Someone That Loves You

Well this is truly beautiful. Honne always comes in with the super soft and relaxing vibes (Re: "Warm on a Cold Night") and this latest collaboration with singer Izzy Bizu capitalizes on both of their silky voices. It kind of makes me feel warm and fuzzy and makes me forget about some of the bad things. How nice is that?

HONNE & Izzy Bizu - Someone That Love You

Luxuries

The softly hypnotizing and consistent vocals in "Luxuries" situate themselves perfectly amongst the gamut of instrumentals, especially the constant 5 guitar notes in the background, to lull you into a pleasant daze. The electronic elements of this one are also super well done and it's an overall relaxing track. This one might help you unwind at the end of a long day.

Folded Like Fabric - Luxuries

You

If anyone else has had a somewhat traumatizing Monday after this weekend (hello, bender).. I can only hope that this song will soothe your soul as much as it has mine. To me it feels kind of like Bon Iver's vocals but Fleet Foxes rhythms/acoustics with electronic elements awesomely swirled in, which brings us to who it actually is: Kyson. His album A Book of Flying will be out April 1, but for now I'm just going to listen to this beautiful track on repeat as I wind down this evening.

Kyson - You

Silicon Tare / Diffraction

I've always enjoyed the master of therapeutic 80's synth sounds that is Com Truise because there's truly nothing else out there like it. Most of his songs are transcendent and take you to another dimension with the intricate blend of beats. Songs without words are always a good way to forget real feels and just be and Com Truise's, for the most part, upbeat tracks really let you wander into exploration. The 80's vibes really give you the sense of Back to the Future--they give respect to the past but also look forward in a super futuristic way. These are the latest from his upcoming album Silicon Tare due out April 1, soak 'em up!

Com Truise - Silicon Tare

Com Truise - Diffraction

No Woman

You know, you can't always be the first to hear everything and I'm totally okay with that. That's what makes songs and sharing music worthwhile and an awesome experience. That being said, "No Woman" has been out for a few months but, boy, does it make me feel good. I love the slow chords of the chorus with the brass mixed in and the milky vocals are really something special. Whitney's album is due out later this year and I will be waiting patiently.

Whitney - No Woman

How Now

I don't know if it's just me, but I'm in a time where I'm figuring a lot of things out about my life and sometimes I just need a moment and this song gives me just that. It's a good, chill reminder to slowly inhale and exhale and enjoy where you are at this very moment. (Hence the Now). I love the extra slow, whispery vocals. It feels like someone is just telling you a story, which I guess is what most songs are. Also kudos with the slow sax instrumentals. Enjoy and don't forget to simply breathe.

Snowblink - How Now

Run

Absolutely YES for some new Tourist, one of my personal favorites because of his relaxing rhythms and because, let's face it, I'll always be a tourist wherever I go. "Run" is just the perfect blossoming into spring tune-- I think that's just how fast I'd like to get there. I love to follow Tourist's evolution and can't wait to see what's next, but for now, this one is pretty wonderful. Who else could create such an atmosphere based around only one word??

Tourist - Run

Alrite (Kaytraflip)

Oh JJ, where have you been? Thanks Kaytranada for bringing her back to me. This mix amazingly combines Janet's bossy vocals with a gameshow like beat and it sets me perfectly at ease even on this anxiety-ridden Monday.

Janet Jackson - Alrite (Kaytraflip)

Pool Party

It's one thing to realize that you're no longer in college, but then you realize one of the worst parts-- no spring break. I can't tell you how many tropical Instagrams I've seen this week that take away just about all the bliss from the fat falling snowflakes outside of my window. Nevertheless, here we've got a little gem that just might transport you (why isn't disapparation a thing yet, J.K. Rowling?) away to the crystal-clear watered destination of your choice. It's not summer, or even spring, but "Pool Party" just makes you want to dive right in. It's smoothly produced; the soft instrumentals (harp, anyone?) and whispery vocals feel like I'm falling asleep in a lounge chair in the sun. Show Clothes tagged this one as #feels and it's no wonder. Ready when you are, sunshine and summer.

Show Clothes - Pool Part ft. Gavriella

Hey Lion

Oh, I'm really enjoying Sofi Tukker's latest release here. It's interesting to see how many different influences the duo has been inspired by; in this one we definitely get some more African sort of sounds with the drums beating throughout the track. Also, it's kind of obvious with a title like "Hey Lion" I suppose. However, this is the first one of their songs with words totally in English, and boy, do I like them... I know a few "lions" who might deserve to hear them.

