FEATURE: The December Playlist: Vol. 1

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the december playlist: vol. 1. musicmusingsandsuch

 

The December Playlist: Vol. 1

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ARE we in December already?!

Image result for stone roses The year is certainly flying along and is almost at the end. Before it is, and the inevitable nausea of Christmas songs are cascading through every shop you visit – let’s give ourselves the chance to hear some real, decent music. In honour of BBC’s ‘Sounds of 2017’ longlist; I have included a song from each nominated artist. Also, due to ‘6 Music’s celebration of 1989 yesterday, a list of some terrific songs from a remarkable year. In addition, I have collected the best of the rest: the new tracks coming out and showing just what 2017 holds in store. Enjoy the spoils and relish the last few days before we are witness to the onslaught of Christmas ‘favourites’ – the mind does boggle so!

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BBC'S 'SOUND OF 2017' LONGLIST THE DECEMBER PLAYLIST

 

PART ONE

 

Anderson PaakCelebrate

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SKpOW_o8Do&w=560&h=315]

Cabbage - Kevin

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hah4_gj-Bs&w=560&h=315]

Dave Six Paths

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuV_cyckCqY&w=560&h=315]

Declan McKennaBrazil

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39r0QFD1oPM&w=560&h=315]

Jorja SmithWhere Did I Go?

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meP1neJrguw&w=560&h=315]

PHOTO CREDIT: Katia Temkin

Maggie RogersDog Years

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0jXvW1ZS2M&w=560&h=315]

Nadia RoseSkwod

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns_0zp00UQk&w=560&h=315]

 

BBC'S 'SOUND OF 2017' LONGLIST MUSICMUSINGSANDSUCH

 

PART TWO

 

Rag ‘n’ Bone ManHuman

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3wKzyIN1yk&w=560&h=315]

Ray BLKMy Hood (ft. Stormzy)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLhQ_a-DHxk&w=560&h=315]

PHOTO CREDIT: Hanna Hillier Photography

RayeBet U Wish

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Zp8ShoNlg&w=560&h=315]

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Stefflon-DonHot Prop

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_nDO00UpWQ&w=560&h=315]

PHOTO CREDIT: Dan Harris

The AmazonsIn My Mind

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaUTNHiQbOA&w=560&h=315]

The Japanese HouseStill

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWFamXVgkOc&w=560&h=315]

Tom GrennanSomething in the Water (Live)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjDKC4YGSdI&w=560&h=315]

 

Beans on Toast 2016

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRacAqbzkbM&w=560&h=315]

 

1989 the december plaYLIST

 

PART ONE

 

Image result for beastie boys 1989

Beastie BoysHey Ladies

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naf5uJYGoiU&w=560&h=315]

Image result for pixies 1989

Pixies Gauge Away

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDHidMlViMc&w=560&h=315]

 

Image result for nine inch nails 1989

Nine Inch NailsSomething I Can Never Have

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAGAoy5WZWY&w=560&h=315]

Image result for de la soul 1989

De La SoulThe Magic Number

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZoYEr6NdmE&w=560&h=315]

Image result for the cure 1989

The CurePictures of You

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmFFTkjs-O0&w=560&h=315]

Image result for tom petty 1989

Tom PettyRunnin’ Down a Dream

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1D3a5eDJIs&w=560&h=315]

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The ReplacementsI’ll Be You

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3XMC_Sk3QE&w=560&h=315]

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The Rolling StonesMixed Emotions

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loNey3n6uuE&w=560&h=315]

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New OrderFine Time

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYwNLlTt3AQ&w=560&h=315]

Image result for faith no more the real thing album cover

Faith No MoreEpic

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG_k5CSYKhg&w=560&h=315]

Image result for neneh cherry 1989

Neneh CherryBuffalo Stance

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWsRz3TJDEY&w=560&h=315]

 

1989 Makeup Artist MUSICMUSINGSANDSUCH

PART TWO

 

Image result for janet jackson rhythm nation 1814

Janet JacksonRhythm Nation

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAwaNWGLM0c&w=560&h=315]

Image result for soundgarden 1989

SoundgardenLoud Love

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0xosEFe8Ik&w=560&h=315]

Image result for nirvana 1989

NirvanaAbout a Girl

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpMt_YqVbhw&w=560&h=315]

