Wow! It’s been a long while since I shared what music I’m currently listening to. I’ve been juggling so many assignments and trying to work through a massive creative block that’s hindering me from drumming up new illustrations (future blog post on that). My fellow creatives know what I’m talking about: writer’s block, creative ruts, and an overall blasé attitude toward chasing new ideas. It happens and it’s awful.
At least music is there for me. Even when I’m stuck, music is a crutch for me to cling to. I’ve got Spotify, Youtube, and of course my favorite radio stations; in Maryland, it’s 103.1 WRNR which is a great source for new alternative. Here in Roanoke, Virginia, I have 101.5 The Mountain, which has introduced me to modern bluegrass and indie/folk. I love it!
The Strokes have been keeping this spring alive for me, as have Semisonic and their sudden reappearance into the alt-rock scene. Let’s just get into it, here’s some of what I’ve been currently listening to:
Semisonic: You’re Not Alone
Arlo Parks: Hurt
Sylvan Esso: Ferris Wheel
Chet Faker: Low
The Strokes: Making Bad Decisions
Beabadoobee: Care
Semisonic: Basement Tapes
Glass Animals: Heat Waves
Shakey Graves: Dearly Departed
Lake Street Dive: Hypotheticals
Foo Fighters: Waiting on a War
Fiona Apple: Shameika
The Strokes: The Adults are Talking
Big Thief: UFOF
Black Pumas: Colors