Led Zeppelin
Style: Hard Rock (Blues & Folk-Influenced)
Vibes: Confident, Rebellious, Passionate, Energetic, Hedonistic, Bombastic, Raw, Complex, Psychedelic, Summer
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Groovy, Melodic, Dynamic, Bluesy, Heavy
Style: Hard Rock (Blues & Folk-Influenced)
Vibes: Confident, Rebellious, Passionate, Energetic, Hedonistic, Bombastic, Raw, Complex, Psychedelic, Summer
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Groovy, Melodic, Dynamic, Bluesy, Heavy
Style: Chillwave, Synthpop, Synth Funk
Vibes: Retro-Futuristic, Party, Urban, Woozy, Ethereal, Nocturnal, Summer, Sensual, Psychedelic, Playful
Music Qualities: Lush, Catchy, Rhythmic, Polished Production, Melodic
Neon Indian – VEGA INTL. Night School Read More »
Style: Slowcore, Post-Rock, Chamber Rock
Vibes: Drifting, Weary, Longing, Celestial, Melancholy, Summer Nights, Patient, Responsive, Flowing, Sombre, Passionate, Kinetic
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Loose, Melodic, Slow, Atmospheric, Improvisation
Dirty Three – Whatever You Love, You Are Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, World Jazz, Organic Music
Vibes: Communal, Utopian, Energetic, Driving, Summer, Intertwined, Chaotic, Psychedelic
Don Cherry – The Summer House Sessions Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Electronic, Post-Rock, Trip-Hop, Ambient, Krautrock-Influenced
Vibes: Hypnotic, Uplifting, Warm, Soothing, Summer, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Improvisation, Progressive, Rhythmic
Kieran Hebden & William Tyler – Darkness, Darkness Read More »
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Noise Pop
Vibes: Manic, Messy, Tropical, Summer, Playful, Chaotic, Catchy, Cryptic, Primal, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Dense, Loops, Sampling, Radio Broadcast, Suite
Animal Collective – Centipede Hz Read More »
LPx2, Archival, Superior Viaduct, 2001 / 2013 Recorded 1975-1979 Style: Weird Americana, “Cowboy Raga”, Old-Time, Celestial Boogie, Back-porch Minimalism Vibes: Hypnotic, Warm, Rural, Summer, Energetic, Groovy, Playful, Psychedelic, Rootsy, Ecstatic Instrumentation: Fiddle, Tapes, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Saxophone, Drums Musical Qualities: Droney, Instrumental, Improvisation, Minimalistic, Modal, Repetitive Graduation by Henry Flynt
Henry Flynt – Graduation Read More »
Style: Avant-Folk, Ambient Americana, Free-Folk, American Primitivism
Vibes: Meditative, Personal, Morning, Pastoral, Earthy, History, Hypnotic, Summer, Nature, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Collage, Electro-Acoustic, Glitchy, Suite, Vignettes, Instrumental, Sampling, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Atmospheric
Instrumentation: Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Mouthbow, Fiddle, Homemade Instruments, Harmonium, Bell
Daniel Bachman – When the Roses Come Again Read More »
Style: Drone Pop, Shoegaze, Noise Pop, Dream Pop, Tape Music
Moods: Ethereal, Hypnotic, Warm, Sedated, Blissful, Deconstructed, Tender, Summer, Romantic, Peaceful, Passionate, Dreamy, Meditative, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Loops, Washy, Lush, Melodic, Noisy, Sampling, Dense, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma – On the Echoing Green Read More »
Style: Collage Pop, Plunderphonics, Dance, Neo-Psychedelia, Turntablism
Moods: Summer, Playful, Uplifting, Bittersweet, Breakup, Tropical, Sunny, Warm, Romantic, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Suite, Lush, Collage, Melodic, Rhythmic, Dense
The Avalanches – Since I Left You Read More »
Styles: Slacker Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Bedroom Pop, Singer/Songwriter
Moods: Introspective, Bittersweet, Sentimental, Reflective, Kaleidoscopic, Warm, Melancholy, Intimate, Whimsical, Nostalgic, Eclectic, Heartfelt, Psychedelic, Summer, Existential
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Riffs, Home Recording, Melodic, Vocal Manipulation, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Style: Americana, Country Rock, Roots Rock, Singer/Songwriter
Moods: Road Trip, Carefree, Confident, Sunny, Romantic, Summer, Reflective, Warm, Breezy, Rural, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Groovy, Lush, Bluesy, Smooth, Rhythmic
