It’s that time! Another 3 months of new music and this is the compiled playlist of everything that was a step above the rest (according to DJ Robert Hyma…not a real DJ name, just trying to get the point across that I catered this list). In Q2 of 2022, lots of new releases came from seminal favorites like Arcade Fire, Foals, and even a new album from my favorite band Bloc Party.
There were some great new finds as well. Jalle and Saint Kochi were surprises and I found myself listening to them quite often. instant crush has a great range and angst behind their sound, as well as a much more jam-based, saxophone centric band Loose Fit.
Sure Sure, one of my favorite bands from the last two years, has new EP out that is absolutely worth the listen. New tracks by Max Frost and Pomplamoose rounded out the playlist into something exciting but familiar. And, of course, a new track sung by Lin-Manuel Miranda about mothers was the musical theater cherry on top.
There’s something in this playlist for everyone and I’m curious to hear what you’ve found as well!
Below is the track listing as well as links to Apple Music and Spotify playlists.
Enjoy!
- “Playlist” by Besphrenz
- “Picture” by dee holt & Chris James
- “Dreams” by MisterWives
- “All I need” by Sir Woman
- “Downers (feat. Issey Cross)” by Jalle
- “Almost Lost” by Saint Kochi
- “T” by 88rising, Hikaru Utada & Warren Hue
- “Nightmare” by instant crush
- “In Situ” by Bloc Party
- “This Time” by Sure Sure
- “CHAMPAGNE” by Valley
- “Honey” by Abhi The Nomad
- “Rain On Me” by Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Purple Disco Machine
- “Ringo Starr” by Max Frost
- “Disposable Friends” by AVIV
- “Meteorite” by Anna of the North & Gus Dapperton
- “Stupid Drama” by Loose Fit
- “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)” by Arcade Fire
- “Break the Rules” by Charlie XCX
- “Then It All Goes Away” by Dayglow
- “Life Was Easier When I Only Cared About Me” by Bad Suns
- “As It Was (feat. Sarah Dugas)” by Pomplamoose
- “Always Got The Love” by Cub Sport
- “Muthers R Speshel (Wen Yer Sad)” by Lin-Manuel Miranda & Joe Iconis & Family
