Olly F‘s backgammon board

Summertime came to Helsinki last week with big sun and a 75º heatwave. It’s over now, but I still have a fantastic sunburn from sitting by the sea and playing backgammon, which is my new favorite thing to do. If anybody wants to help kickstart the Helsinki Backgammon Seaside Classic, let me know (but make sure you bone up on the latest backgammon slang first).

In the meantime, here are two perfect tracks for sunny July coastlines:

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Horace Andy – Skylarking
from Skylarking. Studio One, 1970
A brilliant track for your summertime sound system, first recorded when Andy was only nineteen. And in the midst of releasing thirty-something albums, he also found time to collaborate with Massive Attack and Mad Professor.

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Slowdive – When the Sun Hits
from Souvlaki. Creation, 1993 | buy mp3s
A dazzling burst of moody dream pop.