Lost In The Light - Bahamas
I first heard "Lost In The Light" in the movie Very Good Girls (2014), but I'm pretty sure that wasn't the first movie I've heard this song in. Something about "Lost In The Light" sounds old-timey to me. It feels like a nostalgic song, perhaps one created in the wrong time period. Nevertheless, I'm in love with the unassuming, quiet melody of "Lost In The Light". The mixture of soft guitar and humming of the background singers reminds me of the beach. This song has a very unique sound, almost reminiscent of the Alabama Shakes. I feel like this song was made for video accompaniment, so I'm glad so many directors have chosen it for films.
Girls Like You - The Naked And Famous
Summer after freshmen year, I saw The Naked And Famous live at Atlanta's "Party in the Park" music festival. Going into the show, I knew only two Naked And Famous songs, but the show was so great I went home and looked up more. "Girls Like You" is one of my favorite songs by The Naked And Famous. I think The Naked And Famous are easily written off as the one-hit-wonders who sang "Young Blood", when in reality many of their songs are fantastic (and better than "Young Blood". "Girls Like You" starts out slow, and builds to a fantastic, upbeat chorus. The chorus is where the song really lets loose. My favorite part of the song is when the title "girls like you" is repeated with background vocals. If you liked "Young Blood", I would definitely check out this song and the entire "Passive Me, Aggressive You" album.
Fallingforyou - The 1975
In the past year, I have starting really loving The 1975. At first, I thought their songs sounded too boy-bandy for me, but as I have listened to more songs I've changed my opinion. I think The 1975 is a band with a lot of depth and range. "Fallingforyou" departs from The 1975's upbeat sound, and is one of my favorite 1975 songs. Singer Matt Healy said that "regrets not putting "Fallingforyou" on the album cause' (he) thinks it's the best song (he's) ever written". And I would not disagree. I think this song is very unique. It took me a few listens to really get into this song, but now I can't stop playing it. "Fallingforyou" is definitely an emotional song, which is reflected in the progression of the melody and lyrics.
Outside - Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding
"Outside" is my new favorite pre-party drinking song. Calvin Harris has really monopolized the pre-game song market. I feel like I'm always drinking to at least one of his songs. Since I'm already obsessed with Ellie Goulding, this song was instant love for me I think the beat and the chorus of "Outside" is superrr catchy and pretty universally appealing. Too often with this sort-of -dubstep-type songs the "drop" part of the song sounds the same as every other sort-of-dubstep song, but the drop in "Outside" is really unique. I love the use of violins, and how the dubstep part of the song still goes with the rest of the song.