We’ve got some overlap with Hayden Pedigo, Little Simz, Annahatasia, and Adrian Quesada, though not all or many none of them will make my monthly or yearly favorites. I wanted to like Pulp (seemed to lack hooks and compelling lyrics) and Durand Jones more (I think the lyrics didn’t get me and neo-soul and contemporary jazz can be too acid/smooth for me). S.G. Goodman and US Girls disappointed me too but I don’t remember why as well. I’m going to revisit some of all of them. Mary Chapin Carpenter didn’t disappoint me but it didn’t move the needle either. I appreciate Turnstile’s innovations but they aren’t for me. I don’t know Loaded Honey or The Wants. I’ll check them out but worry about smoothness and techno-ness respectively.
I like your process. It’s similar to mine but you go further in how you categorize your maybes vs definites. I should do something like that because so linger on maybes in the same bucket with the definites too long and don’t focus enough. My system is a mess, especially lately as I try some different approaches.
Love the insight into the process Mark. Mine is a lot simpler and probably less effective! Share the love for Annahstasia, SG Goodman and, to some extent, Pulp. Look forward to trying the others.
Good stuff, Mark! Your methods are a bit more methodical than mine - well done. My fave of this batch is S.G. Goodman, who continues to evolve in intriguing ways. I wouldn't be AnEarful if I didn't mention Richard Aufrichtig's Everybody On The Breeze EP, which anyone who likes singer-songwriters should check out, STAT. A brief list of greats from June would include Andy Jenkins - Since Always; Vitiello/Canty/Rowe - Second; Lifeguard - Ripped & Torn; Dominique & The Diamonds - s/t; and Hotline TNT - Raspberry Moon. As for what lies ahead, I'm excited about the return of Clipse, Wet Leg, Tchotchke, and The Thing - just off the top of my head!
Thanks Jeremy! That EP and list of albums are all new to me. I’ll start digging into those this week. Definitely looking forward to see where Wet Leg goes next
We’ve got some overlap with Hayden Pedigo, Little Simz, Annahatasia, and Adrian Quesada, though not all or many none of them will make my monthly or yearly favorites. I wanted to like Pulp (seemed to lack hooks and compelling lyrics) and Durand Jones more (I think the lyrics didn’t get me and neo-soul and contemporary jazz can be too acid/smooth for me). S.G. Goodman and US Girls disappointed me too but I don’t remember why as well. I’m going to revisit some of all of them. Mary Chapin Carpenter didn’t disappoint me but it didn’t move the needle either. I appreciate Turnstile’s innovations but they aren’t for me. I don’t know Loaded Honey or The Wants. I’ll check them out but worry about smoothness and techno-ness respectively.
I like your process. It’s similar to mine but you go further in how you categorize your maybes vs definites. I should do something like that because so linger on maybes in the same bucket with the definites too long and don’t focus enough. My system is a mess, especially lately as I try some different approaches.
oooooooooooohhhhh......... U.S Girls....... looking forward to that one!
It’s VERY different from the last one but I’m really enjoying it!
Love the insight into the process Mark. Mine is a lot simpler and probably less effective! Share the love for Annahstasia, SG Goodman and, to some extent, Pulp. Look forward to trying the others.
Thanks Mark! If I didn’t have that level of structure I’d end up completely lost! It was actually you that turned me on to Annahstasia!
Good stuff, Mark! Your methods are a bit more methodical than mine - well done. My fave of this batch is S.G. Goodman, who continues to evolve in intriguing ways. I wouldn't be AnEarful if I didn't mention Richard Aufrichtig's Everybody On The Breeze EP, which anyone who likes singer-songwriters should check out, STAT. A brief list of greats from June would include Andy Jenkins - Since Always; Vitiello/Canty/Rowe - Second; Lifeguard - Ripped & Torn; Dominique & The Diamonds - s/t; and Hotline TNT - Raspberry Moon. As for what lies ahead, I'm excited about the return of Clipse, Wet Leg, Tchotchke, and The Thing - just off the top of my head!
Thanks Jeremy! That EP and list of albums are all new to me. I’ll start digging into those this week. Definitely looking forward to see where Wet Leg goes next