Style: Progressive Bluegrass, Folk, Americana
Moods: Rural, Rootsy, Sunny, Bittersweet, Energetic, Joyful, Storytelling, Summer, Warm
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Cello, Banjo, Dobro
Norman Blake – Old and New Read More »
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Van Morrison – Common One Read More »
Style: Country-Psych, Folk-Funk, Jam Band
Vibe: Aquatic, Summer, Warm, Groovy, Spacey, Laid Back, Playful, Stoned
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Improvisation, Loose, Lo-Fi
Wet Tuna – Water Weird Read More »
Style: Jazz Rap, Great Black Music, Experimental Hip-Hop, Future Jazz
Moods: Conscious, Surreal, Futuristic, Mystical, Uplifting, Warm, History, Cryptic, Poetic, Storytelling, Spiritual, Ethereal, Eclectic, Sombre, Summer, Political
Musical Qualities: Lush, Lyrical, Suite, Beats
Moor Mother – Jazz Codes Read More »
Style: Weird Americana, Country-Psych
Moods: Warm, Romantic, Sunny, Rustic, Summer, Meandering, Carefree, Uplifting, Playful
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Melodic, Dense, Loose
MV + EE – Barn Nova Read More »
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Free Pop, Progressive Songwriter, Hypnagogic Pop, Psychedelic Jazz-Folk
Moods: Uplifting, Personal, Existential, Warm, Groovy, Summer, Surreal, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Studio-as-an-Instrument, Processed Vocals, Melodic, Home Recording, Dense, Catchy
Yves Jarvis – The Zug Read More »
Style: Country Rock, Americana, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Sunny, Rustic, Romantic, Warm, Summer, Sleek, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Vocal Harmonies, Lush Arrangements, Polished Production, Melodic, Groovy, Technical
Jimmy Carter and Dallas County Green – Summer Brings the Sunshine Read More »
Personnel: Sathima Bea Benjamin – Vocals; Kenny Barron – Piano; Buster Williams – Upright Bass; Billy Higgins – Drums
Style: Vocal Jazz, Spiritual Jazz, Ballads, Traditional
Vibe: Healing, Flowing, Warm, Airy, Spiritual, Soothing, Sombre, Heartfelt, Elegant, Uplifting, Bittersweet, Intimate, Morning, Peaceful, Reflective, Rootsy, Sentimental,
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Soft, Improvisation, Slow, Polished, Lyrical, Lush
Sathima Bea Benjamin – Windsong Read More »
Style: Gangsta Rap
Vibe: Cinematic, Crime, Confident, Aggressive, Storytelling, Urban, Groovy, Warm, Hedonistic, Summer, Vulgar, Introspective, Triumphant, Dusty
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Technical, Rhythmic, Lush
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata Read More »
Style: Folk Rock, Psych, Jam Band
Vibe: Scorched, Summer, Desert, Stoned, Pastoral Peaceful, Sunny, Traveling, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Instrumental, Improvisation, Fuzzy, Mellow, Riffs, Loose
Featuring Jim O’Rourke, Josh Abrams, Rob Mazurek, Chad Taylor, John McEntire, Julie Pomerleau, & Archer Prewitt
Style: Chamber Pop, Jazz Pop, Lounge Music
Influences: Bossa Nova, Math Rock, Post-Rock
Vibe: Gentle, Breezy, Intricate, Summer, Intertwined, Mellow, Bright, Smooth
Musical Qualities: Lush, Soft, Polished, Melodic
Sam Prekop – Sam Prekop Read More »
Style: Roots Reggae, Dub
Vibe: Spiritual, Warm, Apocalyptic, Hypnotic, Groovy, Summer, Tropical, Religious, Passionate, Psychedelic, Peaceful, Soothing, Laid Back, Aquatic
Musical Qualities: Studio-as-an-Instrument, Rhythmic, Melodic, Lo-fi, Slow
The Congos – Heart of the Congos Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Neo-Soul, Dream Funk, West Coast Hip-Hop
Vibe: Romantic, Summer, Playful, Warm, Catchy, Groovy, Sensual, Uplifting, Urban, Warm, Carefree, Dreamy, Joyful
Musical Qualities: Lush, Rhythmic, Polished, Sampling, Melodic
Anderson .Paak – Malibu Read More »
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Psych Pop
Vibe: Catchy, Colorful, Hallucinogenic, Hypnotic, Psychedelic, Stoned, Summer, Sunny, Surreal, Warm
Musical Attributes: Loops, Sampling, Lush, Melodic, Rhythmic
Panda Bear – Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper Read More »
My introductory mix for Bed Crumb Show. A playlist for sunny days featuring Black Moth Super Rainbow, Arthur Verocai, Botany, Albert Ayler, and more.
