Heya Scrubs!
Lauran here with another update on what's definitely becoming THE GREATEST PLAYLIST IN THE HISTORY OF PLAYLISTS… right?! Guys…? Right….?
Anyways, you can find our playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/lauran_carter/playlist/1pglj8O3UfZayO95vXunvl?si=VWAE0-rYTFCXaWnk3kddtw
And here are a few words from the team giving a little more insight on their song choices…
Craig, Brand Manager - Ben folds: Army.
One of my favourite piano rock tracks! Originally played with his band, Ben Folds Five, but like many of the Ben Folds songs (Rocking the Suburbs aside), actually better on its own as a piano and vocal piece. Check out the live version where Ben replaces the horn orchestra part with commands to the crowd, who respond beautifully. Also, the Ben Folds Live album cover (everyone flicking him the bird) is awesome.
Rich, Coder - Mansun: Six.
After the recent launch of Paul Draper's solo career I've been relistening to some of my favourites from Mansun. The album Six is kind of a crazy rock opera, and you have to be in the right mood for it. Legacy is one of my favourite tracks.
Ben Hymers, Coder/Founder - New Young Pony Club:We Want To.
Awesome beat and fun melody and instrumentation. Same reason I pick most tracks really!
Chris Knott, Animator - The Midnight: Kick drums and red wine and Sunset.
“There is a Japanese term: Mono no aware. It means basically, the sad beauty of seeing time pass - the aching awareness of impermanence.
These are the days that we will return to one day in the future only in memories.” And because they are f*cking awesome.
Mark Smart, Artist -
The Damned: Look Left.
A first album of new material in ten years. Evil Spirits boast many a 60’s Psychedelic influenced tune I had to pick one so here it is.
Skinny Lister: Tragedy in A Minor
Catchy folky pop from Deptford based good time Charlies.
David Byrne: Gasoline and Dirty Sheets
Ex Talking Heads leader back on form with an excellent new Album.
The New Basement Tapes: Golden Tom, Silver Judas
One of my favourites from the ‘supergroups’ Bob Dylan collaboration. Features Elvis Costello on vocals so that makes it ‘super’ for me.
Prem, Artist: Alannah Myles: Black Velvet +
Two Steps From Hell: To Glory
Because they're good ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Jayne, Office Manager/Legend -
The Weeknd: Call out my name
Kate (my daughter) got me into The Weeknd. We're always listening to her playlists in the evenings (sometimes my playlists but usually hers!!!) in the car on the way home, which is always such a nice time together when we catch up with what we've each been up to for the day. 😊
Stone Roses: Waterfall and This Is The One
R.E.M: Nightswimming
As for the Stone Roses - I've always liked their music- was a shame they broke up so early.
Jo, Producer - Bloc Party: Banquet
The Killers: Somebody Told Me
Everything Everything: Kemosa
This week I've been listening to a lot of some of my old favourites, they always make me smile :)
Mark Webley, Founder - Arcade Fire: Everything Now
It's a brilliant track from an incredible album which everyone should play frequently!
Lauran, Community Manager - N.W.A: Express Yourself
I've been catching up on a whole load of Ice Cube and Dre for an upcoming Calligraphy Rap Lyrics project I want to start, and of course that lead to me revisiting some N.W.A!
Rainbow: Since You Been Gone
I sang it at Karaoke recently and haven't gotten it out of my head since. TUNE!