Seven Songs I Can't Get Out of My Head This Week
There's nothing quite like finding a song that makes you want to listen to it 15 times in a row.
Whether it's the vocals, the production or that one part you keep replaying, some songs just have a way of sticking with you.
The music rotation these past few weeks has a little bit of everything: feel-good R&B, cinematic heartbreak, disco-inspired pop and a few artists you might want to get familiar with. So, if your playlist is in need of a refresh, consider this your sign.
Here are seven songs currently living rent-free in my head.
Leave You (Never) By FLO
British girl group FLO has been teasing this song since before the release of their sophomore album Therapy At The Club. The little snippet from TikTok has been stuck in my head since the summer and I thought surely once they release it I won't be as obsessed anymore.
God was I wrong. If you want a song to add to your "getting ready" playlist look no further.
Favor By Gigi Perez (From The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping - The Album)
Pain.
And I could just leave it at that. Gigi Perez has a talent for making heartbreak sound cinematic. Written for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, this is a beautifully sad track. I've been humming the melody under my breath for weeks now and after the first listen I was sure of two things:
It's an amazing song.
This Hunger Games movie wants to finish me.
take me home (4 christmas) By Olivia Rodrigo
According to my close personal friend Olivia Rodrigo, it's Christmas time so you all have to to listen to her. “take me home (4 christmas)” brings a little holiday longing to the playlist but with a fun beat that'll definitely get stuck in your head while you're going Christmas shopping (, speaking from experience).
No pyjamas By Say Now
Girl groups are giving me everything I need honestly. Say Now is making a pretty convincing argument for ditching the pyjamas and getting into something a little more exciting. It's playful, catchy and has just enough attitude to make you want to get up and do something with your evening. Consider this your reminder that the girls' night doesn't have to wait until Saturday.
young & dumb By GIRLSET
“young & dumb” captures that particular kind of carefree energy that makes you want to romanticize your questionable decisions just a little. It's the perfect song to add to the "late night drive" playlist.
Big Shot By Chxrry ft. Rema
I hate gatekeeping. In fact, I find it annoying when everyone isn't equally obsessed over my small artists as I am. So when I see Chxrry finally starting to get her flowers I'm happy. It's a collaboration we didn't know I needed, but I'm certainly not turning it off. Chxrry and Rema bring their own flavor to “Big Shot,” creating the kind of track that practically demands to be played at an unreasonable volume.
Trophy By Leon Thomas
I've been told by multiple people that I can't sing, but that won't stop me from trying to all the riffs and runs with Leon Thomas. There's something about his ability to blend smooth vocals with production that feels both nostalgic and fresh. “TROPHY” is another reminder that R&B is in very capable hands.