Pete Christianson
For a commute and a late-afternoon walk.
My favorite Mellow songs from the past year.
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Perfect for a late commute and a gray sidewalk.
The vocal sits close to the mic and dry and human.
Julia Stone and It's All Okay arrive like a secret you want to keep.
Keaton Henson turns “Lying to You” into the kind of spare.
The song lands like a secret that somehow already has a fan club.
Jangling guitar shimmers over a dry, springy beat.
The Spring Standards make Only Skin feel brand new: three voices.
Guitar tones blur at the edges and the drum pulse stays restrained.
Lucy Rose turns “Middle of the Bed” into the kind of song.
Hannah Reid’s voice hangs in the air, and the chorus hits.
Astronaut Husband’s Stay lands like a fresh indie-pop win: hushed.
Colour Coding lands Had It All like a secret single.
The mix leaves plenty of air around the edges.
Daughter’s “Candles” arrives like a rumor you actually want to believe.
My favorite Romance songs from the past year.
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