The Collection | The Moving Stills | Roofman
With seasonal depression already setting in for many people, it is necessary to give ourselves over to the power of music as a means to lift our spirits. For this reason, we have compiled a quick list of feel-good tunes that are guaranteed to get those endorphins riled up.
First on our list is “Rose Colored Glasses,” by The Collection. This Saxapahaw, NC-based indie-pop band has worked hard to get where they are today, but, from the sounds of this new track, it has all been quite worth it. The opening harmonies alone are sure to part even the darkest clouds of the mind to let in the bright beams of that sweet refrain. This song comes from the band’s upcoming EP, How to Survive an Ending, due out on January 27. Give it a spin and you will be basking in foot-tapping head-bobbing sunshine in no time.
Next, we have the sweet alt-pop sounds of Australia’s The Moving Stills, who describe their latest cut, “Better,” as “coast to coast warm and fuzzies,” which made us love it before we even pressed play. The group wastes no time with this one, and five seconds in, you’re already vibing to the vocal line. The song was inspired by a long distance romance– half a world apart, but determined to only see the positives: “It’s a story about seeing the good despite the challenges in a relationship… Focusing on how the other person makes you feel. Even when you’re missing them, knowing you’ll see each other again creates excitement.” This song is sure to keep the ice from forming around your hearts– all you gotta do is press play:
Finally, we have Dutch indie-folk progeny, Roofman, with his appropriately titled single, “Rainbow Junkie.” We interpreted this song as a lesson in not taking life too seriously– to take time to appreciate not fitting in, and not caring either way, wherever the chips might fall. And though Roofman claims to be an indie-folk songsmith, “Rainbow Junkie” closely borders the upbeat realm of indie rock joints, with notable comparisons to the likes of The Flaming Lips and Spacehog, bringing a heavy dose of ‘90s nostalgia, along with a generous helping of serotonin. See for yourselves:
-TM