Staff Playlist – Songs to listen to right now

“Blue Moon”
BECK
Building on a majestic rumble, Beck returns to Sea Change-era melancholia with this stately tune from Morning Phase. A delicate dance between acoustics and electronics, the song proves that Beck remains one of rock’s most versatile voices.

“Hundreds of Ways”
Conor Oberst

“No One’s Better Sake”
Little Joy

“Seasons (Waiting on You)”
FUTURE ISLANDS
After a dreamy intro that sounds right out of an M83 track, Samuel T. Herring appears, dialing back his dramatic patois to belt out over a powerful arena rock chorus. Find out more about the band’s Baton Rouge show this month on page 127.

“On the Line”
Blood Orange

“Dreamboat”
The Walkmen

“I Hope This Whole Thing Didn’t Frighten You”
THE HOLD STEADY
The Brooklyn rock band sounds as big as ever with its first single from the upcoming Teeth Dreams, the band’s first album in four years out later this month. Led by singer Craig Finn, the band weaves heartbreak and guitar rock as good as peers like The Replacements.

“You’re the Reason I’m Leaving”
Franz Ferdinand

“Little Sin”
Toadies

“Ring the Bell”
WHITE HINTERLAND
Casey Dienel returns with a new album after taking a musical hiatus. At first listen, this track portrays a spunky and upbeat sound, but a second listen reveals the emotional lyrics behind this bouncy tune.

“Lost”
Scavenger Hunt

“Young Blood”
The Naked and Famous

“Fashion Killa”
A$AP Rocky

“Ragtime”
Brand Nubian

“Sunrise”
Ryan Bingham

“Every Waking Moment”
Citizen Cope

“Foot of Pride”
Bob Dylan

“Don’t Believe The Hype”
Public Enemy

“Obelisk”
Color War

“Dying to Start Again”
Lovelife