Since I really love music and sharing it with others, I've decided to start a monthly music post. I figured my blog needs some sort of organization (because right now it really doesn't have any whatsoever...) Although it is organized by month, the songs I'll be posting most likely have not been released during this month, but rather I am just going to share a few songs I've been listening to recently, however old they may be. I really love sharing my music and helping others discover new artists/songs, so I hope you guys enjoy.
Florida Kilos - Lana Del Rey
Florida Kilos - Lana Del Rey
I wish I would have discovered this song before I did my article on Lana Del Rey because it definitely would have made the list. Full credit for this song goes to my sister, Callie, for making me listen to it when I listed my favorite Lana Del Rey songs for her. Lana is very sly with her drug references by using the Florida Keys as a not-so-subtle metaphor for cocaine. Although the song is about drugs, I still really like it. "Florida Kilos" has a beachy sound, which is very appropriate given the title and subject matter.
Candles - Daughter
This song is a very different speed than "Florida Kilos". "Candles" is one of my absolute favorite slow/sad songs. It's a classic "I feel like the world is crashing down around me/I want to wallow in my self pity for 4 minutes and 54 seconds/I'm heart broken" song. The lyrics are really pretty, and I think speak to feelings most girls have experienced. I particularly like the line: "'You're too old to be so shy,' he says to me so I stay the night. Just a young heart confusing my mind, but we're both in silence." I think this song really puts into the words of being young and fucked over by someone who you really cared about.
Miracle Mile - Cold War Kids
"Miracle Mile" is a song I'm absolutely in love with right now. I've always known and heard of the Cold War Kids, but this is the first song I've actually thoroughly listened to, and it makes me want to hear more. It's a super upbeat, fun song, and I'm guilty of playing this extremely loud and pretending to be cool while I'm driving.
Ribs - Lorde
Okay, I confess: I really like Lorde. Although she's kind of a bitch (she called Lana "a terrible role model for young girls", and I can't truly like anyone who hates on Lana), I love her music and she has a pretty unique sound. I don't love every song, but a lot of her songs from the album "Pure Heroine" are great. Again, I have to credit my lovely sister Callie for showing me this song after she preformed a dance set to it. "Ribs" has a relaxed, cool sound, and the part about "laughing until our ribs get sore" is reminiscent of fondly looking back upon one's childhood.
Hold On, We're Going Home - Arctic Monkeys (Cover)
I'm obsessed with the Arctic Monkeys; if you haven't already figured that out by the frequency of their songs on all my blog posts). I loveeee this cover. I actually really like the Drake version of "Hold On, We're Going Home", but the Arctic Monkeys make this song so jazzy and awesome and I just love it. I love how they re-did the instrumental part into a score for a live band. The Arctic Monkeys old-timey-with-a-twist sound is just one of the many reasons I love listening to them.