Top 5 Songs by Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham is a stand-up comedian who uses his perspective on the world and musical talents to create comedic songs. He rose to fame after posting videos to his YouTube account at 16 which led to him releasing his first EP titled 'Bo Fo Sho'. Since his debut, Burnham has released 3 albums, 3 comedy …

‘Cherry Wine’ by Hozier

Hozier was thrust into recognition when he released the single, Take Me to Church, from his debut self-titled album, Hozier. He dominated radio stations with a soothing voice, soulful sound, and stunning yet simple lyrics. The song which encompasses all of the beautiful aspects of his music is Cherry Wine. This song contains some of …

‘Visions of Gideon’ by Sufjan Stevens

This song, Visions of Gideon, was written by Sufjan Stevens for the film Call Me by Your Name. The song refers to the relationship between the two main characters, Oliver and Elio, and their Jewish faith. The song's title and chorus reference the story of Gideon in Jewish scripture. Gideon was a prophet of Yahweh, …

‘Sigh No More’ by Mumford and Sons

Sigh No More is the opening track from Mumford and Sons' debut album of the same name, Sigh No More. The song, written by band member Marcus Mumford, is derived from a song in the comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare. The song takes words directly from the play such as the title and the line, “One …

‘Electric Love’ by Børns

The Michigan-born singer Garrett Borns has been on the rise in America since around 2014. His David Bowie vibe and androgynous voice has made him a willing face for the gender-bender movement. Børns has become an increasingly well-known voice in the music industry through his numerous supporting slots for artists such as Mumford and Sons, …

‘Back to Black’ by Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse was born September 14, 1983, in Southgate, London. After rising to prominence due to her unique and impressive voice, Winehouse received international critical acclaim. Her second album, Back to Black, won her five Grammy Awards in one night. The leading singles, Rehab and Back to Black, have become her most renowned and top-selling. Back to Black, the …

‘Juicy’ by The Notorious B.I.G.

Juicy is the 1994 hit song by talented New York rapper, The Notorious B.I.G. The song was from his debut studio album, Ready to Die. Biggie received a gold certification in the U.K. and a 6x platinum certification in the U.S. The song is renowned by many as it addresses racial issues which Biggie dealt with in his …

‘The Best You Had’ by Nina Nesbitt

The Best You Had is an emotional pop song by Scottish beauty, Nina Nesbitt. The song was released as a single in late 2017 and will be released on her upcoming 2018 album. Nesbitt has said that the song is about the ending of a relationship and seeing the other person moving on and feeling bitter and …

‘A Boat to an Island on the Wall’ by Ben Howard

A Boat to an Island on the Wall is the lead single from Ben Howard's third studio album Noonday Dream, which is set to release in the summer of 2018. The new album comes after an almost 4-year hiatus from Howard after he joined the band A Blaze of Feather. The song sounds like Pink Floyd …

‘Seen It All’ by Jake Bugg

Jake Bugg is a 24-year-old artist from Clifton, Nottingham. This area is one of the largest housing estates in all of Europe. This area is known for its urban delinquents and high population. Jake Bugg turns his youthful misadventures into a tune which will devastate a listener with its words and raise them up with …