5 tracks for Friday (week10)
Every Friday, we’ll be posting "5 tracks for Friday". Tracks from past and present that caught our ears during the week in terms of quality and vibe…as simple as that.
Baba O'Riley by The Who
Year: 1971
Label: Track / Polydor Records
Driven by a pioneering electronic organ and synthesizer intro, thunderous drums, and a soaring violin climax by Dave Arbus, the song captures post-counterculture disillusionment with its iconic "teenage wasteland" refrain. Its explosive energy and timeless appeal have made it a ubiquitous fixture in popular culture, landing features in celebrated films like The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Summer of Sam, as well as high-profile advertising campaigns for brands like Nissan, Monzo and BlackBerry.
House of Cards (Kevin Shields Rainbow Belts Remix) by Eyedress
Year: 2023
Label: Lex Records
A hypnotic and atmospheric collaboration featuring My Bloody Valentine mastermind Kevin Shields. Originally appearing as a track on Eyedress's 2022 album Full Time Lover, this remix reinterprets the song with Shields' signature wall-of-sound production, layering dreamy, swirling guitar textures and hazy sonic swells around the original low-key indie pop melody
Dreaming by Blondie
Year: 1979
Label: Chrysalis Records
Dreaming is a high-energy power pop and new wave track written by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, serving as the lead single from their landmark album Eat to the Beat. Driven by Clem Burke's relentless, sprinting drum beat and soaring vocal harmonies, the song combines a driving disco-rock rhythm with catchy pop hooks and a memorable keyboard line.
"Silly Games" by Janet Kay
Year: 1979
Label: Scope Records
Silly Games is a defining anthem of the British lovers rock reggae subgenre. Produced by the legendary Dennis Bovell, the track pairs a breezy, infectious rhythm with Kay's soaring, soulful falsetto vocals. It became a massive crossover hit in the UK, famously making chart history when it reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song captures a sweet, nostalgic romantic longing, wrapped in a warm and meticulously crafted production that remains a timeless classic of British reggae.
"I Can't Help It" by DJ Mitsu the Beats
Year: 2026
Label: Insense Music Works
This smooth, jazz-inflected instrumental cover of the classic R&B song famously recorded by Michael Jackson. Blending relaxed, laid-back hip-hop beats with fluid Rhodes piano lines and warm bass grooves, the track captures a breezy, soulful, and late-night West Coast atmosphere.