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8 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 3.16 INTER-OFFICE MEMO Associate editor Dylon Jones' pick: Hiatus Kaiyote, "Breathing Underwater" All the deep yum of R&B; with none of the glitz, plus rhythms as captivating and surprising as a great story. Amber Estes Thieneman, circulation manager: Takes me to the frst day all windows are open in the house, summoning spring cleaning (while dancing). Thieneman: Lhasa de Sela, "Anywhere on This Road" Honest and raw, with a timeless connection to being human. Mary Chellis Austin, deputy editor: This woman's throat-singing sound reminds me of Lorde. And the trumpet is spellbinding. If I ever direct an artistic apocalyptic flm, this will be on the soundtrack. Austin: Tame Impala, "The Moment" A fun taste of the album's mood, which makes me feel both sadness and joy, longing and inspiration. Mary Welp, "Dine In" columnist: It's as if Joe Jackson and Saint Etienne had a love child in the recording studio, and then the child ran away to the "Land Down Under." Very catchy. Welp: Eleanor Friedberger, "He Didn't Mention His Mother" The frst moment I heard her, it sounded like my most beloved music from the 1970s, only also kinda…Franz Ferdinand-y. When I looked up her backstory, guess who she had dated? Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos! But she is better than all those things put together. Side beneft: She's coming to Haymarket Whiskey Bar March 20! Elizabeth Myers, Louisville.com editor: The postmortem on an almost-relationship. Maybe there were a few dates, a few drunk text messages, a few daydreams, and then the catastrophic letdown of lame excuses and a fadeout. Myers: The 1975, "UGH!" I love the juxtaposition of a super-danceable tune with lyrics about succumbing to a serious drug addiction. Josh Moss, editor: Sweet'N Low as a song. Moss: "Aaron Burr, Sir" (the second song from the Hamilton original Broadway cast recording) For this rap: "Of course, it's hard to have intercourse over four sets of corsets." Arielle Christian, associate editor: Hip-hop history! Why wasn't this musical my middle- school teacher? Loved the ratatat-like beats in the beginning and about lost it on the "pop- chick-a-pop." Hamilton, at frst all inquisitive of Burr, straight praising the dude, eventually bites: "If you stand for nothing, Burr, what'll you fall for?" Brrr, Hamilton! Brrr. Christian: Dave Van Ronk, "Hang Me, Oh Hang Me" Was walking Brisket the pup through St. Michael Cemetery the other day, looking at the years and anchors on tombstones, and remembered this grave song. Kendall Regan, illustrator: Well, this is slightly depressing. Thank God the sun just came out. Regan: Hot Chocolate, "Every 1's a Winner" If this song doesn't say party, I don't know what does. Suki Anderson, art director: I love the booming bass and the guitar hook between verses. There is also a fantastic choir moment or two. It's a feel-good, disco-soul-get-down gem. Anderson: The Cinematic Orchestra (Eddie Gale), "The Rain" I kind of hate the folky elements but absolutely love the boisterous jazz choir. It's an unusual mix. Chris Witzke, photographer: Reminds me of a party on Game of Thrones. It's theatrical yet Old World-y. I can appreciate the effort involved, but it's just not to my taste. Witzke: Spoon, "Knock Knock Knock" There's something about the clipped and distorted drums. Yet it's all so tight and well put together. A perfect contrast, like caramel sea salt or the sweet heat of green curry chicken at Vietnam Kitchen. Lindsay Flint, advertising production coordinator: I can see it getting stuck in my head. Flint: Tool, "The Grudge" I went to a Tool concert and have been listening to them on repeat for a few months. What song has been stuck in your head lately? (With criticism from the staf !) derbydinner.com