mindful march

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Shanté

Mar 31, 2025

it’s lovely to make your acquaintance today.

i really wish the sun would come out to play.

how’s the weather where you are?

tell me: are you near or far?

i embrace spring as the true beginning of the year.

i’m leaning into my purpose without fear.

this poem is my intro to a collection of songs;

i hope you’ll find new favorites for singing along.

my five-word summaries are still in rotation.

may these melodies match your vibration.

music i missed last year

Samora Pinderhughes — Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears

the poetic title captivated me

Zowie Kengocha — SPIRAL TAPE (EP)

wanna know more about her!

Tess Parks — Pomegranate

tried and true psychedelia

Qendresa — Londra

culmination of my musical taste

SliccMic — My Sweet Fairytale (EP)

play this in the club

Sam Ezeh — LOVELACED (EP)

heart eyes when Bbymutha appears

new releases

Youth Lagoon — Rarely Do I Dream

poignant memories captured in ballads

Saint Levant — Love Letters (EP)

rich, vibrant melodies

Thandii — Halo

keep the music coming!

Good Girl — Velvet Tape Vol. 1 (EP)

i recognize her from somewhere1

Everything is Recorded — Richard Russell is Temporary

quite beautiful contrasts

BANKS — Off With Her Head

sassy, sultry, spectacular

Panda Bear — Sinister Grift

it’s very true to him!

Hope Tala — Hope Handwritten

a sweet, long-awaited debut

Ivan Ave — Side Quest Living

he’s too smooth with it

The South Hill Experiment — EARTHBREAKS

becoming one of my favorites

TOKiMONSTA — Eternal Reverie

the grooviest features

Franc Moody — Chewing the Fat

fun electronic mood

Chioke — When in Doubt

this is my kinda party

SASAMI — Blood On the Silver Screen

bonafide rockstar goes pop

PARTYOF2 — we owe you an explanation (EP)

rest in peace grouptherapy.

BODUR — MAQAM

ethereally eclectic

Bathe — Inside Voice(s)

perfect to sing along to

YHWH Nailgun — 45 Pounds

i kinda get the appeal

Greentea Peng — TELL DEM IT’S SUNNY

architect of introspective psychedelic soul

Twin Shadow — Georgie

melancholic odes and serenades

Puma Blue — antichamber

a somber minimalist dream

Uwase — ANGELO (EP)

tender indie pop melodies

Q — 10 songs

precursor to the summertime

SPELLLING — Portrait of My Heart

edgier evolution of her sound

Yukimi — For You

my #1 play of the month is Yukimi’s solo album For You. ever since i discovered Little Dragon as a teenager, Yukimi Nagano has been one of my favorite singers. she’s always been in her own lane, while continually giving credit where it’s due to her soulful influences. i’m inspired by her releasing a debut album at this stage of her career. it’s everything i could have hoped for and more.
my five-word summary of For You is: it’s her time to shine!