I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but there have been a ridiculous amount of amazing songs becoming popular lately... like a RIDICULOUS amount. I don't know what happened in the past two years that released the creative juices and made so many people produce these epic songs, but these artists are just killing it guys.
I've particularly noticed a common theme among male vocalists lately that I'm absolutely loving- the art of the ballad and story-telling and deep, soulful music is coming back. Artists are digging deep and pouring out so much emotion and talent into songs that every time I listen to one, I just want to throw my head back and scream "YESSSSSSS"... and let's be honest, sometimes I do.
SO-
For anyone else who likes to update their Spotify playlist regularly (or Apple music, let's not discriminate), I thought I'd list off some of my absolute favorite artists right now that put me in the feels. Every time.
1. Justin Timberlake
Song to listen to- "Say Something" (2018)
Other epic, not-so-recent songs- "Mirrors", "Not a Bad Thing", "Tunnel Vision"
2. James Bay
Song to listen to- "Wild Love" (2018)
Other epic, not-so-recent songs- "Let It Go", "Hold Back The River", "If You Ever Wanna Be In Love", "Need The Sun To Break"
3. Ed Sheeran
Song to listen to- "Perfect" (2017)
Other epic, not-so-recent (and kind-of-recent songs) - "Thinking Out Loud", "Dive", "Galway Girl", "A-Team", "Lego House".... really, there's way too many with him.
4. John Mayer
Song to listen to- "Changing" (2017)
Other epic, not-so-recent songs- "Love On The Weekend", "Heartbreak Warfare", "Gravity", "Daughters", "Vultures"
5. Lauv (aka Ari Staprans Leff)
Song to listen to- "I Like Me Better" (2017)
Other epic, recent songs- "Getting Over You", "Paris In The Rain", "The Other"
6. Sam Smith
Song to listen to- "The Thrill Of It All"
Other epic, not-so-recent (and kind-of-recent songs)- "Too Good At Goodbyes", "I'm Not The Only One", "Like I Can", "Leave Your Lover"
7. Leon Bridges
Song to listen to- "Coming Home" (2016)
Other epic, not-so-recent songs- "Rivers", "Pull Away", "Better Man"
8. James Arthur
Song to listen to- "Naked" (2017)
Other epic, not-so-recent songs- "Say You Won't Let Go", "Can I Be Him", cover of "Impossible"
9. Khalid
Song to listen to- "Silence" (2017)
Other epic, recent songs- "Love Lies", "Location", "Another Sad Love Song"
10. Sufjan Stevens
Song to listen to- "The Greatest Gift" (2018)
Other epic, not-so-recent songs- "The Only Thing", "Should Have Known Better", "Death With Dignity"
11. Harry Styles
Song to listen to- "Sign Of The Times"
Other epic, recent songs- "Ever Since New York", "Sweet Creature", "Meet Me In The Hallway"
