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The Playlist – November 2019

November 25, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Fresh music from Beck, Coldplay, Billie Eilish along with some alluring duets, R&B and more.

The Playlist – October 2019

October 23, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

New music from The Who, The Blue Stones, Michael Stipe and many more… with two bonus playlists.

The Playlist – September 2019

September 24, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Some of the best releases of the year are included in this month’s collection.

The Playlist: August 2019

August 20, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Lots of new here. Elbow, Tool, HAIM, and… Taylor Swift??

The Playlist – July 2019

July 24, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Summer serves up a feast of great new music.

The Playlist: June 2019

June 19, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Summertime jams, Masked-Cowboy Crooners, and Liam still has an axe to grind.

The Playlist – May 2019

May 15, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Heads up: This playlist contains pedal steel guitar, power chords, old-school synthesizers, beats, rhymes and a cameo.

The Playlist – April 2019

April 23, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Buckle up! It is a big, bold, bountiful mix of the best new music and a couple classics.

The Playlist – March 2019

March 20, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Your spring mix includes new music from old favorites and so much more.

The Valentine’s Day Playlist: Ain’t Nothin’ But Mammals.

February 13, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

The most romantic playlist. Ever. Maybe.

The Playlist – January 2019

January 23, 2019 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Some new music from old favorites and some great music from new discoveries.

The Playlist – December 2018

December 12, 2018 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Some new, some new classics, and more. Not the norm.

The Playlist – November 2018

November 20, 2018 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Come for the indie-rock and lo-fi pop, stay for the gymspiration and fresh discoveries.

The Playlist – October 2018

October 17, 2018 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Some fresh voices, a couple reinventions, and some big music waiting for you.

The Playlist – September 2018

September 26, 2018 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Music for your head and your heart and your gym playlist. And then some!

The Playlist – August 2018

August 28, 2018 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Scottish Pop, new Muse, and something to make Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson proud.

The Playlist – July 2018

July 25, 2018 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

This Playlist is Childish, Petty, and all kinds of Lit Up.

The Playlist – June 2018

June 19, 2018 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Decidedly summer-sounding songs lead the way…

The Playlist – May 2018

May 16, 2018 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Wu-Tang to Puscifer. New Johnny Marr, new collaborative projects, and an old tune that probable can’t get made today.

The Playlist – April 2018

April 23, 2018 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Shoegaze post-punk, genuine rock and roll, & an early contender for song of the summer.