Untitled / 10.17.2023
Buenos días!
I had a lot to say for the actual songs this time so I’ll keep this part short. Don't forget to follow the playlist that accompanies this weekly newsletter on Spotify so you have all the songs ready to listen to at your leisure: ari's listening club playlist
I’ve been in such a music schh-lump lately. Meaning all the artists I usually listen to have not been my vibe lately, but here are some songs/artists I have vibed with a lot recently.
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Dirty Work by Steely Dan — Hoping she slides back into my texts by wishing me a happy birthday later this month LMAO
Palomino by Dehd — This is my favorite band. Their sound is so interesting. It's like surf rock/punk with some indie. Idk how to describe them, but I recommend listening to all of their albums. This is one of their slower songs. I’ve seen them live once and Emily (one of lead singers) is so niiice she stayed behind to talk to fans at the merch table and signed one of the vinyls I bought.
Don’t Delete The Kisses by Wolf Alice — Imagine being in love and listening to this song?
Kisscam by Turtlenecked — I felt bad that I didn’t write anything for this song so here I am writing some thoughts lol it’s a good song, very bop-y and it reminded me of Skins (UK) for some reason??? Also it gives the vibe of an early Y2K romcom.
Crazy On You by Heart — I can’t believe this is not one of their top ten songs. The sped up progression to the guitar then the drums, it slaps.
Johanna by Suki Waterhouse — I will say I have been vibing with Suki lately, and this is one of my favorites. It feels like desperation and urgency. Did you know Amanda Lepore is in the music video?
Nobody Sees Me Like You by Japanese Breakfast — Can’t claim JBREKKIE as one of my favorite bands if I just recently *actually really* listened to this song and not as some background music. To be fair I’ve been obsessed with Psychopomp for years now, and like how could I not be with such a masterpiece. Especially after reading Crying at HMART!
Thoroughfare by Ethel Cain — I have listened to all of Ethel’s discography. One of my friends asked me if I was doing good because I had posted the song A House In Nebraska on my story a few weeks ago. I said “I’ve never been better, why?” She then said, “because listening to that song is a cry for help.”
New Promises by Low Pony — If Scout (lead singer) said to marry her I would marry her in a heartbeat. On my knees, yes I’ll do the cooking, the cleaning, everything. I’ve had Low Pony on repeat, mainly this song. It is my second most played song for me this month and Low Pony is my third most played artist. Something about the vocals and Scout as a whole tbh.
Multiply by Dora Jar — I like the blast of guitars towards the end, which I think make this song so unique.
Love Her Madly by The Doors — I started listening to The Doors in high school because I had the biggest crush on this girl, who was this classic cool hipster chick. Prior to having 6th period English class with her I had listened to some songs by The Doors, but I was more of a Ramones, The Clash, Misfits, Dead Kennedys person. But then I saw her wearing a Doors band T and I was like you know what I am gonna listen to The Doors entire discography. This is my second favorite song by them — the first one being Light My Fire.
Moves by Suki Waterhouse — Okay yes, Suki gets two songs this week because I also really like this song. This kinda connects to the Love Her Madly song by The Doors because I was too shy to put the moves on my 6th period crush :( maybe I woulda been married by now if I did.
Brutus(Instrumental) by The Buttress — I like this instrumental version better because the sequence of chant-like synths gives this feverish vibe. It oddly reminds me of the film Suspiria (1977). I highly recommend watching this for the spooky szn. Goblin, an Italian rock band, did the film score for Suspiria (1977). The opening scene where Suzy (main character) has just landed at the airport, and we see sliding doors open and close to reveal a stormy rainy night. With every opening slide of the doors, the tinkling music box chimes of the Suspiria theme begins to play. With every close, it stops. It gives this eerie sensation. It’s a really good opening scene to a film and a really good theme song. Check out the opening scene here. I think this song by The Bruttress should’ve been included in the remake of Suspiria (2018) directed by Luca Guadagnino and it woulda given that same vibe that the Dario Argento 1977 gives. That is my rant on Suspiria, which I could talk more about, but I won’t.
-Ari