SEPTEMBER 12-19
BUENOS DÍAS!
I hope y’all enjoyed the first playlist I shared just as much as I enjoyed making it. Feel free to send me any feedback on things you liked, didn’t like, or even music recommendations! I am always looking for new music :)
I had a different playlist drafted up — it was a playlist that I had made for someone I recently liked. She never got to hear it and idk if she ever will. It was a good playlist, era como una carta de amor a un amor que nunca fue. Anyway, now that I’m heartbroken (over my crush) I won’t be listening to it on repeat.
That also means I am obsessed with some new songs. So this is what this playlist is a bunch of recent songs I have had on repeat, some new and some old.
“Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)” by Bow Wow Wow — Something about the faster pace and Annabella Lwin’s voice that make this my favorite cover of this song.
“Crush” by Ethel Cain — Every now and then I go through different artist discography. Lately, it has been Ethel Cain’s and this is the song I’ve been obsessed with. This song is off her debut EP, "Inbred." The whole song is amazing, but the lines “yeah right he fucking loves me” and “Good men die too, oh, I'd rather be with you” — like I get it.
“Overtime” by Zach Bryan — Continuing with that small town vibe this song is another great one. The guitar riff starts us off with the star spangled banner then it fades and picks up. It almost reminds me of the Front Bottoms right before Zach Bryan starts singing. Then he also sampled a viral clip of a drunk person from the Indy 500. I think that intro works out so well. The rest of the songs from his self-titled album Zach Bryan are worth checking out.
“Honey- Maya Hawke Version” by Samia ft. Maya Hawke — This came up in one of my indie playlists. If you listen to this with earphones in the panning is simply beautiful.
“Clementine” by Elliott Smith — A simple folky song with lots of imagery. A bit of a twist of the popular song, “Oh My Darling Clementine.” Elliott Smith only had six albums in total before his death. Many believe that his girlfriend Jennifer Chiba stabbed him. Very much a Sid Vicious/Nancy Spungen and Kurt Cobain/Courtney Love type of situation.
“Strawberry” by Sabrina Song — Sabrina Songs charisma and charm show through this song. Her voice, the beat of the song, and the lyrics make this such a soft delicate song. She said she wrote this during a flight visiting Northern California and that it always felt like an August song.
“Atta Girl” by Heavenly — A song by a British twee pop band. This song was released in 1994. I love the album cover art and also the fast pace of lyrics. But the overall vibe is telling someone to fuck off, but also wanting them to come back. I get it.
“Spit Up” by lilo — A bit more slow, but at 3:11 when you have that guitar solo with minimal lyrics, perfection.
“I Deserve A Little Bit More” by The Grooms — From Norfolk, Virginia The Grooms only ever recorded this single in the mid 1970s, which had two sides. This is Track B, which is described as “a devastating beat-ballad,” “raw soul at its best,” and with all its “unhinged emotion” it is definitely worth a listen.
“Silver Line” by Sheer Mag —an American rock band from Philadelphia. Christina Halladay’s vocals I think is what made me play this song on repeat. Almost reminds me of Debbie Harry’s voice and Madonna’s earlier 80s songs and voice.
“Jesse” by Geese — This has a very country-rock feel and around 1:08 with the breathy vocals. Then around 1:25 you get that rock feel. This builds up to 2:07 where we start seeing more of a rock-soul type of vibe. Many online commentators are saying Geese is giving us rock-revival. Definitely a band worth keeping your eye out for if you wanna see them live some time soon with cheaper concert tickets prices.
“When You’re Gone I’ll Be Gone” by Orions Belte ft. Louien — If you like a slow-burn then you’ll like this post-rock track. The song is described as bittersweet nostalgia for a relationship that is no longer there. Another song with yet another beautiful silky guitar solo around 2:53. This song is full of dreamy and ethereal tones.
“Bright Green Vibrant Gray” by Helena Deland — Wispy and folky. This is one of those easy flowing songs that you wanna listen to at the start of your day that makes you grateful to be alive, y’know?
“Boy Scout” by JAWNY — Think of the song “Dirty Work” by Steely Dan, but make it a feel good indie pop track. Steely Dan: “I’m a fool to do your dirty work” and now you have JAWNY with, “I’m a boy scout for your love / Walk me off leash / baby, I’m your dog.” This song is you surrendering to your crush.