Playlist of the week #273

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Here is the weekend playlist, in which the WECB France editorial staff looks back on their favorites and discoveries of the week!

The weekend playlist can also be streamed!

Chromeo – Lost And Found

Montreal electro-funk duo Chromeo has just released Adult Contemporary, their new studio album. Discover the catchy and finely written “Lost And Found”, which is taken from it. “The theme is about love as an adult: we all have a past that we must move on from! » they explain.

The Courettes – Shake!

Proud of their new single, The Courettes describe “Shake! » as “their grooviest song to date”. Lively and bouncy, this track will be included in the next album by the Danish-Brazilian duo, which is scheduled for release in September 2024.

Lysistrata – Feel The Shine

The French alternative rock band pumps up the riffs in “Feel The Shine,” their explosive new single. It is taken from VEIL, Lysistrata’s next studio album, which will be released on March 1st.

Blackberry Smoke – Be So Lucky

An old school groove, a fat guitar and just enough conviction in the vocals to brilliantly perform this new piece entitled “Be So Lucky”. To be found in Be Right There, the brand new album from Blackberry Smoke. Don’t miss them on September 28 at the Olympia.

Abigail Lapell – Anniversary Song

Abigail Lapell presents an intimate and sensitive acoustic folk ballad entitled “Anniversary Song”. This is the first extract and title track from Anniversary, his upcoming studio album, which questions the romantic ideal of “growing old together”. See you on May 10 for its release.

Caleb Landry Jones – Corn Mine

A multidisciplinary artist, Caleb Landry Jones accumulates both hats and melodic layers. Thus, his single “Corn Mine” is full of brilliant notes and shimmering chords. To be found in his album Hey Gary, Hey Dawn, scheduled for April 5.

DIIV – Brown Paper Bag

Spotted as opening act for Depeche Mode on their 2023 North American tour, American indie rock band DIIV is setting the stage for the release of their next studio album. Entitled Frog In Boiling Water, its release is announced for May 24. Discover the haunting and captivating “Brown Paper Bag”, which is taken from it.

Electro Deluxe – One In A Million

The jazz-funk group Electro Deluxe unveils “One In A Million”, its latest track, in the form of a brilliantly performed live session. This is an extract from 1979, the group’s last album. Don’t miss them on their next French tour, which will include a visit to the Trianon on April 3.

Devour – Silent Park

The Franco-German duo Dévore explores and experiments with various musical terrains on “Silent Park”, their new single, mysterious and catchy. This is an extract from their first EP, which will be released on May 5.

Angus & Julia Stone – The Wedding Song

The Australian duo Angus & Julia Stone unveil “The Wedding Song”, a soft and delicate acoustic piece. It is taken from Cape Forestier, their next studio album, scheduled for May 10.

If you missed the previous playlist, find it here

Staff

Written by

Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson is a dedicated writer and key contributor to the WECB website, Emerson College's student-run radio station. Passionate about music, radio communication, and journalism, Christopher pursues his craft with a blend of meticulous research and creative flair. His writings on the site cover an array of subjects, from music reviews and artist interviews to event updates and industry news. As an active member of the Emerson College community, Christopher is not only a writer but also an advocate for student involvement, using his work to foster increased engagement and enthusiasm within the school's radio and broadcasting culture. Through his consistent and high-quality outputs, Christopher Johnson helps shape the voice and identity of WECB, truly embodying its motto of being an inclusive, diverse, and enthusiastic music community.