Wonder what’s on ReadySet’s Timothy Goff’s playlist?

 

 

OK Go: “Maybe, This Time”

I love the line about the art of a good excuse. I tend to find myself repeating that when I catch myself stalling instead of doing some songwriting of my own.

 

Just Jack: “Starz in Their Eyes”

This song captures the very real pressures of a music career brilliantly. Don’t get me wrong: This is still my dream job. But being tailed everywhere by tabloid reporters who are hoping to watch us crash and burn . . . yeah, that never becomes easier.

 

The Kooks: “She Moves in Her Own Way”

This song reminds me of Corey O’Neal. Because he would totally come to one of our shows just to hear about my day.

 

She & Him: “Black Hole”

Okay, this is how I usually feel after spending too much time on the road. Luckily, the guys make me take a break every time I start approaching a burnout.

 

Sleepercar: “Stumble In”

Whenever I hear this song I want to stare out the window of our tour bus and watch the landscape change until I fall asleep.

 

Badly Drawn Boy: “The Shining”

There is something about this song that makes me feel wonderfully insignificant. For me, it’s the musical equivalent of looking at the Grand Canyon.

 

Ben Folds featuring Regina Spektor: “You Don’t Know Me”

As much as I love my fans, there are times when I find myself wanting to point out that memorizing a few facts about my life doesn’t mean they know me. At all.

 

Neon Trees: “Everybody Talks”

Great beat. Excellent pacing. It’s a good time. Need I say more?

 

Foster the People: “Pumped Up Kicks”

I really like the contrast between the dark threat of violence in the lyrics and the cheerful beat that underlies the song. It’s both disconcerting and engrossing.

 

Ingrid Michaelson: “The Way I Am”

I think this song is incredibly romantic. At the end of the day, all that anyone can hope for is to find someone who will accept and love them for who they are—imperfections included.