https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/ba-p/5482469 <P class="lia-align-justify"><A href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/bg-p/spotifyct/label-name/musicmonday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#MusicMonday</A> <EM>is the hashtag&nbsp;I've been using for quite a while to share music recommendations from up-and-coming artists. Always fresh, and always different, trying to look for trends before they become one. You can check</EM> <A href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-November-2022/ba-p/5467972" target="_blank" rel="noopener">November's review</A> <EM>for more music.</EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P class="lia-align-justify">Welcome to the last <A href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/bg-p/spotifyct/label-name/musicmonday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#MusicMonday</A> of the year! Let's have a recap of the most popular genres of the year with some cool tracks, and a word from the artists themselves. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":headphone:">🎧</span></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <DIV><STRONG>Michi Sanz – Hey Siri </STRONG></DIV> <P>&nbsp;</P> <DIV class="lia-align-justify"><EM><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-right" image-alt="michisanz.jpg" style="width: 301px;"><img src="https://community.spotify.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/149952i6AB6153BABE13301/image-dimensions/301x301?v=v2" width="301" height="301" role="button" title="michisanz.jpg" alt="michisanz.jpg" /></span></EM><EM>¿Será que no me quiere?</EM><BR /><EM>¿Será que ya no me ama?</EM><BR /><EM>¿Estará con sus amigos diciendo que no me extraña?</EM><BR /><EM>Que no me quiere pero se engaña,</EM><BR /><EM>Por qué todas las madrugadas (El me llama)</EM></DIV> <DIV class="lia-align-justify"><BR /><EM>Qué raro que tú, diciendo que esto fue mi actitud,</EM><BR /><EM>Y no se que tú esperas de mi</EM><BR /><EM>De mi parte esto ya se acabó.<BR /></EM></DIV> <DIV class="lia-align-justify">&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV class="lia-align-justify"><SPAN class=""><SPAN class="gvxzyvdx aeinzg81 t7p7dqev gh25dzvf ocv3nf92 b6ax4al1 gem102v4 ncib64c9 mrvwc6qr sx8pxkcf f597kf1v cpcgwwas f5mw3jnl ib8x7mpr k1z55t6l oog5qr5w tes86rjd pbevjfx6">We begin with a (not so) upbeat Latin Pop track from Maracay, Venezuela. Can we ask the virtual assistant how to unbreak a heart?</SPAN><BR /></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class="lia-align-justify">&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV> <P class="lia-align-justify">"The theme tells a story of heartbreak in which Siri is the main protagonist and virtual confidante. I went for old Avril Lavigne, Olivia Rodrigo sounds. My favorite part of creating this track was being able to flow organically with genres that were new to me."</P> </DIV> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="spotify:track:04a6LyAKxmd7Muc5Ght4Ms:small" target="_self">spotify:track:04a6LyAKxmd7Muc5Ght4Ms:small</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV><STRONG>Rolling Thunder – Sunny's Song</STRONG></DIV> <DIV> <P><EM>&nbsp;<span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-center" image-alt="rollingthunder.jpg" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://community.spotify.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/149953iF824D27C5B76F2D0/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="rollingthunder.jpg" alt="rollingthunder.jpg" /></span></EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <EM>As nice as you look I'm sure you can tell</EM><BR /><EM>No one in this room wants to buy what you sell</EM></DIV> <DIV><EM>A face on the board and a staple in time</EM><BR /><EM>'Til one off the belt comes and takes all the light</EM></DIV> <DIV><BR /><EM>A wink of the eye and a stick of the tongue</EM><BR /><EM>Distracts from the fact that you're not having fun</EM><BR /><EM>A half empty drink warm and flat in your hand</EM><BR /><EM>Allows you to think that it's all gone to plan</EM></DIV> <DIV> <P>&nbsp;</P> </DIV> </DIV> </DIV> <P class="lia-align-justify"><SPAN class="location secondaryText">Next genre: Indie Rock from <SPAN class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1bwzh9t r-4qtqp9 r-poiln3 r-1b7u577 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" data-testid="UserLocation"><SPAN class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Northampton, England</SPAN></SPAN>, with a tale of the life of those who make a living giving discount codes with a fake smile</SPAN>:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P class="lia-align-justify">"I started writing the song just as the first lockdown happened, I was up in Nottingham by myself away from the rest of the boys and the only thing I could do was write.</P> <P class="lia-align-justify">&nbsp;</P> <P class="lia-align-justify">Thematically the biggest inspiration for the song was influencer culture. I was seeing pictures of these love island contestants getting spat out onto club circuits and they all had nothing behind the eyes and looked miserable. A lot of it is about describing the experience and trying to show how quickly you can get it and how quickly it can be taken away."</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="spotify:track:3vNGDxctji99Dm2cfQGjBL:small" target="_self">spotify:track:3vNGDxctji99Dm2cfQGjBL:small</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <STRONG>The Collectors – Don't Be Afraid</STRONG></DIV> <P><EM>&nbsp;<span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-center" image-alt="thecollectors.jpg" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://community.spotify.