Woah, that was a great April. Lots of work, but also a fantastic easter and lots of sunny days. I've had this list ready for some time, but been too busy with all the goodness to post it. Which is ironic, because it's all about chill vibes this time. So perhaps perfect for a much less busy May?
Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes - Expansions
Think I heard this on BBC6 one morning and I was in love from the second the bass riff joined that little bell cymbal.
Khruangbin - Evan Finds the Third Room
Watched this live set and understood Khruangbin's greatness. Just the tightest, coolest, smoothest band imaginable. "Yes."
Helado Negro - Thank You For Ever
Blissing out in the sun, having the year's first dip in the sea. How am I feeling so good all of a sudden? Thank you to the birds and butterflies, the artists and the friends, thank you forever. This song is just about pure happiness, which is a darned hard subject to pull off without sounding silly.Cassandra Jenkins - Hailey
Gotta fit in at least a smudging of melancholy in the list, to make it sweet but not saccharine. Adn what a gorgeous, gorgeous piece of melancholy it is...
New youSame me
The Fleetwoods - Unchained Melody
Discovered another version of one of the best songs ever. Lightyears from the bombast of sweaty Elvis' live version, or the perfect crescendo of the Righteous Brothers' breakthrough version, but pretty much as good, in a completely different, hypnotic way. Never has "godspeed your love to me" sounded more hazily content and sure of love's eventual arrival.
