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Playlist Breakdown: “The Chalice” by Pure Bathing Culture
An otherworldly slice of immaculate dream pop from an otherworldly duo.
Mar 16
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Jason Morehead
2:40
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February 2024
Playlist Breakdown: “Slipping Into Ash-Filled Streets” by City Girl
A haunting take on hip-hop beats by the enigmatic Los Angeles-based producer.
Feb 17
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Jason Morehead
2:36
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January 2024
Playlist Breakdown: “Humdrum” by Pallers
A lovely slice of electronic pop whose sleek exterior hides a wistful core.
Jan 18
2:37
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December 2023
Playlist Breakdown: “Appetite” by Prefab Sprout
A glossy slice of immaculate UK pop that hides a darker undercurrent.
Dec 12, 2023
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Jason Morehead
2:55
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November 2023
Playlist Breakdown: “Quiet Room” by Tor Lundvall
A shadowy, intimate bit of ambient pop that’s perfect for solitary late night listening sessions.
Nov 11, 2023
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Jason Morehead
2:58
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October 2023
Playlist Breakdown: “Psycho-Lizards (Sane Mix)” by Jyradelix
A oddly club-friendly venture from one of the leading lights of the ’90s Christian industrial scene.
Oct 14, 2023
3:56
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September 2023
Playlist Breakdown: “Slowbleed” by Alison’s Halo
A prime example of Arizona’s “beautiful noise” scene.
Sep 20, 2023
3:43
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Playlist Breakdown: “Rutti” by Slowdive
An elegant exercise in minimalism from the shoegaze legends whose stature has only grown with time.
Sep 10, 2023
5:54
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August 2023
Playlist Breakdown: “Stare Into Light” by Velour 100
A lovely bit of autumnal folk pop from Tooth & Nail Records’ more eclectic early days.
Aug 19, 2023
5:34
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July 2023
Playlist Breakdown: “Dark Divine” by Fold Zandura
An intense bit of shoegaze praise and worship from a pair of Christian industrial pioneers.
Jul 8, 2023
3:23
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June 2023
Playlist Breakdown: “Write in Water” by Love Spirals Downwards
A dreampop gem from one of Projekt Records’ most popular and successful artists.
Jun 12, 2023
3:00
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May 2023
Playlist Breakdown: “Boys Don’t Matter” by Blueboy
A heartache-filled twee masterpiece filled with breathy vocals, overwrought lyrics, and classical guitar flourishes.
May 20, 2023
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Jason Morehead
3:33
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