Playlist: Issue #10 Color

Synesthesia is a phenomenon in which one sense (say, hearing) is also perceived by another sense (like sight). As an ode to this amazing poetic thing that happens, we proudly present the Sounds of Colors, a kaleidoscopic adventure through a rainbow of songs! Whether you’re nursing a case of the blues or feeling mellow yellow, take a closed eye moment with these songs and see what hues these sounds paint behind your eyelids. Don’t forget to pick up your copy of Illustoria #10 for a vivid exploration of COLOR!

Troubadour by © Stewart Easton for ILLUSTORIA #10: The Color Issue

Playlist: Issue #9 Food

One of life's great treasures is a kitchen swirling with music and aromas. This Issue 9: Food playlist was made to get things cookin', from slow burns to deep-fried jams, all spiced to perfection. Boil beets to MF Doom's beef beats, crunch on celery with Paul McCartney in Brian Wilson's Vegetables, or start your day with a balanced breakfast served up by Gorillaz and Gruff Rhys. Food and sweet tunes go together like peanut butter and jelly, so turn up the heat and jam out with us! Many thanks to the whole ILLUSTORIA staff, friends and family who helped make this rad playlist, and to Annie Dills for the illustration.

Share your favorite tasty tune on Instagram with the hashtag #ILLUSTORIAplaylist! Listen in the link below, or on Spotify. And be sure to order your copy of Issue 9: Food on the McSweeney’s site. Bon appetit!

Artwork by © Annie Dills for ILLUSTORIA #9: The Food Issue

Playlist: Issue #6 Symbols

Symbols are everywhere, from the language we use to say "I love you" to the beat of a drum telling you to shake your hips. Take a trip with us to the dreamy world of shapes and sounds in the Issue 6: Symbols playlist! This mix features an eclectic melting pot of Zambian "Zam-rock", Turkish folk, and psychedelic electronica that make the perfect backdrop for art making, dancin' or just hanging out on a Thursday afternoon! 

Hope you enjoy the tunes, and make sure to follow us on Spotify for groovy playlists of Issues 1 - 26! 

Artwork by © Marina Muun for ILLUSTORIA #6: The Symbols Issue