Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 32

Buddy — The Orwells It’s been too long since the world at large got to hear The Orwells’ new tunes — they’re back, buddy.  Hourglass — Rodrigo Amarante Brazilian singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante opened for Angel Olsen here in Chicago recently, playing haunting music in multiple languages.  The Palisades — Childish Gambino feat. Christian Rich We’re a big fan of the multi-talented Childish Gambino, aka actor and comedian Donald Glover.  Heaven and Hell — William Onyeabor “His name is William Onyeabor, he’s from the 70s” — so goes a line in “Not What I Needed” by another Whiskey & Bananas artist, Car Seat Headrest. This pioneering Nigerian funk-synth master creates haunting, groovy melodies. Baby When I Close My Eyes — Sweet Spirit Austin, Texas-based Sweet Spirit brings a sweeping, grandiose rock sound along the lines of acts like Florence + The Machine.   To Binge — Gorillaz feat. Little Dragon Gorillaz, and another Whiskey & Bananas favorite Little Dragon, are masters of blending genres like pop and hip-hop to create entirely new sounds. We can’t get enough.  Going Up the Country — Kitty, Daisy & Lewis When you first hear this song, you could swear it was some classic recording from the 50s. But nope — it was made in 2009 by a group of British teenage siblings. Who woulda thought?  Right On — Boogaloo Joe Jones Get your retro jazz fix with Boogaloo Joe Jones.  Walk a Mile — Holly Golightly We remembered Holly Golightly from not just Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but as a guest vocalist at the end of The White Stripes’ 2003 album “Elephant” — with an impressive collection of solo work.  Quiet Whiskey — Wynonie Harris Whiskey — you just never know what it’s gonna do. We love this upbeat classic for obvious reasons.