In honor of me re-vamping and re-thematizing my blog (more on this later)
Heart Like Ours - The Naked and Famous
If you've never heard this song, go listen to it right now. Seriously. Ever since Spotify Radio introduced me to this song, I haven't stopped listening to it. I've listened to it at least 10 times while studying for accounting today, and probably another 5 times on my run. I can't exactly pinpoint what about the chorus makes it my absolute favorite part of the song, but the chorus is so fucking badass and I love it. I've always liked The Naked and Famous, and now I have even more reason to listen to more of their songs. They have a very unique sound; the singers voice is weirdly high-pitched, but it works. They have an almost Passion-Pit like sound, but lean more towards alternative rock than techno. But for real listen to this song.
Reflections - Misterwaves
"Reflections" is a song that my friends and I have been pre-gaming to for the past two months. Unfortunately, Vevo would not let me embed the music video for this song on my post, but if you get a chance you should check it out because it's pretty decent. "Reflections" is a really fun, upbeat song that has the effect of making you want to dance or at least enthusiastically bob your head when it comes on. I have this song on my "Hipster Pre-game" playlist (yes, this does exist). Hipster pre-game should be it's own genre; I would define it as music that may not be on the top 100-charts, but still contains universal appeal (and universally makes you want to drink).
You Only Live Once - The Strokes
Yes, I know what you're thinking: YOLO!!!! "You Only Live Once" by The Strokes was the OG of Yolo. This is another song that could possibly fall under my "Hipster Pre-game" mix because every single person I've played this song for has liked it (so far). This song has the signature, unique Strokes sound, but has a really upbeat rhythm that makes it extremely catchy. The guitar riff with the drums at the beginning that continues throughout the song is just pure genius. I've listened to a lot of The Strokes, considering they are one of my favorite bands, but "You Only Live Once" is definitely my all time favorite of their songs.