Ep. 120: Harvest Beats: Celebrating Croptober with Music and Cannabis
Release Date: 10/05/2024
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info_outlineOctober is here, and for the cannabis community, that means one thing: Croptober! In this special episode, we celebrate the season when #outdoor #cannabis growers across the globe #harvest their crops, marking the culmination of months of dedication and hard work. We mention what makes Croptober such a vital time for the cannabis industry—from meticulous harvesting techniques to the art of drying and curing the perfect #bud.
Marinate in the music from Cero39, Kool Keith, The Prodigy, The Skints, and many more artists whose soundtracks keep the Croptober energy high.
So sit back, relax, and let the music flow as we keep it airtight this Croptober!
Playlist
Black Lips - Cold Hands
Ken Nordine - White
Brenton Wood - Baby you got it
Dyke & The Blazers - You are my Sunshine
Ed Solo - When I was a Yout
Cero39 - Bye Bye
Etran De L’Air - Toubouk Ine Chihoussay
Good Shoes - Under Control
GirlPool - Jane
Guru - Lounging
Kool Keith - Diesel Power
Massive Attack - I Against I
Mr Day - Queen of the Minstrels
Little Beaver - Momma forgot to tell me
The Prodigy - Breathe
Saul Williams - List of Demands
Sven Wunder - Chamomile
West Coast Pop Experimental Band - A child of a few hours is burning to death
The Skints - Rise Up
The Shadows of Knight - Gloria