What’s on The Capitol Heights’ playlist? May 2015 Edition
The theme for this month is uncomfortably good.
- We Are the In Crowd – The Best Thing
I love punk with female vocals! A hint of electronica….and hearing someone talking about breaking someone’s jaw makes it great workout music. It reminds me of early Paramore. - The Civil Wars – Billie Jean
There’s not much to say here – a stellar cover. Amazing songwriting combined with an even better performance. - Jon Bellion, Audra Mae – Luxury
A really nice fusion between pop and rap, but the term pop-wrap leads me to think of explosive bubble wrap which sounds dangerous and daring. The main hook “Won’t you lay with me” is definitely reminiscent of Sam Smith’s Stay With Me. Tell me I’m wrong. The lyrics in the verse speak of God which doesn’t happen all that often in the hip-hop I listen to. Finally, the trumpet provides a classy final touch – you totally can’t tell who picked this track can you? - B. Dolan – Joan of Arcadia
This song is definitely NSFW, but the social commentary is as biting as it is explicit. The lyrics in this song are abrasive and exceptional. The ambient piano textures also give the song an eerie and ominous feel. - Stages and Stereo – Anchorless
Yeah his voice is a little whiney, but it works. A nice melody and lyrics that ring of sad truths. - Mandolin Orange – Until the Last Light Fades
Maybe we’ve been listening to more mandolin oriented music because we’re playing a lot more mandolin lately, and we’re so happy we found this track because of it. The way the male and female vocals blend here is the reason you listen to music in the first place. - X Ambassadors w/ Jay-Z – Jungle (Remix)
You should really listen to the original track before the remix, cause it’s phenomenal in its own right, but Jay-Z’s vocals at the beginning are great. I have no idea why he’s rapping about Brazil, but I’m glad he is - Youth in Revolt – Royals
This is a great cover of the song everyone’s tired of hiring. Youth in Revolt breathes new life into it. - The Virginmarys – You’ve Got Your Money, I’ve Got My Soul
A coworker once described the vocals in this song as a “dying sea lion”. But I like it. These guys are one of those bands putting out impressive material that are not getting nearly enough credit. - Jamie N Commons – Wade in the Water
This old southern spiritual is odd coming from someone hailing from that hunk of land to the west of France, but Mr. Cocker’s low voice pulls it off quite nicely.
Local track:
The Blue Jinns – Poor Girls
We ran into this band this past Wednesday at Iota Club and they were refreshingly spectacular! We were the featured artist, but realistically they stole the show. And were totally fine with that. Khadijah’s vocals are what all the buzz is about and for good reason.
A spotify playlist with this month’s songs is available right here!