SOFI TUKKER - Hey Lion

Clay

I can't say I know much about Londoner Hudson Scott, as "Clay" is his first release, but I can say that I really enjoy this one. It exudes some nice peachy keen carefree feels that makes you forget about your troubles. The guitar carries the song from start to finish and the Scott's deep vocals keep things nicely balanced. Here's a nice laid-back Sunday slow jam for you to enjoy while not moving much today!

Hudson Scott - Clay

Down

If you haven't heard of Marian Hill, you might need to do some catching up on her Soundcloud page, especially regarding "Got It," which was released in late 2014. Not only is her soft and soulful voice entirely contagious, but each of her tracks is also meticulously produced with extremely awesome electronics mixed in when you least expect it. Honestly, the beat in her most recent "Down" caught me totally by surprise, but in every single good way because it's works wonderfully. I'm absolutely down to listen to this one for a good while.

Marian Hill - Down

Crystals

How about a little otherworldly tune to take you away from your hectic thoughts. I'm loving this super toned down beat by Ardency and the delicate snowflake vocals by Icelandia sprinkled on top. This one is just lovely, enjoy!

Ardency - Crystals (feat. Icelandia)

Profite (Kazy Lambist Remix)

The title of this track is pretty much the opposite of the last one I posted by Moi Je--"Fais Rien"-- because instead of "do nothing," "profite" means "take advantage of it/make the most of it," you know, one of those beautiful not exactly translatable words. Furthermore, what can be more French than having a French DJ mix a French group's song? I love this version of the track by Kazy Lambist, which feels like a day of frolicking and sunbathing. What a dream.

Moi Je - Profite (Kazy Lambist Remix)

Tuem

I am very into songs with a good electronic beat and sparse repetitive vocals. Sometimes I just like stuff that's solidly rhythmic; it can be meditational in a way, or it can really get you going on some writing projects, which is what I'm currently in the process of doing. This one is very relaxing and the beat never gets carried away--love that. Enjoy.

VIMES - Tuem

The Words

Perhaps you recognize the name Freedom Fry (not talking about our beloved frites here) from their feel good songs "21" or "Shaky Ground (Na Na Na)." If not, "The Words" is the most recent track by this French/American duo, and it takes things into a more minor key, making things sound a bit sadder than their previous tracks, but no less good. The vocals in this one sound a bit like the drawn out alternating intonations of Phoenix (French people, you know). But it still has some paradisal LA instrumentals mixed in there so that we don't get too confused! Digging this one.

Freedom Fry - The Words  

Fading

The first thing that came to mind when hearing this track a few weeks ago was how similar the vocals sounded to those of London Grammar (except that fact that this duo hails from Australia). Beautifully soft and eloquent, they really carry out the ambient vibes of this song. Of course, the low-key instrumentals flow nicely alongside them and I love how they pick up around the 3 minute mark. This one is perfect for the deadbeat feeling of a Monday night.. and on that note, it's time for bed.

Two People - Fading

Burn Fast (Louis Vivet Remix)

February has just passed by so quickly-- I can't believe there's just about one week left. I keep feeling like "now is my time" and then before I know it, it's over. It's like being nostalgic for moments that are currently happening. Strange how that happens. Anyways, this remix of "Burn Fast" seems to channel those kind of fleeting feelings of the quickest month of the year. I'm really loving the soothing vibes of this one. Check it:

Bryce Fox - Burn Fast (Louis Vivet Remix)

Never Forget You (Alex Schulz Remix)

Ok, the lyrics on this one are a bit #dark in the sense that this person will obviously never get over his ex (come on, man, let it go) but it's got a pretty fabulous beat. At least he's being honest with himself I guess? Kudos to Alex Schulz for remixing this one and closing off the sometimes overwhelming month of January pretty darn well.

Zara Larsson, MNEK - Never Forget You (Alex Schulz Remix)

To Have You Back

For those of you who didn't know, I love Tourist. It's really fun to follow an artist's work and see how it evolves. I still listen to one of his first releases, "Placid Acid," all the time. This most recent track of his just uses one phrase: "just to have you back." It's kind of crazy to see what can be built just around that, but it surely is a lot! The beat breakdown after the words around 2:40 is superb and it's awesome to hear it build back up after that.

Tourist - To Have You Back