This weeks Top Picks 23/8/17

Hello everyone!
Just to try something different and mix things up a bit, I thought I'd share with you some of my favourite songs of the week. Enjoy!


This first song is a real toe-tapper. "Feel it Still" by Portugal The Man recently hit Australian airwaves and is one of those songs that you can love almost immediately. With it's upbeat tempo, chilled vibes and an alternative/indie sound that isn't in your face, it's the perfect song for anytime of day, including first thing in the morning and last thing at night. It's great song to workout to or just chill out to on weekends.


Jaira Burns debut single "Ugly" is the new-pop sound you're sure to love. Uploaded to YouTube in June of this year, the song now has over 1.5 million views and it's really no wonder why it was such an instant success. Jaira's unique and intriguing vocals really sell the lyrics and overall vibe of the song. Jaira describes her sound as dark-pop, gypsy and urban, all of which are present throughout the song. This song is perfect for when you just get home from work/school and need to let off some steam.


Let me know what you think of these songs in the comments below!

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