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/149954i8A1BA4FAE594F712/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="thecollectors.jpg" alt="thecollectors.jpg" /></span></EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><EM><SPAN class="markedContent"><SPAN>Well there's no easy way out</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class="markedContent"><BR role="presentation" /><SPAN>All you do is doubt</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class="markedContent"><BR role="presentation" /><SPAN>All your hopes and dreams away</SPAN></SPAN></EM></P> <P><EM><SPAN class="markedContent"><BR role="presentation" /><SPAN>You need to find a way for a better day</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class="markedContent"><BR role="presentation" /><SPAN>But all you got to do is pay</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class="markedContent"><BR role="presentation" /><SPAN>Now</SPAN> <SPAN>you're on your own and close</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class="markedContent"><BR role="presentation" /><SPAN>To the bone when you</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class="markedContent"><BR role="presentation" /><SPAN>Think about it again</SPAN></SPAN></EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P class="lia-align-justify"><SPAN class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1bwzh9t r-4qtqp9 r-poiln3 r-1b7u577 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" data-testid="UserLocation"><SPAN class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Representing Brit Pop, a band from Stockton-on-Tees, England with a song about understanding there's no one to blame about the life you decide to live. Just don't be afraid</SPAN></SPAN>:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P class="lia-align-justify">"It was just one of them days where you worry but you can't really do anything about it but daydream your thoughts away."</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="spotify:track:1xe39Dv2vPbEZofyOU9Eo0:small" target="_self">spotify:track:1xe39Dv2vPbEZofyOU9Eo0:small</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV class="lia-align-justify"> <DIV><STRONG>Lantern By Sea – Ghost Story</STRONG></DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <P><EM><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-right" image-alt="lanternbysea.jpg" style="width: 302px;"><img src="https://community.spotify.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/149955iACCE9ECD7C62730D/image-dimensions/302x301?v=v2" width="302" height="301" role="button" title="lanternbysea.jpg" alt="lanternbysea.jpg" /></span></EM></P> <P><EM>I was never too good at goodbyes</EM><BR /><EM>I’d pace the backyard beneath a veil of light</EM><BR /><EM>Oh, how was I supposed to move on</EM><BR /><EM>With a love not gone away?</EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><EM>On this long road I’ve been so alone</EM><BR /><EM>Passing through towns that I’ll never call home</EM><BR /><EM>But God I wouldn’t take another path</EM><BR /><EM>If my will can last the night</EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <SPAN class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">From Provo, UT, this cinematic song takes us on a journey about watching from a distance, in true Indie Folk style</SPAN>:</DIV> </DIV> <P class="lia-align-justify">&nbsp;</P> <P class="lia-align-justify">"Ghost Story was inspired by being stuck in over-romanticized memories, memories of being young and care free, memories of being in love. Constantly revisiting them and never moving on."</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="spotify:track:4MWR6nS8TzFqUU63g1SOaZ:small" target="_self">spotify:track:4MWR6nS8TzFqUU63g1SOaZ:small</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG>Arrester – The Worst People... Having the Time of Their Lives</STRONG></P> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><EM><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-right" image-alt="arrester.jpg" style="width: 225px;"><img src="https://community.spotify.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/149956i7E2136CA9131EDE4/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="arrester.jpg" alt="arrester.jpg" /></span></EM><EM>We never miss our rent</EM><BR /><EM>Got every seasons clothes</EM><BR /><EM>We can't afford to buy a house</EM><BR /><EM>Just like everyone we know</EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><EM>Keeping our heads down</EM><BR /><EM>Has served us well so far</EM><BR /><EM>Never seem to get ahead</EM><BR /><EM>But we've got a nice new car</EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><EM>Open my eyes to find a shocking surprise</EM><BR /><EM>The worst people having the time of their lives</EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> </DIV> <DIV class="lia-align-justify">Finally, let's travel to Toronto, CA to get a taste of Australian Indie with a song that warns about staying in our lanes, and being complacent:</DIV> </DIV> <P class="lia-align-justify">&nbsp;</P> <P class="lia-align-justify">"Just seeing the glee with which the right wing in the US and elsewhere we’re going about their awful business. That and feeling my middle class white guy-ness was part of the problem essentially. The whole album is kind of in that vein."