Marcus Marr & Chet Faker

As always, I am still catching up on songs. It's a fast world of music out there y'all, so it's not easy to always be on top of it when you have like 5 other lives to live, but I like to try and give it a go. Anyways. These tracks brought forth from the cool collaboration of Marcus Marr, a London-based DJ/producer, and Australian vocalist Chet Faker, who you probably know from his biggest songs, 1998 and Talk Is Cheap. Additionally, the album artwork is psychedelic and dope. "Birthday Card" is definitely a more low key, chill house-ish kind of track, though still remaining quite upbeat. Chet's vocals are just a bit softer and subdued. However, "The Trouble With Us," is much funkier and outspoken. Love the instrumentals here. They're both worth a listen, check them out below!

Marcus Marr & Chet Faker - Birthday Card

Marcus Marr & Chet Faker - The Trouble With Us

Tip Pit

So I first heard this song as I was dozing off on the train (daily routine, etc.) and it was just perfect for that soothing vibe I was seeking. The vocals reminded me a bit of Passion Pit but I love the contrasting slow and dreamy instrumentals! I really love the line "'Cuz what I really want and what I really need is something that'll make me feel good" because uh, yeah, same. Super chill, good vibes ahead.

World Champion - Tip Pit

Come To Me (Ofenbach Remix)

I love the way that Ofenbach has transformed this almost country-sounding folkish song into something totally upbeat and danceable. It's one of those tracks that I can listen to over and over again, still dancing, still feeling like I could listen to it again later without ever really getting sick of it. Love it!

Lily & Madeleine - Come To Me (Ofenbach Remix)

Another Day In Paradise

Music that actually makes you feel good is pretty exceptional and when they bring forth happiness makes it all the better. Such is the case with "Another Day In Paradise" by Quinn XCII thanks to an ideal combination of chill lyrics, an awesome beat, and overall good vibes.

Best words:
"75 degrees and a dope sound, all you need to live fine"
"And I be runnin' 'cuz I figured out the more I slow down the less I get out"

Quinn XCII - Another Day In Paradise

***Bonus track: This more recent track by Quinn XCII just brings me back to saying how relatable his lyrics are. Dope instrumentals as well.

Quinn XCII - Stung

Be Right There

This is a few months old, but I don't really care because I'm still totally into it. As we know, Diplo tends to straight up slay and this track is no exception. He's integrated house sounds of today with some super 90's synths (I'm reminded of "Be My Lover" by La Bouche, a classic of course) and killer vocals. Take 4 minutes of your day to dance to this contagious beat!!!!

Diplo & Sleepy Tom - Be Right There