2022 :: 100 FavoritesThis playlist is what it’s all about for Ventipop. Ventipop's 100 songs of 2022 playlist is the culmination of hour upon hour of listening to music over the past t… Read More
December 2022 Playlist featuring new songs by Cristobal Tapia De Veer, Lissie, Carsie Blanton, Dilettante, Freja The Dragon, Peter Bjorn and John, Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Pearla, Molly P… Read More
November 2022 Playlist featuring new songs by Mhaol, Dream Wife, Bad Waitress, Cass McCombs, Weak Signal, Quasi, Pile, Ghost Funk Orchestra, Jam in the Van, Sway Wild, Daisy the Great, The B… Read More
The Artist Series is my tribute to my absolute favorite artists. I try to boil down these playlists to only the artist’s essential and defining songs. The incomparable P!NK doesn&rsqu&hell…Read More
Artwork by Ani Estes | The Introverted Artist
October 2022 Playlist featuring new songs by PJ Harvey, John Fullbright, Ashley McBryde, Wet Leg, The Mountain Goats, Aaron Raitiere… Read More
Artwork by Ani Estes | The Introverted Artist
September 2022 Playlist featuring new songs by Oliver Sim, Breanna Barbara, Mehro, Marlowe, L'Orange, Solemn Brigham, Grimy Styles, Me… Read More
Artwork by Ani Estes | The Introverted Artist
Ventipop’s favorite songs of August 2022 Playlist featuring: U.S. Girls, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Mellons, Voka Gentle, BELLS, Viagr… Read More
Artwork by Ani Estes | The Introverted Artist
July 2022 Playlist featuring: Caamp, Sunglasses For Jaws, Σtella, Redinho, Viagra Boys, Jason Williamson, NoSo, Broken Bells, Ro… Read More
The Artist Series is my tribute to my absolute favorite artists. I try to boil down these playlists to only the artist’s essential and defining songs. Cake’s music has always pi… Read More
June 2022 Playlist featuring: Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans, MUNA, Dehd, Cayucas, Drug Store Romeos, Belle and Sebastian, Prateek Kuhad, Ethel Cain, Max Richter, Porridge Radio, Angel Olsen… Read More
Today’s featured song…“Dolores” ( Etc Version) | Spanish Love SongsLos Angeles-based punk band Spanish Love Songs have announced ‘BRAVE FACES ETC,’ due… Read More
The Artist Series is my tribute to my absolute favorite artists. I try to boil down these playlists to only the artist’s essential and defining songs. The music of Matt Pond PA has wea… Read More
2021 :: 100 FavoritesThis playlist is what it’s all about for Ventipop. Ventipop's favorite 100 songs of 2021 is the culmination of all the best new songs I've heard and featured over… Read More
My Favorite 20 New Songs of December 2021Before I flip the calendar to new music 2022, here’s one last look back at at my favorite 20 new songs featured in December. This is one of the… Read More
December 2021 | Song #19Artist: Markéta Irglová, Peter Moc & Schola CantorumSong: “Magdalena“Markéta Irglová has been a Ventipop favorite since sh… Read More
December 2021 | Song #18Artist: Ceramic AnimalSong: “Sweet Unknown“Pennsylvania band Ceramic Animal sounds like a conversation with an old friend you’ve never met before. O… Read More
December 2021 | Song #17Artist: FINNEASSong: “Another Year“FINNEAS sang, wrote and produced this new Christmas song “Another Year”. The soft piano ballad is a soothin… Read More
December 2021 | Song #16NSTRUMENAL WEDNESDAYArtist: Hania Rani & Dobrawa CzocherSong: “Con Moto“Ventipop likes to shine a light on Instrumental tracks on Wednesdays and ingen… Read More
December 2021 | Song #14Artist: Remi WolfSong: “Grumpy Old Man“California artist Remi Wolf recently released her debut album JUNO. She’s been called a “mad pop scient… Read More
