GRAPE MUSIC #3 feat. A MIXED BAG OF BANGERS.

Time to dance away the terrible weather.

young dumb & broke / khalid

I've heard of this song but I don't think I really heard it until last night and obviously, I love it. I'm a fan of Khalid and his music, as noted last week with the Fast Car cover that he did perfectly.

hate that you know me / bleachers

I've been watching the last season of Love with has a pretty amazing soundtrack with this being one of the tracks featured in the season. I'm on a search for summery bops to get me through this terrible Spring and this track definitely helps. Also check out Love on Netflix cause it's such a good show.

secrets / max style (feat. cxloe)

If you've been following this blog for a while then you'll know that some tracks are sex tracks. The type of track that you can throw on in the background while you get down to it cause of the sexy beat and this is one of those tracks.

molly / lil dicky (feat. brendon urie)

I discovered this track literally yesterday and while it's definitely a great track, Brendon Urie lending his vocals for the chorus got me feeling things music have never made me feel before. Overall, a fantastic track I highly recommend.

Get down, get funky and come back next time for more.

GRAPE MUSIC #2 feat. A LOTTA GOOD SHIT.

Oh boy, there is a lotta good tunes today!

pushin' / shoffy

I love everything about this track. It's a got a good beat that you can dance to while relating to the lyrics as I'm sure we've all been with someone who was distant and pushing us away so dance away your sorrows with this beaut of a track.

fast car (tracy chapman cover) / khalid

I'm at the point where I feel that Fast Car is too good of a song for anymore covers, especially in this trend of making dance covers of classic tracks such as this one but if anyone can do an amazing cover of this track, it's definitely Khalid. It's perfectly done, the way this song should be covered. I highly recommend his other tracks as well!

let it be / hayley kiyoko

It's twenty gay teen, guys and Hayley Kiyoko is killing it. Simple as.

translucent / morgxn

morgxn is another artist I've discovered recently and I absolutely love their stuff, this track being no different. It's one of those tracks that I fall in love with as soon as I hear it, where there is no words to describe just how much you love it and I've been dying to find a song recently that does exactly that. Here it is.

say amen (saturday night) / panic! at the disco

What's better than a new P!ATD track? Two new P!ATD tracks, a music video and an album release date. Sticking to the style of the last album but being just as amazing. I'm already counting down the days to the album because I NEED more. The video is just as great, with a little easter egg of the ending being the beginning of the This is Gospel music video.

(fuck a) silver lining / panic! at the disco

GO, LISTEN, ENJOY!

Decades Special: The 80s // Weekly Playlist Update

It's time for 80s week of the Weekly Playlist Update Decades Special! So, get your Flock of Seagulls hairstyle and throw on your ruffled shirt and let's party like it's the 80s!

I'd like to say I'm a big fan of 80s music, with Depeche Mode being one of my all time favourite bands. They definitely don't make music like this anymore, so let's get into the classic hits I've picked for this week!

TRACK 1: Tainted Love / Soft Cell (1981)

A classic hit of the 80s that we have most likely danced to at a party when the DJ plays it, because what is a party without Tainted Love? Throw it on and dance like no-one is watching!

TRACK 2: But Not Tonight / Depeche Mode (1986)

I'll be honest, my favourite song of all time is Enjoy The Silence by Depeche Mode but this track is a very close second (and it was released in the 80s, unlike Enjoy The Silence..). While it may not be a classic, as far as I'm aware, it's still a fantastic track that I highly recommend!

TRACK 3: Mr. Blue / Yazoo (1983)

I wish I could say I've listened to Yazoo a lot but unfortunately, I know only a handfull of songs - Mr. Blue being one of them and easily my favourite. The chorus is what made me fall in love with the song, although I couldn't tell you exactly why other than maybe one or two of the lines I could relate to.

Happy Listening!

