THE MONDAY MIXTAPE

Welcome to The Monday Mixtape. This new weekly feature on The Playlist will feature the most random tracks in the following categories
                                                - For Dancing euphorically
                                                 -For lovers
                                                -For the loneliest night
                                            -For the times we live in
                                   - For old times sake
                                           -For the smiles

                         

So shall we begin......


FOR DANCING EUPHORICALLY

Katy B feat. Ms Dynamite -Lights On

Katy is on her way back this year. This is still an absolute , solid gold corker


FOR LOVERS

Benzel & Jessie Ware -If You Love Me

I'm an old romantic.  And you cant make a tape without a little romantic gem. Jessie Ware's voice is pure velvet. Her 90s R&B influences come full circle with this sensuous version of Brownstone's 90's gem. Cuddle up , have a weep , hug a pillow.

FOR THE LONELIEST NIGHT

Raglans -Roll Away

One of my favourite new Irish talents.  An uplifting , everyman lament that will soundtrack some dramatic montage in RTES Raw some time. Fantastic stuff.


FOR THE TIMES WE LIVE IN

Macklemore &Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert -Same Love

Macklemore's heartfelt advocacy of gay marriage is packed with stunning conviction and beautiful vocals from Mary Lambert. This track couldnt be more relevant or needed right now.


FOR OLD TIMES

Solid Harmonie -I'll Be There For You

I'm feeling nostalgic old skool 90s pop like this long forgotten Brit girlband. ITV2 will soon screen The Big Reunion , bringing Five , 911 , Honeyz , Liberty X , Atomic Kitten and B2Witched back together.
This pop stomper from the late 90s makes me yearn for the 90s again



FOR THE SMILES & ENDORPHINS

Taylor Swift -22

Her next single is as poppy as she gets. Stupidly catchy , no frills , young and free and unsahamedly bordering on cheese. And I like cheese