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100 Favorite Albums of the Year 2021 – Part Two

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Strand of Oaks – In Heaven (Galacticana Records)

We’ll kick chapter two of the year end saga with the great new Strand of Oaks album. Jimi & Stan is a big personal favorite here, because it’s a song dedicated to his cat Stan who is now partying with Jimi Hendrix in heaven. We lost our own dear Luna early in the year and that made the song even more meaningful. I hope Luna gets to hang out with Jimi & Stan too.

Pony Bradshaw – Calico Jim (Black Mountain Music)

More captivating storytelling from Georgia-based songwriter Pony Bradshaw. I’ve been fan since I heard Josephine years back and I don’t expect that situation to change.

Austin James Craig – Violet and Still

Ohio-songwriter Austin James Craig is a bit more obscure favorite, but I’ve loved his dark storytelling since the early releases that aren’t even available anymore. Such a great release once again.

Damien Jurado – The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania (Maraqoba Records / Field Painting Music)

Well this man doesn’t need an introduction. Damien Jurado is one of the finest songwriters of the past twenty years and hardly ever fails to impress. Another great addition to his catalogue.

Quinn Pilgrim – Jericho Dream (Partially Sealed Records)

Next we travel to Louisiana for another bit more obscure pick. I’ve loved this one from Quinn Pilgrim from the beginning. Nothing fancy, but if you just want to listen to great folk songs, your heart will find a home here.

Jeremy James Meyer – Alive & OK (American Standard Time Records)

Back in the state of Washington for the new American roots album from Jeremy James Meyer. I’m especially fond of the ballad Thought That You Could Tell, but the whole thing is great. Also kudos to American Standard Time Records for releasing a lot of excellent albums this year. A couple made the cut on this list, but they would all be worthy of a spot.

Garrett T. Capps – I Love San Antone (Vinyl Ranch)

Carrying our bags to San Antone, TX for a real country monster from Garrett T. Capps. If you think my favorite list is dreadfully boring (and it’s a totally fair criticism, because I love a lot of those sad and beautiful ones), give a spin to this one. A tearjerker or two here too, but for the most part this is a great country album with a whole lot of rock’n’roll and listening to it is a whole lot of fun.

Charley Crockett – Music City USA (Son of Davy)

More old school country gems from Charley Crockett. He actually released a couple of albums this year. I’ll go with the original one on this list, but highly recommend also checking out the tribute album 10 for Slim – Charley Crockett sings James Hand.

Amythyst Kiah – Wary + Strange (Rounder Records)

Amythyst Kiah’s powerful song Black Myself already appeared on the wonderful Our Native Daughters album and now it was time for a new solo full-length. Wary + Strange is an impressive American roots album with a lot of variety.

Hiss Golden Messenger – Quietly Blowing It (Merge Records)

Hiss Golden Messenger has a pretty much guaranteed spot on these year-end lists. M.C. Taylor again crafted a beautiful sanctuary for my soul. There’s also a brand new seasonal album O Come All Ye Faithful, if you need some new Christmas music.

Scott Hirsch – Windless Day (Echo Magic)

As you may have noticed, instead of ranks, there’s some awkward transitions from an album to another. Some probably are very forced. This one not so much, because moving from Hiss Golden Messenger to a new Scott Hirsch album is almost too obvious. Anyway, Windless Day is again a gorgeous sonic adventure in folk, soul, psych and what not.

Michael James Tapscott – The Only Dance There Is

More blissfully strange California folk sounds. This time from Oakland from a long time favorite Michael James Tapscott who quietly self-released this lovely album. It may be only 20 minutes long, but there’s plenty that I love so there’s not a chance I’m going to leave this one out.

Sam Tudor – Two Half Words

This chapter needs some Canadian music too, so let’s travel to Vancouver, British Columbia. Sam Tudor’s Two Half Words has been somewhat surprise favorite, because this well-crafted pop beauty definitely challenges my simple taste here and there. Somehow I still find this totally irresistible and get lost in his comfortable sonic world whenever I put the headphones on and hit the play button. Such a beautiful album.

Karen Peris – A Song is Way Above the Lawn (Bella Union)

Next we have a tremendous solo album from Karen Peris (The Innocence Mission). I think this is technically a children’s album, but one that seem to work equally well for middle-aged men like yours truly. So don’t get caught up in that minor detail. You are going to love this.

