The Jadelist: NOV 16

Hey hey lovely people!

I'm not sure if time's just travelling a little bit slower these days, or that I'm becoming even harder to please, but when I start to write up these posts, it feels like I like I heard the first few songs months ago.

By the point I come to writing it up, some of these songs are classics to me, and I'm ready to lip-sync my heart out!

Either way, time moving more slowly gives me the chance to appreciate more music. Win-win if you ask me!

Anyway, without further ado, here's the Jadelist for November!

1.

Because I'm Me by The Avalanches




Instantly after hearing this, I just got funky, young Michael Jackson vibes.

This song samples Why Can't I Get It Too by Six Boys In Trouble, with the lyrics rearranged.

This song gets to me a bit too much and I just wanna do the twist.

Also, props to the remix for keeping the funky, soul atmosphere alive, while still managing to put a modern twist in.

Pro-tip, if you're wanting a laugh, have a watch of the music video.


2.

33 "GOD" by Bon Iver



Now, I know 22, A Million has been out for a while now, but I thought that 22 (Over S∞∞N) would've been my most played.

I. Was. Wrong.

Don't get me wrong, I still adore 22, but if I had a pound for every time I played this song, I would be a very lucky girl!

And let's just talk about the bass when the beat drops. I died and resurrected after it.

Also, this song provides the only happiness when referring to folding clothes. Maybe it'll give me some motivation. Probably not...



3.

Sea Hearts by Honeyblood



Honestly, I feel like this could be some girl power anthem from the mid-00's, like from a scene where the alternative girls fight back against the preps in a typical high school movie.

Maybe like a punkier The Go! Team.

Truth be told, I do feel a little badass listening to this, at home, wrapped in a blanket. Edgy.

Wanna feel like a cool chick? Give it a listen!


4.

LFTM (feat. Felly) by Healy



Obligatory 'I found a cute song on Vine before it dies' song? Check.

Though, let's all just admit that this starts with the most beautiful piano sounds, that develop a jazzy bass to it.

Could someone help a sister out and let me know what this genre would be called? For years in my brain, I've been calling it underground jazz or nighttime jazz.

Props to the thought in the lyrics of this song too. I know I say it too much, but it's really refreshing to hear a rap style song that doesn't mention women, drugs and fast cars in every other verse. Nice one Healy and Felly.

5.

On Hold by The xx



I mean c'mon.

It's The xx.

Now, I'm not gonna write this and act like I'm the worlds biggest The xx fan, but I did have a little outburst of excitement when I saw that they'd released a new song.

Gonna be honest, I do prefer their older work, but On Hold is still a lovely little song, and nice comeback for them.

Your Sunday lazy playlist has now just got a little bit funkier, thanks to this track.


6.

Stop For Nothing by courtship.



Seriously, what's with this month's Jadelist and all the funky tunes?

Someone pass me the flares and peace symbol necklaces!

I mean, I should just come to accept that I'm a sucker for a funky bass.

Also, on a tangent, I find it really aesthetically pleasing that courtship. spell their name with a lower case 'c'.

7.

Kick Jump Twist by Sylvan Esso



Now for my most played track of the month.

Apologies to everyone at the radio station who heard me play this way too many times in the office. Just indoctrinating everyone on the down low.

I mean, typically I wouldn't like this kind of a song. I don't know, maybe it's a bit too dance-ish, or a bit too techno.

Apparently this song was an exception to my brains blueprint, because I was OBSESSED.

Another fab song from Sylvan Esso.



8.

Public Display of Affection by EAT FAST



I'll be honest, when I first heard this song, I wasn't the biggest fan.

But then, the guitar kicked in about 20 seconds in.

I was hooked.

Let's be honest, I'm such a straight edge kid, but this song does make me feel edgy and cool for around three minutes.

Yay, musical emotions.



9.

Antonio Banderas by Forever Cult



Yeah, that's right. This song is called Antonio Banderas.

Yes, I am so young in that if you mention Antonio Banderas, my instant thought is him in Spy Kids.

I am 00's trash.

This song however, is not 00's trash. It's actually really good.

Though, shame on me for mishearing the lyric 'Cautiously you repress the memory, like caught in a dream' for 'Cautiously you replace the memory, like Cobb in a dream', thinking it was an Inception reference.

Inception references or not, this is still a fab little number.

P.s, the track cover is a work of art.

10.

So Good by Warpaint



I must've been feeling a lot cooler than I actually am in November, because man, there are way too many edgy, seductive, jazzy style songs.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love the vast majority of this song, but I swoon around three minutes in when the audio becomes more distorted and encapsulated.

It definitely gives it a real early 00's vibe.

Also, props to Warpaint for making a longer length that doesn't get boring. Now, I don't have to refresh as often. Not all heroes wear capes.



And that's it for this months Jadelist. What was your favourite song of the month of November? Let me know in the comments below.


As always, thank you so much for reading & I hope you have a lovely day!

Lots of Love

The Jadelist: AUG 16

Hey hey lovely people!

Now, not to be biased, but I always look forward to writing an August Jadelist.

Okay, this might only be my second August Jadelist, but cut me some slack, it is after all my birthday month.

Not only that, but August is truly summer for me and just overall my favourite time of year, so it's nice to take a peek at what songs corresponded with my happiness.

And boy, did I have a great music month!

So let's not hold it off any longer, here's this months Jadelist:

1.

Dreams by Beck

Disclaimer disclaimer disclaimer, I did not steal this song from the new Sky advert

Nope, because I'm one trendy gal, I actually first heard it on Radio 6, while in bed, probably eating some kind of snack. Like I said, I'm trendy.

It's pretty funny, because I never really gave Beck a chance. Last I remembered was Kanye almost interrupting him at the 2015 Grammy's.

Then, ignorant old me realised he was the guy who sang Loser, so just backing up into my corner of shame. Bye everyone!

But back to Dreams. Definitely not like loser.

It has more of a pop vibe to it with a catchy rhythm. Pre-warning, you will be neck popping to this song.

The bridge takes on much more of an acoustic, ethereal style, then springs back into a pop rock chorus.

So if you don't have a TV and haven't heard this yet, here's your chance. 

2.

Youth by Glass Animals

My ultimate predicament of this month was not putting the whole album in.

Now, I've probably stated this before, but I'm not an artist person, but a song person.

Take a look at my playlists and you'll find that the vast majority of artists in there only have one song.

Rare is it that I find artists where I like all of their songs, so this is a BIG DEAL. So much so that I actually bought my first CD that was current since Lana Del Rey's Born To Die.

So little old Jade strolled into Cheltenham town for the first time, trying to find a HMV to buy How To Be A Human Being on release day.

The whole album was played 3 or 4 times then on my way back to Wales. No regrets.

But back to the song. I chose Youth because it's my favourite from the album, and luckily enough, was released as a single a few weeks back.

I would try and describe their style, but it's just ever changing, from electro to pop, indie, rock and acoustic.

I'm pretty confident that if you listen to this, you'll be hooked. 

3.

The Day I Lost My Voice by Sweet Baboo

Now, cutting down this months Jadelist was no fun at all, trying to narrow 15 fab songs down to 10, but I couldn't cut this lovely one out.

The Day I Lost My Voice has a sweet, country/folk style, but not in the typical Southern country style that a lot of people don't seem to get along with.

This might be down to a more British take on country, or should I say Welsh. That's right, Sweet Baboo, or Stephen Black, is actually from Wales. Big up big up!

Which is pretty funny really, because this song just gives me feelings of being in Cornwall in the summer. Too much imagery? My bad!

The style of this song seems so similar to something I love, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Regardless, I'm hooked on it.

I promise that this track will put a smile on your face, so give it a listen.

4.

Pipe Down by Recreations

Does anyone feel instantly more late 90's listening to this? Like even after just five seconds of this playing?

For me, I think it's because I can't help but notice Sunchyme or some other late 90's/early 00's song from this. Can anyone help me out?

Regardless, this song instantly blew me over with a ton of nostalgia.

But don't get too attached to that beat, because the chorus infuses into the song with some rock, and somehow, it works really well.

It feels like a modern twist on something that makes it even greater, like meshing two styles together and creating something that just sounds adventurous in all the right ways.

Also, shout out to the album art. Pretty sweet!

5.

Fiction by Kygo & Tom Odell

I mean c'mon, it's Kygo. Let me have my one DJ that I actually like the sound of.

Plus, Tom Odell too. Putting Kygo and folk artists together. Is this real life?!

Its a much gentler style of electro/dance music, y'know, a less aggressive bass and casual zapping sounds. Yeah, not the biggest dance fan here, but Kygo solves that for me.

It really is incredible to get folk rock and dance to collaborate so well together, so props to Kygo and Tom for this.

Give it a listen while there's still some summer sun left. 

6.

22 (Over S∞∞N) by Bon Iver

Okay, please don't be put off by the edgy Tumblr style title. 

I mean, sure, it might even sound at first like the song is trying 'too hard' to be different, or at least create a too modern style, but give it a few more seconds for the vocals to kick in.

Because as soon as those vocals begin, you will be captured by this musical spell.

Hauntingly beautiful is the best way to describe it.

Then, when the lazy guitar kicks in, it becomes even more so sweet. Such a lazy Sunday morning song.

I mean, there are no words to give this song justice, because it is an experience; an amalgamation of different sounds, coming together in peace.

And yes, it is better than Skinny Love. Trust me, this is magical.

7.

Doria by Olafur Arnalds

Rare is it to find a piece of music where the first descriptive word would be beautiful.

I mean, I know I need to calm down with the visuals, but this song just gives me images of vast libraries, or places with so much exploration, but also peace and tranquillity. Also, a bit of nostalgia too.

Plus, the name Olafur Arnalds should be familiar to you from last months Jadelist. Remember I mentioned his Island songs project?

Well, Doria is the last song to feature on Island Songs.

What I love is that this song is much more than music, in that I feel like it captures emotion and atmosphere too. I could easily believe this was from a movie soundtrack if you had told me.

If last months post wasn't enough of a message to have a listen, then here's hoping this month is.

8.

Once Around The Block by Badly Drawn Boy

I really am a sucker for that lazy indie rock style that was big around the 00's.

Once around the block has a city style feel to it, which I suppose would be accurate, given the name.

I really appreciate its laid back style, but even more so during the instrumental around 2 minutes in, when the guitar leads the song.

Are you someone that likes this style of music too? Because this song is actually 16 years old now. Time to feel old.

So feeling a nostalgia flashback? Have a listen.

9.

Dancing In The Moonlight (It's Caught Me In It's Spotlight) by Thin Lizzy

Speaking of flash backs, lets go even further into the past with this track, back to the 70's.

It's funny, because a lot of people these days who listen to older music say they were brought up on this, or their parents played it, so it just stuck with them.

I was brought up on chart music, Madonna and Manic Street Preachers, so this is all new to me, and I'm glad it is.

I mean, now that I'm older, I think I have a chance to appreciate this music instead of being forced and bored by it (Not saying I hate Madonna or the Manics, forever a fan).

Which is weird really, finding songs like this new when they're nearly double my age!

I doubt there are many people out there who haven't listened to this yet, but if you wanna a few minutes to boogie on down, be my guest.

10.

Supersoaker by Kings of Leon

I was on my way home, listening to the radio, when someone phoned up and requested a song to play for a water fight, and the producer chose a song called Supersoaker.

I'll be honest, I didn't have much faith before I heard it. I mean, I'm the queen of cheesy puns, but wasn't expecting much from this.

Then it started playing and I was just sat in a pool of misjudgement, falling in love with this song.

I really don't give Kings Of Leon enough credit for how much I love them, and it's taken me this long until hearing this song to realise this.

