Theory Therapy 42: Kore

Softly spun folk selections.

Theory Therapy 42 is one of the most delicate and thoughtful mixes we've had. It was recorded by Montreal-based producer Kore and consists mainly of stripped-down folk songs that have a warm, home-recorded feel—perfect music for rainy mornings, in my opinion.

“I think this mix was inspired by the season, mid-August. I’ve been slowing down a lot. I can feel the chill of autumn creeping in and it makes me appreciate everything more. All the overgrown gardens, the warm evenings, riding my bike.”

Hey Ally. How are you doing today?

I am good, thank you :)

What was the last song you listened to?

I’m a nanny and every night after bath two of the kids I take care of always ask me to play this song for them: 

What’s the best music discovery you’ve made recently?

I’ve been obsessed with Elusin.

Is there an artist you listen to a lot we might not expect based on your music and mixes?

Justin Bieber.

Tell us about your mix. What inspired it and what kind of feelings were you channeling when you made it?

I think this mix was inspired by the season, mid-August. I’ve been slowing down a lot. I can feel the chill of autumn creeping in and it makes me appreciate everything more. All the overgrown gardens, the warm evenings, riding my bike. 

There's a lot of very beautiful lyrics in your mix. "I'm seeing silences between leaves" from Chimacum Rain is a personal favourite. What's yours?

“Waiting for the light to erase the room I'm laying in” from Pale Interior is my favorite, it fits the mix perfectly.

Where would you recommend listening to it?

Waking up on a rainy morning while making something warm to drink.

Theory Therapy mixes are about sharing the music that you personally find therapeutic, cathartic or restorative. What does that mean for you?

Stillness for me is really important. It’s what helps the most when I’m busy or overwhelmed. Music that is patient, or allows moments of stillness, is what I find most therapeutic.

Is there a particular album or piece of music that you find yourself returning to for similar reasons?

Anything by Grouper.

Tell us about something exciting coming up in your life, music or otherwise.

I’m really excited to drive to Maine for the first time in a couple days!

Theory Therapy · Theory Therapy 42: Kore

Tracklist:

1. Untethering - Sea Oleena

2. Pale Interior - Grouper

3. Baby Where You Are - Mountain Man

4. Chimacum Rain - Linda Perhacs

5. Trawlerman’s Song - Vashti Bunyan

6. Mother Big River - Jessica Pratt

7. Jackrabbits - Joanna Newsom

8. Colour Green - Sibylle Baier

9. Hebridean Sun - Vashti Bunyan

10. She’s An Easy Rider - Tucker Zimmerman

11. Flowers in December - Mazzy Star

12. Sleeper Train - Marina Allen

13. Ce Matin à Frémontel - Emmanuelle Parrenin

14. Lullaby (The 1st) - Loren Connor

15. The Way Her Hair Falls - Grouper