The Escapist by The Streets
Opening with a shimmering instrumental driven by swelling strings and a steady, understated beat, the song immediately evokes a sense of space and possibility. The Streets may be an acquired taste for some, but Skinner’s delivery in this song is restrained and impactful, almost conversational, as he reflects on the need to break free from the trappings of modern life.
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How to Fly by Sticky Fingers
If you haven’t stumbled across Australian band Sticky Fingers, you’re missing out. “How to Fly” showcases Sticky Fingers at their best - a dreamy, soulful song that invites listeners to lose themselves in its intoxicating rhythm while contemplating their own journey. In recent interviews, bassist Paddy Cornwall tells the story of how the opening line in the song (“I take the brakes off, and I ride”) came to him literally as he found a bike on the street in the inner suburbs of Sydney, and took off down a hill.
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Favourite by Fontaines D.C.
“Favourite” encapsulates this Irish band’s ability to blend raw emotion with poetic lyricism, cementing their reputation as one of the most compelling new voices in modern rock. Guitarist Carlos O’Connell has discussed in interviews that this song is a nod to the friends and family in your life who mean a lot to you, and a reminder that you probably don’t let them know it enough.
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I’m a Nostr-noob rolling out a Nostr-only music recommendation account called The Sonic Standard. The aim is to share some less well known music to the community here in the hope that someone might find something they like!
I’ll recommend a song a day and share my thoughts as well as any interesting insights on the song or artist, as well as sharing a link to the song on all major streaming services (and Wavlake if available).
Feel free to follow along if you’re into that kind of thing.
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