June's Playlist

Hello everyone!

In this post, I'll be sharing my favourite songs in June. I've created a Spotify playlist including all the songs (and more!) I've listed here, along with some of my all-time favourites. Click here to listen to the playlist :)

If you've read my very first post on this blog, you know I'm someone whose a big fan of indie/alternative music, especially those slower songs with a tinge of melancholy, and some sort of peace and serenity.

So...introducing my newest favourite band: Oh Wonder!

I stumbled upon them while watching a YouTube video. Then I immediately searched up on them on Spotify and may I just say that their songs have not left my "Fave" playlist since Day 1. I love how their voices are so mellow and blend together so well. Their voices just remind me of a pink, creamy sky. Like the sky at sunset. And I love the mood of their music. It's got the vibes, to put it simply, since I've ran out of ways to describe their music. And the instrumental parts of the songs are equally amazing. My favourite songs from them are Technicolour Beat, Livewire, and The Rain. But honestly all their songs are so so amazing. If you're tired after a long day, or feeling stressed because of exams (me right now), go listen to them. I promise you won't regret it.

Next up...my all time favourite band: Of Monsters And Men!

Their new album, Beneath the Skin, is just so incredible. Every track portrays a different mood, and I love how they incorporate so much of the nature (Iceland is beautiful) into their lyrics. And how they stay true to their sound. Every song just screams Of Monsters And Men, yet at the same time they are unique in their own ways. I have no favourite because I love every single song so much. So yeah. Go listen to them.

I'm not usually a fan of rock or indie rock, but The Wombats have this really catchy beat and rhythm in their songs. I instantly fell in love while listening to the beginning of Greek Tragedy. It reminds me of (the non-existent) summer so much.

Continuing the rock-genre thingy, Centuries by Fall Out Boy is also one of my favourites. The whole song seems to tell a story, which really intrigues me.

Some other favourites of mine are Cool Kids and Safest Place by Echosmith (they're all siblings, how cool it that!), Light Up the Dark by Gabrielle Aplin (this song sounds really different from her last album, but it is still amazing), and A Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay (Coldplay is love and Coldplay is life).

And also, I've started listening to more local musicians. And I realise they're pretty amazing and they deserve way more recognition. Take Heart by The Sam Willows is also one of my June favourites. It might sound like a typical ballad at the beginning, but as you listen on to the chorus, you'll be pleasantly surprised by it, because I was. And few Saturdays ago I got the chance to watch them live. I love their energy on stage! I will be sharing a few photos I took during their performance in an upcoming post...probably gonna be in July after all my exams :(

If you have made it this far through my rather wordy and boring post, here's a donut for you. :)

All right. I should be studying now. I will update this space very soon! Can't wait to share the photos I've taken in June.

Elsa

P.S. I know this is tagged as Music Monday, but today isn't a Monday. But let's just ignore that.

On top of the world.

Oh hello!

I realise I have not posted anything in more than a month. The same reason/excuse applies: school.

Term 2 has (always) been a whirlwind. There were so many events, so many holidays, the school term just whizzed past. But I had a great time. As I've always mentioned, I enjoy Term 2 the most. I might do a short post about my school life in the past term...let's see how it goes. :)

So yes. The long-awaited school holiday is finally here! Well, to be honest, "school holiday" doesn't really exist once you start Year 3. "School holiday" is merely another word for study break. Especially since I'm in my last year of school, with the Mid-Year Exams which will commence immediately once school starts again at the end of June, and the A Levels looming on the horizon (okay it's in November, but yanno, time flies), I see myself spending most of my time revising. But I am a firm believer of the proverb "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." I am determined to add colours to my holiday. After all, what is holiday without some proper playtime?

(Anyway this intro is getting too long. Let's just jump straight into what this post is about.)

So last Saturday, my family and I decided to head to the Skybridge on the 50th floor at The Pinnacle@Duxton. The Pinnacle@Duxton is the tallest public housing in Singapore and if I'm not wrong, in the world as well. It is such a stunning piece of architecture and one would be surprised that it is actually a public housing! Moreover, it is located right beside the CBD. And it is 50 storeys tall. Massive envy towards the residents there.

The photos below are taken with my Canon 650D.

A candid shot of my mom :)

And behold! The view from the 50th floor!

Chinatown! 

An interesting sculpture thingy at the Skybridge

I wanted to include all the shophouses and hence I had to take in the railing too...

Even the bird is taking in the view hehehe.

The famous Pearl Bank Apartment!

A photo of my dad :)

Photo credits to my dad for making me look cool.

And the obligatory cliché shots.

And some strangers photo had to be taken.

Hope you've enjoyed these photos!

Elsa :)