Bon Iver, Addison Rae, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Pitchfork Selects: February 18, 2025

The music landscape is constantly evolving, with new artists and tracks emerging daily. Staying on top of the latest releases can be a daunting task, even for dedicated music enthusiasts. That’s where Pitchfork Selects comes in. This weekly playlist, curated by the passionate team at Pitchfork, offers a curated selection of tracks that have caught the ears of our writers, editors, and contributors. From indie darlings to rising stars, Pitchfork Selects showcases a diverse range of sounds, united by their undeniable quality and potential to become your next favorite song.

This Week’s Picks

• Raisa K / Coby Sey: “Stay”
• Bon Iver: “Everything Is Peaceful Love”
• EQ / Estratosfera / Qiri: “B.S.A.S. (Si Alguna Vez te Sentís Sola de Noche)”
• Fakemink: “easter Pink”
• John Glacier: “Dancing in the Rain”
• Addison Rae: “High Fashion”
• Anish Kumar / Hagop Tchaparian: “Part I”
• Saffron Bloom: “Dirge of the Lonely”
• Utena Kobayashi / Motion Graphics: “Glossolalia”
• Helena Deland: “Bigger Pieces”

What is the overall theme or narrative that Alex Harris tries to convey through this week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist?

Pitchfork Selects – February 18, 2025: an Interview with Senior Music Curator, Alex Harris

Alex Harris, Pitchfork’s senior music curator, takes a break from curating their weekly playlist, pitchfork Selects, to chat with Archyde about the latest tracks that have captured their attention. Join us as we dive into this week’s picks,discussing the diverse range of sounds and the undeniable quality that unites them.

Welcome, Alex! Let’s jump right in.This week’s playlist features an eclectic mix of artists.What connects these tracks, musically or thematically?

Alex: Hi there! while the tracks on this week’s playlist may differ in genre and style, they’re all connected by their emotional resonance and unique outlook. Each artist brings something fresh and authentic to the table, whether it’s Raisa K and Coby Sey’s exploration of love and loss, or John Glacier’s uplifting take on personal growth in “Dancing in the Rain”.

we’re seeing a rise in global collaboration, like EQ, Estratosfera, and Qiri’s “B.S.A.S. (Si Alguna Vez te Sentís Sola de Noche)”. How important is global collaboration to the evolution of music?

Alex: Global collaboration is absolutely vital to music’s evolution. It fosters cross-pollination of ideas, spices up our creative palettes, and brings new voices to the fore. Tracks like this one highlight the richness and depth that arises from diverse perspectives, helping to break down geographical boundaries and transcend language barriers.

One thing striking about this playlist is the balance between established artists (like Bon Iver) and exciting newcomers (like Helena Deland). how do you approach balancing these two worlds in your curation?

Alex: That’s a great question. I believe it’s crucial to maintain a mix of established acts and promising new artists. It keeps the playlist dynamic and ensures that listeners are exposed to both trusted favorites and emerging talent. Balance is key – we don’t want to overwhelm with too many new names at once,but we also don’t want to exclude the innovative voices that will shape the future of music.

Alex, which track on this week’s playlist has you most excited for the artist’s future, and why?

Alex: I’m particularly excited about Saffron Bloom’s “Dirge of the Lonely”. There’s a raw honesty and vulnerability in her lyrics that really speaks to me. She’s got a unique sound and a compelling story to tell. I think we’ll be hearing a lot more from her in the near future.

Thank you, Alex, for sharing your insights on this week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist. We’re thrilled to have a front-row seat to the musical landscape as you continue to curate these exciting tracks for us.