20 New Songs For Your Playlist And Why You'll SPECIFICALLY Like Them
None of these songs go together, but still, trust me.
1. "My House" by PVRIS
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: The bridge to the chorus makes you feel like an angsty teenager again who just broke up with their loser boyfriend, Chad.
2. "Q.U.E.E.N." by Janelle Monáe (feat. Erykah Badu) (Solidisco Remix)
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: Janelle Monáe KNOWS how to make a good song ("Make Me Feel" is still on all my playlists) and the dance break on this remix is groovy as hell.
3. "10 Years" by Daði Freyr
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: Quirky and wholesome AF. This band from Iceland shows us why "it keeps getting better". Plus, the lead singer has a voice that's smooth like butter, no BTS pun intended.
4. "Far Away" by Mystery Skulls
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: Holy sax solo batman! This dance track makes me feel like I am playing games at a beachside arcade in the '80s while flirting with the prize stand worker. Just go with it.
5. "Once Upon a Time" by SHAED
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: You might remember the 2018 hit "Trampoline," but dare I say this song by the same band is EVEN BETTER. Lead singer, Chelsea Lee's voice is haunting and it really transports me to an enchanted garden where I am having my princess moment.
6. "Island" by Bow Anderson
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: A retro-sounding tune that has major "I am having my hot girl summer with or without you sweetie" energy.
7. "Permission" by Boy Sim (feat. AlexZone)
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: Ok, so try to follow me here, but this song has that drum sound that used to be in the background of a lot of '80s/'90s dance songs. You'll know it when you hear it.
8. "Cry About It Later" by Katy Perry, Luísa Sonza, and Bruno Martini
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: This song was slept on. Period. This remix gives it a euphoric feel and the high note hit by Luísa Sonza during the chorus is "chef's kiss".
9. "Criminals" by MSMR
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: For me, it's the isolated vocals on the final bridge. I also LOOVVEEE the music video aesthetic, very Bonnie and Clyde.
10. "Harder" by Jax Jones & Bebe Rexha
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: We stan a song that has "fun noises" —once again, you'll see what I mean. Also, Bebe needs more love, she makes such fun songs.
11. "Bad Behavior" by Austin Millz & Remi Wolf
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: This track is my favorite pre-game song for a Friday night. It's so glamorous-sounding and Remi Wolf's voice glows from start to finish.
12. "Sugar Daddy" by Qveen Herby
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: This song gained some traction briefly on TikTok, but it needs so much more attention! The bass, the little bell noises in the background, and the gold-digging lyrics from Qveen Herby...just wow.
13. "XS" by Rina Sawayama
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: Do you want to feel like Paris Hilton shopping Rodeo through a song? Miss Sawayama has got you covered.
14. "Poster Girl" by Zara Larsson
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: It's just a plain cute song about not wanting to fall in love, but you can't help it. I also like the use of the phrase "holy smokes!" in the lyrics.
15. "Man on the Moon" by Zella Day
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: It's like riding a surfboard into the sunset with your best friends at the end of an uplifting movie.
16. "5 Of Your Exes" by VVAVES
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: A chorus that slaps. Trust me, you'll be singing this one even if you don't know five of your boyfriend's exes.
17. "Dime" by Rachel Crow
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: Because you are not just a penny that can be picked up off the sidewalk.
18. "Leila" by Miami Horror
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: I don't know why, but this song has like a retro-Thomas-the-Tank-Engine-chugging-down-the-track vibe...and I like it.
19. "Waste" by lovelytheband
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it: If you can't tell already, I get pumped for a sax solo in a song. Also, this tune makes me want to drive my car at night through the city.
20. Finally, "Joan of Arc on the Dance Floor" by Aly & AJ
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Why you'll SPECIFICALLY like it:Aly & AJ have come soooo far since "Potential Breakup Song". This track is moody and a little tropical-sounding?? (IDK), but I vibe with it.