My Five Song Playlist

1.

“Quo Vadis” - Lower Dens (Escape From Evil)

 I love Jana Hunter's voice and her lyrical melodies. There's a visceral quality to Lower Dens that sends you to another time. 'Quo Vadis' translates as 'where are you going?' and you can hear that sentiment in the lyrics and the yearning of the song. 'Escape From Evil' as a whole is a great album and totally worth a listen.

2.

“Off You” - The Breeders (Title TK)

 Released in 2002, 'Title Tk' is The Breeders third studio album. 'Off You' encapsulates the intimate and somber feel that is portrayed in much of 'Title Tk'. All you get is Deal's voice, guitars and bass. It's this rawness that showcases the minimal beauty of The Breeders and it's definitely may favorite off the album.

3.

“The Manx” - The Donkeys (Ride The Black Wave)

 Sounding like a lost track from "Endless Summer', 'The Manx' is lush surfy, guitar goodness. The Donkeys are a great kickback band and I love playing them when I'm sketching or writing. Their sound hearkens back to The Ventures-era surf rock and reminiscent of the cool breeze off the Pacific Ocean.

4.

“I Wish For You” - LAKE (The World Is Real)

I'm for sure a sucker for sweet songs and they don't get much sweeter than 'I Wish For You' by LAKE. At this point in my life, LAKE is an indelible musical aspect of my daily routine. So much so that I'm pretty sure my ears are full of cavities and they'll soon be coming to take a foot from diabetes. If you're ever feeling a'funk, play this song and it'll either get you to the root of the issue to take you away to sunnier pastures.

5.

“Meridian” - Bye Bye Bicycle (Compass)

Bye Bye Bicycle is one of the bands I discovered thanks to Pandora. They're a Swedish band who have a great ensemble sound that ranges from a slight disco feel to a more traditional indie sound. 'Meridian' is superb instrument and a great way to end the playlist. The guitars are perfect, the percussion on point and the saxophone is not overbearing. The band is awesome and their music is very eclectic. You can check out the bands website here for more.