Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 32

Buddy — The Orwells

It’s been too long since the world at large got to hear The Orwells’ new tunes — they’re back, buddy. 

Hourglass — Rodrigo Amarante

Brazilian singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante opened for Angel Olsen here in Chicago recently, playing haunting music in multiple languages. 

The Palisades — Childish Gambino feat. Christian Rich

We’re a big fan of the multi-talented Childish Gambino, aka actor and comedian Donald Glover. 

Heaven and Hell — William Onyeabor

“His name is William Onyeabor, he’s from the 70s” — so goes a line in “Not What I Needed” by another Whiskey & Bananas artist, Car Seat Headrest. This pioneering Nigerian funk-synth master creates haunting, groovy melodies.

Baby When I Close My Eyes — Sweet Spirit

Austin, Texas-based Sweet Spirit brings a sweeping, grandiose rock sound along the lines of acts like Florence + The Machine.
 
To Binge — Gorillaz feat. Little Dragon

Gorillaz, and another Whiskey & Bananas favorite Little Dragon, are masters of blending genres like pop and hip-hop to create entirely new sounds. We can’t get enough. 

Going Up the Country — Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

When you first hear this song, you could swear it was some classic recording from the 50s. But nope — it was made in 2009 by a group of British teenage siblings. Who woulda thought? 

Right On — Boogaloo Joe Jones

Get your retro jazz fix with Boogaloo Joe Jones. 

Walk a Mile — Holly Golightly

We remembered Holly Golightly from not just Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but as a guest vocalist at the end of The White Stripes’ 2003 album “Elephant” — with an impressive collection of solo work. 

Quiet Whiskey — Wynonie Harris

Whiskey — you just never know what it’s gonna do. We love this upbeat classic for obvious reasons.