If, like me, you’ve found yourself caught yourself in the sticky web of the January blues, then fear not. It’s completely normal. January is wet, windy, dull, and our bank balances are likely to be quivering in fear. We’re part way through now, and slowly getting back into the routine of squatting when brushing our teeth and not being too disappointed when we see a mere one variety of cheese in the fridge. Oh wait, just me?
These are by no means new songs, but instead
ones that have had my back and will probably have yours. Here are some happy
tracks to stride to on the way to the lecture theatre.
Misty Miller
– Happy
It’s got attitude. In fact, it kicks ass.
Misty Miller is fierce with energy. Happy
is a frantic dance floor anthem, and you HAVE TO stomp to it. Fast paced
with a killer riff, try and get it out of your head.
Chet Faker – Bend
It’s time to get sexy. This Aussie producer
mixes chaos with groovy bass and scattered drums and upbeat keys. Flirtatiously
90’s, vocals lush with a bluesy tinge.
Wicked –
Dancing Through Life
PLEASE. Just trust me. Anybody who knows me
knows that I pride myself on knowing pretty much the whole script to Wicked. Now it’s time for you to listen
to Fiyero’s lessons. It’s wonderfully jubilant, has a hook so sugary that
dentists recoil, and is there to spread joy.
Dancing
through life, mindless and careless!
Darwin Deez – Kill Your Attitude
Because sometimes, we all have to do it. Capturing
the essence of pure pop, it’s a nugget of bold vocals, clever lyrics and
interesting riffs. Simply, fun.
Daudi
Matsiko – Sandwiches
This beautiful hushed folk track is
enchanting. Soulful vocals complement wonderful keys in a sequence that
envelops you.
Hinds – San
Diego
These Spanish girls know how to hold a party,
and laugh off any cares in the world. Stripped from their debut album ‘Leave Me
Alone’, San Diego boast a singalong
chorus for your hairbrush singing needs and a rhythm that will put a spring in
your step. It’ll transport you to the beach and allow a moment to let your hair
down.
Flyte – Light Me Up
These Londoners create dreamy sounds that
make you feel light as a feather and euphoric of a summer that wasn’t even
yours. That’s the beauty of it. Glittery keys shimmer alongside velvety vocals
that soothe.
Pertini –
Ally Pally
We all have a love affair with a city, and
most of the time that city is London. The electro duo paint bright colours of
irony and humour that fizzles with eccentricity. With a rhythm to wiggle to and
a tempo to be reckoned with.
Peace – Lost on Me
It’s here because it’s my absolute favourite
song. The Brummie four piece take groove to a new level bursting with charisma
and nifty riffs. Disco pop with an angelic chorus you’re chemically, so heavenlyyyyyyyyyy.
Courts – Sanatana
Psych rock guitars lick hip hop beats with
mellow dance vibes. Lashed with slick rap, Courts meet in rose tinted harmony. It
is tropical sounding and a breath of fresh air.
Lewis Watson – Calling
Who could resist a bit of our favourite
HolyLoowis? Lovely acoustics accompany Lewis’s sweet vocals and youthful
attitude. Twinkling keys add glitter to the positive lyrics of friendship and
fun.
Josef Salvat
– Open Season
If you’re looking for a voice to dive into
then look no further. Josef Salvat’s honey clear vocals ‘I believe in you, and I know that you believe in me too’ slink
over a glitchy electronic beat. Effortlessly cool.
The Wombats –
Give Me a Try
WHO DOESN’T LOVE THE WOMBATS?! And Glitterbug
was up there with the greatest albums of 2015. Joyous melodies, loud and proud
vocals, a hook so infectious it could hospitalise and that fun loving energy.
Menace Beach - Super
Transporterreum
The Leeds psych rockers have a way of
creating their own worlds. One of which, is grungy and kaleidoscopic. Gritty but
vibrant guitars blend with echoed vocals and fuzzy feedback.
Clean Cut
Kid – Vitamin C
Dynamically blending male/female vocals in
luscious melody, bold personalities shine through. Jangly instrumentals and
funky rhythm specked with electro beats, made the joyous track plant a bulb in
the subconscious as a punchy pop ballad.
Which tracks do you play to cheer yourself up? Let me know! xx
