[PLAY THE PLAYLIST] BEST FUCKING MORNING ☕️

Recently I’ve trying to be more thoughtful with how I start my day. With all of this time in quarantine I’ve taken the opportunity to observe how impactful tiny thoughtful adaptations can be. Not just on a daily basis either, as I’ve found that sometimes the change can be so swift it’s often within an hour or even a matter of minutes, depending on the situation.

We all know music is a major mood shifter. Unfortunately, sometimes it feels like because we’ve gotten so accustomed to the habit of recklessly consuming things to make us feel better that we do this with music a lot more than any of us would like to admit. I know I’ve certainly been guilty of that myself. Additionally, when you’re already not giving too much thought of what you’re consuming, it’s hard for me to believe that it means that all that unused thoughtful energy is shifting to what you’re putting out into the world and any subsequent side effects, either positive or negative.

I intend to take more ownership of how this space factors into this consumption habit equation for everyone, so of course I felt the need to make a fucking playlist about it. 🤪

I took some time thinking about not just what makes me feel good, but exactly what makes me feel my ⚡️fucking best⚡️. IMO, there’s truly nothing better in this life than the opportunity to identify how your talents/strengths can help people, throwing all of your energy into that thing, and then witnessing the magic that comes from those efforts. To be clear, I’m not just talking about ways that earn you money from doing this either. It can also be little things like knowing you’re a good personal cheerleader and being able to notice when someone could need some pom-poms waved in their direction and seeing their reaction. It’s ✨ literally the fucking best✨ ESPECIALLY when all parties involved decide that shit is going both wayyysss.

Community.

Connection.

Intention.

These are the things that BEST FUCKING MORNING☕️ is made of to the best of my ability. Sometimes you’ll get ✨a feeling✨ from the music, but as often as I could, I wanted the words ringing through your ears to make you feel fucking great, too. Additionally, I wholeheartedly believe that it’s equally important that the people making the good vibes you ingest should absolutely coming from good fucking people and I can say with a great level of confidence that these are all really good fucking people. I took a lot of care to make sure that even if one were to treat this playlist like a LoFi Chill Beats To Study To kinda deal where it’s mostly going to be background noise, that the few times that your brain decides to focus in on what’s actually happening that hopefully in that moment you feel empowered to remember that you always have the opportunity to choose happiness in spite of whatever bullshit gets thrown at you.

Let me be very clear that this is not me tryna shove some toxic positivity on your ass. That shit is annoying as fuck and not welcomed in this house. You always are entitled to however you feel, absolutely.

BUT

When you wake up feeling meh and decide you deserve to feel at minimum a little bit better.

Or you wake up feeling fucking great and want to hold onto that feeling as much as you can, possibly even going next level with that shit.

I promise you this shit will take you there, wherever that may be.

Although this collection of vibes was arranged in a way to be uplifting incrementally, feel free to let The Algorithm™ move you and shuffle this shit if you are so inclined. That said, I def invite you to see if you can notice a different if you listen both ways. Additionally, I intend to honor the inspiration behind this playlist and occasionally implement tweaks every now and then, hopefully to further enhance this vibe. Mostly likely additions only, no removals or substitutions.

As long as this playlist is in your life may you never forget that you deserve the fucking best. 💖

[Watch] Scissor Sisters - "Baby Come Home" (Official Video)

After delivering fantastic videos with "Shady Love" and "Only The Horses," Scissor Sisters are continuing the streak with their new visuals for "Baby Come Home." It helps that the song is one of the standouts from their recently released fourth studio LP Magic Hour, but the video is equally as awesome. Similar to Justice's epic animated video for "D.A.N.C.E." from a few years ago, Scissor Sisters give us a continually moving tapestry of colourful imagery and animation. It's definitely worth the watch, so check it out above.

Magic Hour is out now via Polydor, and head here to watch the Josh Homme infomercial promoting the album.

