Music & Concerts from My Perspective
BEST OF 2022 – MUSIC VIDEOS: This short list I’ve put together encompasses not only just songs that were on constant repeat for me this year, but tracks that were accompanied by extraordinary music videos that complimented the overall listening experience. While there are so many incredible visuals I could have included in the rankings, this specific bunch made a mark in the industry and also left a lasting impression on me the most.
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These are the albums I listened to the most in 2019, in no particular order. These records made the list for a few reasons: production, lyrics, concept, longevity, creativity, and more. These are the ones that simply don’t get old, and I am happy to take them with me into the new year. With that said, there is still a best album of the year – so read on to find out who took the top spot!
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Australian producer Flume is still going strong this year, after sharing his mixtape Hi This Is Flume earlier this summer. This latest track has been a staple in his recent festival circuit, including Chicago’s Lollapalooza in August. The dazzling new song “Rushing Back” features fellow Aussie musician – vocalist Vera Blue (with whom he previously worked with on a unique twist on the Ghost Town DJs’ 90’s classic “My Boo”).
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By default, Lollapalooza falls casually upon my birthday weekend year after year. 2019 is no exception with the festival wrapping up Day 4 on my actual birthday – August 4th! I’m notably pleased with the lineup this year (I’m sorry, the last one sucked and the one before that got rained out) so I am beyond ready for summer to hurry up and get here. This time around we’ve got a playlist featuring J. Balvin, H.E.R., Rufus Du Sol, 21 Savage, The Strokes, Ariana Grande, and more. Let’s check it out!
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Literally everyone is releasing music left and right this month, and Aussie artist Flume has been no exception. As his first full-length release since 2016’s Skin, last week the experimental producer dropped a completely unexpected mixtape titled Hi This Is Flume. The 17-track mix is just under 40 minutes, and features work with artists like SOPHIE, slowthai, JPEGMAFIA and frequent collaborator Kučka just to name a few. The record is accompanied by a Jonathan Zawada-directed visual that is a breathtaking sensory overload and definitely worth a watch to really experience the attention to detail on these tracks.
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It’s finally here – Episode #358 of The Minimal Beat! Last Saturday, I was so graciously asked to stop by Chicago’s Lumpen Radio to curate a one-hour slot of tunes as guest DJ on The Minimal Beat, a weekly series featured exclusively on 105.5 WLPN-LP. The Minimal Beat is also Chicago-based blog showcasing relevant music with no genre-specific focus – cool, right? Listen to me ramble and discuss the local music scene, revisit some of my favorite concert memories, and so much more.
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SKIN 2016/2017 WORLD TOUR – FAVORITE TRACKS
Just a quick playlist featuring standout tracks from the Skin World Tour. These aren’t necessarily brand new songs, but each have gotten better and better each time I hear them live (and were the main reason I stood in a lightning storm and got rained on for 6 hours at Summerfest last week).
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