As I was writing out the post for the 2025 playlist, I realized that it was much easier to start the post at the beginning of the year and continue to update it as and when there’s a new update.
So, here are the songs that I captured my imagination in 2026.
- Good For Me by Above & Beyond - Originally released in 2006 as an ethereal track, without any percussion, Above & Beyond made a beautiful, acoustic version. Impeccable arrangement, Zoe Johnston’s magical voice and lush strings. A treat to listen to on great headphones.
- Name by Goo Goo Dolls - Released in 1995, I discovered this on a random Youtube short talking about the history of the song. This song has the group’s classic pop / acoustic signature and a very catchy chorus.
- Ishq Jalakar - Karvaan from Dhurandhar soundtrack - well, we’ve all heard this one, the drum and bass line set a rocking tone, that just ceases to slow down. Fantastic track to get you into a focus mode.
- If I Had a Heart (Mixed) by Fever Ray - found this on the soundtrack of the TV Show - ‘The Lost Frontier’. Bleak, minimal and has a nasty hook. I’ve probably had this on repeat for the longest.
- Voices Carry by ’Till Tuesday - When Rick Beato says “Remember this song?”, it ought to be awesome. Found this when listening to his review of a spotify top 10 list. This exact recommendation comes in at around 13:15 and I can’t just get enough of the song.