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Tom West - Got It Cheap
Tom West - Got It Cheap

Its a slow swing, a toe-tapper, and a bit of nostalgia. I love the arrangement, the use of banjo, and the very effective use of space.

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Time to Drink the Wine
Time to Drink the Wine

I found this poem from last summer, I was in LA and I decided to walk from Downtown all the way to our hotel in Studio City, just like how I used to walk to Montmartre from the Champs-Élyseés at night when I was a kid. I wrote this along the way by talking to my phone.

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Inara George - Libérame
Inara George - Libérame

Inara George has a voice that truly captivates. It feels sultry, personal, and alive.

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Amaroun - Indecisive
Amaroun - Indecisive

This is emotional discovery via the blueprint of risk-takers like PJ Harvey and Eryka Badu; life is the mystery and these lyrics are an explanation of the process.

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Parker - Ghost of Milo Booth
Parker - Ghost of Milo Booth

This is a riveting commentary on co-dependency wrapped in a slick bubble of digital effects.

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Peter Wise - Cant Do It Alone (feat. Tiger Darrow)
Peter Wise - Cant Do It Alone (feat. Tiger Darrow)

This is textbook songwriting chemistry: the lovers unrest, the two lead vocals, and the production elements coming together to create a simple truth.

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Hollow Coves - Ran Away
Hollow Coves - Ran Away

And the voices, everywhere, but its just a melody; this song is a gang of ghosts, kicking up air in unison.

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RIVVRS - Let It Die
RIVVRS - Let It Die

RIVVRS encapsulates the quintessence of what it means to have purpose: everyone has a spark, and a choice of whether or not to let it die.

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