I'm so deep in ridiculous amounts of work but managed to find some lovely songs to add, including RAT BOY (seen at Reading, very fab) and Paris, Leah McFall who I think was on the Voice a few years ago, Queens of the Stone Age and Sam Smith returns with his angelic voice. Enjoy!

I am soooo sorry for the lateness in this month's playlist: August has been a little manic for me but here we go!

There's been so much new music this month again, I guess due to the summer festival scene when a lot of artists like to promote new material. dodie (intentional lower case d) has released a second beautiful EP which I highly recommend, as I find the song 'Would You Be So Kind' very relatable, and my other favourite is so beautiful.

I'm also off to Reading festival this weekend with Klara, and have been listening to some of my favourite bands who I'm hoping to also see there. Liam Gallagher, Queens of the Stone Age, The Killers and Kasabian all have *fantastic* new songs from the more alt/rock scene, but then I have juxtaposed that in my playlist with some new stuff from Terror Jr, the plastic pop group I can't work out if I love or hate!

This month's playlist comes almost two-thirds of the way into the month which I apologise for: I've just got back from a holiday (expect a photo post)!

You can see that I have been on holiday by the general vibe: songs like Heatwave (not new, but still good), DJ Khaled and Drake. However, I'm also loving dodie's new song (listen to it!), and a couple of Spanish offerings, including my eternal fave Shakira. I have also been loving alt-J and George Ezra, and Lorde is basically on repeat at this point.

I can't believe I've almost been doing these for a year: see you next month!

This month's playlist has so many new songs! I think it's because I'm slowly coming out of exam mode and actually I'm able to enjoy music again, but anyway, here's this month's playlist.

This month has seen the General Election in the UK, and with it came a fine anti-Theresa May song from Captain Ska, which had some controversy surrounding it, because it was unplayable on the BBC website. 

There were also some songs that I couldn't *not* include (see: Despacito) as they're EVERYWHERE, however some of my favourites have also released new albums. I'm loving the new Alt-J album so much (cred to Ana for introducing it to me), and I couldn't quite decide which was my favourite song, so here are two! I've been also excited to hear new music from Halsey, who I have followed since before she majorly blew up, as well as The Japanese House, PARTYNEXTDOOR and The xx. 

Anyway, here are some of my favourites for this month, I hope you enjoy them as much as I have been!

(sidenote: I cannot believe it is May already!)

In terms of brand new material, Paramore have released a new track, which I do really like, even if the ending sounds the EXACT SAME as My Type by Saint Motel (anyone agree?). I'm also listening to Kendrick Lamar's new album which is *so* good, as well as some exceptional stuff from Kasabian, who are at a couple of festivals this year, Royal Blood and The Japanese House. 

On the flip side, I've discovered a couple of great songs that aren't especially new. I've been studying a lot of French in the run up to exams, and I'm loving the song Roule by Soprano, and I'm also obsessed with Sway by The Kooks as it makes me feel all warm and lovely inside :D

Until next month, adieu, and if there are any specific playlists you'd like to see, let me know!

Coming to you somewhat late is this month's playlist, which features some beautiful songs, from a wide range of genres. I haven't been that experimental this month, as I have SO MUCH work to do that I'm basically locking myself away until June is over, but I am trying to blog more and we also have an instagram now (here).

How can I not include Ed Sheeran's new album, or Lorde or Katy Perry's songs? So ya, they're there. There's some really random stuff, but I'm a mess this month, and up to my eyeballs in revision and essays and whatnot, so excuse my rather sparse posting and odd taste in music <3

This month has so far been pretty good in terms of new music. There are a couple of songs by Kehlani, who I realised I was mixing up with Ashanti for no reason, a couple from Big Sean's new album, which I've been enjoying, Stormzy, and PARTYNEXTDOOR. There seems to have been quite a lot from the alt/ rock world that I've been listening to, with a new album from Frank Carter, Lower Than Atlantis, Deaf Havana and You Me At Six all releasing albums. Last month's theme seemed to be more love-centric, which is definitely not the case this month :)

It's finally 2017, and this means more music! I also deleted December's playlist, as it was fairly short anyway, and there were only really about 4 songs I really enjoyed enough to listen to. So I added my favourites to this month, deleted December's post, and also added a whole load of things I love from this month. 

This month's playlist consists of a few different musical styles, seemingly in the theme of love... perhaps a theme better befitting next month?! I love The xx and their new song is in a similar vein to previous stuff, Ed Sheeran's freaking album is coming out, I added one acceptable song from Busted's new album, something gorgeous from John Legend and Ghost by Harper is haunting and beautiful.

I also added a song by the Japanese House, and while it's not especially new, I realised this month how much I love it ;)

ps. while typing this, I realise I'm squinting. Go get your eyes tested kids. Or maybe buy a good hat for in the sun :)

This month, a few different songs from all sorts of genres have piqued my interest. From Little Big Town, with new country offering Better Man, to Avenged Sevenfold's new album, to The Hamilton Mixtape (reviewed in more detail here), and Drake, my taste has been nothing short of eclectic.

I also discovered the wonder of clipping. who are an LA rap group with a je ne sais quoi about them. I found them through the anti-Donald Trump compilation 30 Days, 30 Songs, and would recommend their track Fat Fingers from it even if you're not a big fan of rap. I love Emeli Sande, so added her new and beautiful single Breathing Underwater too. 

This month has also brought me the sad fact that I want to see Avenged Sevenfold but tickets are £51. Ah well, it just makes me regret even more not seeing the fabulous Japanese House for just £9 :)

I also have to confess that I have put a couple of songs in this month's playlist that I am actually unsure whether I like or not. Another thing: one of them comes from The Weeknd, False Alarm, which is such a disappointment. I absolutely adored Trilogy and last year's Beauty Behind The Madness, to the point of Trilogy being one of my favourite albums. Full stop. Not to go on about The Weeknd too much, as clearly his style changes between albums, and maybe it's a different poppier song as one of the two lead singles. For the record, I think Starboy is fab :)

We have some more offerings from rock/alt sources this month too, with You Me At Six, Kings of Leon and Lower Than Atlantis. I feel like the latter's new song is amazing, and seems a bit heavier than their other stuff.

Another Hamilton song, in the hype of ticket sales for the London West End shows next year, plus this song is beautiful and makes me want to cry. (I made a whole playlist ages ago of Songs to Cry To, so if you want to listen to that, click here)

Francis and the Lights have a weird sound, sometimes kind of rock, sometimes synth-electric, but here were two songs that I enjoyed. Some were quite hard to digest but I think that the two that I have chosen show facets to their style.

Busted have also released a new track, and this is the other one that I can't decide if I love or hate. Have a listen, it's markedly different to their other stuff, and let me know your thoughts!