Bea Troxel – Gettin’ Where (Ruination Record Co)

Wrapping this second chapter in Nashville, Tennessee with a deeply moving album from folk songwriter Bea Troxel. This has been a big grower for me and I’ve played this a lot during he last weeks. What a beautiful treasure.

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100 Favorite Albums of the Year 2021 – Part One

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Year end madness continues with the mega list of my favorite international albums of the year. I’ll use similar kind of method as I did last year. So this list will have some kind of not-that-serious ranked top 10 and outside of that the order will be completely random. I’m fully aware that music is love and not a competition, but I also listen an insane amount of music and therefore these lists will be really long. That’s why I think it might be helpful to give readers some kind of vague ranking of the releases I’ve loved the most. For example, everyone might not be into listening to all 100 albums that I will select.

I’m of course just one man with a subjective taste. These are my own favorite releases and I’m not even trying to make an objective best of the year list. It’s just a list of albums that I love. Also my apologies for everyone who didn’t make the cut. I started making this by going through year’s worth of new music weekly posts and felt like was I being hard and only included albums that I really liked. The end result and the first draft had 197 albums. So even though 100 must seem likely a ridiculously large number, it was extremely difficult to cut it down to a 100. Anyway, enough of this pointless rambling and on to the list. It will all roll down during the next days or week. Hard to give exact time frame. I’ll go as fast as I can and won’t write much. There will be a Tidal, Spotify, Apple Music playlist after the final part, if you are into such things.

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Kirty – We Are All On Fire (Postwar Records)

First some car smashing together with Toronto-based songwriter Kirty. All the singles are pure gold and the full thing doesn’t fall far behind that description.

Mitch Dillon’s Compulsive Ramblers – Mitch Dillon’s Compulsive Ramblers (Ragged Gum Records)

A giant leap to Australia for the wonderful self-titled debut from Mitch Dillon’s Compulsive Ramblers. 90s alt-country vibes with early Wilco coming to mind here and there. Damn good stuff.

The Reds, Pinks and Purples – Uncommon Weather (Tough Love / Slumberland)

Next stop San Francisco and some jangly pop magic from Glenn Donaldson aka The Reds Pinks and Purples. One of the pop records that seem to be on everyone’s favorite list and rightfully so.

Mt. Misery – Once Home, No Longer (Prefect Records)

Hartlepool, UK wants to join this indie pop party. I fell in love with Mt. Misery approximately a split second after I start listening to this album last summer. If you grew up listening to TFC and Sarah Records and so forth, you are going to love this one.

Michael Cormier – More Light!! (Dear Life Records / OOF Records)

Moving to Maine, but maybe not falling that far from the indie pop spectrum. Going more into the folk territory though with some experimental sounds too. Besides co-running one of the finest indie labels Dear Life Records, Michael Cormier is also a mighty fine solo artist. More Light!! has been a big riser for me and I love it more with each listen. A couple of months ago it probably wouldn’t have made the cut, but now it would have been included even on a much shorter list.

Astral Swans – Astral Swans

Back on the Canadian soil for some experimental psych-folk brilliance from Calgary-based Matthew Swann aka Astral Swans. The hero of almost everyone, Julie Doiron lends a helping hand or well voice for several songs.

Julie Doiron – I Thought Of You (You’ve Changed Records)

Next almost too logical step is to go to Montreal, Quebec to meet up with Julie Doiron and her fabulous new album. A late release date, so I’m still in the process of introducing my heart to these songs. Perhaps with more time, this could have even entered into top ten discussion. Already easy to say that it has to be on this list.

Steve Sloane – Chewing the Shadow / Time is a Threat

Staying in Canada for more big personal favorites. Singer-songwriter Steve Sloane isn’t that well-known though, but his poignant songs matter a great deal to me. He actually put out two records this year and these beauties can share this place together because I can’t decide which one is better. Both have so many moving moments.

Jeremy Squires – Unravel (Blackbird Record Label)

Moving across the border to the US, but sticking with long time personal favorites. Prolific North Carolinian singer-songwriter Jeremy Squires releases a hauntingly beautiful albums pretty much every year and this one is not an exception.

