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So, here is where my head is at today... Thinking about things returning to some "new" normal or some "hybrid" normal.. I think it is important to say that a variety of feelings about all this is normal and complex and shifting feelings is normal, too. I am happy for my musician friends who are beginning to see a return to what they love. At the same time, as I shared before, the current new normal is not something I am always comfortable with or really know how to navigate. My normal has not returned and likely will not return anytime soon. I will adapt, but in the meantime, it is okay for me to be apprehensive and even frustrated.
There are also a variety of more complex feelings which aren't directly related to live music.
On a somewhat related note, I, once again, have learned that sometimes the only way to get past an emotional block is to go through it. (This is not, by the way, a substitute for professional help if that is needed). But, for me, I sometimes have to just do something which I know will be good for me - even if a hundred voices provide excuses not to do it. It is a lesson I continue to learn and re-learn.
Featured Friday Playlist recap Part 4 (songs 22-26):
22. "Persian Rug" by The Strange Days
First up, we have the new single from this London based gutter rock band. The band had been playing this song live for a year and half before recording it. A great lead-off to this segment of music.
23. "So Long" by Sir Orfeo
Next up, we have the new single from this pastoral, lo-fi, indie folk band from Western Massachusetts. Their EP Millefleur is due out in June. Really wonderful song.
24. "Floating" by Banana Chant
Next up, we have a track from the recently released second EP (Payingt off Student Loans) from this Miami based indie rock/funk/groove band. Check it out!
25. "Hold On" by Certain Animals
Next up, we have the first single from the forthcoming second album by this Dutch band who create fresh new music with a sixties and seventies vibe. Cool stuff.
26. "Why Don't We" by Your Academy
And, we close things out for this segment of music with the lead track from the debut album from this new power pop band from Memphis which boasts and impressive pedigree which traces back to some of the great Memphis power pop bands of the past.
Featured Friday Playlist
