PLAYLISTS

Lovingly curated song collections

THE MONTHLY MIXTAPE

Seaforth: The March collection

Our March playlist dives into the unpredictable world of jazz-inflected post-punk, drawing from the genre’s origins in the late 1970s and early 1980s through to more recent releases.

By David Rea

14 March 2026

A playlist curated by Wilco

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‘Wilco Recommends’, a playlist of tunes handpicked by the band, now totals 72 songs and counting, and includes contemporary megastars Billie Eilish and Beyoncé as well as emerging talents like AM Higgins and Wildflower.

by David Rea

8 November 2025

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A playlist curated by Sleaford Mods

At nearly 16 hours long, the collection includes singer-songwriters, 1960s British folk, ska, New York punk, Billy Nomates, Grace Jones, Cate Le Bon and David Bowie.

by David Rea

27 September 2025

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‘That don't make it junk’: the best of Leonard Cohen’s deep cuts

We take a deep dive into Laughing Len’s back catalogue and come up with some barnacled treasures.

by David Rea

13 September 2025

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An introduction to baroque folk

There has always been a melancholy and autumnal feel to baroque folk, and October seems like the perfect month for this introduction to the genre.

by David Rea

27 September 2025

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MONTHLY COLLECTIONS

Your portal to the best music from the evergreen grassroots

THE MONTHLY MIXTAPE

Soul Alphabet

The January Collection

Soul Alphabet is a playlist of ambient music whose sounds and textures lean into structure and melody: a perfect way to cleanse your palate for the year ahead.

17 January 2026

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Postcard: The November collection

This is your portal to the best music from the evergreen grassroots. This month: The High Water Marks, Albert Hogan and Hungrytown.

by David Rea

8 November 2025

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Chrome: The October collection

This is your portal to the best music from the evergreen grassroots. This month: The Red Tack, Balloon, Firstimers and Ross Wylde.

by David Rea

4 October 2025

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Secret friends: The September collection

This is your portal to the best music from the evergreen grassroots. This month: Shapes Like People, Sarah McQuaid and Paul Garside.

by David Rea

1 September 2025

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PLAYLISTS

Seaforth: The March collection

A playlist curated by Wilco

A playlist curated by Sleaford Mods

‘That don't make it junk’: the best of Leonard Cohen’s deep cuts

An introduction to baroque folk

MONTHLY COLLECTIONS

Soul Alphabet

Postcard: The November collection

Chrome: The October collection

Secret friends: The September collection

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