Harrison Whitford – Afraid of Nothing (Screwdriver Records)

One more devastingly beautiful one from LA-based Harrison Whitford. Besides being a guitarist for Phoebe Bridgers, Harrison is also a mighty good songwriter. A few years back he knocked me out with a stunning debut album Afraid of Everything and now it was time for a gorgeous follow-up. This one’s a bit more evolved and rich, but thankfully without losing that fragile down-to-earth beauty of the debut.

Tim Easton – You Don’t Really Know Me (Black Mesa Records)

Time to chance the pace a little and go to more roots, blues, soul journey for the last few entries in this part of the year end saga. Kicking things off in the usual place Nashville with a great new Tim Easton album.

Queen Esther – Gild the Black Lily

Traveling on to New York for this next one. And what a special country blues treasure this album from singer-songwriter Queen Esther really is. I’m especially fond of her own original songs like The Whiskey Wouldn’t Let Me Pray

Kashena Sampson – Time Machine (New Moon Records

A few years ago, Nashville-based roots songwriter Kashena Sampson stormed into my world with a phenomenal debut single Wild Heart. I’ve been a fan ever since and this second full-length is again mighty good.

Yola – Stand For Myself (Easy Eye Sound)

This new Yola album maybe isn’t stylewise totally my cup of tea, but I’m not gonna let such a minor detail stop me from loving this wholeheartedly. She is still amazing.

Durand Jones & The Indications – Private Space (Dead Oceans)

And last but not least some soulful brilliance from the fabulous Durand Jones & The Indications. This entry and the forthcoming playlist will have a lot sad stuff, so I wanted to end this with something hopeful. Don’t you ever doubt that Love Will Work It Out.

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30 Favorite Finnish Albums of the Year 2021

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Year end madness continues with my favorite Finnish albums of the year. I’ll use similar kind of method as I did last year. So these list will have some kind of not-that-serious ranked top 10 and outside of that the order will be completely random and drawn out of a hat. I’m fully aware that music is love and not a competition, but I also listen an insane amount of music and therefore these lists will be really long. That’s why I think it might be helpful to give readers some kind of vague ranking of the releases I’ve loved the most. For example, everyone might not be into listening to all 100 international albums that I will select.

I’m of course just one man with a subjective taste. These are my own favorite releases and I’m not even trying to make an objective best of the year list. There’s plenty that I haven’t even heard yet like the whole The Lovematches record. I also just noticed that there’s a new Joni Ekman album out there that I haven’t even listened and that Kissa album is also something that I might really like, but just haven’t gotten into it yet. Probably just forgot something too. And there’s plenty of others too.

Oh and if you are into playlists, you’ll find Tidal, Spotify and Apple Music links below the list. Tidal and Apple don’t have everything available though, so Spotify is the most complete. There will be even longer playlists when I make the songs of the year list later in December.

Linda Fredriksson – Juniper (We Jazz)

Truthfully I know nothing about jazz and kinda thought this is probably not for me. Thankfully I didn’t let my prejudiced mind control my listening habits, because if you put the headphones on and hit play, it’s almost impossible not to be impressed.

Guggenheim-Projektz – Bim Mustakorva (Helmi Levyt)

How could anyone not love Guggenheim-projektz.

Lyyti – Toiveet ja Helyt (Luova Records)

Unique poetry pop brilliance from Lyyti.

AK-77 – Lowdown Kryptoniitti Blues

This list needs some blues and who better to provide it than AK-77. Bonus points for mentioning my hometown Keuruu. Their Finnish translation of J.J. Cale’s Cajun Moon is called Keuruun kuu.

Sami Heikkilä & Kolme Viljaa – Sami Heikkilä & Kolme Viljaa (Kitka Records)

A warm and captivating folk rock beauty from Sami Heikkilä & Kolme Viljaa.

Jukka Nissinen – III (Humu Records)

The third from Jukka Nissinen is probably the best one yet. It makes me smile and that’s rather important especially during these dark winter days.

Sami Yaffa – The Innermost Journey to Outermost Mind (Vallila Music House)

First solo full-length from Sami Yaffa. Down at St. Joe’s is my big personal favorite here.

Litku Klemetti – Kukkia muovipussissa (Luova Records)

Perhaps less my cup of tea than previous Litku Klemetti albums, but there’s no need to satisfy narrow-minded music bloggers by rewriting the same record over and over again. Do whatever feels good and we will most likely follow along. Disco-version of Litku is also rather wonderful.

