Music Curated #28 - January 15th, 2024
It's just another music Monday
I mix it up here and share various music with my readers, so you’ll see something different each week. You may be into some of what I share, and you may not be into other things, and that’s okay. My goal is to share the things I enjoy and I hope to introduce my audience to something they might not have otherwise heard, and I hope some of it also resonates with you.
Song: Palace - Heaven Up There
Palace emerged onto the music scene in 2012 as a dynamic quartet, featuring the talents of Leo Wyndham, Rupert Turner, Will Dorey, and Matt Hodges. Their debut EP, "Lost in the Night," marked the beginning of a journey that saw the release of the evocative "Chase The Light" in 2015 and their inaugural full-length album, "So Long Forever," in 2016. The band underwent a transformation in 2017 with Will Dorey's departure, who ventured into his solo project, Skinshape. In 2019, now a trio, Palace unveiled their second full-length album, "Life After," followed by the highly anticipated "Shoals" on January 21, 2022, showcasing the evolution of their sound. This track from “Life After” is one of my favorites of theirs.
Playlist: Bedroom Beats
All good vibes on this playlist from one of my favorite playlist creators, Current Wavve.
Video: Black Pumas - Hello
One of my favorite tracks from Black Pumas’ latest album, “Chronicles of a Diamond”, just gained an official music video. It’s a great companion for this slightly psychedelic-sounding track and is perfectly weird. I love how the band has evolved their music while still staying true to what we love about the Black Pumas sound.
Read: AI Tools Are Turning Words Into Music
Embark on a groundbreaking musical journey as a music critic explores the transformative capabilities of Google's MusicLM, an AI tool that translates words into music. Witness the astonishing results as familiar prompts from album reviews come to life in original compositions, capturing the essence of descriptors like "arpeggiated synths and light-up dancefloor grooves" or the intricate layers of Sufjan Stevens' somber narrative. While the technology raises questions about its impact on the creative process, the creators envision it as a tool to democratize music creation, offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolving intersection of AI and human expression. What do you think about the impact this will have on the music industry?
