Rainy Day Music

It’s the first official blog entry, and I thought I’d get things started with a bit of music. This week in the UK the weather has pretty much been rain, clouds, wind, and more rain. I’m personally a huge fan of stormy weather - I’ll pick it over a heatwave any day - but I know for most people, rain puts a dampener on there mood. So of course, the solution is a playlist of rainy day music! Here are just a few of the songs that cheer me up when the rain is coming down - or just if I’m feeling a bit glum. I should warn you that my music taste is all over the place, so perhaps not everything will tie in! 

Town Called Malice - The Jam

Anyone who knows me knows that this is one of my all-time favourite songs of all time. As soon as I hear that bass my mood will soar! This is one of those songs that makes me want to run around (I think the angry dance scene in Billy Elliot is partly to blame for that) and definitely stops me moping.

Lonely Boy - The Black Keys

When I first heard this song on the radio, I spent days googling the words “oh woah oh oh” in the smallest hope of finding it. I really love this song and is another pick-me-up. Also, the music video is enough to make anyone laugh, even if you don’t like the song!

Loved and Alive - Jim and the Povolos

Jim and the Povolos are my go-to “I am sad and want to dance” band. Their music is so relaxing but definitely cheers me up if things are ever looking rainy!

Right Now - Watsky

Here’s where the music switches up a bit! I never thought I’d be a fan of rap. but I am completely obsessed with Watsky’s beat and lyrics. To be honest, I’d recommend anything of his, but this is one of my favourites off his new album.

My Number - Foals

Here’s another song that I just love for no reason in particular.  It’s great to stick on if I ever need cheering up, and I find I’ll go through phases of playing it constantly!

Rain - The Beatles

How can you miss a song about rain off a rainy day playlist?! I really love The Beatles - in fact I was pretty much obsessed with them when I was 12/13 - and I love this song. 

Oasis - Married with Children

I thought I’d finish on something a bit more chilled out. This song is really calming, and definitely one of my favourite Oasis songs.

I think it’s safe to say this music playlist was all over the place, but I really hope you like a few of my favourite songs!
What songs do you like to listen to when you’re down? Do you listen to any of these? Let me know!

Until next time,

Martha

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