We've been trip planning, getting more stories in order, and products online this month — This month's playlist drifts through dreamy textures, warped pop, and warm analog grooves. With artists like Jenny Hval, Oklou, Jack J, and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith & Emile Mosseri, it moves between introspection and gentle propulsion. Expect a hazy, late-night feel—like flipping through old postcards in slow motion, with the occasional dance pulse pulling you back to the present.

Playlist cover photo taken while visiting the Tenjindaira National Park in Japan a few years ago. Shot on Kodak Gold, a view of the ridge line approaching Mt. Tanigawa cuts through a blue sky painted by clouds.