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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan

Thoughtful angles on why music matters

@JLMcMillan · 1yr ago · 3:23

The Gift of Riddim: Eternal Graditude to Lee Scratch Perry

#music #dub #reggae #Jamaica #genius https://s.swell.life/SShaQT0xDExiOgt https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO14crqc?si=JkL

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 8mo ago · 4:39

Celebrate the message of International Clash Day

#music #TheClash #anti-racist #anti-violence https://s.swell.life/SSwuosDT75LSih9

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 8mo ago · 3:07

Songs for January

#music #playlist #January #Omicron https://s.swell.life/SSuoRPn8H2tNJl5 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48N9TqLjFtA4lpZWXxx5Oz?si=c0bf8d69ea1f496d

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 9mo ago · 2:10

New Röyksopp single and a good excuse to check out their catalogue

#music #NewMusic #Röyksopp #SpaceMusic #ElectronicMusic https://s.swell.life/SStPcdvW04id8CS https://open.spotify.com/user/royksoppofficial/playlist/1

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 9mo ago · 2:54

What are your post-holiday jams?

#music #songs #playlist https://s.swell.life/SStHz1TzG5sAWbo

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 9mo ago · 4:25

Celebrating a lost writer friend and the power of jazz and poetry

#death #music #jazz #writing #WritingCommunity #poetry https://s.swell.life/SSt0QoCiOCa5ue6 https://open.spotify.com/track/3rFzc8CLVDZ7OOtFa2jPYP?si

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 9mo ago · 3:38

A poem about jazz and shout out to Jerry Jazz Musician

#jazz #JazzWriting #poetry https://s.swell.life/SSt0LOuCidkfdzh https://www.swellcast.com/t/SSt0G8S4l1r5OyT

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 9mo ago · 3:51

The Christmas Playlist and a Blessing to You

#music #Christmas #playlist https://s.swell.life/SSsWrszgI2DQyaa

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 9mo ago · 3:32

A Solstice Message

#music #nature #KateBush #50WordsForSnow https://www.katebush.com/news https://open.spotify.com/album/1VAB3Xn92dPKPWzocgQqkh?si=koNHDyLpTaG9DsMH9xvMuw

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 9mo ago · 3:26

Put a Spotlight on Christmas

#music #songs #ChristmasMusic #RufusWainwright https://s.swell.life/SSsSHxwdOOdWnuh https://open.spotify.com/user/1fkr9oqyaacgecd2z9qloxr6n/playlist/0

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 9mo ago · 4:46

The Greatest Rock Christmas Album of All Time

#music #ChristmasMusic #DarleneLove #TheRonettes #PhilSpector #MusicHistory https://s.swell.life/SSsMafElwl66T9z https://open.spotify.com/album/2kzkwg

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:18

Some sweet little Christmas tunes not playing on your radio

#music #ChristmasMusic #indie #TheRaveonettes https://s.swell.life/SSrmTNEdCBAi7Wt https://open.spotify.com/album/6ncXiBXuxWYybb9DsUVCIc?si=UiZiyeqbR

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:26

Brighten your week with this star-studded tribute to George Harrison

#music #film #MusicVideo #GeorgeHarrison #AllThingsMustPass #MySweetLord #SNL https://s.swell.life/SSrn0PcRNc2i0ry https://www.swellcast.com/t/SSrmVsJ

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 5:00

What’s your take on top albums? How does genre fit in?

#music #EndOfYearLists #L’Rain #Pitchfork https://s.swell.life/SSrgYIx7HCmMmFH https://open.spotify.com/album/1L9yCNvMeREkOXyLPzxP0b?si=grxMEaeJQJKsiv

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:22

Your Stance on Greatest Hits Albums?

…and a happy Monday tune for you! #music #songs #BobMarley #GreatestHits #Legend https://s.swell.life/SSqpgz9EFClMNuO https://open.spotify.com/album/4

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:38

RIP Steve Bronski, Pop Culture & Gay Rights Icon

#music #BronskiBeat #pop #GayRights #AgeOfConsent https://s.swell.life/SSrEF2U6oHyLLIj https://open.spotify.com/album/6OMYQUITdN6wBaWfEtgooI?si=9vYZ16

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 2:16

Have you ever named someone or something after a musician?

