My Music Library #2

In a post a few days back, I told you about my favorite musical artists. Today, I'm going to talk to you about the music I am loving right now:)

*List is in no particular order*

1) Pure Heroine Lorde

If you have not heard of Lorde then I would be very surprised. She is one of the most respected artists out there despite her young age. Pure Heroine is one of the best albums I have listened to so far this year, "Glory and Gore" undoubtedly being my favorite.

2) "I Want You To Know" Zedd featuring Selena Gomez

I love so many things about this song. First Off, the cover art is amazing!! Secondly, the music video is amazing!! And, lastly, the song itself is so good. I really hope these two make more music together in the future.

3) "Shut Up and Dance" Walk The Moon

Whenever this song comes on the radio, I am singing like no one is listening. I have never listened to Walk The Moon before this, but I will be looking into more of their music to see if there is anything I love as much as "Shut Up and Dance."

4) "Smile" Mikky Ekko

I first heard this song on the Paper Towns trailer (which you should go watch:P) and the rest is history. "Smile" is a song that makes you feel. It's that one song that always lifts your spirits when you're feeling down. 

5) "Adore" Cashmere Cat featuring Ariana Grande

When this song came out, I was ecstatic. "Be My Baby," Cashmere Cat and Grande's first collaboration, was absolutely amazing. So when I saw "Adore" on iTunes, I immediately put it on repeat. I never heard of Cashmere Cat before "Be My Baby," and now "Adore"...I need to check out his music. 

6) It's About Us Alex and Sierra

I have had this album on repeat for months! I watched them on X Factor and was overjoyed when they won it all. So when their album came out, I became obsessed. The thing that I love about them is that they are so different and unique from other artists I listen to; they have created their own sound. My favorites are "Little Do You Know," "I Love You," and "Broken Frame."

7) Let The Road Rixton

You may know Rixton from their chart-topping hit "Me And My Broken Heart," but they're so much more than that one song. Let The Road shows all the band's strengths and abilities that a debut album should. The song I was surprised by the most was "Let The Road." This song is seems to be acapella, which I did not expect from this band in a million years. I also love "Appreciated," "Beautiful Excuses," "Hotel Ceiling," "Speakerphone," and "Whole," which is basically the entire album.

8) "Stars" Ricky Dillon

Ricky Dillon is one of my favorite YouTubers out there. He is a major trend-setter in the YouTube community and knows exactly how to make me laugh. I do like him as a singer, but, to be honest, he is not one of my favorites. However, "Stars" is my favorite song off of his debut EP RPD. I can't pin-point what I specifically like about this song; I just love it:)

9) "Nothing Without Love" Nate Ruess
Do you remember the band Fun.? Do you remember the 2012 smash hits "We Are Young," "Some Nights," and "Carry On?" Well that's Fun. I love them, but they seem to have gone off the map for a while. I know they have not broken up, they're just not making music at the moment. But, the lead singer Nate Ruess has released his song "Nothing Without Love," and I love it! The extremely powerful lyrics are perfect for Ruess' voice. I'm looking forward to what Fun. and Nate Ruess create in the future.

10) "Up" Olly Murs featuring Demi Lovato

As you know, I am a huge fan of Demi Lovato. I also love Olly Murs. When "Up" came out I practically died. Their voices are amazing together and the overall premise of the song suits the two perfectly. I also love the album this is featured on: Olly Murs' fourth studio album Never Been Better.

11) SUCKER Charli XCX
Since the release of SUCKER, Charli XCX has proved that she is so much more than a one-hit-wonder. She has created her own genre of music, mixing Pop and Party to create an everyday-club kind of feel. "Doing It" featuring Rita Ora, "Gold Coins," "Famous," and "Breaking Up" are my favs:)

12) "Sweet Despair" Cher Lloyd
Cher Lloyd's album Sorry I'm Late was one of my favorite albums released in 2014. "Sweet Despair" has been one of my favorite songs off the album since my first listen. I just love the song in general:)

13) TRXYE Troye Sivan
Troye Sivan is an Australian YouTuber and singer/songwriter that released his first EP TRXYE last year. It reached number one in over 30 countries, topping Sia's album 1000 Forms of Fear. He also took the 17th stop on Billboard's Top 21 Under 21 in 2014. It is an understatement to say Sivan is killing it. His EP was released in August and I'm still listening to it constantly. There are no favorites--they're all my favorite. I can't wait for the full album that is said to be released this year.

14) Chapter One Ella Henderson
Most of you may know Ella Henderson from her smash hit "Ghost" that has taken over the radio for months on end. But I bet few of you have listened to her full album, but you definitely should. This album showcases Henderson's killer vocals perfectly. I don't think there was any better way for her to make her debut. "Empire," "Pieces," and "Missed" are my favorite tracks.

15) Nick Jonas Nick Jonas

Way back in the day, I was a huge fan of The Jonas Brothers, and to be honest, I still am. However, the trio is now longer making music as a group, but Nick Jonas is. When "Jealous" was released I became extremely excited for what he had in store for the future. And, boy, did he not disappoint. His first solo, self-titled album became a huge hit, featuring "Jealous" and "Chains," as well as a breathtaking duet with Demi Lovato. My favorites are "Chains," "Wilderness," "Avalanche" featuring Demi Lovato, and "Nothing Would Be Better."

So that's it:) This list definitely doesn't include all the songs I am loving; there is many, many more. But this gives you an overall picture of what I am listening to at the moment. I will probably do another post like this in the future because I listen to music way too much.