Mink & Shoes

Very super into this. Old again, but if you haven't heard it, you should listen immediately. I love how soft the vocals are and if you listen closely to the lyrics, they're pretty fantastic. So funky in every good way!

Psychemagik - Mink & Shoes

The Dreamer

Nothing like a sweet as honey voice and lyrics that say "it's not about you anymore" to get you kickstarted to move on into 2016. This track is pretty old, but as I've already said, I'm behind and still reviewing my most-listened to tracks of 2015. This one is smooth as butter and is so relaxing. What a gem.

Anna of the North - The Dreamer

Believe You're Mine

This song reminds me of something you might have heard on an early 2000s MTV reality TV show... in every good way possible that is!!! (RE: Eighth and Oceans "Beautiful Love" by the Afters). So anyways, I love all the sadness and despair of the lyrics but also the fact that you can still totally jam out to it.

Nada Surf - Believe You're Mine

Borderline / The Cops

This is one of those older tracks of 2015, but I still love it and listen to it pretty frequently. As always, Vanic puts an incredible twist on an already good song, which pretty much encompasses not knowing how to feel--something I can fully relate to. This one was definitely one of my 2015 obsessions.

Vanic X Tove Styrke - Borderline

Also loved his spin on K. Flay's track "The Cops." Awesome stuff!

Vanic X K.Flay - The Cops

Hightimes

It's funny when I haven't seen work from someone in awhile I find myself wondering if it's just another new group.. but no, I knew The Big Pink looked familiar. I have a few songs of theirs from about 5 years ago like "Dominos" and "Velvet." Their latest "Hightimes" continues their previous vibes in the best sense. I love the slow vocals in their songs; they give you enough time to process and really think about the music. A perfect track to unwind to, listen here:

The Big Pink - Hightimes

In The Air

If I still had a car to drive, I would jam to this song with the windows rolled down. Nothing like a relaxed rock-ish sound to pair with the wind in your face and hair. This is clearly a song about moving on, and puts a nice uplifting vibe in the air.. hehe. Enjoy!

Ten Fé - In The Air

You're Light (Star Slinger Remix)

I have been a fan of Star Slinger ever since I discovered him back in 2010 with his Volume 1 album, and his song Mornin' quickly became one of my all-time favorites. Seriously, to this day, it still puts me in a fantastic mood every time I hear it. So I've enjoyed following his more recent work and it's cool to see how he has evolved throughout the years. I first heard his remix to "You're Light" this summer and have been listening to it since. I feel like the different kinds of beats that he adds to this one are thoughtful (can you say that about a remix?) and really bring a nice vibe to the song. It's a nice relaxing mix, in which Star Slinger really shines.

Harrison - You're Light (feat. Maddee)(Star Slinger Remix)

Shine (Danny L Harle Remix)

For some reason, altered voices in remixes have never bothered me. In fact, I quite like them--even the chipmunk-ish ones. That being said, I really enjoy this video game sounding remix by Danny L Harle. It brings some fun energy and incorporates some good ol' fashioned 90s rave sounds that I just love.

Years and Years - Shine (Danny L Harle Remix)

Remember

The beats on this one are fantastic. It's so weird to think about that when people make electronic music they're pretty much starting from nothing and that most of it is left up to their imagination, which I think gives them all the more credit for creativity. "Remember" is so good and it's laid-back vibes work wonders on my anxiety, so just listen and chill.

Feki - Remember

Spectrolite

This is one of those songs that feels like you're in a dream sequence that you never want to end. I love it. Seriously I've listened to it on single repeat more times than I care to admit. The sounds blend together in this kaleidoscopic manner that makes everything super hazy but vibrant at the same time and I just can't turn away. The vocals are superb as well and mix so nicely. All I was able to find out about Bayonne is that it's a guy named Roger Sellers from Austin, Texas and this is the only song that I've found by him so far. Anyways, I hope he continues making tracks like this because I clearly can't get enough.

Bayonne - Spectrolite

Burn (Vasta Remix)

Again, this is one of those tracks that I'm not quite sure how to classify, but all I know is that I really dig it. The almost hip-hop beat adds some awesome layers to the kind of naked-sounding original. However, it's still incredibly soft spoken, well-done, and creates a nice chill vibe.

Lapsley - Burn (Vasta Remix)

World Without You (MÖWE Remix)

Like most blogs/people/online publications/what have you, I'm going back through my favorite songs of 2015, but, well, the fact is that I didn't get to even post most of them. So I've been compiling a list on my Soundcloud if you're interested, or I'll just keep trying to post most of them individually here! Anyways, I really love this remix by the dynamic duo of MÖWE. They add such a nice vibe to this song that is a bit sad but has a good message in the end--"don't forget who it is that you are."

Hudson Taylor - World Without You (MÖWE Remix)

***Bonus track***
Check out this equally awesome original!

MÖWE - Chasing Clouds

Be Together (BKAYE Remix)

Ugh I just love it when a remix makes a good song like ten times better. BKAYE (self-identified as a Connecticut college kid, dope) takes this already awesome track to the next level and makes it way less depressing than the original, which I know is still good, but didn't it make you feel just a tiny bit too desperate? Anyways, this remix is bumpin so you should turn it up and jam.

Major Lazer ft. Wild Belle - Be Together (BKAYE Remix)

Closer

With a perfect blend of chill and upbeat, Duck House nails it with "Closer." Its hopeful and bubbly pop sound blends a little bit of psychedelic right in quite nicely. Enjoy!

