Whiskey & Bananas Playlist Vol. 32
Featuring The Orwells, Childish Gambino, Gorillaz, Holly Golightly, William Onyeabor, Rodrigo Amarante & more
Buddy — The Orwells
It’s been too long since the world at large got to hear The Orwells’ new tunes — they’re back, buddy.
Hourglass — Rodrigo Amarante
Brazilian singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante opened for Angel Olsen here in Chicago recently, playing haunting music in multiple languages.
The Palisades — Childish Gambino feat. Christian Rich
We’re a big fan of the multi-talented Childish Gambino, aka actor and comedian Donald Glover.
Heaven and Hell — William Onyeabor
“His name is William Onyeabor, he’s from the 70s” — so goes a line in “Not What I Needed” by another Whiskey & Bananas artist, Car Seat Headrest. This pioneering Nigerian funk-synth master creates haunting, groovy melodies.
Baby When I Close My Eyes — Sweet Spirit
Austin, Texas-based Sweet Spirit brings a sweeping, grandiose rock sound along the lines of acts like Florence + The Machine.
To Binge — Gorillaz feat. Little Dragon
Gorillaz, and another Whiskey & Bananas favorite Little Dragon, are masters of blending genres like pop and hip-hop to create entirely new sounds. We can’t get enough.
Going Up the Country — Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
When you first hear this song, you could swear it was some classic recording from the 50s. But nope — it was made in 2009 by a group of British teenage siblings. Who woulda thought?
Right On — Boogaloo Joe Jones
Get your retro jazz fix with Boogaloo Joe Jones.
Walk a Mile — Holly Golightly
We remembered Holly Golightly from not just Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but as a guest vocalist at the end of The White Stripes’ 2003 album “Elephant” — with an impressive collection of solo work.
Quiet Whiskey — Wynonie Harris
Whiskey — you just never know what it’s gonna do. We love this upbeat classic for obvious reasons.
