Alternative Song Discoveries

Dear You,

Shake It Off should definitely be #1 :)

I was going through the iTunes top 200 singles recently to find new music and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of good alternative music (surprise being the amount of alternative, not that it was good, lots of alt music is good). I now have a very full iTunes wish list again thanks to all of these good songs.

Carousel by Melanie Martinez

I love the strong beat in this song with the light, beautifully raspy voice and metaphorical lyrics it's a really nice song to work to, I've discovered. 

Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon

This one is far more happy and upbeat and walks the line between alternative and pop but sounds great. It's the perfect dance party song. 

Riptide by Vance Joy

I love how diverse Alternative songs can be. This one is very happy in the feel good sense. Almost an Ingrid Michaelson/Avalanche City sound to it, not saying they were copying or are so similar that it's not good to hear them all, there's just this wonderful sound that always makes me smile among these artists. 

Stolen Dance by Milky Chance

I think I've heard this one on the radio before but it's really great. If I had to describe it I would say it a soft pop sound with island influences and the slightest hip-hop sound. 

Cool Kids by Echosmith

This one has a strong beat but not overwhelmingly like Carousel, a rather simple song but a good one at that. Definitely one of the songs that's going to make me want to dance in the bathroom while getting ready ;)

Anyways, those are some of my recent discoveries, at least the alternative ones. What music have you been listening to recently? Leave me a comment below!

Have an Amazing Day!

Mia B

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Nighttime Playlist

Dear You,

I have this problem where I cannot stand silence, it sincerely bothers me. So at night when everything else is quiet, I feel the need to play music or the eery silence will keep me up. This has been my sleep playlist for the past month or so. 

Amnesia by 5 Seconds of Summer

If you haven't fallen in love with these guys, then where have you been? Their album debuted at number 1 and for good reason. Almost every song on the album could be a hit itself. Even this one, with it's rather sad note, has hit radio stations lately. 

Life of the Party by Shawn Mendes

Everyone was excited when this Youtube-started artist released his number one single. I literally listened to it over a hundred times when it came out, I'm in love with every second of it so it makes sense that I fall asleep to it, it's well written in a melodic way.

Not About Angels by Birdy

I absolutely adore Birdy's voice, her range is impressive and this song is beautifully metaphorical yet musically astounding.

Tenerife Sea by Ed Sheeran

Every song Ed Sheeran writes is perfect but this love song is happy in that Sunday morning, your love just brought you coffee way. 

I See Fire by Ed Sheeran

This one isn't quite so happy but it was written for the Hobbit, which has a lot of dangerous moments and Ed captured the spirit of the movie beautifully. It's not happy but it's slow and quiet, the perfect thing to fall asleep too. 

90% of the time I'm asleep before the 3rd song on this playlist finishes, even when my mind is trying to do that busier-than-life doesn't-want-to-go-to-sleep thing, the music is so calming I can't help it.

Hope you enjoyed! Leave me a comment with your thoughts below!

Have an Amazing Day!

Mia B

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Songs that Get Me Through

Dear You,

I am definitely one of those people that listens to sad songs when they're sad. It's liberating to hear that other people are going through similar, bad situations as I am and I'm not sorry for my habit. I keep a playlist on my phone specifically for when I'm feeling down and felt like sharing it with you today. The one on my phone is 26 songs but I thought it would be better to only share some of them in this playlist. Be forewarned, I have a lot of pop-ish in here but they're all really good.

Youtube Playlist here

Explosions by Ellie Goulding

Dear John by Taylor Swift

These 2 are definitely my favorites out of the list because they're really powerful and well written. Not that the other ones aren't I just think these are extraordinarily done and I've related to them quite a bit over the years.

Bluebird by Christina Perri

Specifically love her voice in this song

Give Me Love by Ed Sheeran

Definitely the most beautiful one in sound and lyrics, captures an interesting desperation

Girls Just Want To Have Fun by the Glee Cast

I specifically chose the Glee Cast version because it's slow and acoustically done adding this unique, sad atmosphere to the song in stark contrast to the original

What You Gonna Do by Hunter Hayes

This song has more of an angry undertone than the others do

Thinking Of You by Katy Perry

Another powerful one but it's a bittersweet kind of sad about the loss of a loved one (the sweet part being the good memories she recalls through the song)

Let Her Go by Passenger

Another bittersweet one, I really love the guitar parts in this one

The Moment I Knew by Taylor Swift

The one I almost always cry during, because it is sadly extremely relatable for me

White Horse by Taylor Swift

I feel like this is a good ending song because of it's certainty and finality

Anyways those are some of my favorite sad songs which I find are usually far more powerful and well written than most happy songs. Maybe it's easier to write out of pain than joy. I'd love to hear what you thought in the comments below!

Have an Amazing Day!
Mia B

Sleep Playlist

Dear You,

Recently, I've had some trouble falling asleep so I've been listening to music to try and do so and today I thought I'd share some of what I've been listening to in case you are, in fact, having the same problem or just want a few really relaxing songs. The only sad one is Between the Bars but the rest are all slow and happy and calming which can be helpful at many other times in the day. Enjoy!

Tee Shirt by Birdy

Rocket by Tori Kelly

One by Ed Sheeran

Between the Bars by Elliot Smith

Tangerine Dreams by Charlie Puth

All of Our Stars by Ed Sheeran

So, I hope you enjoyed my playlist. Leave me a comment with your thoughts on any of the songs or any songs you find particularly helpful whilst going to sleep!

Have an Amazing Day!

Mia B

Playlist- Pop Loves

Dear you,

Recently I've discovered a lot of new music that I have been absolutely loving and wanted to share them with you, today's list is all upbeat pop songs... so here are a few!

The Vamps- Can We Dance

The Vamps- Wild Heart

The Vamps- Last Night

So the Vamps are this British teenage boy band that I have fallen in love with. Their album isn't available in the US :( but I've listening to the 3 songs they have on Youtube a ton. These are all upbeat dancey feel-good pop songs that capture the teenage spirit perfectly with a catchy beat and infectious lyrics. 

R5- I Can't Forget About You

R5 is a sibling band whose front singer leads a Disney show, their old music wasn't amazing so I had low expectations for this one but it was surprisingly good, I've been listening to it a lot the past month and still haven't grown tired of it. 

Colbie Calliat- Hold On

After so long without any new music I was pleasantly surprised when I heard her new tune which isn't conventional pop but has a slower beat but still very catchy lyrics.

New Politics- Tonight You're Perfect

This song is more alternative than the previous songs and again has a bit of a slower beat but I still love the sound and can easily dance around my kitchen and loudly sing to this one 

Neon Trees- Sleeping With A Friend

This is definitely an altogether calmer song and the music video is a little odd but I still like it. This is less of a fast dance-like pop song but I love writing or doing homework listening to this one. 

5 Seconds of Summer- She Looks So Perfect

This is probably the one I find myself singing long after I've listened to it. There's a definite rock sound to this pop song and I'm pretty sure it could be classified as an anthem with loud drums and guitars. Easily danceable (I seem to be judging songs today by how well I can dance to them) but I love running around the house singing to this one, when I'm alone of course or everyone might think I'm crazy... ;)

Well that's some of the pop songs I've been listening to as of late

I'm always looking for new music, have any suggestions for me? Tell me in the comments below please! :)

Thanks for Reading!
Mia B