DJ V here. I made you a playlist. You may be thinking, ‘Oh how sweet, must be some holiday classics.’ No, no it is not. Not this year at least. It is, however, a total vibe, much of which is best suited for the dance floor. I figured we all needed something to get us through these colder-than-cold months ahead, and what better way to move through than to moooove. R&B, electronic, hip hop, and a few more ambient, bewitching tracks thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!
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For Your Ears: Fall 2024 Playlist, aka Music for Mermaids
What would a mermaid listen to these days? Well, allow this mermaid to provide your imagination with some possibilities…
For your ears only, I rounded up a little playlist of the songs I’ve been jamming to in my mermaid cave - aka the studio - as I designed the fall/winter 2024 collection. In true spooky season spirit, it’s full of a lot of darkwave synth pop, ambient electronic, angsty riot grrrl vibes, and even some moody blues thrown in for good measure. I suppose you could say this mermaid is a bit on the dark side. Enjoy!
For Your Ears: Summer 2024 Playlist
Dunno about you, but these warmer temps are calling me to the dance floor (or, at least the dance floor of my studio lol). I came up with a little playlist for you accordingly, filled with summer-y, joyful jams that include African psych, house, synth rock, disco, and more…
While visiting Portland recently, I happened to stumble upon the absolute gem that is Passenger Seat Records. Some groovy beats down a hallway and around the corner from Proud Mary coffee called to me, and I had to follow. Inside was one of the most well-curated record shops I’ve seen to date. The owner was a super friendly lad who had plenty of reccos for me, and I’ve added a few of those tracks here too. Enjoy!
For Your Ears: Talisman SS24 Playlist
You know I love a good playlist! For those curious about what I’ve been listening to here at the studio as I work on your orders, I’ve conveniently rounded it all up into one handy-dandy bitesize set. Overall it’s a lowkey vibe, made for lounging hard, but don’t be fooled - there are some thumping dance numbers thrown in for good measure too. Think atmospheric electronic, psychedelic jazz (hey, I’m getting old, ok?), a little hip hop, and some of what I consider to be the classics… Yunno, Tom Tom Club, 90s era Air… Speaking of, did you hear that for the first time in almost a decade, the band Air is going on tour?! I, for one, cannot wait. Maybe I’ll catch you there. Until then, I hope you enjoy what I made below <3
For Your Ears: Holiday in the Desert
Where abouts are you headed this holiday season? Why not come with me (sonically, at least) as I head to Phoenix, and lounge fireside in the Sonoran Desert. I’ve got a soundscape to bring you there, that’s giving modern latin ambiance, midcentury flute and contemporary jazz, atmospheric psych, and just a small dash of campy Christmas songs to set the vibe. Happy holidays!
For Your Ears: Talisman FW23 Playlist
Coming in hot with a little taste of the latest and greatest in music that I’ve been jamming out to while I work in the studio this season… In the true spirit of fall, this playlist is a little moodier, and a little more introverted - perfect for a cozy night in, or a chilly, bundled-up evening out. As per usual, a mashup of rock, synth pop, shoegaze, and electronic, along with some purely vibey, instrumental tracks thrown in. Enjoy!
Parlez-vous Francais? A Playlist by Talisman Fine Jewelry
Parlez-vous Francais? I don’t, but I did make a playlist with some bangin French jams to listen to while I attempt to navigate the streets of Nice and Saint-Tropez. I figured I’d share the wealth with you here. It’s a mash up of ‘French touch’ house, mid century classics, psych rock, and a few other gems. Listen along and we can all pretend to be effortlessly cool French folks together. Profitez-vous bien!
TFJ Spring 2023 Playlist
Album artwork from Chancha Via Circuito’s album Bienaventuranza.
Does music - like really really good music - give you tingles down your spine? Personally, while I may lack a natural talent with musical instruments, music is still my muse… it inspires me every day; it is my refuge. Enough so that last year, for my 40th birthday, I bought myself a DJ controller. I mean, what better time than to launch one’s nascent DJ career than at midlife, no? Daytime tea parties only though, no requests please.
My proto-DJ self made a little playlist for you. It’s full of things I’ve been jamming to all day while I work on my golden goodies… Some soul, synthy dream pop, rock, hip hop, world beats, electronica, even a little jungle (!) to smooth you out and then lift you off before touching you back down (again and again). Perfect for these early Spring days where we’re creeping out of winter, but not quite in the full heat of Summer just yet. I hope you enjoy <3
Talisman Summer 2022 Playlist
Image from Binki’s Heybb! album artwork, released by Fader
Little known fact: Music is one of my other loves in life. Maybe you’re the same, but I’ve always got a soundtrack playing in the background, day in and day out. Back when I owned my shop Goldyn, I was always making playlists for the store and for our runway shows. It brought me a lot of joy, and still does. (Other little known fact: I’m finally learning to DJ after decades of wishing to do so!). I put together a little playlist of bangers and slow jams for late Summer 2022 that I thought I’d share here. Hope you enjoy!