Written by Shea Roney | Photo Courtesy of Swinging

Every Wednesday, the ugly hug shares a playlist personally curated by an artist/band that we have been enjoying. This week we have a collection of songs put together by the Portland-based songwriter, Swinging.

Last Month, Swinging, the project of songwriter Ash Vale, shared The Floor of The World Is Blue, a stunning follow up album in their already impressive catalog. Where contusions of the spirit and mind are unveiled, and the human body comes to a halt as the cross walk counts down to zero, Vale’s use of language becomes dependent on your next move. It’s not a rush to judgement, a suggestion, or even a push to keep moving, but rather the connection between what we see and what we feel. Brought out with the help of collaborator Johnny Rafter (The Fruit Trees), Vale creates a place to lean into an undeniable familiarity with both validity and inquiry; a piece of work that is just as much about discovery as it is about understanding.

About the playlist, Vales shared;

“A playlist of songs that I return to often that evoke joy, catharsis, etc. Good for yearning, crying and dancing.”

Listen to Swinging’s playlist HERE!

Listen to The Floor of the World is Blue out now. You can snag a copy on cassette via Addendum.