#12: The Carmilla Movie // Grape Movie Marathon

It has been five years since Laura and Carmilla vanquished the apocalypse and Carmilla became a mortal human. Their domestic bliss is suddenly ruptured when Carmilla begins to show signs of "re-vamping" - from a fondness for bloody treats to accidental biting - while Laura has started having bizarre, ghostly dreams. The couple must now enlist their old friends from Silas University to uncover the unknown supernatural threat and save humanity - including Carmilla's.

If you didn't know already, Carmilla is a LGBT web series on youtube (series one, two and three to make it easier for you..) and I highly recommend you go and binge watch all three series of it now before going and buying the movie, which is available on Fullscreen. 

Now, onto the review! I am absolutely in love with both the series and movie, which I have seen twice since it's released which is a rarity, usually I'll watch a movie once and be done with it for a while. As a lesbian, finding a good, watchable LGBT movie isn't the easiest of tasks and yet this movie is perfect. Yes, it maybe about a vampire and her girlfriend who is having weird dreams linked to their past but still, it's perfect.

It has a little bit of everything, comedic moments mixed in with action and suspense and romance - something that I feel some lesbian movies struggle with yet this movie has pulled it off and put together a sex scene that I can enjoy knowing it's actually realistic compared to other films that seem to be filmed by someone simply guessing how it all goes down.

If you're into supernatural LGBT themed movies then this is for you, but I do recommend watching the Carmilla series prior as you might be left a little confused about what's going down in the movie. The movie is available via Fullscreen, as previously stated and this is currently the only way you'll be able to watch it but it is so worth it, trust me!

I rate it 5 out of 5 grapes.

Week 10 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

TRACK 1: A Different Love (w/ Lauv) / DJ Snake

DJ Snake & Lauv are both artists that I love and when two artists I love come together to create a great track, you know I'm gonna really love it. 

TRACK 2: Your Mind (feat. Kristen Marie) / HEDIA

A great mixture of vocals and beat, sampling the classic house track "She's A Gypsy" by Crystal Waters, you can't help but love this track. 

TRACK 3: Would You Ever (feat. Poo Bear) / Skrillex

I'm not a big Skrillex fan but this is different to the usual music he creates and I love it, it's been on repeat since I discovered it and there is even a remix that's just as good as the original. I've also featured that below!

Would You Ever (4B Remix) / Skrillex (feat. Poo Bear)

Happy Listening!

Week 9 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

TRACK 1: What About Us / Shoffy.
An artist I recently discovered and while making my way through their self-titled album, I found this amazing track (the others I've heard so far are also amazing so make sure you check those out too).

TRACK 2: Electric Touch / A R I Z O N A

A R I Z O N A  have managed to combine a soft voice with the perfect beats to create this beautiful track. I'd consider this the perfect soundtrack for a chilled out day of daydreaming.

TRACK 3: Recognise (feat. Ashe) / Win and Woo.

Another great track for a night of dancing! 

Happy Listening!

Week 8 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

This week focuses on tracks that are slightly heavier than those featured previously!

TRACK 1: Follow You / Bring Me The Horizon

I feel in comparison to other Bring Me The Horizon songs, this is a slower, more calmer song which I actually enjoy, I'm also a big fan of the lyrics and the two together make this one of my favourite songs on their album, "That's The Spirit".

TRACK 2: Hated / Beartooth

Again, the lyrics to this song are part of the reason I love it as much as I do, especially when it comes to the chorus as it's something that I feel I, as well as many others, can relate to. As a bonus track, I've also included the acoustic version which is just as good and perfect for those who might not like something this heavy.

TRACK 3: Wisteria / Hands Like Houses

I'm pretty sure that this is the track that first got me into Hands Like Houses and it still remains one of my favourites by this band and I've even been lucky enough to see them perform this track live, which was just as good as I thought it would be.

BONUS TRACK: Oceandust / Hands Like Houses

I've decided to throw in another Hands Like Houses track as a bonus. Having not listened to them in a few months, it was nice to listen to them, as well as the other bands posted above. This is a track that I'd forgotten about that I absolutely loved.

Happy listening!

Week 7 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

TRACK 1: You / LINES

I've heard this track more times than I can count since I discovered it. It's indie mixed with great beats making a great track for getting up and dancing like no-one is watching.

