For some reason we use Pandora at my coffee shop. People compliment the music most when we play either The Smiths radio or Simon and Garfunkel radio. When I am overstimulated I’ll play Hermanos Gutierrez. You can do the same thing on Spotify. People feel really cool when they recognize The Smiths in public and they love saying so. They’re also not headache inducing or overexposed like other genres. I can’t listen to Hozier the same anymore.
when ur friend is playing some niche rhythms on the aux - hop on that spotify jam and queue Yes by LMFAO 8 times in a row without being caught. perfect for long car rides. some other good song options - Rock Lobster by B-52’s, The Fellowship of the Ring audio book narrated by Andy Serkis, and anything Gracie Abrams
I specifically made plans this year to be alone on my actual birthday. And it’s been so nice. The best in years, no tears! I got up early to walk around a wildflower garden, tried a new coffee shop. Read a lot. Thrifted. Sushi for dinner and a peach crepe for dessert. The only thing missing was that I never went and celebrated with my favorite paintings at the museum but I’ll have a belated party with them later. Happy birthday to me.
