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Music EVERYONE should know
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items I'm almost constantly listening to music, and my fixations change all the time. That said, these are some of my favs that I just can't ever stop coming back to! I'll update/add periodically as I think of more!
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Artists
Albums
Songs
Artists
OoOoOoh, an artiste!!
One of my favourite bands ever, Sammy Rae's vocal dexterity is among the greatest of all time. The coolest music and the MOST fun show.
TOP RECS:
Jackie Onassis
Believe (yes, a Cher cover)
Let's Throw a Party!
TOP RECS:
Jackie Onassis
Believe (yes, a Cher cover)
Let's Throw a Party!
Sammy Rae & the Friends
I like to describe her voice as the lovechild of Adele and Miley Cyrus. I cannot get enough of it!!!
TOP RECS:
Soaked
Hope is a Heartache
Pretty Boy
Lift You Up
TOP RECS:
Soaked
Hope is a Heartache
Pretty Boy
Lift You Up
LÉON
I've been listening to them since they were Perta (I'll link my fav song from that era in the Songs section), and there's a reason I've stuck around. Matty/Luka's voice is absolutely insane. PLEASE go check them out!!!
The Scarlet Opera
My #1 artist for 2024, Remi is an ICON and I'm convinced a musical genius. She doesn't fit into any single genre and her lyrics are SO GOOD. Listen to Soup and tell me I'm wrong!!!
TOP RECS:
Soup
Buzz Me In
wyd
You First (Re: Remi Wolf)
TOP RECS:
Soup
Buzz Me In
wyd
You First (Re: Remi Wolf)
Remi Wolf
I'm always shocked when people haven't caught the Chappell Roan wave yet, but there's always someone who has never heard of her, so I HAVE to put her on the list. What an absolute privilege to be alive at the same time as her debut.
Chappell Roan
Probably my favourite band of all time, they'll make you laugh, cry, dance around, and sing along at the top of your lungs. We simply do not deserve Rachel Price.
TOP RECS:
Just Ask
Better Than
What I'm Doing Here
Stop Your Crying
TOP RECS:
Just Ask
Better Than
What I'm Doing Here
Stop Your Crying
Lake Street Dive
The cutest lil gay indie pop boy there ever was! His songs are so catchy while also so poignant, I love him. He just dropped his first EP recently, please give it a listen!
TOP RECS:
The Thrill of Almost
here lies what could've been
ONE MAN SHOW
TOP RECS:
The Thrill of Almost
here lies what could've been
ONE MAN SHOW
Maxwell Luke
The coolest, witchiest, goddesslike twins that span genre and culture. Definitely check them out!! Also check out their on the podcast Song Exploder, it's so cool.
TOP RECS:
Stranger/Lover (I always start people on this one to get them into the mixed-genre vibe)
River
Oya
Eleggua
TOP RECS:
Stranger/Lover (I always start people on this one to get them into the mixed-genre vibe)
River
Oya
Eleggua
Ibeyi
A really cool artist I've been lucky enough to come to be able to call my friend, you should really check out his stuff! It's fun and funky and super creative.
TOP RECS:
Doc Martens
Haircut
Jonesing
Pink Boy Heart
TOP RECS:
Doc Martens
Haircut
Jonesing
Pink Boy Heart
Myylo
Albums
Album? I hardly even know 'im
Nooooooo I don't have a massive crush on this boy, what are you talking about??? That's so crazy aaaanyways…. I genuinely love this album so much, from the production to the lyrics. If nothing else, listen to the bridge of JAPANESE WHISKEY and tell m...
4TH WALL | Ruel
Perfect album. No skips. God I love this album.
Ivory | Omar Apollo
You straight up will not believe the noise that comes out of this boy. Listen to para siempre ep2 and lose your MIND.
ESENCIA | HUMBE
If you weren't devouring this album in 2016, I don't even know what you were doing. I know everyone knows this album, but it's such a classic and one I always come back to, so it had to make the list.
Blond | Frank Ocean
A really cool project by P!nk and City in Color, the harmonies on this album are absolutely insane.
rose ave. | You+Me
Songs
For your shower and/or car singalong pleasure
The coolest mix of pretty melodies and catchy tunes, and transatlantic pettiness
Your Internet Sucks | Ber
I know I put Lake Street Dive in the artist section, and I stand by that, but I couldn't NOT highlight this song in particular. The breakdown in the middle followed by the line “Sunlight is a villain when it takes away the night, and you're about the...
Just Ask | Lake Street Dive
The prettiest melody and catchiest pop lines this side of the Mississippi!
Rollerskating | Sizzy Rocket
Another cute gay indie pop boy, this song has been on REPEAT this summer
Hostage (Lover Boy) | Ghostryder
A gorgeous blend of different styles, mixed with great production, beautiful lyrics, and stunning vocals.
Golden Child | Paravi
As promised, my fav song to this day by The Scarlet Opera, formerly Perta.
Matty if you somehow see this I want to be friends so bad (we have mutual friends!!!)
Matty if you somehow see this I want to be friends so bad (we have mutual friends!!!)
From Fire | Perta
The absolute grip this song had on me when I first discovered it a few years ago would put a gorilla to shame
lowercase | Landon Conrath
I'm so impressed by these kids, to put out a song this good when they were 19 years old? Absolutely nuts. Can't wait to see where they go
Shooting Glances | Edgehill