Whether sad or thoughtful, The Midnight Ponder Playlist is a concept I have long held dear. Throughout 2024, I will chronologically catalog all my favorite ponder songs with updates at the mid-year point and at year’s end.

Enjoy!!!!

Mid-Year Top 10!

I have always been comforted by sad, thoughtful or lyrically rich songs.

A massive component of my lifelong connection to music correlates with this special connection. As I dwindled down my overall concept for Playlist Odyssey, I knew I had to keep my Midnight Ponder concept alive.

The thematic thread of 2024 so far seems to be of humble humanity. From the very real human devastation related to “deaths of despair,” traversing the harshness of the world to “return home” and the very real fear of being without health insurance.

Sonically, I think the folk music tree seems to shine brightest midway through the year. From Willi Carlisle, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Myriam Gendron to Kacey Musgraves, there is no shortage great folk to country artists on this playlist.

I’m excited to expand this playlist in the months ahead and see how much My Top 10 evolves or stays the same by December.

Bye!!!!!

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