Juli Patchouli's Night Time Playlist:

Introduction

My friend Juli is a music lover, DJ, Poet, Writer, Performer, Snake Owner, and Cat Lover and publishes playlists on Facebook. I suggested she put one on Vocal, which piqued her interest. Then I said I would put it together and credit her.

These songs are all her choices, so are a journey of discovery for me and you.

Take a listen, and maybe leave some comments, if you are a Vocal member.

Thanks for this Juli.

This was the last one:

New mixtape playlist

One in a series of NIGHT-themed mixes:

This Night Has Opened My Guise:

Night Time Playlist:

THE ORGAN - "Even in the Night"

This is a new one for me, the organ reminds me vaguely of Bowie's "Memory of a Free Festival" but the song sounds as though it was recorded in a small empty deserted classroom.

RIDE - "Black Nite Crash"

Described thus in the video comments:

The reverb-soaked wall of shoe-gazing psychedelic sound with the best drummer on earth

I was going to mention them as shoe-gazers, but this is a great piece of guitar-driven pop from their album "Tarantula"

THE GOSSIP - "Nite"

This is quite doomy but a great song appropriate for the subject matter. Not sure it is goth, but this could almost be a Black Sabbath song, the main riff reminding me of some Tony Iommi runs.

ULTRA SUNN - "Night is Mine"

A song woven in electronic darkness and threat. Another new one to me but they are a band I will be checking out a lot more. They remind me of Dead Eyes Opened. This is definitely goth.

THE RAINCOATS - "Only Loved at Night"

While in the same universe as the Slits, I saw them supporting Billy Bragg at the City Hall in Newcastle in the late eighties. This is dark folk and I could imagine it on the soundtrack of "The Wicker Man", full of dark threat.

WHITE MAGIC - "Night"

This song was impossible to find so I have picked a substitute which is "Very Late" from "Dark Stars" EP. The song is piano-led and the mood is dark.

The band is Mira Billotte sometimes solo and sometimes with other performers.

OPERA DE NUIT - "Invitation"

Formed in 1982, Opéra de Nuit is a French coldwave band belonging to the independent scene from the early 80s.

The sound reminds me of Joy Division and sounds like a Martin Hannett production. Another goodie from Juli.

NIGHT SINS - "The Eternal Giver"

Similar is sound and production to the Opera De Nuit song, again, darkness on drip, and very good it is.

DEPECHE MODE - "The Dead of Night"

I need say nothing about Depeche Mode, don't you think?

LEBANON HANOVER - "Midnight Creature"

I love the introductory riff to this, very minimalist goth, and a voice that could be some ghoul waiting for its prey in a dark cemetery.

THE FALL - "Last Nacht"

Any Fall song is usually challenging, especially if you have never heard the band. This is a great introduction. A good way to get rid of undesirables at a house party.

SUEDE - "Saturday Night"

This and the next song will be more familiar territory for many people who are exploring Juli's excellent choices.

THE STROKES - "Last Nite"

And another hit single that you probably know, and for good reason.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & MICHAEL STIPE - "Because the Night"

This was originally released by Patti Smith and was a huge hit, but it was cowritten by Bruce and Patti. Here is what Wiki has to say:

THE XX - "Night Time"

A subdued ending to this playlist that picks up a little at various points in the song. They remind me a little of White Magic.

I hope you have found something to enjoy here and maybe something new that you will investigate further.

Thank you fo reading and listening.