“Poison or Patience” by Friday Pilots Club ft. OSTON
Afternoon Vibes is something new and what better to get it started than with this fantastic collaboration. The talented indie band Friday Pilots Club joins forces with OSTON and together they give life to “Poison or Patience”. With this stunning and uniquely relatable blend of melodies and lyrics, they give us a chance to listen to something so raw, so real and so easy to connect with. The verses flows with ease, caressing our senses and making us feel so alive and so in-tune with the fragile nature of our human condition in a way that is quite intoxicating. The choice at the end of the road is one that we actually do come up in our ups and downs in live, making this a fantastic soundscape to explore.
“A song dealing with rehashing, ruminating, and spiraling over all your mistakes and regrets, Poison or Patience is self loathing at its finest. Through distorted vocals and self-depreciating lyrics, the song chronicles a toxic journey of self empowerment and going down all the wrong paths, and looking to either Poison or Patience to fix you.”
Drew Polovick of Friday Pilots Club
“Things fall apart, the centre cannot hold, mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.”
“One by One” by Birds of Bellwoods
From Canada comes the mesmerizing and honest sound of Birds of Bellwoods and the sonic gem that is “One by One”. With this down to earth and instantly relatable blend of melodies and lyrics, they invite us to connect and find a bit of ourselves within it. The track flows with ease and instantly embraces us as it understands that the world needs to change and we need to refocus on what matters in our lives and for the good of all. Plus, not only is the soundscape amazing, but visually speaking, the track hits the mark and offers us a one-of-a-kind world to explore.
“Overcoming your fears can feel like a superpower to become your best self. I wrote this about pushing through my own self imposter syndrome to do with the pursuit of my solo project. I feel like I became my best self, stepping into being the leader of my songs and getting them to the finish line.”
Alisa Xayalith
“Superpowers” by Alisa Xayalith
New Zealand makes itself present with the wonderful voice and talent of Alisa Xayalith and her single, “Superpowers”. With this beautifully crafted soundscape she offers us a chance to connect and find inspiration in her words and in her story. The track embraces the fragile truth of our existence with such warm and understanding, that you just feel at ease as it comes alive. There’s no denying that this soundscape is a perfect addition for afternoon vibes and a must for any playlist. So listen closely and find that push in this must-listen gem, that special touch that will serve to help you realize what your superpower is.
“Stay in LA” by Bad Heather
If you are ever in need of the perfect mix of indie rock and cool vibes, then look no further, for “Stay in LA” by Bad Heather has exactly that. The track is raw and in-your-face while painting a picture that is quite human and honest in a way that is refreshing and exciting. There’s something about this soundscape that I am sure will click with more than a few of you listeners, for we all know that person that just doesn’t flow with what we want in life and they just make our skin crawl. It’s a vivid and personal yet universal escape from reality that embraces us and knows exactly how to bring it all together in a mesmerizing way. This an absolute must for any playlist and is a perfect addition to this first session of Afternoon Vibes.
“‘Stay in LA’ is about when sh**ty people try to crawl back into your life. I wrote the track after I had gotten a text message from someone I had moved on from. This person had made the goal of living in LA their whole personality, so I just assumed they had moved there. I wished they would’ve stayed there instead of trying to reinsert themselves into my life.”
Bad Heather
“Undertow” by The Veils
Press Play, sit down and simply let this soundscape take over your airwaves as it caresses your soul and gives your imagination freedom to roam. “Undertow” by The Veils is an absolutely fantastic blend of melodies and lyrics, that speaks to us all in a way that is quite inspiring and haunting. The track flows with ease and without a shadow of hesitation, simply hits the spot and turns you into its home. There’s a hypnotizing feel when you hear the voice give life to the verses that makes you be in complete awe of what’s transpiring inside this soundscape. So listen closely and fall for the sweet magic of this stunning must-listen gem.
“In the year before I started writing this album, I really didn’t think I’d ever write another album again. I was done. I’d irreparably broken my wrist on stage. Then this song came shimmying down the drainpipe, and it really seemed to be willing me to carry on. It is, embarrassingly enough, a song about writing songs, written at what I admit was a pretty low ebb for me emotionally. Both my parents are writers, and though I am grateful to it for the life it continues to afford me, it is a complex genetic inheritance.”
Finn Andrews
“Tropical Sour Candy” by Cassidy Mann
From Canada comes the uber-talented indie-singer/songwriter Cassidy Mann and the stunning visualizer for “Tropical Sour Candy”. With this song she offers us a perfect blend of pop, folk and a dose of electronica that allows her lyrics to come alive and speak to us all. The track explores the bittersweet truths that at times we forget yet are part of our stories of love and heartbreak in a way that is gentle and relatable. Her voice invites us to find a bit of what connects with us as her story unfolds and the soundscape pulls us in. This track is a stunning addition to Afternoon Vibes and I am sure it has everything to be part of your playlists. So listen closely and embrace the honest raw mix of feelings and emotions that makes this an absolute must.
“Where the wind blows” by The Bergamot
Pop and Rock dance together courtesy of this stunning musical creation that offers us an escape from reality. The talented duo of Nathaniel Paul Hoff and Jillian Speece aka The Bergamot come to Wolf in a Suit with the sonic masterpiece that is “Where the wind blows”. With this refreshing blend of melodies and lyrics, they invite us to let go and simply smile as we find a bit of ourselves within their music. There’s something quite unique and interesting about this soundscape that just knows how to give us that much-needed dose of freedom that we always hope to find out there. So listen closely and fall prey to the sweet unknown magic that makes this song an absolute must and a perfect addition to Afternoon Vibes.
“react (react)” by Fan Girl
Classic visual approach that blends the band playing the song while a story unfolds at the same time, but hitting the spot from start to end. Say hello to “react (react)” by Australian indie rock band Fan Girl and add their name to your playlist because they are sure to become fan favorites. With this song they introduce themselves to the lands of the Wolf in a Suit and from the very start I just knew they had something special. There’s nothing to complain about this intoxicating soundscape and so much to enjoy as we explore it. So listen closely, open your eyes and dive into the reality that resides within this must-listen/must-see gem.
“Compensating” by Imogen Clark
From Australia comes the fantastic and uber-talented indie singer/songwriter Imogen Clark with her latest single, say hello to “Compensating”. With this stunning and powerful blend of melodies and lyrics, she gives life to a mesmerizing song about heartbreak. The verses flow easily through the airwaves, caressing our senses and giving us the tools to set our voices on fire as we sing along. The soundscape is not only amazing but everything about it is just so perfect, making it a modern-day anthem. So listen closely and find a bit of yourself within this one-of-a-kind contemporary must-listen gem.
“When I got with Xavier Dunn to write this song, I wanted to take my heartbreak and make it something fun and cathartic, something that would make me feel powerful when I’m singing it.”
Imogen Clark
“Last of our kind” by Jon Bell
Folk and pop collide in the most beautiful way within the confines of this contemporary musical masterpiece. The uber-talented indie singer/songwriter Jon Bell brings to us the fantastic track that is “Last of our kind”. With this track he gives us a chance to be free and let our imagination run wild as the soundscape unfolds and invites us to sing and dance along. The visuals match that unique unknown vibe found in the melodies and lyrics quite perfectly making the experience an absolute joy to have. So listen, see and escape from reality to be part of this magical reality that is sure to inspire and connect with you. Enjoy!
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