriving and failing” relationships. “Hell N Back” has become a classic alternative jazzy song in my eyes. As poetic and sweet as this track is meant to be, I crack up every time I listen to Bakar sings “She had green eyes like Mountain Dew” — but the poetry in “Me and you went to hell and back just to find peace” balances it out.

“I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James

The rhythm’n’blues queen released “I’d Rather Go Blind” in 1968 after dealing with drug addiction and several abusive romantic relationships. Given her level of fame now, you’d never guess she had a hard time staying at the top of music charts back then because of her personal issues. “I’d Rather Go Blind” is a pretty self-explanatory title: Etta can’t stand to look at her love interest being with another woman. The sad girl/hopeless romantic in me thought including a blues song like this one would fit Cup A Joe’s atmosphere pretty well.

“Eugene” by Arlo Parks

Speaking of songs about unrequited love, “Eugene” is a sweet queer love song (or should I say, unrequited love song) about Arlo “half falling in love” with her straight female childhood friend, who’s in a relationship with — you guessed it — Eugene. Despite its heartbreaking topic, I find this song very soothing. Arlo Parks’ official bio describes her style as “indie-pop”, but I’d personally describe it as a mix of neo-folk and neo-soul. Her album “Collapsed In Sunbeams” was released in 2021 and was critically acclaimed: it was nominated as Album of the Year, Best New Artist and Best British Female Solo Artist at the 2021 Brit Awards. Even though I don’t believe that awards and prizes define the quality of an artist’s work, she really does deserve all these nominations.

“Ring Master” by Mattari

Mattari is a nu-jazz producer from London, UK. the only description I could find about their work in their Spotify and Bandcamp’s bios is “Chilled Beats – Horns – Grooves” and it sums up their style pretty well. “Ring Master” is a nu-jazz instrumental song released a single in 2020 and it sounds like your typical relaxing coffee shop tune.

“Mi Casa” by Kota The Friend

In addition to being naturally talented, Kota The Friend is also a very prolific rapper. He releases one album per year and saying that each one is good would be an understatement. “Mi Casa” is taken from his 2020 album “EVERYTHING”, a record with touching lyrics and chill vibes. By touching, I mean that the lyrics in this song are all about him celebrating his success, being humble about it and holding on to his inner peace. Very wholesome content for a rap song, if you ask me.

— Lise Nox

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Components For a Good Road Trip Playlist

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By Katie Phillips

As students begin returning home for the summer, a new need arises; there is perhaps nothing more essential to a college homecoming trip than a well-curated road trip playlist. My eight-hour drive from NC State to Georgia has made me something of a veteran of this process over the past months, and so I hope to impart my best advice for drafting the soundtrack to returning home, visiting newfound college friends or just a day trip out to the beach. 

The first key step is having a good flow between the energy of your song choices. Everyone starts their drive with excitement about getting on the road to somewhere new, but if you’re playing your recently liked songs on constant repeat, you’ll be burnt out before you’re halfway to your destination. To prevent this, make sure to plan accordingly. Start with those high-energy songs but leave room in the middle for slower songs to prevent exhausting yourself. I personally love saving up new music for these kinds of trips because it adds an extra layer of excitement to the trip.

Next, be sure to mix up your genres. Hours and hours of mid-2000’s midwest emo is fun in theory, but once the fifteenth Slaughter, Beach Dog song comes on I guarantee you’ll regret your choices. Long drives are a good time to focus on nothing but what you’re listening to, so use all that car time as an excuse to explore genres you haven’t had time to check out recently. Who knows, maybe you’ll come back with a new favorite band?

Perhaps the most important part of a playlist like this is to name it accordingly. Your trip is going to be filled with memories and you’ll want to remember the songs that played during those golden hour moments. Nothing is quite as painful as losing the song that was your anthem for whatever journey you went on. Enjoy the ride and if your playlist runs out early, hop onto WKNC to hear some tracks that will assuredly fit whatever adventure you’re setting out on.

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Top 10 Led Zeppelin Deep Cuts

tony morelli, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

I try not to write *too* much about Zeppelin, considering they’re the biggest, greatest rock band in history, and there are about 1,000,000 other blogs out there dedicated to them. Then again, they are the BIGGEST, GREATEST rock band in history. It would be shameful of me not to give my favorite group a little love every once in a while.

“Stairway to Heaven” is one of the most played songs of all time. To this day, it’s on constant repeat on nearly all commercial rock radio stations. You’re sure to have heard the screeching “Immigrant Song” (even just from “School of Rock”) or the thundering “Kashmir.” Tracks like “Whole Lotta Love” and “Black Dog” fall in the same category: wildly popular and played millions of times.