[News] Scissor Sisters Announce Summer Tour

Following the May 29th release of their fourth studio LP Magic Hour, New York outfit Scissor Sisters will hit the road in support of the studio effort. Starting on June 15th, the tour will take the group to 16 cities across North America, with the final performances taking place on July 6th and 7th with a pair of shows at New York's Terminal 5. Take a look at the full tour schedule after the jump, and head here to watch the outfit's recently released video for "Only The Horses."

Scissor Sisters 2012 Tour Dates:
05/06 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
05/16 – London, UK @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire
05/17 – London, UK @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire
06/15 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
06/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
06/17 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
06/19 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Ballroom
06/20 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
06/23 – Harriet Island, MN @ River’s Edge Music Festival
06/24 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic
06/25 – Kansas City, MO @ Crossroads
06/27 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
06/28 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
06/29 – Montreal, QC @ Olympia de Montreal
06/30 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
07/02 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
07/05 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
07/06 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
07/07 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
07/20 –  Dundrennan, UK @ Wickerman Festival
07/21 – Porto, PT @ Mares Vivas Festival

[Watch] Scissor Sisters - "Only The Horses" (Official Video)

Scissor Sisters somehow manage to create the most catchy songs, and their track "Only The Horses" is no different. The New York outfit recently let loose the visuals to that very song, which makes excellent use of slow motion. Check it out above. "Only The Horses," along with the previously released song "Shady Love," are set to be included on the group's forthcoming fourth studio LP Magic Hour, which is set for release on May 28th via Polydor.

[Listen] Ladyhawke - "Sunday Drive (Scissor Sisters Remix)"

As if I wasn't super into this song already, this remix provided by Scissor Sisters for Ladyhawke's latest single, "Sunday Drive" takes an already poptastic song, injects it full of dry ice and sends it twirling carelessly out on a disco ball-lit dance floor in a chilly foggy haze. The official "Sunday Drive" single package, complete with remixes such as this one along with ones from Willy Moon, Villa, Gigamesh, and The Slips will be available on May 27nd in the UK. Her sophomore album Anxiety drops on June 4th

Make sure you catch Ladyhawke on her upcoming tour dates starting in just a few days.

April
23- Brighton, Komedia 
25- Gloucester, Guildhall
27 - Oxford, Academy
28- Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
30 - Edinburgh, Liquid Rooms

May

1- Gateshead, Sage
2- Manchester Ruby Lounge 
4- Sheffield, Leadmill
5- Live at Leeds Festival 
6- Birmingham, Glee Club
8- Norwich, Waterfront 
9Cambridge, Junction
11- London, Shepherds Bush Empire

[Watch] Scissor Sisters - "Shady Love" Feat. Azealia Banks (Official Video)

Jake Shears and Co are readying the follow up to their 2010 album Night Work, and whilst that might be untitled, Scissor Sisters have returned with a brand new track titled "Shady Love". The track features some club like beats as well as some rapping from Shears but after a few listens I can't get it out of my head?! I don't know if that's a good thing or not just yet but they're back. It also features the lady of the moment (no, not Lana), Azealia Banks. Peep the newly released video at the top which is kind of cute featuring some school kids acting out the track. The members of the audience seem less than underwhelmed though, but props to the overly happy Grandma on piano, she's loving the "Shady Love".

Dave Grohl Sues Scissor Sisters, Sort Of

Okay, so maybe he didn't REALLY sue the Scissor Sisters, but this video is dang hillarious. I had no idea how big of a Sisters fan Davie was! Guess he's only a fan to a certain extent though.

Make sure you're following both Scissor Sisters while they're on tour and Dave Grohl/Foo Fighters as they record their upcoming album.

[Watch] Scissor Sisters - "Any Which Way"

So here we have the video for the next single by the Scissor Sisters, "Any Which Way", which hits shelves/digital music stores September 20th. 

If you haven't picked up Night Work yet, make sure you do!