Decibel Digest is a music blog by Dylan Efinger inspired by his ever-growing curiosity to explore and celebrate the past, present and future of music. Through reviews, essays, playlists and more he hopes to encourage a more open discussion around music that goes beyond mere critique. Follow along as he explores the deep and expanding canon of music.
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Playlists
Concerts
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism
The ‘Vacanza queen’ puts her travels to good use, serving up a decent helping of eclectic bangers to soundtrack any summer adventure.
In A Galaxy Far, Far Away
A Long Time Ago In a Galaxy Far, Far Away... there was a playlist full of 40 Star Wars essentials! Featuring songs from Episodes I–IX along with cuts from The Clone Wars, Rebels, the Mandalorian and more. May the 4th be with you today and always!
Isaac Dunbar – Beep Beep Repeat
On his ‘final’ EP, young pop provocateur Isaac Dunbar revives musical ghosts to craft a colourful future.
The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology – Taylor Swift
Swift highlights the artistic power of editing, or the lack thereof, on her vast and unruly eleventh studio album.
Ryan Beatty @ Alexandra Palace
Ryan Beatty’s first London show was full of astonishing musicianship, dampened only by delays, poor choice of venue and an un-devoted crowd.
Our Shame – Tsatsamis
On his second EP, British singer and producer Tsatsamis hones in on his signature electro-pop sound.
Older – Lizzy McAlpine
With her third album, Lizzy McAlpine delivers a heart wrenching collection of songs showing that she’s not only ‘older’, but wiser beyond her years.
★ KNTRY Radio Texas ★
Welcome to the Smoke Hour on KNTRY Radio Texas. Hosted by Willie Nelson, this show features tracks from Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER interwoven with tracks from its contributors as well as some of its influences.
COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé
COWBOY CARTER is not a country album – it’s rich musical survey of the past, present, and future of the American South
Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
Against a folk-tinged backdrop of grounded country songs, Musgraves searches for a deeper well – but doesn’t make too many breakthroughs