Hard to believe 2007 is over! Tons of great podsafe music was released last year, making it tough to come up with just 20 of my favorite songs! As I mention on the podcast, I limited my selection to PODSAFE tracks from 2007 that were previously played on The Chillcast. There were many great special-permissions tracks I played as well, but I limited myself to songs that every podcaster can legally play on their show. If you dig the music, be sure to support the artists by buying their CDs or downloads. And feel free to comment on my selections on the blog!
Welcome to 2008!!! Need to chillout after your New Year’s Eve soirée? Well this 90 minute extra chill mix is just what the doctor ordered. Sit back, relax, and mellow out.
Hope your holiday season was wonderful. To end off your year right, I’ve got a 90 minute DJ mix of upbeat and podsafe house, electro, and lounge tracks. Listen with your friends! And check back for a special chillout DJ mix to start off your New Year super mellow style.
For you weekend chillin’ I present a moody mix of tunes with some upbeat instant classics and another great CD giveaway contest from What About Music. Thanks to Lucy at Elemental for hooking me up with Blue Note/Narada Jazz for Down to the Bone’s new CD!
Playlist:
Strangelove (slowlove) Sarah NixeyThe Black Hit of Space - Single (2007) Buy at eMusic
All Around (w/ Stefanie Böhm) JelWMD/All Around (2006) Buy at eMusic
Dave Bianchi Onion CD Giveaway Contest:
Enter for your chance to win a copy of the brand new Dave Bianchi album, Onion, from the What About Music contest page.
Hope all my American listeners are enjoying their 3 day weekend. Of course, I didn’t take the day off, gotta get The Chillcast (and Unwind) out to ya! Luckily, I love my job… I’ve got some special treats this week, too, featuring a host of lovely female vocalists. Oh - me included!
First off, don’t ask me why it’s 7 songs and not 5 songs or 10 songs. All I know is that sexy Mr. Smithtagged me and since I do nothing but listen to music all day I can come up with 7 songs standing on my head. Opinion varies on whether these should be podsafe, free downloads, recent releases etc… I’m kinda going by what iTunes says I’ve been playing the past few weeks (besides the Lovespirals mixes from the CD we’re working on…) For your perusal:
The Chillcast presents the best new podsafe music, hosted by "the sexiest voice in podcasting," Anji Bee of Lovespirals. Chill out to a smooth mix of electronica, jazz, soul, and world music each week - plus special interview features, video editions, extended DJ mixes, and CD contests. Every week Anji picks a Featured Artist free mp3 download too!
"Anji Bee has the sexiest voice in podcasting!"
-- Adam Curry of Daily Source Code
"Anji's sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet voice... I remember the first time I ever heard her, way back in the day, I said she could read me a Chinese menu or the phone book and I would be all happy!"
-- C.C. Chapman of Accident Hash
"Anji's voice wouldn't be out of place in a smoky jazz or blues bar somewhere down in a dimly lit cellar. Sultry with a voice like syrupy silky satin with a marshmallow middle and a honey topping."
-- Most Recognizable Voices in Podcasting, Sept. 2007
"Cosiness abounds as the silken voiced Anji Bee - lead singer of chillout band Lovespirals - pours a cocktail of mellow dance music. Mmm..."
-- Radio Times, July 2007
"If you're looking for a different brand of 'grown and sexy' in the podcast world, check out Anji Bee. This young lady is bringing it - from production, to her voice, to the music selection - she is doing her thazizzle!"
-- Fave of Friday Favecast
"No other voice in the podosphere is more sultry than Anji Bee."
-- Macedonia, Radio BSOTS
"Anji Bee, a musician and former radio DJ, gives "stage" to artists who might not otherwise be discovered. Bee's podcast exposes me to independent artists I've never heard of, and subscribing to it eliminates the need to forage for new music."
- La Shawn Barber's Corner
"Enjoying The Chillcast. It's seriously awesome. I listen to them like over and over again."
-- Julien Smith of In Over Your Head
"I just love the tunes Anji Bee selects and her comments on them. I no longer have to search for music to be creative; I just susbcribe to The Chillcast."
-- Karen of Rumor Girls
"Like having a cocktail of lovely tunes and honey poured directly into your ear. Well-chosen music, voice links that make you feel cosy inside, it all adds up to an essential weekly download."
-- Good Podcast Guide, Nov 2006
"If you're in the mood for chillout music, this should be your first stop. Her voice alone is the perfect complement for a long drive or any escape from the hectic rush of everday life. You're gonna love it."
-- DJ Come of Age, Nov 2007
“Chocolate Elvis (Boozoo Bajou Soul Sufferer Version)”
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