Chill Vibes Playlist

Hey guys,

I've been feeling really stressed out recently with work and making sure everything is perfect for Christmas, and to combat this stress I've been listening to a "Chill Vibes Playlist" I created that completely calms me down.

I wanted to make a list of 5 songs and artists for you that absolutely MUST be on your playlists for chilling out- enjoy!

1. Cigarette's After Sex: Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby

I mentioned this band and also this exact song in my last music post but I just had to mention it again in this post as it's such a relaxing song. Their music is so ambient and slow, it's the perfect song to put on while you have a long soak in the bath. Absolute gold.

2. The Courteeners- Small Bones

The Courteeners are probably one of my favourite bands at the moment so it seemed only right for me to include one of their songs, and this slow contrast from the rest of their upbeat music is so beautiful I wanted to put it in here. You know those songs at concerts where everybody gets their lighters or torches out and waves them in the air? This is that song. It's haunting and we all know how Liam Fray's voice makes us melt anyway.

3. The 1975- Loving Someone and Falling For You.

You can't talk about chill vibes without The 1975, and these two are my favourite down time songs. Falling For You makes me cry every single time (yes I'm that girl) but it's so surreal and sombre it deserves a place on this list. Loving Someone is one of their newer songs from the album I Like It When You Sleep. Again, purely beautiful and a song you can connect with on a deeper level emotionally. This live is fantastic.

4. Sam Feldt- Show Me Love

Although Sam is a DJ who produces deep house music, this particular song is still on my chill list as it is unique yet still chilling. Its melody is infectious and will leave you feeling calm in a different way to the others already on this list. This is a more up tempo song, as the others while relaxing are quite slow and sombre. This is a feel good track that'll make you feel a whole lot better about everything.

5. The XX- Together

The XX are an indie pop band and again, this song is so relaxing. I love listening to it, it seems almost unreal. Make sure to give this song a listen, for some reason it makes me think of the ocean and beaches which obviously is a totally calming image- let me know if it makes you feel the same or if that's just me.

I'm also going to link below some music channels on YouTube that make really good chill playlists and upload fab music daily, so make sure you check those out!

The Hyve- https://www.youtube.com/user/wearethehyve

Selected- https://www.youtube.com/user/SelectedBase

Spinnin' Records- https://www.youtube.com/user/SpinninRec/featured

Chill Nation- https://www.youtube.com/user/ChillStepNation

Bands You Totally Need To Listen To

Hey my lovelies,

So I was scrolling through my music list earlier today when I realised that there are so many amazing bands that just don't get enough appreciation and I wanted to some of my personal favourites with you all. I thought this would be a good post as I love getting new music recommendations from people so I hope you all do too, and also it helps really great bands get recognised! So enjoy!

Firstly, I want to talk about a great indie rock band I discovered a few months ago called Liberate. They recently released their EP and I absolutely love it. One of my good friends, Tom, is a member of this band and honestly he's amazing- his voice is so beautiful and I know how hard he (and all the other members) work and it seriously pays off because I think all their songs are so unique and original. My favourite song at the moment is Disguise so I'd seriously recommend listening to that one. Shout out to the guitar player too because that level of talent is insane. Did I mention that these people are 16/17?! To be able to produce music that great at such a young age is crazy and I feel so privileged to know them. Anyway, they deserve so much more recognition then they get, so I'll leave links to their YouTube below, and make sure to follow them on instagram for updates too! Please check them out and give them love<3

https://www.youtube.com/user/liberateofficial
Instagram: @liberate_uk

Another band that I'm really loving at the moment is Neutral Milk Hotel. They are also an indie rock band (can you see a theme developing here?) from America and they remind me slightly of Fairport Convention and folk ish music in some songs- such as In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, which is my current favourite. Their music is really upbeat but the lyrics have a lot of depth and meaning which is one of the main reasons I love them.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvMA46Xu1xApqZyXFIrnukw

Lastly, I wanted to mention an indie band called Cigarettes After Sex. They have a really chill and peaceful vibe and have the same sort of affect as The Smiths do. Most of their songs are really quiet and make you reflect life, perfect for late nights. They deserve so much more recognition than they get, I'm strangely addicted to their music at the moment- it's very emotional. Also remind me slightly of the 1975's slower music. My favourite at the moment is Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby, although I love all of them. Please please check them out!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNxhPZoLJ81i5QaK4nqn8A


So those are all my recommendations for the moment, let me know if you liked this and I may do a part 2. Comment below your favourite bands that you think deserve more credit. Love you all!
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