Weekly Playlist :: 04-22-2023

This week's Spotify playlist is a collection of songs that feature a myriad of genres and musical styles. From punk rock to electronic beats and everything in between, there is something for every music lover.

The playlist kicks off with Sandbox's "Collide", which immediately sets the tone for a high energy and intense listening experience. The Clash's remastered version of "White Riot" provides a sharp contrast with its raw punk sound, while Black Flag's "My War" showcases the band's signature hardcore punk influences.

Moving on from punk, Metallica's "Inamorata" takes us on a journey through heavy metal, with its electrifying guitar riffs and thunderous drums. Meanwhile, Blue Rodeo's "Lost Together" provides a more subdued interlude with its melodic folk-rock sounds.

Mastodon's "Crack the Skye" returns us to the world of heavy metal, showcasing the band's unique blend of progressive, sludge and stoner metal influences. Bad Religion's "21st Century (Digital Boy)" and Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)" provide a contrast with their pop-inspired sounds, while still maintaining high levels of energy.

Liam Finn's "Second Chance" provides a more introspective moment with its acoustic guitar and emotive lyrics, before we're launched back into the punk world with Dead Kennedys' "Kill the Poor". Fatboy Slim's "The Rockafeller Skank" and Cypress Hill's "How I Could Just Kill a Man" give us a taste of 90s dance and hip hop, respectively.

R.E.M.'s "What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?" brings us back to the world of rock and roll, with its catchy guitar hook and upbeat tempo. Pendulum's "Tarantula" takes us on a journey through drum and bass, while Various Artists' "Familiar" provides an eclectic blend of genres.

Röyksopp's "Eple" is a standout track with its ethereal electronic sounds, while Black Flag's "Fix Me" and "Annihilate This Week" return us to the world of punk rock. SAMURAI's "Chippin' In" and VNV Nation's "Wait (Single Edit)" add another layer of electronic beats to the mix.

Death Grips' "I've Seen Footage" provides a taste of experimental hip hop, while The Tragically Hip's "Fifty-Mission Cap" and NOFX's "She's Nubs" showcase more classic rock and punk influences. DEVO's "Gut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy)" and Depeche Mode's "Halo" occupy the world of alternative rock, while The Doors' "Break on Through (To the Other Side)" and The Edgar Winter Group's "Frankenstein" bring us back to classic rock.

SNFU's "Drunk On A Bike" provides some good old-fashioned punk energy, while Soundgarden's "The Day I Tried To Live" takes us on a more introspective journey. L7's "Pretend We're Dead" returns us to the world of punk with its raw sound, before we're transported to the world of electronic music with The Prodigy's "Break & Enter" and Throbbing Gristle's "Hot On Heels of Love (Remastered)".

Overall, this week's playlist is a thrilling ride through various genres and musical styles, showcasing the incredible diversity that exists in music.