The Midwest Region: Deconstructed | Playlist 
Following ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States,’ we deconstruct the huge list by region, focusing on The Midwest Region.
Following ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States,’ we deconstruct the huge list by region, focusing on The Midwest Region.
The gargantuan ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States’ features 50 songs referencing each of the 50 states, organized by regions.
‘Don’t BOX Yourself in With These 13 Songs’ features songs by Alice in Chains, Ledisi, Portishead, JID, Roddy Ricch, and Ro James.
“11 Number Songs Selected with No Rhyme or Reason” features music from Alec Benjamin, Arctic Monkeys, Britney Spears, Khalid and Kiana Ledé.
13 Songs That Explore the Power of Forgiveness is comprised of songs from Brandi Carlile, Leon Bridges, Paramore, Tame Impala & Whitechapel.
“15 Marvelous Songs About Women” features music courtesy of Anthony Ramos, Isaac Dunbar, Jidenna, Kelly Clarkson, and Lana Del Rey.
Marilyn Manson uniquely covers traditional classic “God’s Gonna Cut You Down,” popularized in 2006 posthumously by country icon, Johnny Cash.
“11 Songs Where the Sadness is Legit” features ‘sad’ songs courtesy of ILLENIUM, Khalid, Lauv, Myylo, and XXXTENTACION among others.
“11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in July 2019” features music by Alec Benjamin, Beyoncé, Bon Iver, Rich Brian, and Sam Smith.
Grammy-winning alt collective Bon Iver returns with “Faith,” a gorgeous, high-flying single where Justin Vernon shares his perspective on faith & religion.
“11 Songs That Totally Blow (In the Most Awesome Way Possible)” features songs courtesy of Behemoth, Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa & Kim Petras.
“11 Honest, True, or Truthful Songs” features honest and true music courtesy of Ben Platt, BTS, MARINA, Sammie, & Sara Bareilles.