One song I particularly love, which not only reminds me of home but also Newcastle, is 'Spit Of You' by Sam Fender. From attending Sam Fender's concert back in 2025 to hearing it on the radio for the first time I moved to university, this song always reminds me of my family back home and all the happy memories and experiences I have with them. Whilst this song may start on a sombre note, it often isn’t the tune of the song that helps me with the homesickness but instead the memories I tie to it.
Sam Fender and his songs are great examples of music that has helped me to overcome homesickness, especially since many of his songs and lyrics are intertwined with the city. This was important to me as, whilst Newcastle might not have always been my home, it definitely has started to become one.
...I think it’s important to at least have one upbeat song that can get you to dance at times when you might be missing home.
Another one of my absolute favourites is 'Valerie' by Amy Winehouse. This song will never fail to remind of friends from both back home and up in Newcastle. From this song being played before a night out to just listening to it on the metro, I think it’s important to at least have one upbeat song that can get you to dance at times when you might be missing home.
Finally, my ultimate pick of a song that helps with homesickness is 'Not Nineteen Forever' by the Courteeners. Not only is this a great song but it really is true you’ll never be this young again. While it was initially scary moving away from a place I was so familiar with, it's nice to remind yourself that you put a lot of effort in to get here so you should enjoy it and try and embrace your new home as much as possible.