2015 has been a big year for music.
With masterpiece albums such as Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly or Adele's 25 setting the bar high, it will be a hard year to top. Sometimes you just want to chill out while you get ready for your day and not cry about an ex you don't have. Whether it's to go with your morning coffee or your commute, these seven EP's will be sure to give you a dreamy start to the day.
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1. Urban Flora / Alina Baraz & Galimatias / May, 2015
Alina Baraz [Los Angeles] create's an ethereal experience with producer Galimatias [Denmark] in this seamless collaboration of two talented souls. Her celestial voice blends in with subtle bass, piano, and electronic sets to create a final piece that fits perfectly with the view of the city going by on your subway ride.
Album favorite: "Make You Feel"
2. Throw Away Love Songs / June Marieezy / May, 2015
Forming an intimate mood with sultry lyrics about romance combined with downtempo beats, June Marieezy [Dallas] is sure to get you in a mindset to face whatever your day will throw at you.
Album favorite: "All the Other Girls"
3. Glass Balloon / Twin Caverns / April, 2015
Twin Caverns [Sydney] conjures a forlorn atmosphere in the melodic pieces on Glass Balloon. You'll find yourself lost in thought as the sounds of guitar, ghostly vocals and slow drums take you into a mental wilderness.
4. Songs To Make Up To / Ta-Ku / June, 2015
With collaborations with Sango, ATU and Alina Baraz, Ta-Ku [Perth] utilizes a wide range of voices on this tender album. The album title captures the tone of the album perfectly: a longing for a second chance, to make things better. Ta-Ku's captivating harmonies show you how your day can be full of new beginnings as well.
Album favorite: "Sunrise/Beautiful feat. Jordan Rakei"
5. Understudy / Låpsley / January, 2015
Låpsley [York] brings about deep feelings in the evocative pieces on Understudy. Her singular, expressive singing reminds you how powerful a voice can be. Watching the sunrise is better with this on.
6. Søren Juul / Søren Juul / September, 2015
Wandering thoughts take you away while listening to the nomadic songs on this work by Søren Juul [Denmark]. The tranquil style is composed by the slow and drifting sounds of his vocals and keyboard, perfect for any morning walk by the water.
7. You're Invited / Gavin Turek & Tokimonsta / August, 2015
Gavin Turek and Tokimonsta [Los Angeles] come together to produce an album like no other. Wistful vocals and rhythmical production couple two areas of expertise into one beautiful end. Tokimonsta and Turek start your day off with refreshing and upbeat melodies sure to get you on your feet.
It's the baby steps that get you to where you need to be. Whether you're brushing your teeth, getting your bag together, or waiting for the train, start your day off right with good music.
