Coffee

Sylvan Esso, or the duo of Amelia Randall Meath and Nick Sanborn, brings us the wonderful Coffee (not literally, I wish...) with soothingly soft vocals and a mesmerizing beat. I will admit that I felt that the song was strange at first, but to me it felt like a bunch of things that weren't originally meant to be together but ended up creating perfection. Sometimes unexpected combinations have the mysterious capability of making things complete.

"I know my words will dry upon the skin just like a name I remember hearing."

Sylvan Esso - Coffee

Dark Horse Remixed

Alright so I know the original version this song has probably been overplayed at this point, but I'll be totally honest and say I'm still not entirely over it (especially Juicy J's verse). With that being said, here are two fabulous remixes of Katy Perry's Dark Horse from Goldhouse and Elephante. They both start slow and build, but then drop two totally different danceable beats, both equally enjoyable.

Broke For Free

Sometimes there is nothing more refreshing than a song without words. All you need is the right instrumentals to keep you anticipating what the beat could possibly bring. I am a huge fan of Ratatat, and I feel like this group, Broke For Free, somewhat stems off of that genre of lyric-less music. Although I feel like Broke For Free is more string/guitar based than electronic, there is definitely a pleasant and calming vibe to all of it. Check out some of my favorites below!

Broke For Free - XXV

Broke For Free - Juparo

Broke For Free - Budding

Broke For Free - The Gold Lining

**Bonus:

Ratatat - Cherry (Broke For Free Remix)

Stronger

If you're suffering from any case of the Monday blues, I've got an unexpected pick me up song. Sampling Corinne Bailey Rae's Put Your Records On, Wilfred Giroux frames some of my favorite lyrics of the song ("when are you gonna realize that you don't even have to try any longer?") with an upbeat yet relaxing rhythm in a pleasurably hypnotic, repetitive way. Take a listen and give yourself a pat on the back for making it through another Monday.

Wilfred Giroux - Stronger

Jai Paul

It's [Super Bowl] Sunday and I'm stuck studying for a test. Obviously the best way for me to wind down and get to memorizing is listening to some relaxing music. Jai Paul isn't exactly new, but I felt compelled to go back and re-listen to his two songs, Jasmine and BTSTU, after hearing Paper Diamond's remix of Jasmine that recently was released. I can't help but feel incredibly at ease when I hear these two completely original songs. The dreamlike and whispery vocals contrast amazingly with the funky instrumentals. Give these a listen if you feel the to just chill without a worry in the world. I've also included a phenomenal soft cover of BTSTU by Niia and the extra groovy Paper Diamond edit of Jasmine.

Jai Paul - Jasmine
 


Jai Paul - BTSTU

Niia - BTSTU (Jai Paul Cover)

Jai Paul - Jasmine (Paper Diamond Edit)