#31 - November 2024

Stuff Mixtape #31 is slightly shorter and tighter collection of random tunes that were in my ears during October 2024.

Here's why each of these amazing tunes made it into my playlist.

• Young Lion - Sade | A return from the beautiful voice of Sade with song for her Trans son. Superb.
• Dying Star - Caoilfhinn Rose | Stand out track from a great new artiste who was my recommendation of the week in Stuff #214.
• Gold (Synths and Strings) - Tusks | Presented to me by an algorithm, beautiful chilled track with choral voices and violins. Recommended.
• Like the End - James Blake | Stunning new track from a Stuff favourite, a voice that keeps on giving.
• Girl in Amber - Neil Smith & The Flaming Lips | A few weeks after seeing Nick Cave live, this cover version emerged from somewhere, very well done.
• Mystery or Misery? - Vegyn | Always with the shimmering keys, and the slightly distorted drums - epic electronica.
• Nameless - Hak Baker | Sound of London, love this laidback sprechgesang insight into a pastoral life.
• Lavender, Raspberries - Porridge Radio | The other side of London, great vocals on this indie anthem.
• Renegade - Doves | A welcome return from Jimi and the boys - looking forward to hearing the rest of this new album.
• Be the Hammer - Andrew Wasylyk | Alter ego of former Hazey Janes singer Andrew Mitchell - paired with vocals from Aiden Moffat of Arab Strap - like a scottish indie super group.
• Completement Fou - Yelle | From a friends playlist during a ride through the outskirts of rainy Birmingham, this bubble gum French pop sounds perfect.
• Moda Disko - Kazy Lambist | Beautiful pop from this inclusive artiste from the South of France.
• Under Belly - Blawan | I had forgotten about this bass-led banger from UK DJ/Produce Blawan, but it sounded excellent in the warmup before the Idles gig.
• Luther - Kendrick Lamar & Sza | Surprise album from Kendrick, this was my early favourite with a lovely Luther Vandross sample.
• Baltimore - Talos and Atli Örvasson | Posthumous music from Cork based Talos who left us in 2024.
• Nobody Loves you More - Kim Deal | Stand out track from Pixies bass player Kim Deal on her new solo project.