Tune Tuesday: Summer Playlist 2016

Hey guys!

It's been soooo long since I last posted a Tune Tuesday post! But I've decided to FINALLY return to this feature and share my summer playlist! It's a bit late, considering it's almost the end of August, but oh well!

 

 

1. WILD - Troye Sivan and Alessia Cara

Troye Sivan is brilliant! I first discovered him at SitC two years ago when I heard Happy Little Pill.

2. Chasing Shadows - Matt DeFreitas

I heard Matt DeFreitas singing in the open mic room at SitC this year and I immediately went on Youtube to discover more of his covers! Chasing Shadows is an original song by Matt.

3. Heathens - Twenty One Pilots

I recently discovered Twenty One Pilots and I've had this song on repeat ever since!

4. Stressed Out - Twenty One Pilots

Another song I love by Twenty One Pilots (and the first song I heard by them!).

5. Ride - Twenty One Pilots

Can you see a theme running through this playlist?! Btw, you have to check out Alex Aiono's cover - it's amazing!

6. Bury It - CHVRCHES and Hayley Williams

I literally love anything with Hayley Williams, and since CHVRCHES is great too, this is one of my favourite songs I've been listening to this summer.

7. Don't Let Me Down - The Chainsmokers and Daya

So I'm not that keen on the dance element to this song, but it is just so catchy and it's the perfect summer tune! Daya is amazing! And she's only 17!!!!! (I mean, she does look really young but still...)

8. This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris and Rihanna

Does anyone else think that this doesn't really sound like Rihanna? I was surprised when I found out she was the singer! This is another song I've had on repeat all summer. 

9. Treat You Better - Shawn Mendes

Love this song!

10. Back to Church - Alyson Stoner

So catchy! Remember her from Cheaper by the Dozen and Camp Rock?!

11. Snow White - Christina Grimmie

You might remember that Christina Grimmie sadly passed away at her concert a few months ago. I was just starting to discover more of her original songs at the time (I'd previously been listening to her covers). Snow White is probably my favourite song by Christina Grimmie. I also love Shrug, Cliché and Anybody's You.

12. Send My Love (To Your New Lover) - Sam Tsui, Madilyn Bailey, Alex G and Kurt Hugo Schneider

This song was originally by Adele, but I have to be honest, I'm not that keen on it. However, the cover done by Sam Tsui, Madilyn Bailey, Alex G and Kurt Hugo Schneider is just incredible!

13. Wiser - Madilyn Bailey

Madilyn Bailey is one of my favourite Youtubers and her song Wiser features on her debut original songs album.

14. Into You - Ariana Grande

Another catchy song!

What songs would be on your Summer playlist? Let me know in the comments!

Hasta luego!

Serena

Tune Tuesday: New Songs #2

 Hey guys!

 

Here are my thoughts on some of the songs that have been released recently:

 

 

1. Marvin Gaye - Charlie Puth ft. Meghan Trainor

 

 

This is brilliant. Both Charlie and Meghan have amazing voices!

 

 

2. This Summer's Gonna Hurt - Maroon 5

 

 

Maroon 5's new song is ok, but it's not as good as some of their other songs.

 

 

3. Don't Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynne

 

 

I quite like this :)

 

 

4. Around The World - Natalie La Rose

I much prefer Somebody. I guess it's ok to dance to, but I don't think I'll be listening to it otherwise!

 

5. Body Talk - Foxes

Yay, Foxes have a new song out! :D I love this!
 

 

6. Get Stupid - Aston Merrygold

 

 This is Aston's first single since JLS split up and I love it! It's so catchy! Reminds me of Bruno Mars with a bit of Michael Jackson thrown in, not sure if that's just me or...?

 

7. We Broke The Sky - Alexa Goddard

Amazing! Songs like this should get more recognition! So much better than a lot of the songs in the charts at the moment!
 

 

8. Fire N Gold - Bea Miller

She's 16? What?! Reminds me a bit Ellie Goulding and Against the Current. I think Bea will go on to be really successful.


9. Hearts On Fire - Cimorelli

 

 

Cimorelli's covers are great, and I like their original songs too. This is a good song and the lyric video is lovely. Can't wait to see the actual video!