#music #BonnieRaitt https://s.swell.life/SSqYfTsfnd1O5CA

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 4:58

Can’t Stand the Rain Playlist

#music #songs #playlist #HighRotation #BadBrains #TinaTurner #TheAntlers https://s.swell.life/SSr2AZKHSve4nTo https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lFU10

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:13

Family and Dee Dee Ramone: Inspirational story of the day

#music #Ramones #DeeDeeRamone #Inspiration #family https://s.swell.life/SSr7NdCZkn2s0oy https://open.spotify.com/album/3ToX9inehiXTv17hpaOyie?si=9dyRc

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:52

Impressionistic Reimagining in The Antlers’ Losing Light

#music #NewMusic #indie #TheAntlers #EP https://s.swell.life/SSr2EqI5axdFkVI https://open.spotify.com/album/7k9PAeOo0haX0kudu3sMoP?si=rZib4J7xTPCgXW7a

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:46

An Introduction to Röyksopp

#music #songs #electronic #synthpop #Röyksopp #playlist https://s.swell.life/SSqYjWLx9fWte9s https://medium.com/scrittura/ice-machine-9821d55464a0

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 5:00

Christmas songs that speak to the joy and sadness of the season

#music #Christmas #songs #playlist https://s.swell.life/SSqMnHjibjDPPhj https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fHA1Tk4WeI2THrhDU62wc?si=0b917c57c1ba41ad

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:13

FKA Twigs’ "Measure of a Man": New theatrical song and video for The King’s Man

#music #songs #FKATwigs #film #TheKing’sMen https://s.swell.life/SSqBwPsGGxHdmoq https://open.spotify.com/track/7HJd5LrIX8cG4kz0GXO6zI?si=6shSoKVsQuWC

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 4:39

It’s time to give a damn, let’s work together: Reflections on Rhythm Nation

#music #pop #SocialConsciousness #JanetJackson #RythmnNation https://s.swell.life/SSptXE2KzyoPavj https://open.spotify.com/album/4OD3LU6001esAtFshDX46

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:33

What are your jams this week? The Swell hive mind speaks

#music #songs #playlist https://s.swell.life/SSo21BwCtvAoK74

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 4:03

"Right Where I Belong": The new Brian Wilson will send you over the moon

#music #BrianWilson #BeachBoys #documentary #NewMusic #film https://s.swell.life/SSpbmNWsgSmuuMU

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:36

Therapeutic Benefits of Ambient Music

#music #ambient #MentalHealth #therapy #healing https://s.swell.life/SSpi2ArMXfeNFm9 https://open.spotify.com/track/3bCmDqflFBHijgJfvtqev5?si=c_MxqL1

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 1:41

Diner inspired songs: What’s your favourite?

#music #songs #SimpleThings #diners #SuzanneVega #TheDescendents https://s.swell.life/SSp3MzwWkNs01cB

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 10mo ago · 3:27

Killer Tracks: Systemic racism in citing rap lyrics as criminal evidence

#music #songs #playlist #news #justice #racism #rap https://s.swell.life/SSpL8PXY0xo4bq0 https://s.swell.life/SSpL80KsZ0qxNOr

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:24

When is it too early to listen to Christmas music? New takes on the genre

#music #Christmas #ChristmasMusic #originals #SufjanStevens #BadReligion #JamesBrown https://www.sufjanchristmas.com/ https://open.spotify.com/album/

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 2:28

What song makes you strut your stuff?

#music #songs #funk #soul #1970s https://s.swell.life/SSolu2edESjlkcj https://www.phillytrib.com/content/tncms/live/

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 2:42

What gives you the musical chills?

https://s.swell.life/SSnousCgFd94lSp https://s.swell.life/SSnouaE5uF93sbc https://open.spotify.com/album/60gQ6EG1JFQWWUcasx7wKc?si=cO4kokS5Rgut7s4ln4

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 3:22

A song to unite the world? Bill and Ted, Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye

#music #unity #peace #equality https://s.swell.life/SSosK1PzzW5PnqF https://variety.com/2020/artisans/news/music-supervisor-bill-ted-face-the-music-1

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 2:14

The Pops and Ticks: How records capture our energy

#poetry #music #records #life @MarkR https://s.swell.life/SSoTYE14IMxmBiF https://open.spotify.com/album/2lcYWSZtcnNRXI7L1kNUke?si=MFAwWyrcRM2V0VZhg3Y

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:11

Do you feel pressure to stay relevant with new music?

#music #NewMusic #life #memory https://s.swell.life/SSoHumROMozbppP

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:25

Beach House’s New Tracks Are Melodic Bliss: Listen

#music #NewMusic #BeachHouse https://s.swell.life/SSoTWY8FCeSH0if https://open.spotify.com/album/2LZd8GonmbwBvs9YI7NPsc?si=lfkZW1sIRcq2cQ5Gwr3UGA

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:43

Poser Vinyl Collectors, Supply Chain Issues and Woes of the Vinyl Collector

#music #vinyl #collecting #media #PhysicalMedia https://s.swell.life/SSmt7qoycB8GFuu

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:24

ABBA’ Voyage Released Today: Why do you think ABBA is so good?

