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So - this is the second to the last post of 2020. I don't think anyone needs to recap what a horrible year this has been. I certainly know that things will not magically get better at Midnight on January 1, but I do hope that arbitrary milestone does prove to mark the beginning of a new phase.
Tomorrow, I will wrap up some unfinished business from this year and then I will be ready to move forward - bringing only the lessons learned, the goodness and light, and the memories of those lost with me (okay - maybe I will bring more, but you get my meaning).
We've reached the penultimate recap post of this extended Featured Friday Playlist. Today we have songs 48-54:
48. "Song for Ella" by Cap'n Marble
Our second time featuring this indie pop duo from Southern California. I love this song.
49. "So Far From Home" by BUN
Next up, we have the sixth single in eight months from Belgian artist BUN. Brecht - the musician behind BUN started in an instrumental post-metal band called Miava which had developed a good following. Unfortunately, the band's drummer and Brecht's best friend was killed in a hit and run accident. Brecht eventually returned as BUN - as a project to celebrate life. This is my first listen and I dig it.
50. "Area 51" by The Star Prairie Project
Next up, we have our second Featured track from Nolen R. Chew Jr. from Star Prairie, Wisconsin who collaborates with musicians and producers from LA to London as The Star Prairie Project.
51. "Yellowed Pages" by Glenn Morrow's Cry for Help
Next up, we have the lead track from the second album (appropriately named '2') from this New Jersey based band. This track laments the loss of intimacy of the modern age of communication.
52. "Gwir" by Tacsidermi
A lot of interesting music coming our way from Wales. This duo came to fruition during and because of the lock down.
53. "Social Distancing" by Fear Rua
Next up, we have a track from Rhode Island based experimental artist Dylan Murphy aka Fear Rua. Great ambient, psychedelic vibe. Very cool.
54. "Fall Away" by Glostik Willy
And we close this segment of music with the new single from Indiana-based hippy metal band Glostik Willy. I am going to admit I don't really know what hippy metal is - I do know that heavy metal originally emerged from the hippy subculture so... anyway, this is a cool song and a nice way to close out another diverse segment of music.
Tomorrow - we bring this extra long Playlist recap to a close with songs 55-61
Featured Friday Playlist
