This playlist is filled with picks that take the musicto community on a major emotional rollercoaster. Every lyric lands, every voice is dreamy enough to break your heart in the best way. These are the songs that catch you off guard, the ones that hit before you even think twice, making you feel sadness or love all at once.
From hidden gems to emerging talent, these are the songs and artists you might just fall in love with, something like the kind you’ll want on repeat…even when they wreck you a little.
Andie Writes:
i selected the songs most emotional songs that didn’t even make me think twice!!! sombr’s moody “My Body Isn’t Ready,” SIENNA SPIRO’s “Great Expectation” hitting different, Olivia Rodrigo going full ache-mode on “cigarette smoke,” and Suki Waterhouse’s dreamy “Notting Hill”
These make me feel both sadness and love actually, but in a very strong way. Every lyric hits and each of these artist’s voice make it soo dreamy and even more heartbreaking…in the best way
Ree Writes:
I choose Over and over – By Sky, I feel we all been there were we meet someone who becomes our whole world. The soft lyrics the simple melody feel like you are actually there in the song. A personal favorite.
I love James Vickery raspy soulful vocals. This song is very emotional. The song Save You can be relatable to any heartbreak. Sometimes we’re the only one who try to save a relationship we know we need to let go of. Even when it’s painful.
Yakob is a artist I discovered recently I love the softness of How to Let Go when dealing with uncertainty in love. Having to battle with doubt, self sabotaging and fear in relationships. This song allows you to write and journal your reflections on intimacy.
Alone in the Universe – By Tei Shi, has an angelic voice that moves with how you feel on days of uncertainty. I have had moments feeling alone in this universe. I know someone people can relate to this song. Another personal favorite.
I discovered Tommy Newport on New year this year. The song choice Secret Place hits home. On this journey we have to appreciate the life we have. Even if you feel like it’s not worth appreciating it. We all have ups and downs the key is appreciation and gratitude will get you to your next steps.
Rose’s Thorn – By TOKiMONSTA is an instrumental with slight airy vocals throughout. Can help release and let go of any heaviness, control, pain, regrets, and troubles. This blend of electric, world instruments and live percussion sounds grabs you into her world of creativity and emotions.
All these songs help me get through some not so good moments in my life. There is light on the other side as we learn to use the light within us.
Jenna writes:
There are so many artists making emotional music, but the first person I thought of was Wasia Project. When I first heard them I immediately felt so many things. Their song “You Are So Pretty” made me cry. It’s such a beautiful song. This band is just really great at sharing their emotions. It’s raw and real. The song I added is one of their brand-new ones, and just like their older stuff, it’s just as powerful. I really can’t recommend them enough.
Another artist is Searow. Every lyrics hits me like a punch in the face. This artist will straight-up just have you in your feelings. It’s very dreamy indie, reminiscent of artists like Beach House. If you want to be up in your feels, they’ve got some very slow, sad, and relatable songs.
I was recently reminded that Lewis Capaldi existed, and I think most people know he makes some real AF songs. He’s always been such an emotional artist, so adding him to this playlist too just felt right.
I also added a newer track from Conan Gray. His album in general, Wishbone, is all about heartbreak, so this one is just one of my favorites.
And I feel like an honorable mention should go to Alex Warren. Every song of his belongs here. I mean, if you just listen to him, you’ll know.
Track Listing:
- My Body Isn’t Ready – sombr
- Great Expectation – SIENNA SPIRO
- cigarette smoke – Olivia Rodrigo
- Notting Hill – Suki Waterhouse
- Another Night – HIRRY
- War To Love – HIRRY
- over and over – sky
- Save You – James Vickery
- How To Let Go – Yakob
- Alone in the Universe – Tei Shi
- Secret Place – Tommy Newport
- Rose’s Thorn – TOKiMONSTA
- How to Breathe (feat. Matt Corby) – The Rions, Matt Corby
- Whale Call – Wasia
- Project to be seen – Searows
- Something In The Heavens – Lewis Capaldi
- The Best – Conan Gray
- Strangers to Strangers – Zach Hood
Playlist Image from Unsplash by M.
About the Curators
Jenna B
Music is at the center of everything I do. Whether I’m creating playlists, discovering new artists, or singing along in the crowd, you can usually find me at a concert (over 100 and counting!) or with headphones on, exploring sounds across every genre.
Andie De Guzman
Andie constantly thinks of music as an escape to a whole other place. It also brings out this different side of her that only music can. Like, you ever have a bad day, but when you listen to this particular song or shuffle this certain playlist, everything seems better? Yeah, that's pretty much how it makes her feel too. And for her, music has to be playing everywhere– as in everywhere. It's like she has a soundtrack for anything. She can't stop writing or talking about it. It's something she can talk about with you for hours and hours. Music helps her get lost but in the best way possible.
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