Hot Heros & Janne Laurila – Nuotiosavua (Playground)

The voice of Janne Laurila backed up by the almighty Hot Heros. That’s even more trustworthy combination than Mika Pyörälä and Lasse Kukkonen defending one goal lead in the last minute of a meaningful Liiga game.

Antero Kaksikäsi – Pihapihlaja (Hyvät Levyt)

A bit more obscure choice here perhaps, but I definitely have a soft spot for the country songs of Antero Kaksikäsi. A very lovely record.

Pekka Laine – The Enchanted Guitar of.. (Svart Records)

Next a magical electric guitar adventure together with Pekka Laine. Even more legendary figure Esa Pulliainen provides a little bit of help.

Marian Valinta – Kahden valtakunta

Marian Valinta has been giving a new life for their old back catalogue pearls. The long time readers might remember some of these lovely songs from the early days of the blog and they work equally well now in 2021.

Jani Matti Juhani – Laulaa Elvistä Suomeksi vol.2 (Ainoa Productions)

Jani Matti Juhani released more gorgeous Elvis covers in Finnish. Everything works, but my personal fave is this exceptional duet with Sini.

Ruissalo Amping – Tähtien suojatit maan povella (Karhuvaltio Records)

What’s a list without some shoegazing? Ruissalo Amping to the rescue.

Palor – Lähenee nyt (Musakonttori)

Actually there’s some gazing here too, but more the merrier. Or well maybe merrier is not the best word, but yeah this is really good. This song Eksyneet is the one I love the most. It goes somewhere close to the early Wojciech stuff and that’s never a bad thing.

Baby Sweetcorn – Beyond the Rain (Way Beyondo)

A late entry to the list from a long time favorite Baby Sweetcorn. Just getting started here, but songs like Slow Fade and Museum of Echoes have already found a new home in my heart.

Arppa – Kinovalon alla (Johanna Kustannus)

Further Arppa magic. This opening song is a special treat.

Mustat Kalsarit – Yö (Joteskii Groteskii / Hiljaiset Levyt)

Some garage rock diy perfection from Mustat Kalsarit. I really like the whole album and then there’s this absolutely wonderful fuzzy opener Puhu musta.

Tams – Menolippu ei minnekään

I’ve loved pretty much everything Tams have released and this first full-length is not an exception to the rule. Synth lord of the east still going strong.

Janne Tapion Sisäinen Avaruus – Uusi elämä alkaa (Iso Pinkki)

This folk rock beauty isn’t even out yet, because the release date is 10th of December. However, I’ve had a chance to hear the full thing a couple of times and have spent a lot of time with the advance singles. So it’s perfectly clear that it does make the cut. It does feel like the most complete Janne Tapion Sisäinen Avaruus album and a part of me would like to drop it even as high as #5. But perhaps that would be a bit too hasty after just a couple of spins.

10. Astral Brain – The Bewildered Mind (Shelflife Records)

Starting the top 10 with a very questionable pick and I hope they don’t hate me for forcing them under this Finnish bubble. Half-Finnish and Stockholm-based Astral Brain would actually be a much better fit for the international category, but this leaves me one more spot for that list and this might also inform some of you about Einar Ekström’s (Le Futur Pompiste) current dreamy psych pop adventures over in Stockholm. The only thing that actually matters is that The Bewildered Mind is a mighty fine pop album.

9. Kielo Kärkkäinen – Laulajan muotokuva (Texicalli Records)

Kielo Kärkkäinen continues to impress with her fabulous songwriting. A mighty good band too and I love the arrangements all around.

8. Janne Laurila – Janne, tuu jo tänne! (Soit Se Silti)

Janne Laurila had a prolific year and have a couple of albums on this list. I’m a simple guy so this rock album took the slight edge and was the one that cracked the top 10. Better to have them both though instead of just settling for one of them.

7. Joose Keskitalo – New Songs for Old Motifs (Helmi Levyt)

Joose Keskitalo in English. Well count me in for sure. Excellent stuff throughout the record and then there’s The Doors, which is one of my favorite songs of the year.

6. Pekko Käppi & K:H:H:L – Aamunkoi (Svart Records)

Pekko Käppi has always had my utmost respect, but a lot of the stuff he releases is only a partial match with my own subjective taste. But now. Oh my. This one really hits the core of my heart. Kirsikankukkia for example is absolutely perfect. Such a great album.

