Spotlight Weekly: Episode #2

Welcome back, everyone, to Scantuary’s Spotlight Weekly!

I’m your host, Jcob, coming to you live from the ever-changing weather of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We’ve entered the windy season here. My dad always says, “Watch the leaves and hear the animals.” He has animals here on the farm and believes their instinct is absolute—that the tree leaves “bailen” or dance in a way you just know. Tornado season -so you gotta watch out and stay safe. Because the windy season is here, I’m bringing you four tunes for four different directions: one for each ancient wind.

1. Tunacola – Tarde

This is our Notus, the North.. Tarde by Tunacola is perfect for the intro; those trumpets and a beat that flows strong and ancient. To start us off, the trumpets and cymbals—that first minute feels like a tutorial, it’s getting you ready. Then at 2:30, you’ve become the orchestra, the orchestrator. You feel the notes. The variations of the trumpets echo through you, transforming you into this wonderful piece. I love this song because of that exact experience; it’s music like this that brings out that primordial feeling of transcendence, bridging the atmosphere to the physical. Definitely a headphones recommendation.

2. Shimmer - Sinjin Hawke

Coming from the west is the Zephyrus wind. With the gentlest of breezes, it's known for waking up the flowers in spring. For this, I give you "Shimmer" by Sinjin Hawke. In "Shimmer," the way he manipulates choral textures and brass makes the whole track feel massive, yet surprisingly precise. It’s like an iridescent wall of sound that hits with grand, triumphant energy—the perfect match for that waking spring breeze. Look up The Tragedy of Hyacinthus. The more  you Know !

3.  Licking an Orchid - Yves Tumor

Coming in hot is our third wind, Notus. To represent the bold, powerful dynamic of the south wind, I have "Licking An Orchid" by Yves Tumor. Its humid atmosphere pours out from the start to the end of the song, taking you back to those heavy summer nights. This track is life in a song—it's perfect for our theme. The way it captures that thick, sultry air is exactly how Notus feels when it sweeps in.

4.  Alice - Pogo 

The last wind to grace us from the four Anemoi is said to be the black sheep—the boundless one. Eurus the Eastern Wind. In many ancient texts, he’s the only wind not associated with a specific season or a daughter of the dawn. He is the chaotic East, the transition that doesn't play by the rules.

To encapsulate the last of our winds, we have "Alice" by Pogo. It’s the perfect song for Eurus because it feels just as uncontained. Pogo sampled tiny fragments from the original 1951 Disney Alice in Wonderland—specifically the sounds of Alice’s voice, the clinking of tea sets, and the ambient noise of the forest—and rearranged them into this cyclic, psychedelic lullaby.

And with that, folks, I’m wrapping this episode of Scantuary’s Spotlight Weekly. I hope everyone stays safe out here in the Midwest. As always, this is your host Jcob, sending love and thanks. See ya!

Spotlight Weekly: Episode #1

Welcome everyone to the first Spotlight Weekly here on Scantuary!

Thank you all so much for coming by and checking these recommendations out. My name is Jcob, and I’m your host coming to you live from the Midwest in Tulsa, OK. Let’s get right into the first song!

1. Greentea Peng – "Human"

"Human" is by Greentea Peng. She is a cornerstone of the new digital age of neo-soul and jazz. Her name comes from her love for green tea, and the British slang word "peng" is an ode to where she’s from. She has a way of not only grounding you but finding that center to anchor you toward enlightenment. Her songs are all soulful, jazz, and city-rhythm like none other. Please listen to her other songs—it’s worth it, trust me!

2. Alpinestars – "Snow Patrol"

Next, we have this masterpiece by Alpinestars. I first heard this on a PS2 game that my cousin Victor had. In the early 2000s, there was a pawn shop on almost every street corner; it was the go-to spot to get games and movies (I even got a go-kart once—best memories!). This song does exactly that: it takes you back to those "pack-a-punch" days, leaving you feeling pumped and ready to shred some hills. It feels like a cool, breezy wind on a sunny day. I definitely recommend looking into SSX 3 for more hits!

3. Condor 44 – "Db"

I think three songs are enough for the first episode, so here is the last gem for this week: "Db" by Condor 44. They are an "if you know, you know" band—just like Fermenting Dregs or Number Girl. They are super underground but nonetheless have reached for the stars themselves. They have this math-rock punch I can’t explain, followed by guitar riffs and lyrics that give you a raw, Lo-Fi look at a cold, atmospheric energy that is still polished. This is a masterpiece! A one-in-a-million find; I absolutely love this song. I first heard it on a mixtape at an artist get-together, and I never looked back.

Thank you all for reading and being here for my little recommendations. This is Jcob; I’ll see you in seven days!