Nothing gets the soul tingling like stripped-down music. We crafted this playlist featuring phenoms like Jade Bird and legends like Joni Mitchell with the power of honest songwriting in mind. Beyond their talents as vocalists and instrumentalists, we selected these artists for their ability to evoke feeling without any post-production tricks. Tracks like “More Than You Know” by Fenne Lily and “Lua” by Bright Eyes are heartbreakingly confessional narratives that sound like they were recorded in a single take.

Harnessing the powers of candid lyrics and simple instrumentation, these artists know the value of crafting something raw and organic. When things get over-processed, they lose a bit of their appeal and our friends at Pilot Kombucha agree. Every sweet sip of their brew is made from real ingredients and is naturally fermented, no additives necessary. With creative flavors like Lavender Peach and Turmeric Aloe, Pilot Kombucha proves there is more than one way to give your gut a healthy buzz. Big thanks to Bryan Olson for the phenomenal artwork for our playlist.