Unpacking Wonderlist’s Top Picks: Tom Misch & Loyle Carner Lead the Way
Music lovers know December delivers some of the most intriguing releases, and the latest Wonderlist curation keeps that tradition alive. All eyes and ears are on Tom Misch and Loyle Carner this week, who’ve teamed up for the first time to drop 'Colourblind.' This track blurs genre lines in a way that only these two could pull off. Misch’s smooth guitar work meets Carner’s thoughtful verses, creating a sound that's equal parts chill and charged with feeling.
The buzz around 'Colourblind' isn’t surprising. Both artists are known for restlessly pushing boundaries—Misch’s jazz-funk fusion and Carner’s introspective hip-hop sit at the heart of today’s most exciting music conversations. Bringing them together results in something that feels both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly new. For fans who've dreamed of a collaboration between these two, this is a solid payoff.
But the roundup doesn’t end there. While the Misch-Carner track gets people talking, Sharon Van Etten grabs attention with a sneak peek of what's ahead. Van Etten is never content to rest on her laurels—her new preview shows off the same poetic storytelling that earned her a loyal following, but there’s a twist. The melodies feel daring, the production richer, and her voice carries more weight, hinting that her next album might be her most ambitious yet. It’s the kind of teaser that makes you count down the days until the full release drops.
Oscar Jerome’s Fresh Direction and the Art of Reinvention
Every curated music roundup gets its required shake-up track, and this week Oscar Jerome provides it with style. Jerome’s latest single leans hard into jazz influences while weaving in crisp contemporary beats. There’s a spontaneity here, with layered instrumentals that stop short of chaos—but just barely. The whole thing feels like a mission statement, letting listeners know he’s steering his sound someplace new.
This month’s Wonderlist covers more than just a playlist. It captures a shift in how artists work—breaking tradition, finding new collaborators, and refusing to stay boxed in by genre rules. Misch and Carner’s partnership opens doors for genre-fluid exploration, Sharon Van Etten’s fresh approach keeps singer-songwriters on their toes, and Oscar Jerome’s single promises jazz can still sound urgent and modern. For anyone following the pulse of contemporary music, this edition is stacked with reasons to tune in.
