Happy Friday! Or should I say Fri-yay? Too hipster? Yeah, that’s what I thought too. It’s been a while since I posted anything music related. The last Music Monday was back in February so I think you’re all due an update on some music that will get you through the weekend. As always it’s a mixed bag with me. You know I have an eclectic taste. I just like to listen to everything and anything. Preferably really loud on a Sonos speaker with some awful dancing in the comfort of my own home. If you’ve missed regular updates on what I’m listening to then you’re best bet right now is to give the blog Instagram a follow. The stories always feature some sort of music. Headphone users beware – it can get pretty loud! Give me a follow on Spotify too. You’ll be able to see what I’m listening to throughout the day. Shameful self-promotion is out the way – lets get to the nitty gritty and what you all came for, the music! Zola Blood – Infinite Games RKCB – Short Films Basecamp – Greater Than RY X – Dawn Jessie Reyez – Kiddo Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – The Nashville Sound Blaise Moore – Laurence This week I also launched a brand new t-shirt on my store with District23. Check it out now. Add it to your cart. Wear it with pride.
It’s Music Monday but with a twist. As always the usual playlist has been updated with the best tracks of the past week. There are 31 songs for you this week! But today I wanted to give you some music that was a bit more genre specific and straight from the District23 studio. As you’re aware, wherever I am there is music playing. With so much music played I can easily give you my favourites of the week. But what about my favourites in a certain genre? District23 has released two new playlists for you to have a listen to – the Alt Playlist and the Folk Album. The Alt playlist will give you upbeat summer vibe tracks all year round. The Folk Album, however, will give you chilled acoustic sounds if that’s more your thing. Similar to my Shizz playlist these are updated regularly – almost everyday. By giving the playlists a follow you’ll always be kept up-to-date with the best music of that genre from the District23 studio. There are many more to come your way. We’re just working on the finishing touches. But for now, turn the volume up and check out the playlists below! THE FOLK ALBUM THE ALT PLAYLIST
Ok, so this week’s Music Monday I have to apologise for. There wasn’t any new blog posts last week – sometimes you just need to take a week off alright? So this week’s playlist is a mixture of tracks from the last two weeks. If you’re thinking it’ll be a huge playlist, well then you’re wrong. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve listened to a lot of music in the past two weeks. But nothing really stood out. Nevertheless there are 16 tracks for you today! My favourite from this playlist is Off Bloom, it’s really catchy and puts you in a good mood so check that out first if you don’t want to listen to everything. THIS WEEK’S PLAYLIST James TW – Different Lord Huron – Until the Night Turns Dennis Gundermann – 2 Places at Once Adam Friedman – What If SPC ECO – Under My Sking AURORA – Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) Maroon 5 – Cold Off Bloom – Falcon Eye Dan Caplen – Blinded By The Lights MiC LOWRY – Oh Lord Jolan – Somebody Else Fink – Looking Too Closely Jack Vallier – Rebekah Ben Hobbs – Shame Mr Sanka – Be Easy Broods – Heartlines (Acoustic)
The weather is drab outside here in the UK. Many are longing for the hot summer days – beer in hand and good music to listen to. I can’t bring summer to you, but I can bring you summer vibes. Festival season will be here before you know it.
What’s so great about festival season, other than the music, is the artwork. Their design is something that really inspires me. It’s eye-catching, bold, colourful and attention grabbing. What’s not to love?
The designs are also expressive in its typography choices and illustration. Each event generally has its own unique look, making the festival iconic for its sound and aesthetic.
In todays showcase you’ll find a mixture of complex illustrations, bold colours and experimental design.
THIS WEEK’S PLAYLIST Sam Woolf – Fast ‘n’ Dirty Sebastian Kole – Carry On Port Cities – On the Nights You Stay Home Jake Etheridge – To Me Molly Kate Kestner – Good Die Young Jackson Breit – Sunny Side LYRA – Emerald Novo Amor – Anchor Alex Da Kid – Not Easy Mac Demarco – My Old Man Bruno Major – Wouldn’t Mean a Thing Trella – Crash
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