The perfect playlist is a soundtrack to something, whether it be your tooth extraction, your pool party, your ice cream date… Here, your favorite playlist curators – writers, artists, music lovers alike – bring their soundtracks to the forefront.
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“two hundred and fifty thousand miles on a clear night in June” | a soundtrack
This gorgeous month has inspired lines in so many songs, as witnessed in our snippet from Eminem's "Space Bound" as our title. This month in 2019 is bearing witness to the release of so many incredible gems, and we're so lucky to be pitched hundreds of them a day! The...
rhymes ft. summer dennis | a soundtrack
Washington D.C. is brewing an act we can all get behind in soul/funk project Rhymes Band ft. Summer Dennis. Not only is their music exquisite, but their taste is pretty great too. Check out a soundtrack curated just for us by the band themselves below! Track list...
may the force be with you | best new videos of may 2019
If you're asking us, May has been a phenomenal month for music. Coming in from all angles are talented new acts, incredible new singles, and visuals for miles that will make you want to get out with your camera this spring too! We've started compiling our favorite new...
mayday 2019: all the new tracks to get you through this hectic and beautiful month
With May 2019 comes the true beginning of busy season. More live shows to attend - Is anyone concerned that too many are cropping up absolutely everywhere? No? Just me? Cool. -, wedding season is officially upon us - Goodbye, weekends! -, and some of us are still...
soaware | soaware mood
We made this playlist thinking about what inspired us during the album production time or simply what we listened too and maybe indirectly inspired us. The result, is that we actually and apparently listened to different kind music from different style and different...
hanna barakat | wiggle beats
We all have plenty of days where we feel strange, exhausted, disoriented, or just not like ourselves. When I find myself deep within my own thoughts, lost in the weirdness, I like to put on my “Wiggle Beats”. The songs in this collection have different effects on my...
gooch | feelin it
Salt Lake City-based duo Gooch has curated a pretty wonderful playlist exclusively for us. We're sure this list of rockin' tracks will surely get you "Feelin It" for the weekend. Enjoy! Keep up with Gooch here.
kyosi | before spring
New York-based electro-pop artist KYOSi recently curated a lavish, kaleidoscope of a soundtrack feature exclusively for Imperfect Fifth, and we've got it for you today! Featuring gems by Kid Cudi, Vince Staples, Four Tet, Empress Of, Blood Orange, and more, this...
wilder daze | inspired true nature
I created this collection of songs because they represent what inspires me in music. They all have an essence of authenticity. It’s that mix of an infectious melody and a rebellious spirit that ultimately drives me as an artist, and influenced my upcoming second...
kat holland | a neo throwback playlist
As a 90’s baby, I have always been a lover of the music that came from that generation. Anything from Norah Jones to Maroon 5 I love to listen to. My music was very influenced by the 90’s soul vibe, so naturally I also love it when new artists attempt to incorporate...