December 2021 | Song #13Artist: Jess Cornelius and Teeth & TongueSong: “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out“This makes the third time Ventipop has featured a Jess Cornelius… Read More
December 2021 | Song #12Artist: Erika GrapesSong: “Red Right Hand“Italian/Welsh singer-songwriter Erika Grapes cover of Nick Cave’s “Red Right Hand” is more of… Read More
December 2021 | Song #11Artist: Sweeping PromisesSong: “Pain Without A Touch“Cambridge, Mass band Sweeping Promises’ newest single “Pain Without A Touch” makes… Read More
December 2021 | Song #10Artist: Amyl and The SniffersSong: “Hertz“And yet another excellent band out of Australia. Amyl and The Sniffers, with a capital fucking T, released one o… Read More
December 2021 | Song #09INSTRUMENTAL WEDNESDAYArtist: Nora En PureSong: “Sign of the Times“Each Wednesday, Ventipop shines a light on instrumental artists. This week, we’re… Read More
December 2021 | Song #08Artist: The Joy FormidableSong: “Into The Blue“Here’s a new track from Welsh trio alt-rockers The Joy Formidable. “Into the Blue” is fro… Read More
December 2021 | Song #07Artist: WunderhorseSong: “Teal“Brutal, raw, honest and piercing. These are the adjectives that first come to mind when thinking of how to describe Wunderh… Read More
December 2021 | Song #06Artist: Margo CilkerSong: “Tehachapi“Eastern Oregon singer/songwriter Margo Cilker (Silk-er) drops in with “Tehachapi” a brilliant track from… Read More
December 2021 | Song #05Artist: The Amazing DevilSong: “Chords“Alt-Folk duo The Amazing Devil released their third album RUIN on Halloween. It’s been on repeat at VPHQ for… Read More
December 2021 | Song #04Artist: Jack WhiteSong: “Taking Me Back (Gently)“It’s been nearly four years but we finally have new Jack White material on the way. Jack White rece… Read More
December 2021 | Song #02Artist: Jelly CleaverSong: “Black Line“South London activist, producer, singer-songwriter Jelly Cleaver is all genres rolled up into one. “Black Lin… Read More
December 2021 | Song #01Artist: The NationalSong: “Somebody Desperate“The National kick off the December Playlist with a new track from the Cyrano soundtrack. “Somebody Des… Read More
Obscure Christmas Songs Playlists :: Are You Happy Or Sad?If you’re sick to death of hearing the same damn Christmas songs every year then you’re in luck. Ventipop has carefully… Read More
The Artist Series is my tribute to my absolute favorite artists. I try to boil down these playlists to only the artist’s essential and defining songs. I’ve delayed creating an ar… Read More
My Favorite 20 New Songs of November 2021Before I move on to December, here’s one last look back at at my favorite 20 new songs featured in November. This is one of the most eclectic m… Read More
November 2021 | Song #20Artist: Taylor SwiftSong: “All Too Well“I’d be dishonest with myself if I disqualified the latest great song from Taylor Swift. I try to feature mos… Read More
November 2021 | Song #19Artist: Lauren SandersonSong: “Everyone’s Pretentious & I’m Bored“I’m so excited to hear what’s next from Lauren Sanderson. Th… Read More
November 2021 | Song #18Artist: Boy HarsherSong: “Tower“Boy Harsher do not sound like they are from Savannah, Georgia to me. They sound like a moody, angry band from a sneaky sub… Read More
November 2021 | Song #17Artist: NotelleSong: “Turnover Rate“Nashville-based “dark industrial artist” Notelle is having a good year. WIth over 31 million streams, she… Read More
November 2021 | Song #16Artist: Phoebe BridgersSong: “That Funny Feeling“This year, I am thankful for Phoebe Bridgers. She is my Thanksgiving gift to you. This is the tenth time… Read More