I think it's really easy to get caught up in Sex On Fire and Use Somebody as their only style. Don't get me wrong, those songs are great, but I love their songs like Radioactive and now, Supersoaker.

I know I say it way too many times, but I live for that summery style of indie/rock, and this perfectly fits the bill, Supersoaker and all.




So that's it for this months Jadelist, and the last Jadelist of the summer.

Be prepared for around two months of posts relishing in the Autumn season, and then every other post being filled of summer songs, wishing it was August again. Go figure!


So, what songs were you loving in the month of August? Let me know in the comments below, because I always love hearing some new tracks.


As always, thank you so much for reading & I hope you have a lovely day!

Lots of Love

The Jadelist: MAR 16

Hello lovely people!

Jade is almost a free elf!

That's right, one more week left of deadlines and then I'm officially free from uni. Error 404, existential crisis impending due to real world life about to kick in. 

So, now that my biggest deadlines are out of the way, I finally have a chance to do a bit more blogging, so naturally, I thought I'd finally catch up with Jadelist.

What's worse is that I actually make Jadelist throughout the month, so I've just had a few playlists silently judging me each time I go on Spotify.

Nevertheless, here's ten songs that I loved in the month of March. Enjoy!

1.

Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik 

How did they know that cheesy songs you would hear in a 90's movie are my weakness?!

Seriously, pretty embarrassed that I like this song, but I'm such a sucker for that late 90's to early 00's style of music.

Also, am I the only one getting Scrubs theme song vibes from this?!

Don't worry, I did a quick search and it's not the same artist, but it has that chilled punk vibe that was around then.

Petition for more music from this genre these days? Just me? Okay....

2.

All The Pretty Girls by Kaleo

How can such a sad song sound so pretty?

The guitar riff at the beginning just sounds so sweet and I may have fallen in love with it.

Then the vocals start to kick in and it's not really what you expect, but never mind that, it still sounds beautiful.

Not to mention that later is the song, it starts to pick up a folk-style rhythm, so naturally, I'm beyond obsessed.

I mean, this song is just some giant contradiction, sounding so beautiful with deeper words.

But what's annoying me the most about this song? Kaleo sounds incredibly similar to another artist, and it's on the tip of my tongue, but I can't think of who for the life of me!

3.

Beach Baby by Bon Iver

Kaleo AND Bon Iver?! Looks like March was a time of sad music for me!

Admittedly, this Bon Iver isn't all that sad sounding.

But what attracted me to listen to this song? The title.

That's right, I see the word beach and it's an instant pull factor. I am that shameless. (N.B., still haven't gone to the beach in 2016 yet...)

But back to the music itself. It has that relaxed acoustic vibe, like something you'd listen to in bed on a lazy, rainy morning.

But then, later in the song, this lead kicks in that gives it almost a vintage beachy vibe, if it even can be described.

All I can say is that it makes you feel content.

4.

J'ai Cherché by Amir

Ahh, the first Eurovision song of 2016 that I heard.

Plus, what are the odds that it was from France?! Francophile Jade strikes again!

Now, I don't wanna brag or anything, especially because I haven't heard all the other songs yet, but I typically have an eye for picking the Eurovision winning song each year (with the exception of 2011, let's just forget 2011...)

Well, I think this has a very high chance of winning. It just has that typical winner vibe to the song: epic, upbeat, powerful, great vocals, I mean, can I praise this song enough?!

Mark my words, I will definitely be buying Eurovision tickets if Paris host in 2017. 

5.

V. 3005 by Childish Gambino

Okay, confession time.

A lot of the songs from this months Jadelist were discovered from Vine.

I can already feel your collective judgement. My bad...

Well, this song is definitely no exception. What's more worrying is it's not like this is a new song or some kind of unknown musical gem, hidden in the depths of the internet.

Nope, not only is this by well known rapper Childish Gambino, but it was also released in 2013. Always first on the trends, clearly...

This song has conflicting parts throughout, with relatively chilled versus and then a high impacting chorus.

Plus, I may be addicted to the music video. That ferris wheel though!

6.

Paper Habits by Jet Life, Young Roddy, Trademark Da Skydiver

How pretty does the beginning of this song sound?

Getting major Animal crossing vibes from the beginning rhythm.

Now, this is by no means a rant or insult at the song, after all, it's in Jadelist, of course I like it, but how many rap songs do I only like for a great instrumental?!

Not sure whether to be happy that there's a nice sounding song, or disappointed that it's overshadowed by the rap.

Nevertheless, I'm getting some lazy summer vibes from this, and I'm not mad.

7.

Say You Do by Sigala, Imani, DJ Fresh

Whoah! A mainstream song in Jadelist! YAAAASSSSSSSS!!

But this song totally deserves it! Nice to hear vocals that could totally support themselves without great backing music.

That's not even a dig at the music, because it's so infectious! I may or may not be sat here tapping my foot while writing this.

It's weird, because it has a modern summer vibe, especially with the drum beat, but the vocals and the chorus give me an early 00's girl band vibe. Yeah, that's probably why I love it so much!

It's no surprise that this song has turned out great - DJ Fresh was involved, and nobody can forget the hit that was Hot Right Now, that may still be on my gym playlist...

8.

Stay by Kygo, Maty Noyes

Okay, let's make it official right here, right now: Kygo will forever be my favourite DJ.

He has a sound that is instantly recognisable that is dissimilar to other DJ's. I think it's the techno drum beat that sounds like an edited steel drum.

Either way, his edits always sound much more upbeat, summery and party like. Maybe it's just me being Eurotrash, but I just really like the sound he produces.

But seriously, this does have a very Euro-vibe to it. I mean, props to Scandinavia right now for all the great DJ's coming out of their in the past few years.

You've taken a girl who typically hates house music and made her fall in love with it. I take my metaphorical hat off to you!

9.

Last Days Of Dancing by Maja Francis

Props to Jack for introducing me to this song, and good luck to all the future projects relating to this song.

Now, I thought that this was some unknown song in the world of music, but to my surprise, it's doing rather well, with over 1 million Spotify plays to its name! Nice one Maja!

I get Robyn vibes from Maja. Maybe its the voice or similar music styles, but I'm definitely hooked.

Lets not even mention the last 30 seconds or so when an extra beat kicks in. Pure magic.

It just sounds like one of those reunion songs that you'd hear at the end of a movie.

To me, this is an anthem of togetherness.

10.

Boys That Sing by Viola Beach

Someone hold me.

Honestly, it's really upsetting that this band will never live to see their success.

Now, for someone like me to find a band that I am fully 100% interested in all they music is a rare thing, so hearing their sound and falling in love with it after their passing was bittersweet to say the least.

So naturally, after becoming hooked on Swings and Waterslides, I just had to go out and see if there was any more of their music around, and I was presented with this beauty.

It has that upbeat indie-pop vibe that I just adore.

I just hope that Viola Beach still gain some notoriety for years to come, despite their tragic ending.

*Cheeky Bonus Song*

Like A Fool by Viola Beach

 

Okay, don't hate me but I couldn't shorten it to 10, and c'mon, two songs from the same artist and EP is totally allowed, right?

Now, this still has a loveable vibe like Boys Who Sing, but this has much more of a summery vibe to it, like spending the day at the beach.

Seriously, this band to me are the epitome of British summer as a young person and I'm head over heels in love with their sound.

Prayer circle that more of their music gets released over the coming weeks.




N.B - Hey everyone! This is present day Jade! Past Jade is an idiot who left this post in a tab for months without publishing. Don't be like past Jade!


So, that's it for this months Jadelist! How did you feel about the songs in this post? Let me know in the comments below.

So, question time! What song have you been loving this month? Let me know in the comments below!



As always, thank you so much for reading & I hope you have a lovely day

Lots of Love