5. Hulda Huima – Ilma (Helmi Levyt)

Hulda Huima has a pretty much guaranteed spot on my top 10 and this year is no exception. This new one does have some electronic elements, which maybe caused me a few hiccups during the first spins. But I got over it and ended up loving this just as much as the previous masterworks.

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4. Eden Prairie – Give Up the Ghost

Next up some of the finest Finnish americana or whatever you may wanna call it. I’ve always liked Eden Prairie, but they took a giant step forward with Give Up the Ghost. A beautiful and humane album full of well-crafted stories. I’m so fond of this that it kinda hurts to leave this outside the top 3. A further proof that this ranking stuff is total bollocks.

3. Astrid Swan – D/Other (Soliti)

We’ll start the top three with Astrid Swan‘s wonderful new album D/Other. Such a special and powerful album that moves me deeply. There’s darkness but it’s overshadowed by humanity and light. A beautiful album.

2. Ty Roxy – 音楽 (Music) (Fonal Music)

This might be somewhat surprise, because stylewise Ty Roxy is not really the closest thing to my heart. Although things like Ian Daniel Kehoe’s Secret Republic have been on the top 10 too. So perhaps it’s not completely outside the box to fall so badly for an album that is heavily influenced with 80s disco music. I’m a reserved and extremely shy person and can’t think of much scarier things than hitting the dancefloor at a night club, but if I heard this one playing, I might seriously consider making a few modest dance moves. Absolutely love this record.

1. Tvärtom – Tvärtom (267 lattajjaa / Jumatsuga)

And the Finnish album of the year is Tvärtom’s self-titled debut full-length. I just loved it from the get-go. I put it on while at work and had to share first social media praises on the next coffee break. As a former indie pop kid and current indie pop middle-aged man, I’m probably the perfect target audience but damn how I love everything about it. A slice of jangly pop heaven. Five hearts any day of the week and by far the Finnish album I loved the most during this year.

Tidal Playlist (Tvärtom, Baby Sweetcorn missing from Tidal and different songs from Jukka Nissinen and Ruissalo Amping because Tidal only had the singles for these)

Apple Music Playlist (Tvärtom and Baby Sweetcorn missing)

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OCTA Music Weekly – Episode #164

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Another week, another new music weekly.

The year end madness has started on this website. I posted the EPs of the year earlier in the weekend and favorite Finnish albums will follow this weekend. Then I start working on the international albums mega lists. That should roll out during the next week or two. Focusing on these might also mean I miss some new releases. Feel free to send an angry email if I that happens. Anyway, here are the new releases of the week.

The big one here is the new Andrew Gabbard album. Karma Chief Records / Colemine Records might be better known for delivering soul treasures, but this one is a wonderful pop record. After binge watching Get Back, you should give a spin to this beauty. There’s even an Emitt Rhodes cover in there. I love the whole thing. I also messed up last week and forgot to include the Hinton Bower Jones EP. It’s excellent. By the way, the Jones there is mr Hezekiah Jones. Other new releases came from Andrew Taylor & The Harmonizers, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Aisha Badru (EP), Natalie Schlabs (B-sides EP), Acid Tongue, Winter Grain (EP), Allen LeRoy Hug (EP). Plus a couple of slightly older releases I missed along the way. These are Mylee Grace and Jed Zimmerman.

Finnish section is rather short, but we do have awesome singles from A.Reikko, Tomi Nordlund & Syvä Joki and Samoaja.

And finally the international singles. There’s not one that really jumps up as song of the week, but I’m very fond of the songs by Jay Gavin, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Alexis Mahler, Black Sea Dahu, Mikayla McVey and Sie Sie Benhoff. New great Micah Schnabel song that was previously on Bandcamp is also streaming now. Again just to name a few. You’ll find them all below.

That’s all for now. Listmania to follow before the next new music weekly. Oh yeah and there’s separate playlist for the new Christmas songs, because I don’t want to flood this with them. You’ll find that here. That’s pretty much it. Like, share, follow and all the usual promotional nonsense. Remember that this is now on Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal. Love from a distance.

