Weekly Series
Tommy on Blossoms, Steve Lacy, Fontaines D.C. & more
From Fontaines D.C. records to Tame Impala’s The Slow Rush, Tommy’s picks reflect his love of collecting records and the unforgettable experiences he’s had seeing his favourite bands live.
Marina on Mobb Deep, Lil’ Kim, Joey Bada$$ & more
From Mobb Deep and Nas to Slum Village and Fabri Fibra, Marina’s picks move through different eras and corners of hip-hop, reflecting a relationship with music built around curiosity and the stories behind each record.
Machèl on Opeth, Architects, Plastikman & more
From heavy riffs and underground hip-hop to electronic beats, Machèl shares the music that continues to shape him.
Maddy on Mac Miller, Frank Ocean, Elliott Smith & more
From gospel and church choirs to a wider world of sounds, Maddy shares the music that shaped his taste.
Cruise Control, Acoustic Doja, and a Life in Chromatica
From nostalgic R&B to stripped-back pop fantasies and albums that feel like entire worlds, Corazonciito Vinyl’s picks reflect a listener who connects with music through nostalgia, vulnerability, and escape.
Which song feels like your alter ego taking over?
“Alter Ego” is more than just a rap song; it’s one that makes you feel unstoppable. It’s a reminder that confidence is not something we need permission to have. Having your alter ego take control and choosing your inner baddie is simply prioritizing yourself and your happiness.
–– Trish on Doechii & JT’s Alter Ego
What’s your favorite album cover from 2026 so far?
A$AP Rocky is the Tim Burton of hip hop. A pop culture buff in his childhood, both had a strong admiration of the vintage and the sheer will to receive their torch. Tim had kaiju and Universal horror films, A$AP had UGK and Rakim.
–– Darren on A$AP Rocky’s Don't Be Dumb
Which album felt ahead of its time?
It feels like a private diary of love, heartbreak, and emotional clarity, but translated into club music. Not pretentious, just honest. A project that doesn’t try to be everything, yet ends up feeling complete.
–– Daniel on Robyn’s Honey
Which artist’s vocals do you love?
What I appreciate most is how perfectly his voice matches the themes of his music. Whether he’s singing about love, heartbreak, faith, or social issues, his delivery always feels powerful and sincere.
–– Julio on Hozier
Finding His Way Back to Music, From Hilary Duff to Ariana Grande
From the artists who shaped his teenage years to the albums filling his days now, Jose’s picks reflect a listener whose return to music has opened the door to old favorites and new obsessions alike.
September 12, 2026
John on The Tallest Man on Earth, The Afghan Whigs, and Hana Vu
From songs that lead to deeper discoveries to albums that hold years of memories, John’s picks reflect a listener who experiences music as both discovery and emotional refuge.
September 9, 2026
A Purple iPod, a Thousand Playlists, and No Genre Limits
From puppy love and teenage memories to questions of artistry, image, and evolution, Dannie’s picks reflect a listener who looks beyond the song itself.
September 6, 2026
From a Song That Creates Its Own Whimsical Universe to an Album That Took Years to Feel Right
Diego's picks reflect a listener who believes in the transportative power of "Sunshower" and the slow emotional reveal of "The Visitors," the ABBA album he found disturbing as a kid before it became one of the most emotionally impactful records he knows.
September 3, 2026
A Cereal-Smearing Breakdown, Two Anthems in One Day, and a Monochrome Reinvention
From a 14-minute self-directed video that turned a record-label rejection into surreal, dramatic visual to a country music peak where vulnerability and independence lived on the same album, Mac's picks reflect a listener who believes the best music may be the kind that tells the truth about where an artist is, even when that truth is messy.
August 31, 2026
From Paris Hilton to Clairo, Growing Up Out Loud in a Small German Town
From dancing past homophobes with Paris Hilton blasting to sitting with Clairo's quiet confessions, Tove's picks reflect a listener who's been narrating his own coming-of-age since he was fifteen.
August 28, 2026
