The Playlist: Phoenix

Phoenix by Pedro the Lion (Polyvinyl, 2019. 45 minutes)
Phoenix by Pedro the Lion (Polyvinyl, 2019. 45 minutes)
40. Re:Piano by Chad Lawson Chad Lawson re-imagines piano composition. 39. Disease by the Beartooth With an interesting mix of hardcore, pop punk, and hard rock, Beartooth provided the most intriguing heavy music for my listening palate. 38. Black Panther: The Album by Kendrick Lamar and Various Artists I haven’t seen the movie. Hopefully someday. But, the soundtrack is out of this world. Kendrick Lamar’s verse in “King’s Dead,” is probably the rap highlight of my year. 37. Lost Friends by Middle Kids This debut shows the songwriting chops of this Australian band. I expect even better as this group matures. 36. Just for Us by Francis and the Lights Francis masterfully blends electronic soundscapes with… Read More →
Baby Teeth by Dizzy (Royal Mountain Records, 2018. 47 minutes)
Cheyenne by Conner Youngblood (Counter Records, 2018. 52 minutes)
Thank You for Today by Death Cab for Cutie (Atlantic Records, 2018. 39 minutes)
Nearer My God by Foxing (Triple Crown Records, 2018. 56 minutes)
MxPx by MxPx (Self-Released, 2018. 30 minutes)
K. Roosevelt by K. Roosevelt (Def Jam Recordings, 2018. 27 minutes)
Wide Awake by Rayland Baxter (ATO Records, 2018. 45 minutes)
Lamp Lit Prose by Dirty Projectors (Domino Recording, 2018. 37 minutes)