Solar Fever [Bed Crumb Show ep 25] Read More »
Style: Modern Soul, Art Pop
Vibe: Reflective, Lush, Mellow, Confident, Groovy, Introspective, Summer, Warm
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Soft, Suite, Vignettes, Polished, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Beats
Solange – When I Get Home Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Pop
Vibe: Sunny, Warm, Romantic, Retro, Spring, Breezy
Musical Attributes: Melodic, Lush, Polished, Electronic Production, Catchy, Lyrical
Released in 2010 on Blue Horizon Format: LP Recommended Tracks: B3 – True Believers, A1 – Bad Vibrations, B2 – Entrance Song
The Black Angels – Phosphene Dream Read More »
Originally Released in 1972 2017 Mr. Bongo Reissue
Arthur Verocai – Arthur Verocai Read More »
Originally released in 1994 2013 Light In the Attic Reissue Format: LPx2
Digable Planets – Blowout Comb Read More »
Released in 2008 on Anticon Records Format: LP
Tobacco – Fucked Up Friends Read More »
Released in 2012 on Rad Cult/FrenchKiss Format: LP, Orange Vinyl
Black Moth Super Rainbow – Cobra Juicy Read More »
Released in 2011 on True Panther Sounds Format: LPx2
Girls – Father, Son, Holy Ghost Read More »
Originally Released in 2007 on Paw Tracks 2017 Vinyl Me, Please pressing on My Animal Home Limited Edition Format: LPx2, 45rpm, white and turquoise vinyl
Panda Bear – Person Pitch Read More »
Released in 2012 on Sargent House Records Format: LP Signed by Nick Reinhart
Tera Melos – X’ed Out Read More »
Released in 1982 on Mango Records Format: LP
King Sunny Adé and His African Bears – Juju Music Read More »
Released in 2000 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
The Sea & Cake – Oui Read More »
Originally released in 1966 on Capitol Records 1980 Mono pressing Format: LP
The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds Read More »
Originally released in 1977 on Clocktower Records Later pressing
King Tubby & August Pablo – King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown Read More »
Originally released in 1967 on Elektra 2012 Rhino Pressing, cut from original analogue masters Format: LP
Love – Forever Changes Read More »
Three volumes of instrumental heavy-psych jams from Denmark, inspired by Black Sabbath, jazz fusion and krautrock.
Causa Sui – Summer Sessions Vol. 1-3 Read More »
Jazz Fusion-inflected Folk Rock with poetic lyricism, ethereal atmospheres, spacey synths, and a lot of fretless bass.
Joni Mitchell – The Hissing of Summer Lawns Read More »
Style: American Primitive Guitar, Folk
Moods: Joyful, Warm, Playful, Summer, Contemplative, Rootsy, Pastoral, Nature, Loner
Musical Qualities: Solo, Acoustic, Fingerstyle, Instrumental, Technical
Leo Kottke – 6 & 12-String Guitar Read More »
The debut LP from this unpretentious songwriters’ songwriter offers a quality collection of warm & uplifting songwriting with economic guitar genius and top-notch rootsy arrangements, featuring the heavenly, dreamy reflections of “Magnolia”.
J.J. Cale – Naturally Read More »