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Working with My 20-Year-Old Self: A Portal through My Archival Records The Time Machine in My Desk I’ve been staring at this desk drawer for thirty years without really seeing it. Not the physical drawer—that’s changed half a dozen times through moves and upgrades—but...
Warehouse Sunrise: A 303 Love Letter (Where Design Meets Acid House) Acid House didn’t start as a “personal brand” moment for Better World with Design—it started as a sound that felt like it came from the future. Back in high school, I’d hunt down 45s, record them...
The Hook: A Mystery in a Mumbai Studio In the spring of 1982, inside a modest recording studio in Mumbai’s coastal Cuffe Parade, a session musician named Charanjit Singh sat surrounded by a new suite of Roland electronics: the TB-303, the TR-808, and the Jupiter-8....
Verse 1 Basement heat, bodies pressed tightWarehouse walls keep out the lightDJ spins till the morning breaksLost in the rhythm, whatever it takesSmoke machine haze, laser beamsLiving for the beat, chasing dreams Pre-Chorus Feel the bass shake the concrete floor One...
The Cure’s 2025 LP: A Review of Mixes Of A Lost World Twenty-four remixes. One iconic band. The Cure’s Mixes Of A Lost World lands today with an ambitious promise: to reinvent their acclaimed 2024 LP through the lens of electronic music’s finest. From dance pioneers...
"Fearless Frequencies" is all about embracing life's risks and being sure of yourself. It has music that takes chances and tries out new sounds. This playlist is specially curated to give you a sense of courage with its unique blend of electronic music. Turn up the...
The Art Party Playlist takes the listener on a creative journey, with each song contributing to a larger theme of falling in love with art. The playlist begins with Björk's "Stonemilker", which asks the listener, "Who is it?" and sets the tone for a journey of...
Fever Ray Terminal 3 NYC May 4th 2023 Click for Direct Spotify Link Video footage and special effects by Gary Crossey. Edit this setlist | More Fever Ray setlists Terminal 5 NYC - recorded by Gary Crossey
Coffee-Inspired Playlist Cup of Ambition 2.0 is not just a playlist, it's a celebration of coffee culture. Are you a coffee lover? Do you enjoy listening to music while sipping on your cup of joe? If so, you're in the right place! Cup of Ambition is a coffee-inspired...
If you're a fan of psychedelic rock, then you've probably heard of Spaceman 3 and Spiritualized. Both of these bands have been influential in shaping the genre and have a dedicated fan base. In this blog, I take a closer look at these two bands and provide you with a...
Annabel (Lee) Playlist Annabel (Lee) is an intriguing band that deserves more recognition. Despite their unique sound that requires a certain mood, their music is worth exploring. Their style can be described as dark and moody, yet its beauty is undeniable. Their...
The Dance Manifesto features a collection of popular songs by various recording artists. The songs trending with the subject "as American as apple pie" include: I always have some type of theme running in my mind when I put together a playlist. The selection of songs...
Digital Artwork by Gary Crossey Ladytron is a British electronic band that was formed in Liverpool in 1999. The band consists of four members - Helen Marnie, Mira Aroyo, Daniel Hunt, and Reuben Wu. The band's name is derived from the song "Ladytron" by Roxy Music....
Dolly Parton - 9 to 5 (Dance Mix) As a visual artist and former DJ, I'm always looking for ways to explore my creativity. One of my favorite projects from my DJ days was making video mashup that combined music and visuals that I would include during my set. This Dolly...
This Valentine let the music speak for you! Valentine's Day is a special day for many of us. It's a day to show our love and appreciation for the people we care about, but it can also be a time to reflect on our own feelings of love, loneliness, and longing. Whether...
2022 Fall Playlist Fall 2022 Playlist Fall is a season of change and transformation. It's a time for cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and evenings by the fire. To set the right tone for this transformative season, you need to choose your fall music carefully....
Celebrating a milestone birthday with a carefully curated collection of 50 songs that capture the essence of musical evolution, personal memories, and timeless artistry. This playlist spans genres and decades, creating a rich tapestry of sounds that reflects both...
Kristina Sheli playlist Kristina Sheli is one of those best kept secrets - that I first listened to on the youANDme - Moment single. With the promise that I will always be there when you need.
Zeigeist was a Swedish electronic music duo consisting of Pearl and producer Hampus Klint. The band was formed in 2006 and was active until 2009. Their music style can be described as a mixture of electronic, pop, and shoegaze. Their debut album, "The Jade Motel," was...
"We love these momentsWhen suddenlyEverything turnsAnd comes alive." OneTwoThree The odd band that you can't help but like. ONETWOTHREE OneTwoThree is a Swiss female band that has been making waves in the music industry ever since its inception. The band was formed in...
Kiko Navarro - Dope High [Local Talk] (I am ready sample) Feiertag – How U Do It (Oliver Dollar Remix) Mr. V – Jus Dance (Dennis Quin Remix) Paulo Maria & HRDY – Connected Xpansions – Everybody (Qubiko Remix) It Is What It Is (Vintage Culture Rework) Vintage...
A Certain Ratio - Loco Remezclada ? ? 8 5 A Certain Ratio - Loco Remezclada Score What is the point of a remix album? For me, the Maria Uzor & Sync Your Teeth tracks got me listening (and buying vinyl) of A Certain Ratio . Without Sync Your Teeth I may never have...
Eternal (steaming on YouTube) Jump on this... Danae - Good Fruit UK Singer and Songwriter. Flowers in the Garden was the first track that got my notice (my partner is a gardener - fitting tune). FITG is still a banger of a tune, but is not alone. Eternal is the...
Haven's Lathe Playlist Recently got turned onto Haven's Lathe for the Maria Uzor limited edition (beautiful) single. I am working my way through the artists. Annabel (lee) - I liked most all of their tracks. Brilliant. Brrds - there is no reasonable for 77 monthly...
Clock Opera With three albums loaded into the playlist I start listening to Clock Opera. For many bands the third album can be quite a defining moment. By the third album the band has had time enough to figure out if they are an evolving sound or they are a one-trick...
Cocteau Twins news keeps coming across my recent feed - mostly about solo projects. It was with great surprise that when I started to listen to Robin Gurthrie today, he was one of the hundred artists on my playlist. And like most of what I do, I let Google select a...
I can't make any promises on how this playlist will end up. For the moment, my (recently discovered) MP3 player from the earlier 2000's with 1147 tracks is lined up and ready to (rave) play. Here is the resulting playlist. Which jams do you remember?
Madi Dias - History of a Feeling I am late to Madi Dias party. First time listening to History of Feeling (which looks like it may be Madi Dais's 4th album). There is no messing around with words in any of these lyrics. To-the-point and precise. And beyond, being...
"I keep telling myself I'm fineGot you on repeat in my mindI wish that I could lose track of timeBut I know that you know that I'll never forget it'Cause I know the day, and the month, and the second" Song by Girli Dad Bob Playlist 2018 witnessed a plethora amount of...