A Little Late, But Worth the Wait: July Mix is Here (Plus Summer Updates)
Finally caught up on life and ready to share! Dive into my summer adventures, from cabin getaways to discovering new music. Enjoy a curated playlist of old favorites and fresh finds.
I've been trying to get this mix to YOU (yes, you) since July, but life has been packed with amazing experiences. I can't complain, so I appreciate your patience in waiting to groove to my July mix until now. I just spent a wonderful weekend hosting my dear friends Dana & Buff at my little cabin in the woods. The weather was all over the place, swinging from thunderstorms to scorching heat and humidity. We kept cool with dips in Candlewood Lake and visits to my favorite flea market.
Earlier this month, I started The Artist's Way again, hoping to finally see it through with the help of my accountability buddies: Maddie (my sis), Kristy (one of my oldest friends from Boston and the Netherlands), and Jenny (a newer friend who inspires me with her ability to create despite having a full-time job).
If you’re not familiar with The Artist's Way, one of the weekly tasks is the Artist Date—a solo adventure to explore something that interests you. It’s about wooing your own consciousness, which is harder than it sounds. Last week, I treated myself to see Beck perform at Carnegie Hall with the Orchestra of St. Luke's, and it was truly magical. [insert joke about 30-plus years of practice, practice, practice here] Seeing one of my favorite artists nerding out on stage was a delight. His genuine banter included shout-outs to his dad for helping with the orchestral arrangements. Beck even joked about his midlife crisis involving full orchestra karaoke for his favorite Scott Walker songs. It was fantastic. If he does it again, you must go!
I was so inspired that I created a bonus playlist for you based on Beck's setlist from the tour (including studio recordings of the Scott Walker originals). Although there are no live recordings from this tour (yet), the playlist features the studio versions of the songs.
Oh, and here's the mix I put together throughout July. It’s a blend of old favorites from Sault (yes, two tracks back to back on purpose, because sometimes, two songs on an album belong together), Blood Orange, and Say Lou Lou, along with new tracks from Alex Winston, James Patterson, Washed Out, Clairo, Lykke Li, Wildermiss, and more.
Enjoy!
Give it a Spin:
July 2024 Mix Tape
Tracklist:
Waking Up | Washed Out | Notes from a Quiet Life
Why Why Why Why Why | SAULT | 5
Pink Sands | SAULT | 5
Back to You | St. Lucia | Back to You
Charmed | Σtella, Redinho | Up and Away
Sexy to Someone | Clairo | Sexy to Someone
Hiding | Ben Böhmer, Lykke Li | Hiding
How To Be A Cowboy | Bodysync, Ryan Hemsworth, Giraffage | NUTTY
Six Weeks, Nine Wells | Field Music | Six Weeks, Nine Wells
Midnight | Love Language, Holiday87, JONES | Midnight
Under My Skin (feat. AM!R) | James Patterson, AM!R | Under My Skin (feat. AM!R)
Champagne Coast | Blood Orange | Coastal Grooves
My Love | Metronomy, Nourished by Time | Posse EP Volume 2
Feel The Rush - Mr. G's Love Mantra | Tiga, Hudson Mohawke, Mr. G, Channel Tres | Feel The Rush (Mr. G's Love Mantra)
Hot One | Alex Winston | Bingo!
Strawberryfire | The Apples In Stereo | #1 Hits Explosion
W.I.F.I (Upper) | Wildermiss | New Year's EP (Uppers)
Wong Kar-wai | Say Lou Lou | Wong Kar-wai
My Type | Saint Motel | My Type EP
All the time / Tout le temps (feat. Yelle) | The Knocks, Yelle | All the time / Tout le temps (feat. Yelle)
It's like a dream | NEIL FRANCES | There is no Neil Frances
Shake | Sunflower Bean | Shake
Don't Let It Go | Beck | Morning Phase
Death Valley High | Orville Peck, Beck | Death Valley High
P.S. I'm a Spotify kinda guy, so these are Spotify links. You can use this free service to import the playlist into Apple Music if that's your jam: playlist-exchange.com
P.P.S. If you have a friend or foe who you think would like to join us here, please send them this link: https://nicholasrhodes.substack.com/s/monthly-playlists-by-nicholas-rhodes
If you haven't listened to previous months: