September Sounds: Seasonal Shifts, Nostalgia Hits, and New Musical Discoveries

Ever wondered how the shift from summer to fall can drastically change one's mood? This week, Samer shares his personal journey with summer seasonal affective disorder and how the cool embrace of September brings him renewed energy. We also dive into the nostalgia-inducing sounds of "Bright Lights" by The Killers and chuckle over the evolution of advertising from the peppy 90s to today's pharmaceutical-centric commercials.

Our musical exploration doesn't stop there. We spotlight a captivating song that merges orchestral elements with powerful vocals, creating a truly cinematic experience. Sabrina Carpenter's clever songwriting in "Coincidence" gets its moment of appreciation. Discovering hidden gems like Los Campesinos and their thought-provoking, energetic tunes is another highlight of our discussion, celebrating the depth and variety in contemporary music.

Finally, we journey through an eclectic mix of tracks, from early 2000s-inspired sounds to Post Malone's surprising country venture with "Nosedive." We relish Bright Eyes' witty lyrics in "Bells and Whistles" and jam out to Big Sean's confident beats in "Who You Are (Superstar)." Rounding off the episode, we marvel at RZA's orchestral collaboration with the Colorado Symphony and get hyped with Lil Wayne and friends on the high-energy track "Can't Hold Me Down." Join us for an episode that celebrates the vast and vibrant world of today's music!

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/new-music-september-24/pl.u-XmqkcXZ0qz

1. Bright Lights - The Killers
2. The Emptiness Machine - Linkin Park
3. Don't Keep Me Waiting - Pete Yorn
4. Colorful State - Kishi Bashi
5. Coincidence - Sabrina Carpenter
6. The Coin-Op Guillotine - Los Campesinos
7. Bells and Whistles - Bright Eyes
8. Who You Are (Superstar) - Big Sean
9. Nosedive - Post Malone featuring Lainey Wilson
10. Feel - The Heavy Heavy
11. Clear Sky After Storm - RZA featuring the Colorado Symphony
12. Can't Hold Me Down - Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, Pharrell Williams featuring DOODLES & Kyle Ricch

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