MAY 2017 VIRGIN AUSTRALIA 189Experience
Feature Playlist: Bliss N Eso
Playlist
In this playlist, the ARIA-Award winning hip-hop group take us
through the songs from their sixth album O The Grid as well
as celebrated tracks from their back catalogue. Listen to the
stories behind the tunes, including how a chance encounter
with the Wu Tang Clan’s RZA in the LA Virgin Lounge led to
a collaboration on the song Smoke Like A Fire. You can listen
to their highly anticipated record O The Grid on board now,
before the group embark on their Australian tour late this month.Aussie Favourites
Playlist
Listen to both old and
new homegrown favourites,
including classic cuts from
pop rock legends Sherbet and
Hunters & Collectors, as well
as recent hits from indie-rockers
The Rubens and grunge alt-rock
Brisbane band Violent Soho.Take It Easy
Playlist
Relax into your flight with this
carefully curated playlist of
soothing and peaceful tracks,
including Nordic artists Aurora,
Anna Of The North and Agnes
Obel, as well as mellow tunes
from closer to home by Gordi,
Josh Pyke and Josef Salvat.Texas
Jump on Board
Ater selling more than 35 million albums throughout their
31-year career, Scottish band Texas return with a ninth studio
album, Jump on Board. This dance-pop gem was mixed by
Grammy Award-winning sound engineer Craig Silvey (Florence
& The Machine, Arcade Fire), and written and produced by
band members Johnny McElhone and Sharleen Spiteri.
Blaenavon
That’s Your Lot
Three friends from Hampshire,
who kicked of their musical
journey at a school talent quest
at 14 years of age, have released
their debut album That’s Your Lot.
The songs explore friendship and
love lost, while the lyrics show an
eye for beauty and keen wit.
Bad//Dreems
Gutful
The second LP from Adelaide
alt-rockers Bad//Dreems
includes their latest single
Feeling Remains and their
popular track Mob Rule,
a picture of modern Australian
dystopia. Recorded by Mark
Opitz’s production team (INXS).InFlight
Entertainment
Key
SEATBACK
WIRELESSThis month sees the return of Scottish pop rock band
Texas and the debut of up-and-comers Blaenavon.
MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS