The PopCult Historienne

Hey homies, it's that time again! Jungle of Silly String (Week 10) Willow -  The Q-Tip Bandits from the single Willow  (2019) Shoutout to my Spotify Discover Weekly for bringing me this one! It's reminiscent of music from Just Friends and The Suffers. I. Love. This Song.  Baby - Recorded at Spotify Studios NYC -  Hippo Campus from the single Spotify Singles  (2018) Another Discover Weekly find. Spotify was suggesting straight bangers that week! Finally // beautiful stranger - Halsey from the album Manic (2020) I was hesitant about Halsey's new album, but it's a great album. This is my favorite song off it. Crush Culture -  Conan Gray from the EP  Sunset Season  (2018) I heard this in a store or in someone's car... I can't remember which, but I liked it. Hit the Back -  King Princess from the album Cheap Queen  (2019) Admittedly, I am not the biggest fan of King Princess anymore. After listening ...

Time for another playliiiiiist! I Don't Wanna Mess It Up (Week 9) Mess It Up -  The Preatures from the album Girlhood  (2017) I've loved this song for years! Be My Wife -  David Bowie from the album Low  (1977) "Be My Wife" is one of the best David Bowie songs from the late 1970s. It feels so Eno-influenced (y'all know how I love some Brian Eno) and I am completely here for the vibes.  Bohemian Trapsody -  Logic from the album Supermarket  (2019) This is the title track from Supermarket  and I was intrigued by the title alone. It's an overall great song and the Queen influence only makes it better.  Houses of the Holy - Led Zeppelin from the album Physical Graffiti  (1975) I had gotten back into Zeppelin at this point. I still don't get why the song "Houses of the Holy" isn't on the album Houses of the Holy (1973). Needs -  Verzache from the single Verzache  (2018) "Needs" was recommended o...

Darlin' If You're Free for a Couple of Hours (Week 8)  Let's Pretend We're Married -  Prince from the album 1999  (1982) 1999  is an amazing album that shows Prince's ability to create catchy yet unique tunes. This song is catchy and I had it stuck in my head all week.  Thief -  Ansel Elgort from the single Thief  (2017) A lot of folks think Ansel Elgort is not a talented musician and should stick to modeling and acting, but I genuinely enjoy his music. Sue me.  Motion Sickness -  Phoebe Bridgers from the album Stranger in the Alps (2017) My friend Rachael showed us this song on a trip to a library book sale in Decatur (its snowed!) and its haunting but beautiful.  What Is Love? -  TWICE from the EP What Is Love? (2018) My friend Tinaye showed us this one. None of us are huge K-Pop fans, but I still have this song stuck in my head at the end of March. Yup. Balenciaga -  Eva from the album Queen...

It's the week of Valentine's Day! I know it's a stupid holiday, but I love a good love song, so I'm gonna exploit the crap outta this week. Strawberry Lipstick State of Mind (Week 7) Adore You - Harry Styles from the album Fine Line (2019) Y'all know good and well that I cannot go a week without including Harry Styles in a playlist! My Valentine -  Paul McCartney from the album Kisses on the Bottom  (2012) I remember anxiously anticipating the release of Macca's album Kisses on the Bottom  album and fangirling on Tumblr with the other weirdos my age who were obsessed with old dudes. this is a sweet song and it's title alone is appropriate for this week's playlist.  The Morning Papers - Prince from the album [Love Symbol]  (1992) The music of the song in itself is gorgeous. It's lyrics are kinda creepy considering he was talking about his younger partner, Mayte Garcia, but it's got some beautiful lyrics in the middle. So...

The next two playlists are some of the best ones I have created thus far. I hope you enjoy! Take Your Time, She's Only Burning (Week 6) Baby's On Fire (2004 Digital Remaster) -  Brian Eno from the album Here Come the Warm Jets (1973) Brian Eno did the soundtrack for one of my favorite movies, The Lovely Bones , and he was great friends with David Bowie. I figured I would like more of his stuff, so about 7 or 8 years ago I started listening to more of his catalogue. He is brilliant! I loved this song so much that I burned it onto a mix CD I found in my car CD case the week I made this playlist... and that's how we got here! When It's Love -  Van Halen from the album OU812  (1988) The bluetooth adapter in my car stopped working so I couldn't have phone jams that week. I invested in an AUX cord dongle for my phone (thanks Apple for changing everything with iPhone 8 and higher to be headphone jack-less), but I jammed to this album for the week as well a...

*DJ Khaled voice* Anotha one. How'd You Get So Fly (Week 5) Suga Suga - Baby Bash feat. Frankie J from the album  The Smokin' Nephew  (2003) I couldn't get the chorus out of my head for whatever reason. Talk about a throwback; I was in first grade when this was released.  She - Harry Styles from the album Fine Line  (2019) Another solid hit from Fine Line. How Will I Know - Sam Smith from the album In the Lonely Hour (Drowning Shadows Edition) (2015) Sam Smith's version of this gorgeous Whitney Houston his give the song a more powerful and emotional edge in comparison to Houston's original pop hit.  Tongue Tied (with YUNGBLUG & blackbear) -   Marshmello feat. YUNGBLUD and blackbear from the single Tongue Tied (with YUNGBLUD & blackbear)  (2019) My partner was all about this song at the time. It's pretty catchy! East Coast, West Coast - The Joe Perry Project from the album I've Got the Rock 'N' Rolls...

Y'all know what it is! Cup of Ambition (Week 4) 9 to 5 -  Dolly Parton from the album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs  (1980) I was still listening to the Dolly podcast at this point, and I still urge you all to give it a listen.  Lipstick Stains - Brasko feat. Saint Pressure from the album SEXDREAMSUPERSTAR (2019) The chorus of this banger was in my head all week. Me & You Together Song -  The 1975 from the single Me & You Together Song  (2020) The 1975 dropped this tune that week and I had to be a good superfan and give it a listen or a hundred. It's such an adorable song with 1990s boy band vibes. End of the Day -  One Direction from the album Made in the A.M. (Deluxe Edition)  (2015) I also got in a One Direction mood that week. Hopeless -  Halsey feat. Cashmere Cat from the album hopeless fountain kingdom  (2017) I adore Halsey's vocals in this song and especially love the line "you know the truth h...