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When we say that we consider Arlo Parks to be one of the most exciting and innovative artists in modern music, we aren’t exaggerating. And half a decade after releasing her debut LP Collapsed in Sunbeams, Parks is clearly still in her prime. Just listen to her latest full-length, Ambiguous Desire, and you’ll see what we mean; there’s an incredible sense of synthesizing genres into a powerful collection of personal statements and poignant storytelling.
When Arlo Parks was in Austin back in early September, she made a pit stop by the KUTX Studios to pull back the curtain on what all makes her tick and what helped fuel Ambiguous Desire – be it jungle, soul, shoegaze, disco, or R&B.
Playlist:
- William DeVaughn – “Be Thankful for What You Got”
- Acetone – “All The Time”
- The Durutti Column – “Grace”
- Flea – “Traffic Lights” (feat. Thom Yorke)
- Earth, Wind & Fire – “Devotion” (Live)
- Erykah Badu & The Alchemist – “Crossfade”
- Arthur Russell – “Your Motion Says”
- Blondshell – “Fur Elise”
- Yambu – “Sunny”
- Ashaye – “Dreaming (Jungle Mix)”
- Arlo Parks – “Senses” (feat. Sampha) [Bonus]
