Morning, folks. I’m in the midst of celebration today. Today marks the 200th blog post on Man v Music.
Thanks to all who has had a look at one, commented on one or just brushed past one from their busy, scheduled lives. I appreciate all of you!
So in celebration, why not have a look into the best flavourings I delved into in the world of music across the month of March?
1. Stand Atlantic’s punk-pop: “bios suck dude.”

We start off with the majority of Stand Atlantic‘s music. I’ve recently ventured into this guilt trip a couple weeks back – and I can’t get enough of them. Originally harking from the prospects of the lands of bubblegum teenage-rock, they have acid hooks, addictive lyricism and chaotically edgy anthems that have been on repeat since I found them out from their recent release in 2020, Pink Elephant. Outlandish punk-pop brings unbridled joy. You can certainly get an idea what type of music they create from such an album name, too … Worth a visit.
2. thepressreleases‘ New York Romantic: Playlist Power

Next up – is the loveable, feel-good vibes of a playlist we all want to have. Adopted from the playlist pioneer on the Internet, thepressrelease, New York Romantic is the sweet, sultry aftertas
te of real-life romantics. With a collection nothing to hide, it features tropes from lo-fi with Samm Henshaw’s Broke, catchy playful pop of Put it to Bed from JHart and a palette that doesn’t fit to simply one genre, Aloe Blacc with this fitting single of Brooklyn in the Summer, that doubles my angst to visit New York ten-fold.
3. Soundscapes: The Backdrop for Gaming

Going for a bit of lazy one with this one – but again, it’s been on repeat ever since I’ve ventured into gaming whenever I’ve had an hour spare or two during the evening. Raised as a Spotify original, Soundscapes For Gaming depicts those atmospheric beats that make you saunter away with the music. Lush overtones and peaceful moments with Hammock’s Clarity, The Album Leaf’s See in You, Helios’ It Was Warmer Then and Sad Heart of Mine by Caspian. Whether you’re an avid gamer or merely an escapist with the music, this playlist is perfect for both.
Highly recommend amongst those lot.
4. X&Y: Coldplay Classics
After hearing the horrific news of Sarah Everard’s tragic murder here in the UK, and the events followed with many women hosting vigils and sharing their experiences to raise awareness against violence on women, it has made me feel rather sombre where we are and how our history has not progressed at all with women suffering. In fact, nothing has changed a dime since the first suffragette – which is a rather delicate thought to reflect.

This recent news has most certainly passed onto what I’ve been listening in the month of March and this example is no different. Although hailed as one of Coldplay’s album that lost the band’s progressive songwriting, X&Y is an album I am an avid fan of. Perhaps because it relates to a sombre part of my childhood, the album features moments of magic with What If, Talk and Speed of Sound. Instant classics, they certainly bring me back to the early 2000’s when I was just a boy. Worth a listen again, even if it’s a trip down memory lane for you.
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So there you are – a bit insight into what I’ve been listening so far in the month of March.
Have a gander and let me know what you think!
If you fancy a dabble at something different or unheard of, why not have a gander at some of my own playlists? Purely collaborative, and so I won’t be offended if you chop or change them to your style.
My Own Playlists
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12 responses to “What I’ve Been Listening to: March 2021”
Congratulations on the 200th post! More posts to publish!
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Ahh haha thanking you! Here’s to many more .. I hope .. 🙋♂️🗣
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Hey, it’s Amber. ♥️
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Hi Amber! x
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Hope you’re doing well.
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Hi! New blog, WordPress censorship was getting too much for me. Hope your doing well. 🙏
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Yeah I’m doing fantastic, thank you!
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Good to hear!
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I’ve had a look at your blog work, and have to say, am a fan! I love the positive, deep insightful perspective you bring to such a complex world x
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I appreciate you very much, thank you for supporting the blog. 😘🌹
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Thanks for the new music. I left the LA indie music scene in 2014, so this has been great. Enjoying several “new” groups and albums on this cold, rainy lockdown weekend….
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Haha no problemo, my friend! Hope you’re enjoying yourself with what there is to offer. I’d love to get into the LA music scene – what made you leave? And what did you love about it?
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