What I’m Listening To…New Year Reset
Hello readers! I love listening to music of all genres on a daily basis. I can’t go a day without popping on some headphones and listening to some upbeat tunes while I dance around my room or relax from a long day by listening to calming songs. In my segment “What I’m Listening To” I share some of my favorite song picks with you in a mini playlist consisting of five tracks.
As we start this new year, I decided that this month’s playlist will be themed around it. These songs are here to uplift you, keep you motivated, and reset yourself for the new year. Enjoy!
Mood of the Century by Queen Herby
The song Mood of the Century by Qveen Herby explores themes of self-confidence, personal growth, and aligning oneself with positive energy. It’s a mood booster and a song that exudes all the confidence you need to strut your stuff. Plus the melody is catchy and the lyrics will have you singing along in no time.
Take Me to The Good Times by The Suffers
The feel-good and funky track “serves as a love letter to the road, while offering a promise to return to it. It’s funky with soulful vocals and groove that will have your head bobbing along to the melody in no time.
Festival By Sandara Park
With bubbly vocals and happy go lucky sound this song is sure to put a smile on your face and energize your spirit. With lyrics that state “Now it’s time to smile, smile again. It’s a happy moment, happy days”. It puts the listener in a positive mood and the colorful imagery of the music matches the theme of the song.
Why Try to Change Me Now by Fiona Apple
In Apple’s rendition of this classic jazz song, she provides an exploration of self-acceptance and the struggle against societal norm. Though an emotional ballad I think this song is a good testament to the message of staying true to yourself.
About Damn Time by Lizzo
This Lizzo song is about body positivity and feeling good. I love the funky groove of the melody (and retro sound) and the confidence-boosting lyrics. It’s a song that makes you get up and dance all the while giving you a fresh mindset to start off the new year.
I hope you enjoyed this playlist! What songs do you think are fitting for this theme? Comment below!
Festival is super fun, and great lyrics too! I’ve been reading the new 2023 Believer Music issue and looking up a bunch of videos and interviews that I wouldn’t normally watch/listen to…it’s been pretty interesting so far!
Glad you enjoyed the song. It’s so catchy!