“Why A Sunrise Podcast?”

Revaz: When Alex proposed doing a Sunrise podcast, I immediately agreed. That’s how a thematic compilation begins. An idea is conjured that connects songs together with a sentiment, sound, or commonality. Recently, I was traveling by bus from the city of Buenos Aires to the wine country of Mendoza. It’s a comfortable overnight ride, but you still wake up uncertain of how much rest you’ve actually received. So I awoke in a haze, put my headphones on, and watched the movement from my window. As much as I loved getting away from the city for the weekend, it was when we returned back to ciudad de la furia, in which these tracks were brought to fruition. Watching a city emerge and awake into the daylight & returning back to the hustle and bustle that was missed. Will I ever not love living in a metropolis?

Alejandro: The alarm goes off. You’re in a daze. Bathroom stop. Coffee starts. You open your eyes to a day that started before you even managed a yawn. It was July of 2009 and my flight left JFK at 6am. My cab arrived and we hopped on the BQE around 445am. Manhattan was to my left. Queens was to my right. The horizon jostled a beautiful spectrum of colors only available before the raging sun fully rises. An empty road lay ahead of me and I felt at peace. The tranquility was overwhelming and I wondered why I didn’t take advantage of this time of day more often. This podcast will hopefully inspire me – and you – to rise a little earlier. Tracklist below.

Helios – “Halving The Compass”
Casino Vs Japan – “It’s Very Sunny”
Beirut – “Venice”
Gui Boratto – “Besides”
Thievery Corporation – “Heaven’s Gonna Burn Your Eyes”
Eluvium – “Leaves Eclipse The Night”
Zuco 103 – “Mayfly”
Ulrich Schnauss – “Goodbye”

 

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