Whether it’s a coffee, a playlist, or both, I often need a boost to get my day started. However, after hours of sitting in traffic and listening to the same songs on repeat (shout-out to Z100), I decided to experiment with a different playlist. After coming across a mellow pop station on Pandora, I was immediately hooked to the vibe. Indie and non-mainstream music are absolute hidden gems. It’s up to you to find that artist that truly speaks to you. From Yuna comforting me during rough times to Christine and the Queens helping to boost my self-confidence as I strut across campus, each artist tells a story we can relate to on a personal level. With the variety of artists and songs I have fallen in love with over the years, it’s difficult to narrow my favorites down to such a short and sweet playlist. Whether you are into indie or just getting started, I hope you enjoy!
Anyone Else But You- The Moldy Peaches
Clay- Hana
Coffee- Sylvan Esso
Dancing on Glass- St. Lucia
iT- Christine and the Queens
Overcome- Tora feat. Merryn Jeann
Past Lives- Borns
Rescue- Yuna
Summer Days- Rhye
Two Atoms and a Molecule- Noah and the Whale
Walking Away- HAIM
Young- Vallis Alps
Now that you have a few tracks to rock your morning, be sure to explore artists outside the box, you’ll never know what hidden gems are out there (like Ellen Page and Michael Cera’s duet of “Anyone Else But You” in Juno– here come the tears people)!