{"id":23322,"date":"2016-09-23T11:18:41","date_gmt":"2016-09-23T10:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=23322"},"modified":"2016-09-23T11:18:41","modified_gmt":"2016-09-23T10:18:41","slug":"the-essential-weekly-playlist-of-matthew-shepherd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2016\/09\/the-essential-weekly-playlist-of-matthew-shepherd\/","title":{"rendered":"The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Matthew Shepherd"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13409\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2015\/09\/the-essential-weekly-playlist-of-a-modern-masquerade\/the-essential-weekly-playlist\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/THE-ESSENTIAL-WEEKLY-PLAYLIST.jpg?fit=901%2C520&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"901,520\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"THE ESSENTIAL WEEKLY PLAYLIST\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/THE-ESSENTIAL-WEEKLY-PLAYLIST.jpg?fit=640%2C369&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/THE-ESSENTIAL-WEEKLY-PLAYLIST.jpg?resize=640%2C369&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"THE ESSENTIAL WEEKLY PLAYLIST\" width=\"640\" height=\"369\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>We introduced you to Matthew Shepherd recently, when we asked him 6 Quick Questions, and he gave us some really interesting answers. Now he&#8217;s let us know his Essential Playlist, and we hope that you&#8217;ll find his selections to be just as interesting!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23248\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2016\/09\/six-quick-questions-with-matthew-shepherd\/high-res-photo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/High-res-photo.jpg?fit=4530%2C3236&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4530,3236\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7100&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1443975079&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0004&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"high-res-photo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/High-res-photo.jpg?fit=640%2C457&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23248\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/High-res-photo.jpg?resize=640%2C457&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"high-res-photo\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Kate Rusby &#8211; &#8216;Make The Light&#8217; (Album):<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">I first listened to Kate Rusby when I stumbled upon a Cambridge Folk Festival highlights show around 5 years ago. I instantly fell in love with her voice and has become my absolute favourite artist. &#8216;Make the light&#8217; is just the perfect album in my \u00a0eyes and I urge absolutely everyone to listen and see her live &#8211; she&#8217;s fab!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/No5FkAmTaJY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Weepies &#8211; &#8216;Say I Am You&#8217; (Album):<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Weepies are another one of my favourites who perhaps are not as well known as they should be. They have an incredible sound and are definitely one of my biggest influences when it comes to songwriting. The instrumentation and harmonies on this album are incredible &#8211; do check out there music!!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L4sa2HoXpsE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Jamie Cullum &#8211; &#8216;All At Sea&#8217; (Song):<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During my School-years myself and my very good friend would try our hand at playing covers of classic tunes and quickly moved onto Jaime Cullum. This was always one of our favourites and still is.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLOglnjC6iY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sarah Jarosz &#8211; &#8216;Build Me Up From Bones&#8217; (Album):<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">I came across Sarah Jarosz&#8217;s music through listening to Kate Rusby. Sarah is a multi-instrumentalist who has such a clear sounding voice and melancholic sound. &#8216;Build me up from bones&#8217; and &#8216;Mile on the moon&#8217; are my favourites on this album.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X09s37tJ09s?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Aretha Franklin &#8211; &#8216;You Send Me&#8217; (Song):<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This song has the ability to change your mood in just its opening few seconds. I love it so much!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HQNJTmyPdnw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Passenger &#8211; &#8216;Whispers I&#8217; (Album):<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Passenger is one of my huge influences! I love the purity and simpleness of his songs, that also have so much depth and meaning. This is my favourite of his albums.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HbqjD3rQcMs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Joshua Radin &#8211; &#8216;Live From The\u00a0Village&#8217; (Album):<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Joshua Radin is again one of my favourites who I&#8217;ve seen a number of times live. His songs have so much emotion and meaning behind them. If you haven&#8217;t heard of his music then I urge you to listen to this album and go see him live!!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-RolWpcQtV8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>John Smith &#8211; &#8216;Great Lakes&#8217; (Album):<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">I first head John Smith at Underneath the Stars Festival. He is an incredible guitarist and songwriter. It&#8217;s a perfect &#8216;rainy day&#8217; album&#8230;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QrFoUS3_DfU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bon Iver &#8211; &#8216;Re. 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It&#8217;s very simple but just wonderful to listen to with a mug of good coffee!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GhDnyPsQsB0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Paper Aeroplanes &#8211; &#8216;We Are Ghosts&#8217; (Album):<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">[space height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sometimes you come across an album where every song is just as great as the other. 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