Image result for soul ii soul back to life

Soul II SoulBack to Life

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB54dZkzZOY&w=560&h=315]

Image result for midnight oil diesel and dust

Midnight OilBeds are Burning

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejorQVy3m8E&w=560&h=315]

Image result for the bangles 1989

The BanglesEternal Flame

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSoOFn3wQV4&w=560&h=315]

Image result for the beautiful south welcome to the beautiful south

The Beautiful SouthSong for Whoever

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XyzLp06Etc&w=560&h=315]

Image result for queen 1989

QueenI Want It All

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFDcoX7s6rE&w=560&h=315]

Image result for the stone roses 1989

The Stone Roses I Wanna Be Adored

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D2qcbu26gs&w=560&h=315]

Image result for 10 000 maniacs blind man's zoo

10,000 ManiacsEat for Two

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BBff-cStE4&w=560&h=315]

Image result for madonna 1989

MadonnaLike a Prayer

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ&w=560&h=315]

Image result for black box ride on time

Black BoxRide On Time

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0quXl_od3g&w=560&h=315]

 

THE DECEMBER PLAYLIST THE BEST OF THE REST

 

PART ONE

 

Image result for izzy bizu

Izzy BizuMad Behaviour

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA_E6udchlM&w=560&h=315]

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Jean Watts Spirit Animal

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk86CNdw8Ag&w=560&h=315]

Image result for pete doherty hamburg demonstrations

Peter DohertyKolly Kibber

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUUbpeBXse0&w=560&h=315]

Image result for laura marling

Laura MarlingSoothing

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCS4OTgaHeM&w=560&h=315]

Image result for anohni

Anohni Marrow

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb9XECErMlc&w=560&h=315]

Image result for fractures band

FracturesFall Harder

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dohR84xFak8&w=560&h=315]

Image result for sia

Sia Angel by the Wings

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/295708929" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

 

PART TWO

 

the best of the rest musicmusingsandsuch

 

Image result for beyonce

BeyoncéAll Night

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM89Q5Eng_M&w=560&h=315]

Image result for emily smith singer

Emily SmithFind Hope

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSCEk9vdZzU&w=560&h=315]

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The xxOn Hold

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blJKoXWlqJk&w=560&h=315]

Image result for frank carter and the rattlesnakes

Frank Carter and the RattlesnakesWild Flowers

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T-loVIOj6Q&w=560&h=315]

Image result for the big moon

The Big MoonFormidable

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmHbCgDBzcM&w=560&h=315]

Image result for jessie j 2016

Jessie J (x Make Up Forever)Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JViDEPJBBq0&w=560&h=315]

Image result for joe goddard

Joe  GoddardLose Your Love

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5j-IrPcwvM&w=560&h=315]

Image result for tall ships band

Tall ShipsDay by Day

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jF4D4DuPPY&w=560&h=315]

 

NEW ARTISTS FOR 2017 THE DECEMBER PLAYLIST

Mary SpenderShe

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/284498479" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

 

Rosie Crow - Charlotte's Song

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/274549283" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

 

Wayne WoodwardNumb

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/283793428" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

 

EmmiCouldn't Care Less

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWM0ek2o3Ms&w=560&h=315]

 

PHOTO CREDIT: Katie Craik

CHILDCARE – Film Club

 

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/290207427" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

 

PHOTO CREDIT: Ugo Petronin Photography

Stephanie OLove's Made a Fool of Me

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/285243545" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

 

Kat Kenna – We're the Same

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODhiP2lJDrY&w=560&h=315]

 

Lady Leshurr (ft. Wiley) - Where Are You Now? 

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLFd6xaRLN0&w=560&h=315]

 

GIRLI - Girl I Met on the Internet

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLZxQDr8jk0&w=560&h=315]

 

XY&O - Every Single Second

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/275739192" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

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Jasmine Branca - Lilly

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/295999339" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

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I am not sure how many more December Playlist entries there will be – there are fewer new releases as the year cools off – but I am sure the next edition will feature the odd Christmas number (be forewarned). It is amazing seeing so many great tracks still arriving: new artists hoping to be prominent and active in 2017; making bids for attention and focus. It is with that I bid another festive-nearing edition of my Playlist series down and look ahead to the new week – just what songs might be dropping and what surprises lay ahead.