This Week's Playlist #96 - The Concerts edition
This Week's Playlist #96 - The Concerts edition
Songs from the bands played some of my favourite gigs in 2023
Hello everyone!
This Week's Playlist - Season 2, Episode 44.
October and November in London are Autumn, Endless greyness, rainy days and the peak of indoor gigs (one of the few perks) after the break from summer festivals.
I am (yet again very) late for this week's newsletter and picked up 5 songs I've seen live this gig season (either this autumn or earlier in spring).
See you next week!
TL;DR: I'm running a musical newsletter with a new guest sharing 5 songs each week.
There is a YouTube link for each of the songs on the cover, and here are the playlists for each streaming platform:
1. Nadine Shah - Stealing Cars
I saw Nadine opening for Young Fathers (one of my favourite albums of the year).
Nadine Shah is known for her unique blend of indie rock, post-punk, and alternative music—a very energetic set, which I enjoyed a lot.
She has a very particular voice, timber reminding me of a warmer PJ Harvey with the groove of Martina Topley-Bird.
2. Hania Rani & Patrick Watson - Dancing with Ghots
Hania Rani is a pianist and composer coming from "cold" Poland.
I saw her in the Roundhouse earlier in October. While the venue setup (standing) for such a minimalist and emotive piano composition, I enjoyed the 2 hours of her show going in deep introspection.
This track is from her most recent album, which I frequently return to.
3. Dakha Brakha - Dostochka
DakhaBrakha (meaning "give/take" in old Ukrainian) are rockstars with their traditional dresses and hats.
They have been touring intensively as soon as they could get back on stage. They played in Southbank Center earlier in April for a very moving set.
They play a unique blend of folk music with punk energy and traditional music instruments (cello, accordion, percussions) and very fairy voices.
4. Birds In Row - Noah
Birds in Row was opening for Cult of Luna in October. And while the Cult of Luna set was mind-blowing (see footage of their 2023 tour), Birds in Row delivered with high energy as well.
They play a very raw punk rock band with an abrasive energy. Here is a song from their new album with a more clean/accessible sound.
5. Colin Stetson - When we were that what wept for the sea
Colin Stetson is a Canadian saxophone player with the physical build of a cage fighter, mastering the circular breathing technique. The musician can play 10-minute-long pieces without a break.
I saw him last year, and he played in the same church in April. It was another yet a very unique concert, as much challenging and hypnotic as last time.
Check this video for a visual live impression.
Until the next time, Godspeed!
Thomas
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