WINNER: Best #Paris #Summer Playlist: Les Disquaires de Paris

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The summer got off to a slow start, with rain and chilly temperatures across the French capitol for much of July and August. But it’s in full swing now, with big sunshine everyday and nice warm afternoon temperatures. It’s the classic Indian Summer, and we’re loving it! 

Over the summer, we asked our curators from the Paris community to propose their summer playlists. There were some excellent ones, which is no surprise considering the quality of the music shared by our curators. And we’re a bit selfish too, since those playlists became the soundtracks to our summertime (thanks guys!). 

It was a tough competition, but we promised our community that we would the best playlist would be selected, and the winner would be invited to the Tony’s loft to eat his famous, homemade sushi. Monsieur Dames, we have a winner! 

If you’ve been following Whyd for a while you know the Disquaires of Paris already, they are an association of independent record labels organizing events, curating playlists, and merging the world of vinyl and digital. Their playlists are a mix of recommendations from the record store owners, some of the most established music curators around. It’s no wonder their #Summer playlist had a range of music that was unparalleled. Algerian 70s pop, some folky ballads, 80’s classics and emerging artists from around the world. What’s amazing is how well it all merges together, a musical journey worthy of an afternoon on the beach, taking in the sun and a beer, surrounded by friends. A true summer experience. 

Congratulations to the Disquaires de Paris!

So who are these mysterious dudes? You should go meet them! On Thursday, September 25th they are organizing a happy hour at The Balades Sonores Record Shop in Paris.

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And, for Paris Electronic Week, they will be taking over the Plage at Glazart on Sunday, September 28th all day for a multimedia music experience, and of course, the opportunity to expand your vinyl collection courtesy of your independent record stores!

And here it is, the Disquaires de Paris playlist in all its summer glory. Never stop jamming!