TRACK 2: Wise Up / Huntar

This features on the new album, Your Favourite Worst Mistake, which also happens to be the first Huntar album. It's definitely the first track that jumped out at me during my first listen and remained my favourite (mainly because I haven't given the rest of the album a chance yet..)

TRACK 3: Phases ft. French Montana / ALMA

Another great track from Finnish star, ALMA. As always, a great track for getting up and dancing to, maybe even a good break up track to help you move on from your latest phase..

Week 6 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

Who runs the world? Girls! So, let's rock out with our fellow world rulers in this female fronted special!

TRACK 1: Blow The Bass / Lowell
I'd describe this as moody number perfect to have a little slow dance to, whether it's on the dance floor or between the sheets. I'm sure we all have songs we think are perfect to have sex to, right?

TRACK 2: Hold On / Angus & Julia Stone
As well as songs to have sex to, I also have a mental list of songs that are perfect for gloomy evenings spent snuggled up in bed, when you just want some easy listening music to daydream about what could have been to. This track is perfect for that.

TRACK 3: Colour Me / VALERAS
With only one EP under their belts, they are definitely one to watch out for. I can see them as the band to break out onto the scene and possibly be the next big thing - I'm that in love with them. After listening to the track below, check out their EP "Knives & Flowers".

Happy Listening!

Week 5 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

TRACK 1: 1-800-273-8255 / Logic (feat. Alessia Cara, Khalid)

It's a fantastic track, simple as. I love when artists use their platform to get a message across, especially when it's one that hits home with so many people.

"Who can relate?"

TRACK 2: I Kinda Like It / Julie Bergan

I found this track through a TV show and I'm so glad I did. It's what I'd describe as a great "getting ready for a night out" track. The perfect song to throw on to get yourself ready for the night.

TRACK 3: Waiting on the Summer / VHS Collection

Summer may be over, especially with the rain we've had recently in the UK but while we're waiting for it to come back around, this track will make it feel like it never left. 

Happy Listening!

Week 4 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

With the release of their new album, All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell, it's been hard to listen to anything else this week so this weeks tracks are all tracks that come from this album. 

TRACK 1: Walk Alone / Pvris.

Walk Alone is the first track on the album that I feel in love with. I love the way they've created this track, with the drums standing out through the chorus, the orchestral parts throughout the song which remind me a little of a Florence and the Machine track that fit in so well. It's a fantastic track and the first one I put on when listening to this album.

TRACK 2: Separate / Pvris

Another fantastic track which again, I love how they've created. Once more, the drums stand out throughout the track and the way the vocals come across fits perfectly. It's hard to put down why exactly I love this track, so give it a listen and find out for yourself.

TRACK 3: Same Soul / Pvris

Yet another fantastic track that stood out to me while listening to this album, the chorus being what got me hooked. Again, go give it a listen and see for yourself just how great this track is.

If you're a Pvris fan, this playlist update is perfect for you and if not or you've never listened to them then now is the time to give them ago and see what you think! 

Week 3 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

TRACK 1: Sugar / Fickle Friends.
I discovered these beauts supporting some band that my dad wanted to see and I've been in love with them ever since. Sugar is a track that features on the EP for their latest single "Glue" (featured in last weeks update) and I LOVE it. It's a lovely little upbeat number that is perfect for summer, even if we're reaching the end of it - the sun is still shining so throw this track on and get dancing!

TRACK 2: Winter / Pvris

Pvris have just dropped their new album which I highly recommend you check out, so it only seemed right that one of their tracks featured this week. This track was released as a single before the albums released and was by far, my favourite of the singles. 

TRACK 3: Stupid For You / Waterparks

I've heard of this band a few times but hadn't heard any of their music until I saw a bit of their set at Slam Dunk 2017 but even then, it wasn't until listening to a pop punk playlist that they were featured on that I actually realised just how good they are. They are your typical pop punk boy band, but they are still worth a listen if that's your cup of tea.