1. Andrew Gabbard – Grin Song (Homemade, Karma Chief Records / Colemine Records, 2021)
2. Andrew Taylor & The Harmonizers – When I Don’t Understand (Andrew Taylor & The Harmonizers, 2021)
3. Hinton Bower Jones – Hummingbird (Cambridge Sessions Vol 1, Woodfarm Records, 2021)
4. Jason Boland & The Stragglers – Restless Spirits (The Light Saw Me, Proud Souls / Thirty Tigers, 2021)
5. Jay Gavin – Some Folks (single, 2021)
6. Jake Xerxes Fussell – Breast of Glass (single, Paradise of Bachelors, 2021)
7. Leyla McCalla – Fort Dimanche (single, Anti, 2021)
8. Victoria Bailey – Rider in the Rain (single, 2021)
9. Jacksonport – California Gold (single, Tularosa Records, 2021)
10. Alexis Mahler – Saint Helens (single, 2021)
11. Sie Sie Benhoff – Encinitas (single, Texas Forever, 2021)
12. Ken Pomeroy – Flannel Cowboy (single, Horton Records, 2021)
13. Aisha Badru – Worthwhile (The Way Back Home EP, Nettwerk, 2021)
14. Natalie Schlabs – Nobody’s Fault (DLTC B-Sides EP, Tone Tree Music, 2021)
15. Black Sea Dahu – Affection (single, Mouthwatering Records, 2021)
16. A. Reikko – Uni motelleista (single, Karhuvaltio Records, 2021)
17. Tomi Nordlund & Syvä Joki – Kadonnut (single, Soit Se Silti, 2021)
18. The Cactus Blossoms – Hey Baby (single, Walkie Talkie Records, 2021)
19. The Reds, Pinks and Purples – Pour the Light In (single,Tough Love, 2021)
20. The Linda Lindas – Nino (single, Epitaph, 2021)
21. Micah Schnabel – White Roses (single, 2021)
22. Acid Tongue – Facts of Life (Arboretum, Freakout Records, 2021)
23. Ben Pirani – More Than a Memory (single, Colemine Records, 2021)
24. Monophonics – Last One Standing -Radio Edit (single, Colemine Records, 2021)
25. Thee Illusions – Will You Love My Child (single, Black Bird Records, 201)
26. Mikayla McVey feat Twain – On Naming (single, The Long Road Society, 2021)
27. Fortunato Durutti Marinetti – Memory’s Fool (single, Bobo Integral, 2021)
28. Simone Felice – No Tomorrows (single, Chrysalis, 2021)
29. Alan Power – Forget the Goons (single, Empower Records, 2021)
30. Ellen Froese – In the Sun (single, Victory Pool, 2021)
31. Winter Grain – Passenger Seat (Hollywood & Hard EP, 2021)
32. Allen LeRoy Hug – Little Sister (A Disaster to Avoid EP, 2021)
33. Hurray for the Riff Raff – Jupiter’s Dance (single, Nonesuch Records, 2021)
34. Band of Horses – In Need of Repair (single, BMG, 2021)
35. Mylee Grace – Waste My Time (Whiplash of the Moshpit, 2021)
36. Jed Zimmerman – Northern Girl (Below the Blooms, Madjack Records, 2021)
37. Aoife O’Donovan – Age of Apathy (single, Yep Roc, 2021)
38. Samoaja – Lights in Heaven (single, Landscape Records, 2021)
39. Anais Mitchell – Brooklyn Bridge (single, BMG, 2021)
40. Mary Bragg – Please Don’t Be Perfect (single, Tone Tree, 2021)
41. Robert Stillman – Cherry Ocean (single, Orindal Records, 2021)
42. Maxwell Stern & Gordon M. Phillips – Circle Like a Hawk (You Are With Me, Alchemy Hours, 2021)
43. Julie Doiron – How Can We? (I Thought Of You, You’ve Changed Records, 2021)
44. Cassidy Waring – Nostalgia (Lonesome Reunion, 2021)
45. Josh Moore – Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (Sunrise, 2021)

Spotify Playlist

Apple Music Playlist

Tidal Playlist

Playlist Archive on Spotify

Playlist Archive on Tidal

Oh and do buy the vinyl/cd/download. Spotify and other streaming services are perfect for these introductory purposes, but try to buy at least the music that matter the most to you

If you are looking this after a week has gone, the embedded Spotify will show the latest playlist. I’ll just update the same playlist because a) if someone wants to follow it, they can just follow that one list and will get a new set of songs each Sunday b) so that I don’t have a trillion of different playlists on my Spotify account. If you want to find the older ones I’ve moved them to the weekly playlist archive. So hit that link above and I’m sure you’ll find this playlist too.

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