Duck House - Closer

You're Good But I'm Better

Kill J, thanks for killin it and getting all my sadness. I wasn't quite sure about this one at first, but the more I listened to it, the more I fell in love with it. I especially appreciate the vibrant chorus and the little "woo's!" spread throughout the track. With more and more songs these days I'm like, "Whoa, I've never heard anything like this!" and honestly it's hard to know what to expect. But nothing is better than being constantly pleasantly surprised! Keep it up Kill J.

Kill J - You're Good But I'm Better

SAINT WKND

Let's be honest, the weekend is and will always be a saint in our lives--rescuing us from those shitty weeks and giving us most of the best memories for the weeks to come. Anyways, now that it's unfortunately over, we need some good beats and, ahem, a positive vibe, to make it until next Friday. Thankfully SAINT WKND has got us covered. Full disclosure, I heard "Positive Vibe" last spring when it was first released, but like most of the songs I heard last spring, I was too bust galavanting in Paris to post them (and I'm pretty sure everyone knows their hit track "My Type"). No complaints. But they resurfaced recently again for the awesome remix of their track "Lost (Runaway)" by Fabich (see below). The sprinkled in bass and beats to it gives it a little extra kick. Enjoy!

SAINT WKND - Positive Vibe

SAINT WKND feat. INGLSH - Lost (Runaway)(Fabich Remix)

Metaphysical

Autograf always knows how to crank out a killer tune and "Metaphysical" is no exception. I love the plethora of various layered instrumentals--they work extremely well together--and Janelle's high-pitched voice blends quite nicely with it all. Autograf also had some cool insight on the inspiration of the song: "To us Metaphysical isn't about the origin of the universe. It's about the reality we create in our own lives. When we peel back the layers, we're all just human inside." PREACH.

Autograf - Metaphysical (ft. Janelle Kroll)

Marcus Marr & Chet Faker

As always, I am still catching up on songs. It's a fast world of music out there y'all, so it's not easy to always be on top of it when you have like 5 other lives to live, but I like to try and give it a go. Anyways. These tracks brought forth from the cool collaboration of Marcus Marr, a London-based DJ/producer, and Australian vocalist Chet Faker, who you probably know from his biggest songs, 1998 and Talk Is Cheap. Additionally, the album artwork is psychedelic and dope. "Birthday Card" is definitely a more low key, chill house-ish kind of track, though still remaining quite upbeat. Chet's vocals are just a bit softer and subdued. However, "The Trouble With Us," is much funkier and outspoken. Love the instrumentals here. They're both worth a listen, check them out below!

Marcus Marr & Chet Faker - Birthday Card

Marcus Marr & Chet Faker - The Trouble With Us

Tip Pit

So I first heard this song as I was dozing off on the train (daily routine, etc.) and it was just perfect for that soothing vibe I was seeking. The vocals reminded me a bit of Passion Pit but I love the contrasting slow and dreamy instrumentals! I really love the line "'Cuz what I really want and what I really need is something that'll make me feel good" because uh, yeah, same. Super chill, good vibes ahead.

World Champion - Tip Pit

Come To Me (Ofenbach Remix)

I love the way that Ofenbach has transformed this almost country-sounding folkish song into something totally upbeat and danceable. It's one of those tracks that I can listen to over and over again, still dancing, still feeling like I could listen to it again later without ever really getting sick of it. Love it!

Lily & Madeleine - Come To Me (Ofenbach Remix)

Another Day In Paradise

Music that actually makes you feel good is pretty exceptional and when they bring forth happiness makes it all the better. Such is the case with "Another Day In Paradise" by Quinn XCII thanks to an ideal combination of chill lyrics, an awesome beat, and overall good vibes.

Best words:
"75 degrees and a dope sound, all you need to live fine"
"And I be runnin' 'cuz I figured out the more I slow down the less I get out"

Quinn XCII - Another Day In Paradise

***Bonus track: This more recent track by Quinn XCII just brings me back to saying how relatable his lyrics are. Dope instrumentals as well.

Quinn XCII - Stung

Be Right There

This is a few months old, but I don't really care because I'm still totally into it. As we know, Diplo tends to straight up slay and this track is no exception. He's integrated house sounds of today with some super 90's synths (I'm reminded of "Be My Lover" by La Bouche, a classic of course) and killer vocals. Take 4 minutes of your day to dance to this contagious beat!!!!

Diplo & Sleepy Tom - Be Right There

Stay (ft. Maty Noyes)

Ugh, Kygo just keeps killing it in every good way possible. Honestly, I don't see how someone could not like him or his tunes. He stays true to his work and it continues to be incredibly eloquently produced. Also, the fact that he's incredibly good looking doesn't really hurt either. His latest, "Stay," has some great vocals by Maty Noyes and I always enjoy seeing the track preview by piano via his Instagram (see below). Enjoy and let the good vibes roll.

Kygo - Stay (ft. Maty Noyes)

Stay🎹

A video posted by Kygo (@kygomusic) on Dec 5, 2015 at 11:23am PST

Berlin Blues

Whoa. I love finding artists like this vibrant South African, Alice Phoebe Lou, who just reflects sheer and raw talent. The intonations in her vocals are strangely reminiscent to Regina Spektor (who, of course, I absolutely adore). On the other hand, the acoustics and rhythm pick up are a bit more fun and rugged. Huge fan!

Alice Phoebe Lou - Berlin Blues

Crystalised (Edu Imbernon remix)

Some songs will forever reek of nostalgia, and for me "Crystalised" takes me back to my first car, driving (probably a bit recklessly) with the windows down and sunroof open, spring's cool air in my face and the wind in my hair. Even though this remix is pretty old, some slip through the cracks, and I'm grateful to be discovering it now because it's pretty swell and brings up some GoOd TyMeZ. Ya know.

The XX - Crystalised (Edu Imbernon remix)