Writing about music in lieu of human interaction
A playlist containing some of the songs featured on Bored In Pittsburgh last month https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2d3XlcRG7FB2jVYuLrQOEY?si=tnEfuP6mQ9urBfKOyyiEww January 2021 songs that aren't on Spotify (and where to find them) Feralcat - waiting for waifu pt. 4 - green Lando Ash - Moesha's Diary (ft. Eleise)
Bilal Abbey's Mellowhead, a collaboration with the woozily soulful producer Yorel Tifsim, sees the introspective rapper continue the journey into his own psyche. Album highlight "Flame Building" functions as two love letters: one to Bilal's significant other, and the other to Bilal himself. The song's refrain lays out its dual purpose: "I wanna love you … Continue reading Daily Yinz – Bilal Abbey – Flame Building
A playlist containing some of the songs featured on Bored In Pittsburgh last month https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5GB8pQau37PXCRDbvRZVNr?si=trbuUueVRAi5q8LV3tMvmg December 2020 songs that aren’t on Spotify (and where to find them) Shield of Heracles - The Golden Ball The Petals - a.flowers estelle - and see the girl with stars in Her eyes Slingshot Dakota - People Pleaser BBGuns … Continue reading Bored In Pittsburgh December 2020 Playlist
Here we are, back at it again with some more Yearly Yinz action, this time for Bored In Pittsburgh’s favorite local albums of 2020, arranged chronologically. This is not a "best-of" list, but a collection of works that resonated especially deeply. ### ALONA - R.E.D Imagine a flip phone filled with recordings of stark, brooding … Continue reading Yearly Yinz 2020: Albums
Here it is; Bored In Pittsburgh’s favorite local tracks from the past year, arranged in no particular order. You can check out this handy user’s guide if you want to locate a specific track or artist. The option to move between pages is hiding at the bottom (below “related posts” and above “tags,” I believe). ### Good … Continue reading Yearly Yinz 2020: Songs
Oh boy! To mark the end of this terrible year, Bored In Pittsburgh will be publishing its second annual "Yearly Yinz" lists, featuring my favorite Pittsburgh songs and albums of 2020. These aren’t going to be “best-of” lists; there was, once again, too much great music released for me to include everything, and I think … Continue reading Announcing: The Yearly Yinz 2020
A playlist containing some of the songs featured on Bored In Pittsburgh last month https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AVfw3fih0nXbRDOvUyaaL?si=Dzt6cwqqT2u83WGI3YVkrQ November 2020 songs that aren’t on Spotify (and where to find them) Empty Beings - In Between Shin Guard - Perfect Boy Killer of Sheep - Click Bait Bring Her - Give Me To Them
A playlist containing some of the songs featured on Bored In Pittsburgh last month https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QaHjymJ3GqvkHSGJwkp6V?si=64fwLFjlT1amYeon0EMxXA September 2020 songs that aren’t on Spotify (and where to find them) Holy Rivals - My Minds Blind Stupid
Veteran Pittsburgh producer BusCrates teases his upcoming LP, Blasting Off (Bastard Jazz), with the ebullient lead single "How Ya Gonna Do It." The song taps into the classic funk energy that hangs in the air all around us, bringing to mind images of a time (well before I was born, mind you) that featured perms, … Continue reading Daily Yinz – BusCrates – How Ya Gonna Do It (ft. Kate Moe Dee)
A playlist containing some of the songs featured on Bored In Pittsburgh last month https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7A3vFNZY1x59W7sRuHN10z?si=fHBDDbLCSvCNWElvS4sSIA August 2020 songs that aren’t on Spotify (and where to find them) Babyteeth - Distance (edit) OOTM - Cluster Eric Weidenhof - Splint 1980 Special Twin - St. Gervais Sur Mer (excerpt) Panta Rhei - 133 189 Lilac - Pinocchio … Continue reading Bored In Pittsburgh August 2020 Playlist