But what about the songs in between their hits? To me, these are the tracks that made Led Zeppelin so great. From their early bluesy rock to soft acoustics, there are tons of gems throughout their discography that receive little recognition today. Here are some of my favorite that I just can’t let fall through the cracks:

1. How Many More Times – Led Zeppelin

This is the last track on their first album and my all-time favorite song. Ever. It takes so many twists and turns that it keeps you on your toes throughout the entire eight minutes.

2. Out On The Tiles – Led Zeppelin III

You’d never guess this song is off their “acoustic” album. Featuring a heavy, upbeat riff, it’s some of Jimmy Page’s best guitar work. Something I love about this song is how you can hear him saying “Stop!” in the background (1:23), which was accidentally left in during one of their takes.

3. The Rover – Physical Grafitti

The riff in this song is INSANE. It was a favorite concert performance for the band but didn’t get much recognition beyond that. The last minute of the track takes a crazy turn as Jimmy Page switches rhythms.

4. When The Levee Breaks – Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV)

For most fans of Zeppelin, this isn’t so much of a “deep cut” per se, but it definitely wasn’t performed live very often due to its highly produced nature. Using layering and the natural acoustics of the old house it was recorded in, it’s one of the most atmospheric tracks they’ve ever produced.

5. Trampled Under Foot – Physical Grafitti

This is one of the funkiest songs on their discography. Pulling inspiration from Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” bassist and organist John Paul Jones really shows off his skills on the Clavinet.

6. Boogie With Stu – Physical Grafitti

This song was recorded as a jam session with Rolling Stones road manager, Ian Stewart, who happened to stop by the country home Zeppelin was staying at to record their album. There was an old piano in the house, which Page tuned his guitar to while Stewart played.

7. Tea For One – Presence

“Presence” was one of Led Zeppelin’s least celebrated albums, but released at a very difficult and harrowing time for the band. The emotional intensity of the album really speaks to this, especially in “Tea For One.”

8. I Can’t Quit You Baby – Led Zeppelin

Back from their bluesier days, this cover of Willie Dixon’s “I Can’t Quit You, Baby” was included on their original performance lineup. It’s a fantastic song that highlights their ability to take the blues to new levels.

9. I’m Gonna Crawl – In Through the Out Door

“I’m Gonna Crawl” is the last song on their last album (excluding “CODA,” which was a collection of archived tracks released after the band broke up). It’s a melancholy yet beautiful track.

10. Travelling Riverside Blues (29/6/69 Top Gear) – BBC Sessions (Live)

If only there were more live albums like this. Though it was recorded in 1969, this song didn’t make it onto any studio albums until “CODA.” It’s a great, romantic little blues track 100% worth taking a listen to.

Image courtesy of Tony Morelli, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Local Coffeeshop Soundtrack: Sir Walter Coffee

This photograph was taken inside Sir Walter Coffee around 9:30pm. It depicts the vertical sign "COFFEE" in all caps from the inside, thus backwards. The image is dominated by a dark blue light and the "COFFEE" sign is red and blue.
Sir Walter Coffee at night by Lise Nox

I’ve recently started making playlists inspired by all the coffee shops I go to in Raleigh, NC. This one is dedicated to Sir Walter Coffee. Sir Walter Coffee is a coffee shop located in Downtown Raleigh that serves coffee, tea and cocktails offered with or without alcohol. I’m used to going there mostly in the late afternoon and at night. Before one of my friends asked me to hang out there and do homework one night, I had never heard of a coffee shop that closes at 12 a.m. It only applies to Fridays and Saturdays, but still. I usually go there with a friend on Friday nights to catch up on everything we’ve been up to during the week, and the oat latte we order at 5 p.m. turns into a glass of wine around 8:30 p.m.

The music that plays at Sir Walter Coffee is often…random. Not in a bad way, but in a way that makes you ask, “Wait, they’re playing rock ‘n roll now?” after they’ve played Soundcloud electronica music for an hour. It’s at best funny, at worst a little confusing, but if I genuinely didn’t like the music that plays there, I wouldn’t be making this playlist. I’ve decided to compile my own version of their late-night playlist, featuring neo-soul, chill electronica and French indietronica. Here are five songs that illustrate their electronic playlist (when they decide they’re in the mood for this genre) most accurately. You can listen to the full Sir Walter Coffee playlist I made here.

“Fatal Fantasies” by Gold Fir

The mysterious duo from London released their EP “Prelude” in 2019 and “Fatal Fantasies” is the first song on it. Its afrobeats percussions and dark neo-soul vibes make the erotic lyrics come to life flawlessly. This song has me completely hooked and I’ve been listening to it on repeat, to the point where I think it’s going to make it to my Spotify 2021 Wrapped. I just know it.

