Staff Pick's Playlist - January 2025
Find out what the Scene Pensacola staff have been listening to in heavy rotation this month!

Is your playlist stuck in hibernation mode as we step into the new year? Don’t let the winter blues freeze your vibe—Scene Pensacola’s January 2025 Staff Picks Playlist is here to keep things fresh! Whether you're setting new intentions, bundling up for a chilly evening, or just embracing the crisp start of the year, our team has handpicked tracks that match the energy of the season.
So grab a cozy blanket, pour yourself something warm, and let these songs become the soundtrack to your January moments. ❄️
Without further ado, here are our top picks for January 2025. You’ll find links to our curated playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube below—add them to your library and start the year with a fresh soundtrack!

Andy Hudson (Editor/Site Wizard)
Currently Listening To:
1. Robbie Williams - My Way
2. Magnolia Park - Life In The USA
3. So Good - I Hate It Here
4. The Dodies - Science
5. Too Many Zooz & Moon Hooch - Nowhere Else To Go
"I recently watched the new Robbie Williams semi-biopic Better Man in the theater, and as someone who was living in Asia during Robbie and his former group Take That's heyday, I loved every minute of it! Even if you don't know who Robbie Williams is, as most American's don't, don't miss this fun ride of a movie with fantastic accompanying soundtrack, which I pull my first pick for this month, a cover of Frank Sinatra's "My Way", which comes about during a pivotal moment in the film. I've only recently discovered Magnolia Park, So Good and The Dodies but have been diving into their catalogs and have chosen a fav track from each. Ending my list is the latest from Too Many Zooz & Moon Hooch, who I got to see and photograph at Vinyl Music Hall on January 26th!"

Moth Edge (Editor/Music Hunter)
Currently Listening To:
1. Mayflower- Part Of Me
2. Neverlyn - Smoke & Mirrors
3. Armor For Sleep - Car Underwater
4. Home Grown - You're Not Alone
5. Love Rarely - And You Know It
"I've been diving deep into my Discover Weekly playlists these past two months, adding so much new music to my regular rotation that narrowing it down to just five songs was a challenge. In fact, I’ve discovered 23 new bands—but hey, I had to pick five tracks that hit just right whenever they come up on shuffle. Enjoy!"

Tim Schaffer (Audio/Video Producer)
Currently Listening To:
1. Gorillaz - Cracker Island (feat. Thundercat)
2. Jimmy Eat World - The World You Love
3. Senses Fail - Hell is in Your Head
4. Angels & Airwaves - Do It For Me Now
5. Above & Beyond - For All I Care
"This month I'm featuring all artist that are in my constant rotation. Though nothing new here from me, hopefully I can make a new fan by jamming to some of my most played."

Richard NaVarre (Man About Town)
Currently Listening To:
1. Do Ya...ELO
2. Sunshine of your love....CREAM
3. Don't bring me down...ELO
4. You really got me now...The KINKS
5. Paradise by the dashboard lights...
Meatloaf
"In preparation for becoming the fill in drummer for CIVILIZED NATIVES...I've been studying their set list which includes ELO, THE KINKS, MEATLOAF and ERIC CLAPTON.
I realize these are older classic rock numbers but they still have popularity here in Pensacola and the world over. Few bands play these songs due to their unique sounds, breaks, and rhythm changes. I encourage you to listen to these, most iconic and historic offerings...you won't be disappointed!"

Tandra Smith (Social Media Director)
Currently Listening To:
1. Peggy - Ceechynna
2. Hey Uh - Dropout Kings
3. Got The Juice - Flo Milli
4. Mamushi (Remix) [Feat. TWICE] - Megan thee Stallion, TWICE
5. Ungrateful (feat. Key Glock) - Megan thee Stallion, Key Glock
"Though Black History Month is next month, it's never too early to shoutout Black artists! I'm pretty sure all of these artists with the exception of British viral sensation, Ceechynna, have been featured in my monthly most listened to before, but nobody has to know, right? Dropout Kings is heading to New Orleans early next month, so if you like that song above, be sure to check them out opening for The Browning. If you're still chasing after those New Year's workout resolutions, all of these songs are great to blast in the gym, or when you need to blow off some steam. See you next month!"

Brian Butler (Contributor)
Currently Listening To:
1. Evan Nocile Bell - River
2. The Replacements - Unsatisfied
3. White Stripes - Icky Thump
4. julie - feminine adornments
5. Lucero - Nights Like These
"I started listening to Evan Nicole Bell because of a recommendation from one of my favorite musicians. I love Todd Snider and he posted about listening to her new album on repeat so I checked it out. Very different from Todd but oh so good!
The next two came from vinyl purchases last month. I bought an album of Replacements songs covered by various artists called Let the Bad Times Roll. I hadn’t heard of most of the bands on it but it wasn’t bad. But… it really just made me want to hear more of the real thing so I spent a lot of time bouncing around the house to some Mats classics.
I also bought some White Stripes vinyl last month. Icky Thump, thumps
Read a review of the band julie and their part in the L.A. shoegaze revival. My anti-aircraft friend is an excellent album.
The last one is a little self serving. I listed other Lucero songs on here before because they are a desert island band for me. Can’t get enough. I’ve photographed them a few times. This year they printed a Lucero calender and one of my photos is in there. September actually. Let’s go with Nights Like These for this month’s list."

Calla Phillips (Contributor)
Currently Listening To:
1. Rachel Chinouriri- Through The Eye
2. Peter Bjorn and John- Objects Of My Affection
3. Film School- Two Kinds
4. Sufjan Stevens- Vesuvius
5. Racing Mountain Pleasant- Do You Think I’m Pretty
"There were really just two types of songs I listened to in January: songs that I could move to, and songs thar felt as if they were pulled from a movie (more specifically, either a Wes Anderson film or some other indie-esque piece). Most of the songs I included lean more toward the latter type, but Through The Eye and Two Kinds both have such unique, dynamic beats that are impossible not to sway with. "
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So, there you have it - the Scene Pensacola Staff Pick's playlist! We hope you enjoy these as much as we do... and if you don't, well... we can't be friends. Just kidding! (Kind of.)
You can find all of our previous playlists with the link below!

🗣️ What songs have you been listening to lately? Let us know in the comments below!