This however means we need new music to soundtrack our ventures, from the leisurely stroll down to the off license to the power walks to uni when you chose an extra 10 minutes in bed. How else are you meant to romanticise your life? Here’s a playlist for the new season - it’s time to stop listening to Phoebe Bridgers with the big light off, open those curtains to let the light in and rejoice.
This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) - Talking Heads
I can’t think of a song that better embodies Spring than this one. It’s a classic, but for those unfamiliar, it’s a dashingly hopeful, unconventional love song accompanied by a funky instrumental that’ll have your head bopping.
Freefall - KAYTRANADA (feat. Durand Bernarr)
Bernarr’s dreamy vocals complement KAYTRANADA’s beat to make for an enchanting song with a sick melody, so smooth it’ll put you in a trance.
Cherry Wine - Nas, Amy Winehouse
An unusual pairing, sure, but somehow they make it work. Amy’s soulful voice intertwines immaculately with Nas’ rap verses for an r&b sound that’s somehow both nostalgic and distinctive.
You Make Loving Fun - Fleetwood Mac
A gorgeous, hopeful love song… just ignoring the song’s back story (look it up if you’re unfamiliar with the Rumours lore, it’s loaded). The song is McVie swooning for three minutes straight, accompanied by heavenly backing vocals. Dreamy and soft as the season upon us.
Cornerstone - Arctic Monkeys
An incredible song to mindlessly bop to. The narrative within the lyrics is hopeless (“she was close enough to be your ghost”...), but when they’re carried by a melody as upbeat as the one at hand, you can easily tune out Turner’s upset - just don’t mistake it for a love song.