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Day 29

Best barrelhouse bridge ever - courtesy of Andy "Thunderclap" Newman
Thunderclap Newman - Something In The Air (Single Version) (Lyrics)
YouTube video by The Autistic DJ
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April 29, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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30
Deacon Blue | Dignity

The cascading & joyous 🎹 is the essence of this hymn to hope. Signing off, nice one @yutzer-futz.bsky.social & great to see everyone’s picks 👍👍

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Dignity (Remastered 2005)
YouTube video by Deacon Blue - Topic
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April 30, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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29
Saint Etienne | Heading For The Fair

Waves of old-school 🇮🇹 🏠 🎹 & a yearning vocal/lyric evoke a deeply nostalgic feel.

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Heading For The Fair
YouTube video by Saint Etienne - Topic
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April 29, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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28
Alanis Morissette | Thank U

The luminous electric piano riff echoes throughout this magnificently life-affirming record, which was part of AM’s awe-inspiring Glastonbury ‘25 set.

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Alanis Morissette - Thank U | Glastonbury 2025
YouTube video by BBC Music
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April 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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27
Prince | Anna Stesia

A relatively unsung power ballad which was maybe slightly lost in the confusion of the album’s single-track format.

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Anna Stesia: PRINCE & The New Power Generation
YouTube video by J.Harris-Faze2
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April 27, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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26
Talk Talk | Living In Another World

Steve Winwood adds a dash of Hammond organ to this potent & exhilarating concoction, taken from the flawless The Colour Of Spring album.

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Talk Talk - LIVING IN ANOTHER WORLD - 1986
YouTube video by ColourOfSpring
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April 26, 2026 at 5:34 AM
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25
Royksopp | You Don’t Have A Clue

Norwegian synth maestros doing what they do.

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You Don't Have A Clue
YouTube video by Röyksopp - Topic
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April 24, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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24
Anita Baker | Sweet Love

What a song, and what a voice.

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Sweet Love - Anita Baker - 2022 Remaster
YouTube video by Anita Baker Fan Channel
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April 24, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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23
The Smiths | A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours

Guitars out, keys in. An audacious move which, of course, invites tantalising thoughts as to how a fifth Smiths album might have sounded.

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The Smiths - A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Smiths
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April 22, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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22
Girls | Vomit

This kitchen-sink live take of Girls’ gospel-powered magnum opus is real hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck stuff. It’s not often you see a backing singer get a standing ovation from the band, but it’s certainly deserved! 🔥🔥🔥

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Girls - Vomit @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC (9-23-11)
YouTube video by grapejoos
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April 22, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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21
Daft Punk ft. Julian Casablancas | Instant Crush

Controversial take: this is the best thing that either Daft Punk or Julian Casablancas have ever done.

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Daft Punk - Instant Crush (Official Video) ft. Julian Casablancas
YouTube video by DaftPunkVEVO
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April 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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20
Chilly Gonzales & Jarvis Cocker | Tearjerker

CG’s second appearance here & I happen to be in the Steel City today.This is exquisite, with not a note or word out of place.

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Tearjerker
YouTube video by Chilly Gonzales - Topic
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April 20, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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19
Air | J’Ai Dormi Sous L’Eau

The Premiers Symptomes EP served notice of the nonchalant brilliance which was to come.

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J'ai dormi sous l'eau
YouTube video by Air - Topic
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April 19, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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18
OMD | Electricity

The first of a sensational run of singles.

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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity
YouTube video by OMDVEVO
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April 19, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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17
Joanna Newsom | Soft As Chalk

La Newsom takes to the piano for this playful highlight of a spectacular triple album.

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Joanna Newsom - Soft as Chalk (with lyrics)
YouTube video by HaveOneOnMe1
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April 17, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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17
Depeche Mode | Leave In Silence

Deliciously dark & atmospheric, my #1 DM tune (as promised, @billcanacci.bsky.social 👍).

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Leave in Silence (Remastered 2022)
YouTube video by Depeche Mode
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April 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Nice one Bill! I trust life in 🇦🇹 is good! Thanks for the DM shout as well - I do know that track, which is great. ABF also contains my favourite DM song, which by way of continuity I will post as my #sweetkeys choice tomorrow 👍
April 16, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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16
Madness | The Sun & The Rain

The title reflects the light & shade contained within.

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Madness - The Sun and the Rain (Official 4K Video)
YouTube video by Madness
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April 16, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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15 - (brackets in the title)

Elliott Smith | Pretty (Ugly Before)

Considering the circumstances, this is an almost unbearably beautiful piece of music. For me, it’s Elliott Smith’s greatest track.

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Elliott Smith – Pretty (Ugly Before) (from From A Basement On The Hill)
YouTube video by Kill Rock Stars
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April 15, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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14
The Strokes | At The Door

The atypical, synth-heavy first single from the unexpectedly sensational The New Abnormal.

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The Strokes - At The Door (Official Video)
YouTube video by thestrokesVEVO
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April 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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13
Pet Shop Boys | The Theatre

Obviously spoilt for choice with PSB, but gonna shout up this banger with a social conscience.

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The Theatre (2018 Remaster)
YouTube video by Pet Shop Boys - Topic
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April 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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12
Orbital | Are You Alive?

This deceptively luscious thing carries a darker message & ranks with Orbital’s best work. It sounds great in 🇫🇷 too.

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Orbital feat. Clou - Oxygène (Are You Alive ?) (Official Visualiser)
YouTube video by Orbital
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April 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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11
John Phillips | Topanga Canyon

Larry Knechtel of the legendary Wrecking Crew is listed as playing keys on this gorgeous-sounding tale of misdemeanour.

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John Phillips ''Topanga Canyon''
YouTube video by Walter Hego
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April 11, 2026 at 7:49 AM