Pitchfork‘s staff listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. And every Monday, they share what they’re obsessed with on the Pitchfork Selects playlist. This week’s edition runs deep, with tracks from M83, O Slow, Angela Autumn, and more.
The playlist is a grab-bag of songs. Its only rule is that these are the tracks you’d happily send to a friend. The selections come from across genres and continents, and each is recommended by a named Pitchfork staffer.
M83 Opens With Blister Sunrise
M83 kicks off the playlist with “Blister Sunrise,” recommended by Walden Green. The track sets a bright, optimistic tone for the rest of the list, and Green’s pick gives listeners a clear sense of where he stands among the staff.
O Slow and Wishy Share Tonight and Mona Lisa
O Slow follows with “Tonight (Hold Me),” recommended by WG. WG’s recommendation pairs well with the romantic title of the track.
Wishy’s “Mona Lisa” comes next, recommended by Nina Corcoran. Corcoran’s backing gives the track additional weight.
Curbside Lambsear and Angela Autumn Bring the Rock
Curbside Lambsear contributes “Man the Door.” The track arrives with a heavy, driving sound that shifts the mood of the playlist.
Angela Autumn’s “My Alchemy” follows, recommended by Lily Goldberg. Goldberg’s recommendation signals her support for the track.
Ganser and Natanya Keep the Energy Up
Ganser brings “Futuretripping,” recommended by NC. The track keeps the playlist moving forward with its restless energy.
Natanya’s “Hush” comes next, recommended by Mano Sundaresan. Sundaresan’s backing rounds out the middle stretch of the playlist.
Lene 3000 and M!ss MK Close Strong
Lene 3000 closes the playlist with “Lights Off,” recommended by Anna Gaca. Gaca’s recommendation brings the playlist to a close on a reflective note.
M!ss MK rounds out the selection with “Shoot a Movie,” recommended by Olivier Lafontant. Lafontant’s backing gives the final track added emphasis.
Named Recommendations Across the Playlist
One consistent thread across this week’s picks is the named recommendation. Each track is backed by a staffer’s name, which means you can trace every song to the writer who championed it.
That’s a small touch, but it adds personality to a curated list. It also makes the playlist feel less like a generic mixtape and more like a conversation between friends. Staffers aren’t just picking songs; they’re putting their names behind them, which makes each recommendation carry more weight.
A Playlist Worth Checking Out
This is a solid week from Pitchfork. The playlist doesn’t try to be a definitive statement of what’s happening in music right now. It’s simply a collection of songs that the staff enjoyed enough to share with friends.
The range is the strength here. From the soaring synth-pop of M83 to the punk energy of Curbside Lambsear, the playlist moves through several moods without losing coherence. It’s a pleasant listen from start to finish, and it rewards attention to individual tracks.
Here’s how the playlist breaks down:
- M83: “Blister Sunrise” — Walden Green
- O Slow: “Tonight (Hold Me)” — WG
- Wishy: “Mona Lisa” — Nina Corcoran
- Curbside Lambsear: “Man the Door”
- Angela Autumn: “My Alchemy” — Lily Goldberg
- Ganser: “Futuretripping” — NC
- Natanya: “Hush” — Mano Sundaresan
- Lene 3000: “Lights Off” — Anna Gaca
- M!ss MK: “Shoot a Movie” — Olivier Lafontant
The playlist is a reminder that good curation doesn’t need a theme. It just needs good songs.
“These are the songs you’d gladly send to a friend.”
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