New year, new you-- am I right? This time of year, I'm not one to carry that slogan or make resolutions, but I do enjoy finding new music. Now is a time to start fresh with your music taste, to discover new things, and find your 2017 artist obsession. So, here are 17 songs to get you started in 2017.
1. Tear in my Heart // Twenty One Pilots
You may have heard this catchy song before, but it's worth going on this list. It's a fun tune to sing along to and always gets me in a good mood. There's also an alternate version with a band called Mutemath, which is just as good. I recommend you listen to both.
2. I Wanna Get Better // The Bleachers
This is another fun, upbeat song with a good beat. It's kind of inspirational, especially for those of you who are working on resolutions. "I didn't know I was broken 'til I wanted to change," says the singer. This song will make you want to get better, I promise.
3. In/Out // Dan Croll
This electro-pop tune is one I like to listen to as background music. The music is subtle and the vocals are not too overpowering, yet it still maintains its integrity as a catchy song. Dan Croll's other songs follow suit.
4. Anna Sun // WALK THE MOON
The artists of the catchy "Shut Up and Dance" have a lot of other good beats as well, with Anna Sun being one of my favorites. This staccato tune is fun to tap your foot along to or just listen to as white noise.
5. Angels // The xx
Angles is a soft song and is nice to listen to when you're in the mood to chill out and calm down. The lead singer's voice is ethereal and the lyrics are romantic. It's a beautiful song, really.
6. Fast Car // Tracy Chapman
You may have heard this song on the radio before, but it's a good one. Tracy Chapman's voice is unique and her lyrics are charming. This song always makes me want to go on a road trip with my best friends.
7. Guillotine // Jon Bellion and Travis Mendes
Jon Bellion's back-beats are insanely catchy and this song is no exception. The lyrics in this one are sweet, with "If you have nightmares, we'll dance on the bed sheets" being my favorite line.
8. Mrs. Hippopotamuses' // Relient K
This song, off of the band's latest album, is super upbeat and catchy. It's not about struggle, or romance, or partying. It's just a simple, good, genuine song that will make you want to dance.
9. Us // Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor's voice is nothing short of beautiful, and this song showcases it well. The way she shapes her vowels is unique and really enjoyable to listen to. This song is strange in its lyrics, but nonetheless, it's a good one.
10. Hero/Heroine // Boys Like Girls
You may have heard this song before, and if you're into alternative music scene, you're definitely familiar with this band. This is one of my favorite songs by Boys Like Girls because of its soft beat and sweet lyrics.
11. The Wine We Drink // Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
This song is so calming and has a really nice message. The harmonies are stand-out and the lyrics are well-written. This is a song that will make you smile and want to hug someone you love.
12. Untouched // The Veronicas
Now this is a fun song! The beat is electronic and will get you dancing. The singers' voices are average female pop vocalist, almost echoing that of Ariana Grande and others like her. This is definitely a song to get you up and moving.
13. I am a Nightmare // Brand New
The band's latest single, I Am a Nightmare, is different than most of their other music, but is more appealing to those who haven't heard Brand New before. This song is your typical pop-punk song structure-- a catchy beat and fun, repetitive lyrics in the chorus.
14. Lost in my Mind // The Head and The Heart
This indie duo create beautiful music, and this song is not an exception. The vocals are impeccable and the beat is chilled down. It's a song made for the autumn and winter.
15. Packed Powder // Blind Pilot
Another calm song, Packed Powder has unique lyrics and a nice soft tune. The singer's voice is really enjoyable. This song is a good one to fall asleep to, or to just listen to as you do homework.
16. Classy Girls // The Lumineers
Classy Girls is a fun, foot-tapping tune that'll get you clapping and singing along. The lyrics tell a story of a man who just wanted a kiss from the bartender, but she says that "classy girls don't kiss in bars". It's a cute song that will make you smile.
17. Babel // Mumford and Sons
If you know anything about Mumford and Sons, you know that they're famous for their spectacular use of stringed instruments, and this song showcases it well. Marcus Mumford's iconic voice takes center stage in this song with unique lyrics, possibly inspired by the Tower of Babylon in the Bible. This is one of my favorite songs by the band.
Now go forth and get listening! You can find a playlist of these songs here.
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