 

 

 

What do you think of these songs?


Hasta luego!


Serena

 

Tune Tuesday: My Favourite Covers Of 2015 (so far!)

 

Hey guys! 

 

 I've been listening to a lot of covers on Youtube recently and thought I thought I'd share my favourite ones!

 

 

1. Counting Stars - Hannah Trigwell (OneRepublic)

 

 

This is such a beautiful cover! Hannah is definitely one to look out for!

 

 

2. Bad Blood - Cimorelli & The Johnsons (Taylor Swift)

 

 

I'd never heard of The Johnsons before watching this video, but I quite like them. Not to mention they're cute too! You should check out The Johnsons' Youtube channel and covers of FourFiveSeconds and Sugar.

 

 

3. Bad Blood - Alex G & Laura Evelyn Cai (Taylor Swift)

 

 

Alex G is one of my favourite Youtubers. I just love her covers! She has an amazing voice! I'm not familiar with Laura but she's good too!

 

 

 

4. Want To Want Me - Cimorelli (Jason Derulo)

 

 

Yep, another cover by Cimorelli! I'm pretty much obsessed with Jason Derulo's Want To Want Me, and this cover does not help! How amazing are Lisa and Lauren's voices?!

 

 

5. Want To Want Me - Megan Davis & Kyle Nachtigal (Jason Derulo)

 

 

Just incredible!

 

 

6. Cheerleader - Landon Austin & Jon D (OMI)

 

 

The vid is...odd! But I love Landon and Jon's voices so I don't suppose that matters!

 

 

7. Love Me Like You Do - Tanner Patrick & Rajiv Dhall (Ellie Goulding)

 

 

Perfect!

 

 

8. Love Me Like You Do - Kait Weston & Katherine Hughes (Ellie Goulding)

 

 

Kait and Katherine deserve so much more recognition! This cover is great!

 

 

9. Better Have My Money - Kelly Clarkson (Rihanna)

 

 

I actually think Kelly Clarkson sings this song a lot better than Rihanna!

 

 

10. Elastic Heart - Ella Eyre (Sia)

 

 

Sia and Ella Eyre are both undoubtedly incredible singers, and Ella's cover of Elastic Heart just proves it!

 

 

11. I Want You To Know - MAX & Alyson Stoner (Selena Gomez)

 

 

Wow, Alyson has come along way since Cheaper By The Dozen! I've only recently found out that she sings too!

 

 

12. Sunburn - Caroline Marquard (Ed Sheeran)

 

 

I was actually searching for covers of Uptown Funk (as you do!) when I came across this. It was on the Youtube suggestions section so I thought I might as well give it a listen. I hadn't actually heard of Caroline Marquard, and I haven't listened to Ed Sheeran's original version of Sunburn yet, but Caroline has a lovely voice and it sounds like a good song.

 

 

13. Uptown Funk - Fifth Harmony, Jasmine V, Jacob Whitesides & Mahogany Fox (Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson)

 

 

I just love this! It's so fun! However, I do think that Ally was singing a bit too high at the beginning!

 

 

14. Take Me To Church - Sofia Karlberg (Hozier)

 

 

I'll be honest and say I'm not really a fan of Hozier. But it's undeniable that Sofia's is breathtaking!

 

 

15. Ignition / Do You...Mashup - Phoebe Ryan (R. Kelly / Miguel)

 

 

These two songs may not be from this year, but Phoebe's mashup / cover is by far one of the best covers on this list! I always find myself singing along!

 

 

16. Where Are U Now - Ocean Avenue (Skrillex & Diplo with Justin Bieber)

 

 

One word: Amazing! I like the unexpected bit at the end - you'll see what I mean if you give it a listen! :p

 

 

17. Flashlight - Megan Nicole (Jessie J)

 

 

Love the video (and the song, of course!). It's so original.

 

 

18. Flashlight - Bethany Mota (Jessie J)

 

 

In terms of vocals, I'd have to say I prefer Bethany Mota's cover of Flashlight. However, they're both amazing!

 

 

What are your favourite covers from this year?

 

 

 Hasta luego!

 

 

Serena