Staff Playlist – Songs to listen to right now

“If You’re Never Gonna Move” by JESSIE WARE
Buzz-worthy British soul singer blends her velvety voice with a warm up-tempo beat and muffled sample from late rapper Big Pun. The remix, by Two Inch Punch, is an equally satisfying dance track.

“A New Life” by JIM JAMES
Former My Morning Jacket leader mines soul power from this gentle Paul Simon-esque shuffle off new debut solo album Regions of Light and Sound of God.

“Take It” (feat. Joe) by LL COOL J
“Ladies Love Cool James” gets back to his R&B roots with this smooth track off the new album Authentic Hip Hop. For Gen Xers, it’s the sultry sound we slow-danced to in high school.

“Teach Me to Know” by THE LONE BELLOW
Talented trio brings the country to Brooklyn and creates an instant toe-tapper with this hummable tune from their January self-titled debut.