A Taste:

Adele, Amy Winehouse, Beyonce, Notorious B.I.G., Jason Mraz

There are two personalities to every great artist.

The first is that of the introspective and thoughtful artisan, crafting songs alone and truly conveying feelings. Then there’s the charismatic, outspoken performer—delivering said songs every night on stage for the world to hear.

Colbie Caillat’s iPod reflects that sentiment.

She laughs, “I have an upbeat playlist, and then I have a chill-out playlist. However, some songs are on both mixes because the have the same vibe!”

Colbie sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino for this exclusive interview about what’s currently rocking her world.

She filled ARTISTdirect.com in on the songs that currently make up both of her playlists. Check out Colbie’s selections below!

Colbie Caillat’s Playlist:

1. Adele

2. Amy Winehouse

3. Kings of Leon

4. Beyonce

5. Notorious B.I.G.

6. Jason Mraz

7. John Mayer

8. Bob Marley

Bob Marley, Adele and Amy Winehouse are on the chill mix, while the upbeat mix has Kings of Leon, Notorious B.I.G. and Jason Mraz. Right before I recorded this new Christmas song, I was in Paris on my balcony practicing it. It was at night and I was looking at the Eiffel Tower playing the song. It felt like I was in Paris at Christmas time. It was really amazing. Being back in Cali, it’s sunny outside, and I’m in the studio singing a Christmas song. It’s funny [Laughs].

—Rick Florino
12.10.09

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A Taste:

Notorious B.I.G., Animal Collective, Faust, Beatles, Of Montreal

The Honey Brothers make pop with a purpose.

They coat soaring sugary hooks with just the right amount of attitude. The Honey Brothers’ new EP, Demonstration (due out on 6/16), infuses true lyrical poetry into massive melodies. Oh yeah, upping the cool factor, Adrian Grenier of Entourage plays drums and lays down some vocals. In between cruising L.A. with Turtle, E, Johnny Drama and Ari Gold, Adrian found the time to make quite the record with his “brothers.”

In order to get closer to Demonstration, Adrian and guitarist/vocalist D.S. Posner wanted to give us a look at what makes The Honey Brothers tick musically. So they opened up their respective iTunes playlists and gave us an exclusive peek at what they’re spinning.

Check out their D.S. and Adrian’s playlists below and don’t forget to pick up Demonstration on June 16th!

Adrien Grenier’s Playlist:

1. Notorious B.I.G.

Adrian: My ever-continuing, never-ending playlist always has a little Notorious B.I.G.

D.S.: Oh come on!

Adrian: What? I’m not allowed to listen to “Big Poppa?” [Laughs]

2. Faust

Adrian: There’s always a little bit of Faust on my playlist.

3. Fischerspooner

Adrian: I’m actually going to see Fischerspooner tonight!

4. Of Montreal

Adrian: I do like Of Montreal! They won me over with some really great songs.

5. The Ting Tings

6. Black Kids

Adrian: I’ve been getting into dance stuff—music to make you move your body. I saw Black Kids the other day, and they were amazing.

7. Mates of State

Adrian: I think Mates of State has come a long way. They’ve always written really catchy and classically indie rock songs, but I think they’re becoming more poppy and dancey as well.

8. Funkadelic

Adrian: I was a big Funkadelic fan as a kid, besides the obvious Beatles and Zeppelin combination. I got really into funk and soul.

9. Led Zeppelin

10. Beatles

D.S. Posner’s Playlist:

1. Dirty Projectors

D.S.: I’m very excited to hear their new record. I’ve been following them recently, and I find them very inspiring.

2. Animal Collective

3. Deerhunter

4. Girl Talk

D.S.: I think we’re playing one of the festivals with Girl Talk, and that’s always a fun phenomenon.

Adrian: We’re playing with Roy Ayers too. Did you see that?

D.S.: Who is that?

Adrian: You don’t know who Roy Ayers is? C’mon, man [Laughs]. “My life, my life, my life…everybody loves the sunshine! We live in Brooklyn baby.”

D.S.: I’m going to have to admit that I don’t.

Adrian: You’re going to have to be lashed for this.

D.S.: I’ll take my lashing.

5. Grizzly Bear

D.S.: I love Grizzly Bear. I think they’re new records going to be dope, but I haven’t really heard it just yet.

—Rick Florino
06.03.09