SONG OF THE DAY

SONG OF THE DAY

Day #24

Today's track is Abnormalize by Japanese indie rock band Ling Tosite Sigure from their 2013 album I’mperfect. Released as a single in 2012, the track was featured in the opening credits for the mature cyber-punk inspired Japanese animated psychological/crime thriller Psycho-Pass. The original Psycho-Pass is one of my favourite animes of all time, and the band has also provided other works for Psycho-Pass’s other shows and films such as 2014’s Enigmatic Feeling. I have adored this song since it first blew my mind as a teenager. It opened me up to how expressive and experimental production, writing, and music composition can truly be. It really was the beginning of the end for me, especially in terms of my foray into darker alt-rock fantasies. The alt-rock/post-hardcore/math-rock track (I don't even know anymore guys) is one of my favourite Japanese alt-rock songs, I also love Japanese math-rock/alt-rock groups Toe and Lite. If you really wanna go down the anime opener spiral however: if you didn't already know the FAMOUS Tokyo Ghoul OP Unravel was performed by Toru Kitajima or TK who is the lead vocalist and Guitarist of Ling Tosite Sigure. This further proves the point that this band's library is worth checking out and Japanese alt-rock, especially math-rock, is worth your time and effort. I'm not gonna even attempt to describe this track, just please give it a go and if it doesn't blow your mind I'll eat my fucking shoe.

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Day #37

Today's song is ‘Everything’s Beautiful’ by Australian alternative Neo-Soul Jazz/Funk band ‘Hiatus Kaiyote’ from their 2024 album ‘Love Heart Cheat Code’. This four-piece from Melbourne is best described as a dynamic relief from the bland monotony of top forty radio hits, ‘Hiatus Kaiyote’ are an auditory delight. This song is an effervescent celebration of life and sound, with the band's leading lady Nai Palm stating that the song is “a testament to the importance of finding simple joy in your day… not the delusion that we live in a utopia... But rather about actively looking for the beauty, grace and joy in life,” (Clash, 2024). I was so lucky to see them live last weekend at the Fortitude Music Hall and it was a religious experience. To quote my dad while exhausted at the end of the night, with the biggest shit-eating grin on his face: “It was a mess, I can't describe it, they were great.”

“Didn't you notice?

Don't you know, love?

Don't you know everything's beautiful?”

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Day #28

I've had no patience for mopey songs recently and I want to bring some light in, so it's two fun dance tracks in a row. Today's song is Dancing in the Shadows by UK artists TSHA and Clementine Douglas. Released in 2022 and featured on TSHA’s album Capricorn Sun, it's a jubilant track that's electronic bliss. Accompanied by a kicky percussive beat, rippling instrumentals and lush synth, Douglas’s vocals are stunning. Fractured samples during the tracks peak adds to an already delicious electronic track, making it an engaging dance number that's an instant mood lifter.

“Dancing in the shadows

Tell me you remember

I'm moving in the dark again

For your love I will endeavour”

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Hello guys, gals, and binary-defying pals! Welcome to my music blog!

I do have a playlist of the songs I've talked about here, it’s on Spotify and it’s called: ‘Song of the Day Project’.

Thanks for checking me out and I hope you hear something you like,

Bella <3

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Day #32

Today’s song is Hip Hop track ‘Woman’ by ‘Little Simz’ featuring vocals by Cleo Soul from the 2021 album ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’. ‘Little Simz’ or Simbiatu Ajikawo is a sensational British Hip Hop artist that is well known for her assured flow with smooth soul, R&B, and jazz-inspired tracks flavoured with orchestral elements in her production. ‘Woman’ is dripping with gentle luxury with its relaxed sound, stunning vocals in the chorus from Cleo Soul, and confident delivery of lyrics celebrating global women by Simz. ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ is a fantastically rich album with dynamic compositions and buttery examinations and reflections. My favourite track from the album is ‘I Love You, I Hate You’ due to this balance between confident restraint and cathartic release.

“I see you glow, you’re the finest gold

When you walk in the room, they feel your soul

Our style it shines, so ahead of time

And you know that you’re fire, you’re so damn fine, girl.”

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Day #35

Today’s song is ‘Golden’ by American Soul/R&B artist Jill Scott from her 2004 album ‘Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2’. Scott’s vocals are velvet smooth over a funky kicky beat, jazzy keys, and a touch of synth. With lyrics full of praise and confidence and a sing-along chorus, the track is celebratory, resulting in a retro feel-good mood setter that glides, rollerblading a relaxed joy through any room.

“I'm taking my own freedom

Putting it in my song

Singing loud and strong

Grooving all day long

I'm taking my freedom

Putting it in my stroll

I'll be high-steppin' y'all

Letting the joy unfold”