I’ve been thinking of the role of television in introducing me to new music, and took a moment to jot down a few memorable songs that I’ve come to appreciate over the years. Here’s a playlist to listen to them all together.
1. Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You
Heard on: Awkward Black Girl
2. Fiona Apple – Limp
Heard on: Daria
3. Ana Tijoux – 1977
Heard on: Breaking Bad
4. Ari Lennox – La La La La
Heard on: Black and Sexy TV
5. Gwen Bunn – Epitome
Heard on: Black and Sexy TV
6. Massive Attack – Teardrop
Heard on: House
7. La Roux – Bulletproof
Heard on: Misfits
8. Bells Atlas – Incessant Noise
Heard on: Fashion Fair presents Say Yes by Ava DuVernay
Honorable Mention – Insecure
Honorable mention goes to Issa Rae’s Insecure because while I didn’t discover new music on the show I was continually impressed and surprised by the music featured. Check out the playlist here!

Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim probably warrants its own post. Also Black and Sexy TV introduced me to many new artists through their shows so that’s a perfect excuse to plug the GOAT web series That Guy. I’m sure I’ll write a post devoted solely to that show eventually. That’s eight songs I love that I discovered from TV, along with solid TV recommendations in case you need something to keep you busy this weekend. Enjoy!