Season 2 of Wybrations
surprise bitch, I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me
Hello ladies, theydies, and gentlemen.
I’m back… Writing from a cafe in Charleston, iced matcha with a hint of ginger with me.
Long story short, I paused this newsletter because the concept of a new playlist every week was just not vibing right with my Self — 52 playlists in a year? No ma’am. Season 1 had a good run though. However, was it good enough to stick around for season 2 is the question…
Now, Wybrations will generally be about music news, opinions, and discovery, with no set schedule, of course. Commitment issues. She’ll come when she comes. And she’ll be more broadly inclusive to our few non-Spotify users.
Anyway, if you’re still here, that’s great! Thanks for clicking and reading. Season 2 will be better than season 1. Like Succession or RHSLC.
Here’s some of the most important music to ME from the last week or so. Check it out, share it with friends, or not. I want you to live your life and do what makes you happy.
Must streams:
1. Billions by Caroline Polachek
Pitchfork gave this track the title of Best New Music, so I feel validated in streaming tf out of this one the last few days. The way her vague lyrics mean nothing and everything at the same time. The trippy production complements her perfect vocals beautifully, and the last 90 seconds of this 5-minute song… It shoots my soul up into the astral realm where I connect with my nonbinary God. Ten out of ten.
And the video is great too: watch here!
2. Say Nothing ft. MAY-A by Flume
Flume can do no wrong. Other than 90% of his 2019 mixtape (no tea just shade).
He’s back with a new original song for the first time since 2020’s iconic collab with Toro Y Moi, “The Difference,” and it’s just so so so good. Give it a listen and add it to your workout, going out, and shower playlists.
3. Raveena’s new album Asha’s Awakening
This is an artist you need to know. Perfect take-an-edible-and-just-relax music. Whenever I want ethereal background noise, I put on her Tiny Desk Concert. But most notably from this recent release of hers her song/music video for Rush that is very much worth a watch: watch here!
4. Charli XCX: Alone Together & Beg For You
In Charli news, she just released the mv and song collab with Rina Sawayama. It was really good. Will it be Song Of The Year? Naur. But will I be streaming, yeah of course.
She also finally was able to release her documentary (1hr 7m) that is a cheesy but emotional look into her life when creating her “quarantine album” How I’m Feeling Now which is my second favorite album of hers. It’s worth watching but just gloss over the cringe parts of it with her fans. It’s just filler content.
5. FKA Twigs: CAPRISONGS
Every time I see this, my brain says “Capri Sun” and my mouth starts watering bringing me back to childhood and sugar addiction <3
This mixtape is absolutely it. And the music videos that accompany it on YouTube are everything. Check out that visuals here. Absolutely stunnin’ babes.
6. The Weeknd’s Dawn FM
I’m sure you’ve listened to it by now, but this was a masterpiece of an album, in my opinion. The Weeknd delivered. Favorite songs are Gasoline, Take My Breath (album version), and Less Than Zero. Hands down, favorite Weeknd album to date.
7. NEW Odesza!!!
The boys are back with a new song and it’s really really really good, and likely will be on every summer playlist I create for my angel number summer.
Listen to it here.
2022 is going to be a good year for music. I feel it in my bones. The vibes are gonna be immaculate.
8. Pink Friday
Nicki Minaj will be releasing a new single every Friday in the near future. The first two releases were good, but I’d love it even more if she didn’t include any features. This is just my opinion, but I think women should be the only people allowed to rap.
Thanks for getting this far and I hope you enjoyed these vibes.
There will be more content to write about soon—stay tuned. 😇