Sophie (Chanko) Dare

Swim (Reprise) – Valley

https://open.spotify.com/track/4eVE7ruYH5dNGYKT2jd5So?si=5KWlI0d9Rt28XbnY3MzR7g

This tune came at the recommendation of my lovely, very musical friend. It's happy and sounds like it belongs in an indie movie, with lots of stacked vocals and a catchy melody.

Use Me – PVRIS (feat. 070 Shake)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6gqZzQyJfKqdc9boOILz4x?si=TDiQoAjxQB2yWZqETv2N1A

I forgot how much I loved PVRIS! Lynn Gunn is a unique, gritty vocalist, and paired with PVRIS's dark, alternative pop/rock sound, it's always a great listen. This collaboration brings a hip-hop flavor into the mix too.

Autobahn – Anberlin

https://open.spotify.com/track/2FS8luAjr2WipEgyUbrbF5?si=3lRfBLlPQkmZsgTwuiG2ng

This song is an outlier in Anberlin's usual heavy rock rotation, but I'm always a sucker for a cute love song, so it's been living on my playlist this month.

Hard On Yourself – Charlie Puth (feat. blackbear)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6o4LOloYJc8yu0CdvOvifU?si=wdCXIdeeTvOxPO-9tl2JkQ

I'll love anything Charlie Puth puts out; he's just a pop music genius. This R&B tune is super groovy, and even though I don't particularly care for blackbear, his feature fits right in.

Afterglow – Taylor Swift

https://open.spotify.com/track/1SymEzIT3H8UZfibCs3TYi?si=YAaJrZDvSeqBT0hnmoJakA

After many, MANY listens through folklore, I had the urge to go back to some of my old(er) favorites, and this song has been stuck in my head for weeks now. Super underrated in my opinion, go check this song out if you want to hear a good TS deep cut.

Echo (feat. Tauren Wells) – Hillsong Worship

https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZhORhQoBD0qndKYvpBTv2?si=XoJjaVZrSaSLvBhM-yN4vw

Usually, I'm not a fan of super mainstream worship music made by groups like Hillsong, but this song really got me with its upbeat and positive message.

NOW – Olivia O'Brien

https://open.spotify.com/track/7l3OQbWE1gvd4204aEgAz8?si=WWUw7dX0RiiiOr0yehXNrQ

Olivia is one of my all-time favorite artists for edgy girl pop, and this new release is no exception. The song samples “Right Now” by Akon, and includes some fun sound effects from video games.

Landslide – Alex Blue & Sleeping At Last

https://open.spotify.com/track/0UZLNLXvkcUFzpCAnn1vYb?si=TehV6m6wSOWC6gzjvSGaCg

I'll always love this classic Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks tune, and there are so many great covers out there, including this one. It's so beautiful and peaceful, and I love it as a duet here.

Heather – Conan Grey

https://open.spotify.com/track/1hgNhooPszJZOZ0gLBU88t?si=eeC0nilKRxe1vUjLzYMBLg

This is one of those wonderfully sad songs that just punch you in the gut with its description of unrequited love – and worse yet, watching the object of your affections fall in love with someone else.

All I Want – Lauren Spencer-Smith

https://open.spotify.com/track/4mWSZ39aJGfEMMLTw3DnBg?si=Y3U2hzk_QTejusayOfuVaQ

I dedicated a Single Saturday to reviewing this song, and it's just so good, I'm still not over it.

Head And Heart On Fire – LEON

https://open.spotify.com/track/4rqe64hyIfoMfiBcvVZqfT?si=lFlJID61TtGJ4XujCL7bcg

I'll always listen to LEON when I'm in the mood for some great vocals, emotional lyrics, and an infectious 80's-flavored sound.

Coil subscribers, keep scrolling for a link to my complete playlist from this month, with many more great songs!

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