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Listen: Charli XCX – “anthems” [2020]

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Very Warm

Ok alright I gotta come clean – all I’ve been listening to for the past week or so has been Charli XCX’s new album how i’m feeling now, made entirely during quarantine. The album is full of highs are spare on … Continue reading →

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Listen: Kinokuniya Band – “Goodbye Again” [1979]

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Very Warm

Warm Visions back at it again sharing more city pop & jazz funk. Even though I just put out another playlist compiling 50 more great songs from 1970s & 80s Japan, I’m still on the hunt for more. I was … Continue reading →

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Listen: Kalbells – “Cool and Bendable” [2020]

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Very Warm

I featured Kalbells’ great 2020 EP Mothertime in my Recommended Albums of April 2020 feature, but man, I really gotta give it some individual shine in its own post. I’ve been listening to it pretty regularly and continue to marvel at the … Continue reading →

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Listen: Virginia Astley – “Love’s A Lonely Place To Be” [1986]

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Very Warm

An old acquaintance of mine recently reached out to tell me about this great record they found in their uncle’s vinyl collection that featured production from none other than the great Ryuichi Sakamoto. This record was Virginia Astley’s 1986 record … Continue reading →

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Recommended Albums: April 2020

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Very Warm

DANG Y’ALL. April 2020 was absolutely bananas for new music. I mentioned a few weeks ago on my twitter that five records featured here have already comfortably become obsession-worthy favorites. Can you guess which ones? The gag is that the … Continue reading →

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Listen: Jessy Lanza – “Face” [2020]

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Very Warm

Jessy Lanza is ready to make our 2020 summer fantastic with a new album All The Time coming July 24th via Hyperdub. With that announcement comes hyper new song “Face” and corresponding video, which fits into the smoke & lights aesthetics from … Continue reading →

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Listen: Charli XCX – “Claws” [2020]

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Very Warm

Charli XCX has been busy at work on a new album during the quarantine, already coming out on May 15th. This new single features production from 100gecsian Dylan Brady and fits Charli’s style perfectly. This song LIVES. Definitely looking forward … Continue reading →

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Listen: Clams Casino and Imogen Heap – “I’m God”

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Very Warm

Well, here we are. After a decade of floating around illicitly, Clams Casino’s groundbreaking “I’m God” instrumental has finally been cleared with Imogen Heap’s blessing. Now credited as Clams Casino & Imogen Heap (which is an absolute banger combination now … Continue reading →

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WV Playlist 014: Nightlife Daydream – A City Pop Fantasy

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Very Warm

Coming to you in the quarantine with another hot playlist! Previously I hoped to soothe your mornings with gentle caresses of folk and ambient music. This time I’m centering on something a bit different, but it still attempts to answer … Continue reading →

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Listen: TOPS – “Pirouette” [2020]

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Very Warm

It’s hard for me to choose a favorite off the new TOPS LP, but third track “Pirouette” has been stuck in my head for the whole week, so I thought I’d share it here. If you’re unfamiliar, TOPS have been … Continue reading →

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