let me start off by saying, i've been a fan of bring me the horizon since i was around 14 years old. i'm 27 at the time of writing this. i've been a fan for well over 10 years. i have seen their musical progression throughout the years and i've loved every second of it. even when they lost tons of fans after the release of sempiternal and then again with amo, i was still there and loving them. i feel like as their artistry grew up, so did i.

fav songs: parasite eve, kingslayer, ludens

holy shit this album... where do i even begin? this album means so much to me it's not even funny. it makes my heart ache for the little girl who just wanted someone to hear her.

i've also seen a lot of assholes on youtube be so mean about this album calling it "main character syndrome" and "overdramatic" which is just plain fucking mean imo?? like halsey wrote this album about feeling suicidal her teen years/young adulthood only to actually experience near death due to cancer. let people put their feelings into art!!! you're not cool for being afraid of emotion!!!

fav songs: dog years lonely is the muse ego arsonist darwinism

i don't think there's a single sapphic person on the planet that doesn't currently have this album in their favorite albums list. and i am not exempt

it's not often that there's an album that i love every single song on. the perfectly curated album hits every single mark for me. i just love pop music!! and i especially love when it's gay!!

the very first song i heard from this album was casual and i fell in love and i think i listened to it at least 20 times in a row after that.

fav songs: femininomenon casual super graphic ultra modern girl my kink is karma

Perfume is one of the J-pop groups I’ve been really into ever since I stumbled upon their music. Their style blends EDM, electropop, and that distinct J-pop sound in such a clean, futuristic way—it’s addictive. They've been active since 1999, which is wild considering how fresh and modern their music still feels. Their discography has this perfect mix of energy and emotion, and their visuals, choreography, and overall aesthetic are so uniquely them. If you're into shimmering synths, catchy hooks, and polished pop, Perfume is definitely worth checking out. I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite tracks to get you started—hope you find something you’ll keep on repeat.

This are some of my fave songs of Perfume!

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No, not the Taylor Swift one—I'm talking about Speak for Yourself by Imogen Heap. This album is a full-body experience: it's ear-cleansing, emotionally stirring, and somehow both nostalgic and futuristic at the same time.

Imogen's production feels like you're floating—like every beat and layered vocal is suspended in air just for you. What’s even more amazing is how influential this album is; chances are, you’ve already heard pieces of it sampled by other artists without even realizing it.

It’s a treasure chest of sounds that have rippled across genres. If you’re curious where to start, I highly recommend tracks like “Headlock,” “Goodnight and Go,” “Just for Now,” “Clear the Area,” “Have You Got It in You?” and “Loose Ends.” Each song feels like its own universe, full of little details that hit differently every time. This is an album that stays with you long after the last note fades.

fav songs: Headlock Goodnight and Go Just for Now Clear the Area Have You Got It in You? Loose Ends.

SPEAK FOR YOURSELF PLAYLIST

PinkPantheress's latest record is like flipping through a dreamy scrapbook of early-2000s memories, all set to a backdrop of sleek, shimmering production. The sounds are nostalgic, echoing the textures of that era, but they never feel stuck in the past. Instead, they float through your ears like you're hearing every amen break and garage loop wrapped in a soft Frutiger Aero bubble—familiar, yet transformed.

There’s a kind of quiet clarity to it all; the tracks explore themes of emotional detachment, yearning, and confusion, but never wallow. Instead, they keep a gentle, playful distance, as if telling you, “It’s going to be okay,” while you twirl your hair and lose yourself in the rhythm.

What makes this record stand out is how much growth it shows. Compared to the sample-heavy charm of her earlier work, this album leans more into original production and evolved songwriting, and you can really hear her refining her sound without losing what made it exciting in the first place. There’s a newfound confidence, an artistic sharpness that suggests she's not just a viral moment—but a lasting presence.

And while she’s still early in her career, this album feels like a signal of what's to come: a promise that she’s only getting started.

fav songs: Another life ft. Rema True romance The aisle Ophelia Nice to meet you ft. Central Cee Capable of love

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You know, for a mixtape that introduced PinkPantheress to the world, it's surprisingly subtle in its genius. Her signature blend of liquid drum and bass, 2-step, and bedroom pop quietly slipped into the mainstream, carried by the power of TikTok and a new wave of Gen Z producers unafraid to bring back sounds that were once dismissed. EDM, especially in the 2010s, was often unfairly stigmatized—written off as loud, soulless, or oversaturated. But here she is, repackaging it with a soft, melancholic edge that makes it feel brand new.

What's clever is how she doesn’t immediately lean on those club beats. Instead, the first half of the tape pulls you in with gentle alt-pop and contemporary R&B songwriting—personal, reflective, and emotionally rich. The production stays in the background, quietly supporting her voice. Then, halfway through, something shifts. The beats begin to take center stage, not overpowering but guiding, like they’ve been waiting patiently for their moment. That transition is where this mixtape really comes to life, and you start to see PinkPantheress not just as a trend, but as an artist with real vision.

This project isn’t just a debut—it’s a quiet revolution. A nod to the past, a reinterpretation for the present, and a glimpse into the future of genre-fluid music. She’s not afraid to let her influences show, but she also isn’t defined by them. This tape is her lane, and she’s driving now.

fav songs: Pain Reason Just For Me Noticed I cried I Must apologize Break it off

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I really like PinkPantheress's work. I think it's doing a great job of pushing dance pop forward, especially with the horrible tech-house slop the dance scene is wading through these days. Better yet, PinkPantheress has an unusual (for her generation) respect for old-school house and disco.

This mixtape continues to advance that, and her blend of influences becomes smoother and smoother. Her work stands apart from the many gen-Z DJs who constantly chase the high of Berghain, only to stay stuck at the frat house.

Samples like the Underworld one from "Illegal" show that she actually knows her stuff and loves the work that has come before her. I honestly really appreciate this about her and I hope that she continues to pop off--very few current DJs are making TikTok-able music that has such a rich system of influences.

fav songs: illegal girl like me Tonight Nice to know you stars stateside

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