November 2021 | Song #15INSTRUMENTAL WEDNESDAYArtist: Ólafur ArnaldsSong: “Epilogue“Ólafur Arnalds is a BAFTA-winning multi-instrumentalist and producer from Mosfel… Read More
November 2021 | Song #14Artist: Leanna FirestoneSong: “Do You Wanna Be Friends?“Gaining recognition via untraditional methods, Leanna Firestone began her musical journey on YouTu… Read More
November 2021 | Song #13Artist: Charlotte CornfieldSong: “Headlines“Toronto musician Charlotte Cornfield recently released a new album titled Highs in the Minuses. “Headlin… Read More
November 2021 | Song #12Artist: Lime GardenSong: “Clockwork“Lime Garden is a four member band from Brighton who are only five songs into their musical journey, but seem to be hit… Read More
November 2021 | Song #11Artist: Little Stranger, The ElovatersSong: “I’m Fine“Quirky indie hip-hop group, Little Stranger has joined forces with raggae innovaters The Elova… Read More
November 2021 | Song #10Artist: Ellie BleachSong: “Doing Really Well Thanks“From her Bandcamp: “London-based singer/songwriter Ellie Bleach welcomes you into her sardonic w… Read More
November 2021 | Song #09Artist: LightsSong: “Prodigal Daughter“Candadian artist Lights has been a favourite here at Ventipop for years now. We previously featured “Running… Read More
November 2021 | Song #08INSTRUMENTAL WEDNESDAYArtist: HiromiSong: “Ribera Del Duero“Hiromi is a Japanese jazz composer and pianist. She is known for her virtuosic technique, ener… Read More
November 2021 | Song #07Artist: Admiral FallowSong: “Tuesday Grey““Tuesday Grey” by Scottish band Admiral Fallow make the cut onto our favorite new songs of November… Read More
November 2021 | Song #06Artist: Jeff PiankiSong: “Breakfast“We are big fans of musician Jeff Pianki over here at Ventipop. We’ve previously featured his tracks “Bad T… Read More
November 2021 | Song #05Artist: Gracie AbramsSong: “Rockland”Director/producer/screenwriter/composer JJ Abrams has made some of my favorite things on screen: Lost, Cloverfield, F… Read More
November 2021 | Song #04Artist: Noah Gundersen featuring Phoebe BridgersSong: “Atlantis“Today, Song #4 for November is a collaboration between Noah Gundersen and the best artist… Read More
November 2021 | Song #03Artist: Michael KiwanukaSong: “Beautiful Life“British singer/song-writer Michael Kiwanuka’s newest single “Beautiful Life” strikes a sha… Read More
November 2021 | Song #02Artist: Little SimzSong: “Speed“The second song our the best new songs for November is “Speed” by rapper Simbiatu "Simbi" Abisola Abiola Aji… Read More
November 2021 | Song #01INSTRUMENTAL WEDNESDAYArtist: Sloppy JaneSong: “Overture“Brooklyn-based 11-piece avant-rock act Sloppy Jane boldly open the November 2021 best new song pl… Read More
My Favorite 20 New Songs of October 2021Before I move on to November, here’s one last look back at at my favorite 20 new songs featured in October. This is one of the most eclectic mix… Read More
October 2021 | Song #19Artist: MirellaSong: “Can You Feel My Fear?“Brooklyn-based alt-rock trio Mirella’s “Can You Feel My Fear?” erupts onto the October Playli… Read More
October 2021 | Song #17Artist: RufuskingSong: “Motel Stardust“I hope “Motel Stardust” is just an appetizer to a much larger serving of music from Dutch four-piece ban… Read More
October 2021 | Song #16Artist: Amanda ShiresSong: “You Don’t Get To Go“Singer-songwriting multi-instrumentalist Amanda Shires recently released “You Don&rsq&hell…Read More
October 2021 | Song #15Artist: Leah BlevinsSong: “Believe“If ever there’s a need for casting a young Dolly Parton, then Kentucky-bred country artist Leah Blevins is a shoe… Read More
October 2021 | Song #14Artist: Brandi CarlileSong: “Stay Gentle“Every now and then, you stumble upon a hopeful, kind song and you’re shocked by it. Let’s be honest, m… Read More
