As many of you may or may not know, I have genuinely spent time trying to navigate the algorithm for TikTok fame… and as many of you know, I remain unsuccessful. Either way, to my surprise, a lot of the music that I have stumbled across on the site is actually good, so, I made a playlist for kindred souls like myself who are confident enough in themselves to say that Tiktok introduced them to new music.
- “Apocalypse” by Cigarettes After Sex. I’m not 100% sure why I was surprised to like this one. I mean, a discreet indie band?? Sign me up.
- “You’re Somebody” by Flora Cash. This one primarily wrecks my life because it can be found in quite nearly every edit that I have ever cried over on TikTok. I love a good surprise cry at 3 a.m.
- “Feel Something” by Bea Miller. Bea Miller’s voice is so soothing. I’m very grateful this song exists, yes, but I am even more grateful that people edited it together with Labrinth’s “Still Don’t Know My Name.”
- “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa. When I first listened to this entire song, I can’t even explain to you how surprised I was that she only says “Did a full 180” once. If you know, you know.
- “Savage” by Meg Thee Stallion. Need I say more?
- “Body” by Meg Thee Stallion. Again: literally what else can I say?
- “Roxanne” by Arizona Zervas. I accidentally memorized this one and love to yell-sing it anytime, anywhere.
- “Say So” by Doja Cat. This one, if I’m honest with you, is only on here because the TikTok dance is fun.
- “Death Bed (Coffee For Your Head)” by Powfu ft. Beabadoobee. It’s something about outrageously long song titles that just make me wanna bust a move.
- “Stunning” by Curtis Waters ft. Ham Franklin. Perfect song to play AS. SOON. AS. SUMMER HITS. I am truly counting down the days.
- “Refiner” by Maverick City. I can honestly tell you all that I was not really a Maverick City fan before TikTok– not because their worship songs are bad or anything like that, I just hadn’t heard them. This one, though– really gets me in the good cry mood.
- “Roses” by SAINt JHN (Imanbek Remix). I want this song to play whenever COVID is old news and we walk into rooms with more than 8 people and only be panicky because of social anxiety. It’s truly an ideal bop to sashay into a room to.
- “Put Your Records On” by Ritt Momney. This one is so pleasant. I want it edited into the movie that I know someone will end up making about my 20’s.
- “Therefore I Am” by Billie Eilish. 10/10 could fall asleep vibing to any and all of Billie’s songs, but this one in particular made the list because of its trend on TikTok… you know the one.
I hope you enjoy! Also follow me on TikTok @aylexismillsaps. x
