What’s Playing in the Studio (This Week’s Loop)

Step into What’s Playing in the Studio, my playful music check-in—part experiment, part time capsule, and all about the joy of sharing what’s on repeat. Think of this as the “soundtrack to me being a functional human” report: the tracks I can’t quit, the albums I spin start to finish, and the music that keeps my feet moving and my mood up. Consider this first post the pilot episode: a full dump so I can set the palette, several mini lists to start, what’s hype, what’s tender, what’s helping me lock in, and what I keep returning to when I need a familiar emotional temperature. Down the line, expect posts diving into artist spotlights, themed playlists, and deep dives on specific albums or moods—so if there’s a format you’re curious about, keep an eye out. After this, future posts will be smaller + more focused (one loop, an artist spotlight, an album wrap). But for now: here’s the current soundtrack. Sugar Rush Glitchy, bratty, overcaffeinated bangers only. the kind of music that turns “standing in my kitchen” into “performing in my kitchen.” Yummy (Righteous Remix) - Ayesha Erotica Jersey - Baby Tate MPH - Doechii Gorgeous - Doja Cat OKLOSER - Doja Cat Wash & Set - Leikali47 Sugar Water Cyanide - Rebecca Black Crank - Slayyyter Yearn (dot) com Bright-yearn, not devastation-yearn: glossy, melodic, tender, a little cinematic — tender without going full devastation. (I’m fine. I swear.) The Hand - Annabella Dinda Dandelion - Ariana Grande Birds of a Feather - Billie Eilish White Mercedes - Charli xcx Side Quest Son - Elio Mei Parachute - Hayley Williams Someone to Call My Lover - Janet Jackson Stateside - PinkPantheress (feat. Zara Larsson) Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer Lock in The “okay, stand up, open the doc, do the thing” category. Runway-to-the-desk energy: competence fantasy — I’m locked in I’m manifesting. Successful - Ariana Grande All My Enemies Are Suffering - Bien Life Boat - RAYE All I wanna do - INJI London Drill - London Hill Blessings on Blessings - OSHUN 大展鴻圖 (Blueprint Supreme) - Skai Isyourgod Balloon - Tyler, The Creator (feat. Doechii) Focus music (chill zone-out) Not hype — just smooth, steady “turn my thoughts down” music. The comedown pile. Special mention: the score from Interstellar is elite if you want a lo-fi hip-hop girl moment, but make it cosmic. Borderline - Tame Impala Dracula - Tame Impala Eventually - Tame Impala Feels Like We Only Go Backwards - Tame Impala Is it True - Tame Impala Let It Happen - Tame Impala New Person, Same Old Mistakes - Tame Impala The Less I know, the better - Tame Impala What’s that, you weren’t expecting 8 Tame Impala tracks in a row? I’ll have you know I voted for her. Songs I’ve come back to Stuff I circled back to after a long gap. Comfort classics + “still hits” heartbreak. Body-memory songs, like flipping the lights back on or opening a music box. Headlock - Imogen Heap Number One Fan - MUNA All I Wanted - Paramore Hard Times - Paramore 15 Step - Radiohead Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers Scar Tissue - Red Hot Chili Peppers Full projects Projects I’m actually sitting with and living inside when I want a whole world, not just a hit. eternal sunshine - Ariana Grande Alligator Bites Never Heal - Doechii This music may contain hope - RAYE. Death at a Bachlorette Party - Hayley Williams Fancy That? - PinkPantheress Worst Girl in America - Slayyyter CHROMAKOPIA - Tyler, The Creator Track Stats (because I’m nosy) Total recs: 40 songs + 8 full projects/albums Artist spread: about 29 distinct artists (counting features) Repeat offender: Doja Cat + Hayley Williams (2 each) Genre breakdown (very non-scientific, overlapping): Pop 14 Hyperpop 6 Hip-hop 6 Rap 4 Indie 8 Vibe spread: hype 8 tender 13 locked-in 8 floaty 11 International representation (by artists): 36% international (10) 64% US (18) Countries represented: US/ UK / Australia / Sweden / Kenya / Taiwan / Turkey If you want to tell me what you’re looping right now, I’ll steal at least one song for my next round of lists. — Atila Martin atilacore.pckt.blog atilacore.bsky.social atilacore.pckt.blog@gmail.com