October 2021 | Song #12Artist: ScruffpuppieSong: “paint“Indie artist Scruffpuppie is a Wisconsin transplant now living in Los Ageless where they can feel more free. Recently sign… Read More
October 2021 | Song #11Artist: Buffalo DaughterSong: “Et (Densha)“You are not prepared for this song. Japanese art-rock group Buffalo Daughter have been melting minds and ears si… Read More
October 2021 | Song #10Artist: Billie EilishSong: “Happier Than Ever“Maybe you’ve heard of her. “Happier Than Ever” is a Billie Eilish instant classic. I love h… Read More
October 2021 | Song #09Artist: MUNA, Phoebe BridgersSong: “Silk Chiffon“If you follow Ventipop at all, then you already know I am legally obligated to feature any and every song… Read More
October 2021 | Song #08Artist: M(h)aolSong: “Gender Studies“Irish band M(h)aol (pronounced male) have announced their debut EP, Gender Studies, and have shared its lead… Read More
October 2021 | Song #07Artist: Wet LegSong: “Wet Dream“Here’s the second single ever by Wet Leg, a new band hailing from England we first featured back in July with their c… Read More
October 2021 | Song #06INSTRUMENTAL WEDNESDAYArtist: L’OrangeSong: “Lori Saved Me“Each Wednesday, Ventipop shines a light on an instrumental track and there’s no arti… Read More
October 2021 | Song #05Artist: Ada LeaSong: “hurt“This is the second song we’ve featured by Canadian songwriter Ada Lea in the past two months. Back in August, “Damn… Read More
October 2021 | Song #04Artist: HotKidSong: “Mirror Mirror““Mirror Mirror” is my favorite from a record full of good songs. HotKid is the vision of producer/ songwrite… Read More
October 2021 | Song #03Artist: Aaron and the Lord, Tanya DonellySong: “This Love Ain’t Dead“October Song #3 is "This Love Ain't Dead" is the second single from the debut se… Read More
October 2021 | Song #01Artist: Mexican Institute of Sound feat. La Perla, Gera MXSong: “Sad But True“What a way to kick off the best new 20 songs of October playlist. Love this c… Read More
My Favorite 20 New Songs of September 2021Before I move on to October, one last look back at at my favorite 20 new songs featured on the September playlist. I’m pretty proud of this on… Read More
September 2021 | Song #20Artist: Alyssa GengosSong: “Mechanical Sweetness“Alyssa Gengos’ “Mechanical Sweetness” closes out our September best new 20 songs playl… Read More
September 2021 | Song #18Artist: The LathumsSong: “I See Your Ghost“British indie outfit The Lathums are poised to reach the top of the albums charts in the UK with their first f… Read More
September 2021 | Song #17Artist: Winnetka Bowling LeagueSong: “pulp“We previously featured “Something In The Air” as one of our favorite songs of 2019. Now, Winnetka… Read More
September 2021 | Song #16Artist: GoatSong: “Fill My Mouth“Goat are just your everyday experimental psychedelic masked rock band hailing from Gothenburg Sweden. “Fill My Mou… Read More
September 2021 | Song #15Artist: The GarrysSong: “Get Thee To A Nunnery“How’s this for a strange bio line: “The Garrys are a trio of sisters from the coldest part of… Read More
September 2021 | Song #14Artist: The RegrettesSong: “Monday“Getting my therapy on a Friday by listening to the new song “Monday” from The Regrettes…my therapy… Read More
September 2021 | Song #13Artist: alt-JSong: “U&ME“English band alt-J have a new record out February 11, 2022 title THE DREAM, but they’re already teasing us with a new… Read More
September 2021 | Song #12INSTRUMENTAL WEDNESDAYArtist: Nicola Benedetti, Benedetti Baroque Orchestra & Antonio VivaldiSong: “Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 211: III. Allegro”… Read More