“PATTERNS” by NASAYA Feat. Sara Diamond

NASAYA is a young French producer from the Reunion Island and he takes inspiration from a vast spectrum of genres. “PATTERNS” is a rhythmic yet heartbreaking electronic collaboration with vocalist Sara Diamond. I still can’t tell if this song is more on the sad side or the chill side of things, but it reflects perfectly the kind of electronic music that plays in the late afternoon/early evening at Sir Walter. The drop is slow enough to fit the mood of the song, but dynamic enough to release perfectly all the tension built up in the first minute of the song.

“quand j’entends les gens” by Mélodie Lauret

I discovered Mélodie Lauret a while back at a live session of one of my favorite French podcasts, “À Bientôt de te Revoir” (a French neologism made up by the host’s grandma which means “see you soon”). Mélodie played this song live with just her synthesizer and her computer, and she was so good that I looked her up on Spotify the very same night. I would describe her style as typical French indietronica: addictive beat, mellow voice and obscure yet poetic lyrics. All you’d ever want to hear when you’re drinking wine at a coffee shop at 8 p.m.

“One Evening” by Blank & Jones Feat. Zoe Durrant

Another electronic beat, another collaboration with a female singer, another song with romantic lyrics. I know, not really surprising. The difference between Blank & Jones and the rest of the artists mentioned above is that 1) they’re German producers 2) their style is more Ambient and Lounge. Every single one of their songs has a powerful relaxing effect. This song in particular is about the first encounter between the narrator and a stranger one night, and I love the mysterious story hidden in the lyrics.

“Toi Et Moi” by Paradis

Paradis is a French music duo consisting of Simon Mény and Pierre Rousseau. Their album “Recto Verso” was released in 2016, but its sounds and lyrics are so cohesive with the current French indietronica scene that I can’t help but think that they’re literal visionaries. You guessed it, the lyrics are poetic, the melodic beat is on point and the overall vibe is sensual and romantic. As it should be.

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Underground Discoveries: Four Songs to Add to Your Rotation Pt. 4

$200 Haircuts – Rio Da Yung Og (2020)

Flint, Michigan rapper Rio Da Yung Og gives fans a high energy and chest rocking track with “$200 Haircuts.” He is known for clever bars and sharp punch-ins that will make a listener stand out of their seat. The above track is great for a heavy workout playlist.

It’s A Scene – Joey Fatts (2020)

Joey Fatts gives fans a smooth and classy record with his song “It’s A Scene.” The song gives reminiscent feelings of coming from struggle to success. This track is good for a car ride on a warm day.

Quick – KMB Remix  – Duckwrth, KIAN, KMB (2021)

Duckwrth teams up with artists KIAN and KMB to deliver a groovy and bounce-filled remix to his song “Quick.” This track is full of joy and soul that makes you want to dance at your desk. This remix is perfect for both high energy and relaxed settings.

Rider – Mereba (2021)

Mereba gives fans a beautiful new single for the summer with the track “Rider.” With soft island-inspired elements, Mereba’s voice gently glides over the instrumentation in a perfect way. This track is perfect for a very relaxed day filled with peace and joy.

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Miranda’s Must Listens

Written by Miranda

Today is my last day of college and my last day working at WKNC. Writing that is intense. I’ve made so many great memories throughout the past few years and enjoyed almost every second of it. I’ve learned a lot about myself and changed in many ways. My music taste has evolved and grown especially during my time at WKNC. I decided to compile a playlist of the songs I probably could not have survived college without and the ones I think any person should hear at least once. If you’re not into reading lists, check out the Spotify playlist here. Hope you enjoy.

  1. Hello by Erykah Badu
  2. lovers’ carvings by Bibio
  3. Harold’s by Freddie Gibbs
  4. Dark & Handsome by Blood Orange
  5. Savannah by Flipturn
  6. Chicago (acoustic version) by Sufjan Stevens
  7. Golden Girls by Devendra Banhart
  8. Getting It On by SALES
  9. Cut Your Bangs by Radiator Hospital
  10. Fake I.D. by Joyce Manor
  11. East Harlem by Beirut
  12. Tessellate by alt-J
  13. Compromise. by Phony Ppl
  14. We Don’t Care by Kanye West
  15. Dry Bones by Alvin Band
  16. let’s relate by of Montreal
  17. Francis Forever by Mitski
  18. When Doves Cry by Sarah Jarosz
  19. Good Friday by CocoRosie
  20. Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second by STRFKR
  21. Easy Easy by King Krule
  22. Not In Love by Crystal Castles
  23. LEAVE ME ALONE by Amaarae