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Top 3 Songs
1. Close to You- Frank Ocean
Close to You
Frank flips a cover into something entirely his own. The vocoder makes it feel almost robotic — fitting, since the song is about feeling distant from someone you once loved. You get the sense he’s still processing it. He’s there, watching, but can’t reach them anymore. It’s heartbreak in slow motion.
2. She’s Not Yours - Foxtide
She’s Not Yours
A warning dressed up as a breezy indie jam. The lyrics call out someone who’s holding onto a relationship that was never really theirs to claim. It’s direct: “She’s not yours, never was.” Paired with the sunny guitars, it’s a cool contrast — bitterness delivered with a smile and a groove.
3. Over My Head - Fleetwood Mac
Over My Head
Christine McVie’s voice floats over a soft and steady groove. She’s caught in a relationship full of mixed signals. One moment it’s paradise, the next it’s cold and distant. The mellow keys and layered harmonies make it feel almost comforting, even as she admits she’s “over her head.” A song about loving someone you can’t quite figure out.
Top 3 Artists
1. Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean
Frank’s music always feels personal, almost like reading someone’s diary. He blends R&B, soul, and alt-pop, but it’s the storytelling that hits — love, loss, identity, memory. His production is minimal but emotional: warped synths, raw vocals, space where it matters. Every track feels intentional, pulling you into his world without giving it all away.
2. Artic Monkeys
Artic Monkeys
Sharp lyrics and swaggered grooves — that’s Arctic Monkeys. Early on, they captured the adrenaline of late nights and city streets with punchy guitars and quick wit. Now, their sound’s grown moodier: loungey, cinematic, layered with synths and slow-burn energy. But at their core, they’re still storytellers — scenes of love, lust, and longing set to a beat.
3. The Growlers
The Growlers
The Growlers live in their own lane, somewhere between surf rock, garage, and what they call “beach goth.” It’s lo-fi, groovy, often a little weird in the best way. Their songs tell stories of hazy nights, lost love, bad habits, and fleeting moments. Under the laid-back vibe, there’s always a little melancholy, a knowing smirk behind the reverb-soaked guitars and raspy vocals.
Top 3 Albums
1. At Long Last A$AP - A$AP Rocky
At Long Last A$AP
Rocky leveled up with this one. At Long Last A$AP leans into psychedelia, chopped soul samples, and darker moods. It’s less about bangers, more about atmosphere — Rocky’s world feels colder, more introspective. He raps on fame, loss (RIP Yams), and identity. The production is lush, textured — an album meant to sit with.
2. Clairo: Live at Electric Lady - Clairo
Live at Electric Lady
Stripped-down and intimate, this live session highlights Clairo’s growth. Her vocals feel warmer, more present, less bedroom pop, more raw indie soul. The set reimagines her studio tracks with live band energy, subtle jazz chords, and soft grooves. You hear the stories clearly now: love, uncertainty, and finding your voice.
3. Songs of Her’s - Her’s
Songs of Her’s
Her’s had a knack for making melancholy sound sweet. Songs of Her’s plays like a dreamy postcard — jangly guitars, woozy basslines, and airy vocals. Lyrically, it’s about the fleeting stuff: crushes, missed chances, distance. There’s an innocence to it, but also a knowing sadness beneath the sun-soaked sound.