Cuffing season is the time between October and February when it seems that just everyone is finding someone. It can be the best or worst time, depending on one’s experiences, but a little music can always make it better.
“104 Degrees” by Slaughter Beach, Dog
“I saw her in a dream, exiting the bookstore lobby, sitting on a bench in Baltimore, and reading Murakami… and at once I am taken.”
Once one can overlook the Midwest Emo cliché, “104 Degrees” by Slaughter Beach, Dog is the ultimate love song. Filled with little details, the emotion conveyed in the song truly makes you believe that everyone has a person out there, waiting for them.
Its poetic undertones are no secret. The song’s beautiful imagery and hypnotizing beat make it a critical addition to this list.
“mangetout” by Wet Leg
“You say I scare you, I know most people do
This is the real world, honey, bienvenue.”
Would it really be a cuffing season playlist without Wet Leg?
Their unconventional approach to the love song is going to make the history books. Upbeat and playful, this track is a standout one from their new album “moisturizer.” Simultaneously teasing and flirtatious, this song is everything.
“Sleep Talking” by Indigo De Souza
“I’ll break your bones, with all the love I carry, keep you close, and one day, we’ll get married.”
A song for the true yearners, this soft, serene tune is the soundtrack of a dream. Merging the boundary between catchy and woodsy, the track just feels like home.
“Come Over (again)” by Crawlers
“Chained by your expectations, I want you to know, I see how you used to be before you knew me, I’m just so sick, I can’t even look at myself, it’s a mental hell when you said, ‘Come over again.’”
Filled with devastatingly raw emotion, “Come Over (Again)” by Crawlers is the perfect song to get you through heartbreak — while the track isn’t quite fitting to the vibe of other songs on this playlist, it’s a necessary evil and a good listen regardless.
It’s Crawlers’ most popular song due to its universal relatability. Simultaneously soothing and shattering, it’s the ideal tune for a late-night drive, a good shower cry, or just something to listen to and reflect.
“Moves” by Suki Waterhouse
“I’ma put some… moves on you, babe, I know you need it. Die a double death for you, death for your secrets.”
A soft tune, this classic love song is a flawless addition to this playlist. Waterhouse’s mesmerising vocals mesh incredibly with the gentle backing, forming one of her most striking songs.
“Bruise” by BETWEEN FRIENDS
“I’ve been running in circles, You’re bruising up my heart, and I wanna show you, I’ll say it like, Please stay ’cause I really want you to want me, You say, ‘Okay, I really want you to want me.”
An indie hit to tie things off, “Bruise” by BETWEEN FRIENDS is a hard-hitting chill tune for when one is just starting to catch feelings. Relaxing and singable, the coy lyrics and cheerful demeanor of the track are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
