Slow Sunday Sounds

I hope everyone had a wonderful, fun and safe holiday weekend. I had a great time thanks for asking. I got a couple rounds of golf in, went to the beach, body surfed, played pool football, drank a lot of brews and booze, ate some dogs (hotdogs) and got way too many mosquito bites.

Given all of the above today’s selects are going to be on the super chill side as we ease ourselves back into the week.

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Kyra is a singer-songwriter from a small farm town outside Toronto, with a voice that channels shades of Joni Mitchell. Her angelic, vibrato-laced vocals carry a hint of nostalgia blended with country. There’s not much out there on this budding artist, but I had the chance to shoot a couple of videos with her last year. In our short time together, she came across as gentle, sweet, with just the right amount of fun. Her debut album, Skin to Skin, dropped a few days ago. I haven’t given it a full spin yet, but from what I’ve heard, she’s one to watch. The track I’m sharing today is slow, vibey, and perfect for a laid-back Sunday morning. Enjoy!

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Venna is an artist from South London who’s been building his career mostly behind the scenes…writing, producing, and playing saxophone for other people. Now, he’s stepping into his own lane with a new track called My Way.

The song blends R&B, jazz, and soul into something that feels stripped-back and personal. There’s a calm, almost late-night energy to it, with soft vocals layered over smooth production.

My Way is also the first real look at Venna as a vocalist. Until now, he’s been known more for his saxophone work and collaborations behind the scenes. The story behind the song is about staying curious, pushing yourself, and not settling even when things feel “done.”

If you’re into mellow, soulful songs with a little depth, this one’s worth a listen. I think I actually prefer his COLORS performance more than the recorded version but you tell me!

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Most people only know The Casinos for their 1967 hit Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye, but there’s more buried in their small catalog. One of those hidden gems is The Angels Are All Asleep, a smooth, late-night B-side from 1966 that never got its roses.

The Casinos came out of Cincinnati and were a group of 9 that blended doo-wop harmonies with a softer, more stripped-back sound. The Angels Are All Asleep is a great example of that with minimal production, clean vocals, and a simple melody that feels frozen in time. What I like most about this song is the swelling horn arrangement that caries this slow almost psychedelic feel to the song.

Definitely one for your oldies playlist if you like digging beyond the hits.

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I’ve always been a sucker for live versions that breathe new life into a song. To me, the mark of a great song is its ability to hold up whether it’s stripped down, rearranged, whatever the setting. Messy by Lola Young is a perfect example. The live version takes her high-energy studio track and flips it into something raw, honest, and still just as powerful.

This image is a well-known photo of the band R.E.M., taken during the early days of their career in the 1980s. The picture shows the band casually eating at a diner, with a vintage cash register and Coca-Cola cups in the frame, capturing that gritty, small-town Americana feel that reflects their early aesthetic.

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