This week we’re going on vibes. My favorite vibes story is that of Ryuichi Sakamoto (RIP) deciding his favorite restaurant didn’t play very good music, so he told the chef he could “no longer bear it” and made them a playlist. All of the albums this week could be played at the beach, at a cocktail bar, at a trendy restaurant or in your backyard. They are easy listening, not because they are simple, but because they are complex. You don’t think about the music as it’s playing, but you think about it long after it’s stopped. It imparts a feeling. Usually a good one. The albums span Italy, Japan, Lebanon and both coasts of the United States, because this feeling is universal. Everyone is chasing it — we’re all looking for that animal feeling that says, “you’re here. This is all.”
Enjoy.
The playlist is here.
Monday
Ninguem Vai Me Segurar - Ana Mazzotti
Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube / Other streaming services
Tuesday
Feelings - Brijean
Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube / Other streaming services
Wednesday
L.O.L. - Ryuichi Sakamoto
Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube / Other streaming services
Thursday
Fine Anyway (Habibi Funk 016) - Rogér Fakhr
Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube / Other streaming services
Friday
Reflections of a Golden Dream - Lonnie Liston Smith and The Cosmic Echoes
Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube / Other streaming services
Pair with:
Sun Gold Tomato and Fennel Pizza. Fresh summer pizza! I keep saying it is (or nearly is) al fresco dining season and it’s best to take advantage of it as soon as possible.
Fiele Fragrances Juniperus. I’ve been wearing this for years and it occurred to me that a scent makes an outfit, just like a bag or shoes. I also love this Pistachio one.
Sunglasses you’d wear in the 60s in Nice. I’ve been thinking a lot about the Le Gendarme movies and how much I love the entire aesthetic. It’s hilarious and corny, but it’s France in the sixties and what’s better?
A night trip to get donuts. There’s something special and forbidden about eating donuts at 10pm. It’s bliss. Listen to “Night Moves” while you do it. Take a friend. (💕 Hi, Rose 💕).
Thank you, thank you.
Have a great week.