My friends, this is the first installation of Brotherless Radio. No, it’s not an actual radio show (yet). For now, I’m making you a playlist of cool stuff I’ve been listening to.
I typically gravitate towards aggressive sounds, whether it’s electric guitars or snappy snare drums. That’s why you’ll find punk, hip-hop, funk, R&B, reggae, and world music hybrids in my playlists. I hope you’ll find that I’m capable of coloring outside those lines.
Check out the playlist on either AppleMusic or Spotify below.
I’m kicking this one off with this insane remix of “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z. There’s TWO Spiritual Cramp songs on here to prepare you for their debut album release in November. I’ve got two 90’s bands’ B-sides back to back mixed in here. My favorite YG song makes an appearance here, and the heaviest we get is “Careless Offering” by Cave In, although that new Fiddlehead song goes hard in its own way.
My nepotism is showing a bit here too: My friend and fellow Rochesterian, Jordan Moss, recently played his first show under his namesake. I’ve rarely seen a “first show” so well-attended. That night also served as the release show for his debut EP, The Point Being. I’ve included one of my favorite songs from the EP. I encourage you to check out the whole thing.
More Rochester nepotism: Please take note of that sick drum fill intro in “Memory Lane” by Taking Meds. Their upcoming album, Dial M For Meds, is coming out this week. I think it’s their time. It will be a criminal offense if this album isn’t the one that makes them one of the most well-known punk/alternative bands of the era.
Spoiler: “Naturalmente” is a strong contender for personal favorite on this playlist.
Enjoy.
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