People never ask me what’s on my playlist, but I tell them anyway. They respond by saying I have terrible taste in music- that Chris Martin and Zohad from Nemesis are both very handsome, and will I just please pay them back the money I owe and then leave? I decided to go public. Instead of being ignored by a single person, I can now be ignored by the thousands of people who readDhaka Tribune.
He Died Fighting— Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band, Landmarks, 2014
If you’re a drummer, listen to this. If you have a soul, listen to this.
Savages— Marina and the Diamonds, Froot, 2015
I love everything Marina does. Froot is probably her best album yet. I’m torn between “Savages”
and “I’m a Ruin” as my favorite.
Troll’s Story (Furioso Disco)— Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman, The Happy
Electropop Music Machine, 2006
Jean-Jacques Perrey pretty much invented electronic music. In his 90s now, he still goes on
tour, resplendent in a golden space suit. This is one of my favorite albums from his newer
material. But he has 60 years of amazing stuff to choose from.
Flight of the Sparrow— X Factor, Rock XOX, 2015
Iqbal Asif Jewel represents not just the apotheosis of instrumental music in Bangladesh, but is
also one of the boldest hat designers in Asia.
Picture 5 — Jack DeJohnette, Pictures, 1976
In Pictures, drummer Jack DeJohnette plays most instruments. He’s joined in this song by John
Abercrombie.
Priyo Akashi— James, Palabe Kothaye, 1994
I always say, “Asmane guru Azam Khan, prithibite James.” This is one of the living guru’s
greatest songs. I first heard it 21 years ago and it still gives me goosebumps.
Your Ride— Bad Passion, Doin’ It Slow, 2011
Bad Passion are a Toronto-based duo making slow, soulful, sexy electronic music. This one is from
their first EP.
Tiny Invasion — Rabbit Rabbit, Rabbit Rabbit Radio, Vol. 2-Swallow Me Whole, 2015
I discovered Rabbit Rabbit just days ago, and their live performance left me breathless. I didn’t
even know music could be this beautiful.
Come — Jaggery, For the Record, 2014
Here’s a live version of a great song by one of my absolute favorite bands. Everything they do is
genius.
Shongkolpo — The Attempted Band, Shongkolpo single, 2015
This band has the most handsome drummer ever! The song is dedicated to the indefatigable Wasfia
Nazreen. And it’s free!