</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="spotify:track:3iruyLDdMjS4gP9oAI9ssx:small" target="_self">spotify:track:3iruyLDdMjS4gP9oAI9ssx:small</A>&nbsp;</P> </DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <P>&nbsp;</P> </DIV> </DIV> </DIV> </DIV> </DIV> </DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV><STRONG>#MusicMonday 2022<BR /></STRONG></DIV> </DIV> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P class="lia-align-justify">What a way to finish the year! We say goodbye to 2022 with this year's compilation. 99 titles from original artists covering plenty of different genres, all representing the multiple trends independent artists are proud to establish<SPAN class="">. Have a listen:<BR /></SPAN></P> <DIV class="lia-align-right"><FONT size="2"><EM>&nbsp;</EM></FONT></DIV> <P><A href="spotify:playlist:1K0UjFCJFjYKJq7DiD7r7i:small" target="_self">spotify:playlist:1K0UjFCJFjYKJq7DiD7r7i:small</A></P> <DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> </DIV> <P><STRONG>Preview 2023 and much more on the complete Playlist</STRONG></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="spotify:user:osornios:playlist:2IYRLjcwf2X9vC0QrI0b0P" target="_self">spotify:user:osornios:playlist:2IYRLjcwf2X9vC0QrI0b0P</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>See you next month!</P> </DIV> </DIV> </DIV> </DIV> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:45:25 GMT osornios 2023-03-22T13:45:25Z https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/ba-p/5482469 <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="5.png" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://community.spotify.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/154053iEE942BBF1BBEA99C/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="5.png" alt="5.png" /></span></P> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:45:25 GMT https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/ba-p/5482469 osornios 2023-03-22T13:45:25Z https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5486471#M22167 <P>Hello, I was wondering if there is a way to request a song which is not currently in Spotify.</P><P>For long time ago, I always look for a couple of songs from Nina Hagen that always make me recall good times. They are "Auf m Freidhof"&nbsp; and&nbsp; "Auf m Bahnhof Zoo".</P><P>Unfortunately, these two 80's songs are not in Spotify.&nbsp;</P><P>In case someone can help me or give me an advice I will appreciate.</P><P>Have you all a great 2023!!!</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:06:33 GMT https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5486471#M22167 Antonio999us 2023-01-11T17:06:33Z https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5486482#M22168 <P>Hey <a href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/25634640">@Antonio999us</a>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The availability of music on Spotify is up to the artists and their music label.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If the music is unavailable, the artist or their music label may have decided to not make it available in Spotify.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Please check this Support article <A href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/Content-Questions/I-want-an-artist-song-on-Spotify/td-p/1136005" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</A> for more info. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:26:10 GMT https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5486482#M22168 osornios 2023-01-11T17:26:10Z https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5487240#M22172 <P>Hello, I was wondering if there is a way to request a song which is not currently in Spotify.</P> <P>For long time ago, I always look for a couple of songs from Nina Hagen that always make me recall good times. They are "Auf m Freidhof"&nbsp; and&nbsp; "Auf m Bahnhof Zoo".</P> <P>Unfortunately, these two 80's songs are not in Spotify.&nbsp;</P> <P>In case someone can help me or give me an advice I will appreciate.</P> <P>Have you all a great 2023!!!</P> <P>The availability of music on Spotify is up to the artists and their music label.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If the music is unavailable, the artist or their music label may have decided to not make it available in Spotify.</P> <P data-unlink="true"><SPAN>Please check this Support article&nbsp;</SPAN>here<SPAN> for more info.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="RTPASIA_0-1673555601943.png" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://community.spotify.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/150273iAB2EA24E73D708E3/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="RTPASIA_0-1673555601943.png" alt="RTPASIA_0-1673555601943.png" /></span></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:38:09 GMT https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5487240#M22172 RTPASIA 2023-01-13T17:38:09Z https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5494363#M22190 <P>These are some great artists! Keep up the blogs!</P> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:31:49 GMT https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5494363#M22190 AmaniHiphop 2023-01-25T19:31:49Z https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5494481#M22192 <P><a href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/8031381">@AmaniHiphop</a>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Thanks! Glad you liked them. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 01:18:52 GMT https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/MusicMonday-Review-December-2022/bc-p/5494481#M22192 osornios 2023-01-26T01:18:52Z