Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock have creatd Spotify playlists that will reportedly "rev up Seahawks and Broncos fans before Sundayâs big game."
I don't know what game they're talking aboutâand let's not pretend for a second that some hip interns didn't put these lists togetherâbut I must say that while Denver's has sass, ours has class. And better songs. Except for two of them.
Do enjoy these playlists, and read the Mayors' explanations for their song choices below.
Seattle Mayor Ed Murrayâs Seahawks Playlist:
1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, "Thrift Shop"
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis made local history this week when they took home four Grammys in one night, the most ever won by an act from Seattle. This is just the beginning for these incredible talents and we couldn't be more proud of how they represent our city. We chose âThrift Shopâ because weâre putting some grandpa style on the line in our Super Bowl wager with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
2. Fly Moon Royalty, "Lemonade"
An up and coming act, Fly Moon Royaltyâs electro-soul sound is a 'perfectly fitting contradiction' of blues and R&B mixed with electronica and hip hop. This fun, talented duo is represented by Seattle's oldest locally owned and operated hip hop label, Sport'n Life Records and is one of Seattle's Best Local Bands as voted by local arts publication City Arts. Keep your eye out on these two.
3. The Head and The Heart, "Shake"
The Head and the Heart is a great musical offering from Seattle's Sub Pop Records. The band formed through a series of open mic nights at Conor Byrne, a popular local pub for upcoming musicians located in our Ballard neighborhood and now they're being enjoyed throughout the U.S. and beyond. We dedicate this one to CenturyLink Field which has the 12th Man to thank for all the shaking going on there when the Seahawks play at home.
4. Brandi Carlile, "Raise Hell"
You may have gotten a peek at Brandi Carlile's talent while she performed the National Anthem prior to this year's playoff game between the Seahawks and Saints, but there are few things more satisfying than watching her tear the roof off of a small local club. Her voice is huge and channels Patsy Cline, her stage energy is raucous and channels Johnny Cash. We're dedicating this track to Richard Sherman, the best corner in the league right now!
5. Allen Stone, "Celebrate Tonight"
Allen Stone is a great vocalist and socially conscious songwriter from eastern Washington with an endlessly enjoyable sound. We plan on doing a lot of celebrating Sunday night.
6. Sir Mix-a-Lot, "Posse on Broadway"
Sir Mix-a-Lot's classic homage to Seattle, more specifically his homage to the Central District and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. The song and accompanying video were major influences in the work we see from Macklemore today.
7. Kithkin, "Fallen Giants"
2011 graduates of the Experience Music Project's âSound Off! Battle of the Teenage Bands,â Kithkin feature âmountainous percussion with the kind of epic presence thatâs usually only found during the closing titles of Peter Jackson films,â and have a fiercely loyal local following. We'll have to dedicate this one to Peyton Manning.
8. The Flavr Blue, "Hideaway"
A synth-pop trio collaboration between Hollis Wong-Wear, who sang the hook on Macklemore's "White Walls" and produced his "Thrift Shop" video, and Seattle hip-hop scene stalwarts Parker Joe and Lace Cadence. They were just listed as Artists to Watch in 2014 in the Google Play store.