#music #ABBA #NewMusic #album #NewRelease #pop https://s.swell.life/SSnuFUGJ1agskmA

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:58

Check out the new Spiritualized: Why they are one of the best rock bands

#music #songs #album #tour #Spiritualized #rock https://s.swell.life/SSnii0liUamdiPc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME0ji3o05UQ

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:09

November Preview: What new releases are you looking forward to?

#music #NewMusic #albums #November https://s.swell.life/SSncf7S672wxWIG https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nrxWiU_v9Qs

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 3:10

What music has helped you navigate the pandemic?

#music #songs #genres #MentalHealth https://s.swell.life/SSn9kX6D9ZBjr8f

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 2:36

Share your favourite Hallowe’en tunes

#music #playlist #songs #Halloween #RockyHorrorPunkShow https://s.swell.life/SSnR075k4NKaYIy

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:59

What are your jams this week?

Week in review with some Halloween tunes & good weekend vibes #music #songs #halloween #platlist https://s.swell.life/SSnLp24mJVoIOYl

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 2:03

Do the Time Warp! A celebrity studded tune to get you in the mood🎃

#music #songs #RockyHorrorPictureShow #celebries #halloween https://s.swell.life/SSn9o9fn6W2Y0qb

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:16

What Happens to People?

Exploring themes of erasure and the transcendent in Deerhunter’s last album #Deerhunter #music #indie #rock #songs #Baudrillard https://s.swell.life/S

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 3:32

The War on Drugs: New album still spills grand sound into your heart

#music #rock #pop #TheWarOnDrugs #review #NewMusic https://s.swell.life/SSnFLGAQyTWU6LS https://open.spotify.com/album/69jQsPvJzMvcb2fGqI2qaB?si=8rO2_

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Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 4:32

Is there room for misogyny in music anymore?

#music #songs #misogyny #PopCultureViews @lissahoop @NLOFrank @Charlieri @PKBriggs @fryedoreo @professor42 https://s.swell.life/SSn3OrfyyZGEVIk

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 5:00

Power Synth for your Monday: Story of "West End Girls" & why it’s compelling

#songs #synthpop #music #PetShopBoys #HipHop https://s.swell.life/SSmroP4QINDMLXZ https://open.spotify.com/album/0AwBxVtsvLVwmaVwwe5beS?si=m1v3GXW8T7i

Jessica McMillan

@JLMcMillan · 11mo ago · 3:30

Are We Losing Our Collective Music Memory?

#music #streaming #albums #memory #nostalgia #generations https://s.swell.life/SSmyJ3f3v6DwmSs https://open.spotify.com/album/5j6RB5MpNUKWJJ2uxibdJh?

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An Introduction to Röyksopp

Christmas songs that speak to the joy and sadness of the season

FKA Twigs’ "Measure of a Man": New theatrical song and video for The King’s Man

It’s time to give a damn, let’s work together: Reflections on Rhythm Nation

What are your jams this week? The Swell hive mind speaks

"Right Where I Belong": The new Brian Wilson will send you over the moon

Therapeutic Benefits of Ambient Music

Diner inspired songs: What’s your favourite?

Killer Tracks: Systemic racism in citing rap lyrics as criminal evidence

When is it too early to listen to Christmas music? New takes on the genre

What song makes you strut your stuff?

What gives you the musical chills?

A song to unite the world? Bill and Ted, Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye

The Pops and Ticks: How records capture our energy

Do you feel pressure to stay relevant with new music?

Beach House’s New Tracks Are Melodic Bliss: Listen

Poser Vinyl Collectors, Supply Chain Issues and Woes of the Vinyl Collector

ABBA’ Voyage Released Today: Why do you think ABBA is so good?

Check out the new Spiritualized: Why they are one of the best rock bands

November Preview: What new releases are you looking forward to?

What music has helped you navigate the pandemic?

Share your favourite Hallowe’en tunes

What are your jams this week?

Do the Time Warp! A celebrity studded tune to get you in the mood🎃

What Happens to People?

The War on Drugs: New album still spills grand sound into your heart

Is there room for misogyny in music anymore?

Power Synth for your Monday: Story of "West End Girls" & why it’s compelling

Are We Losing Our Collective Music Memory?

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