I’ve decided to stray away from advising on tutoring since it’s the end of term (and I’ve mostly run out of ideas for tips), so I have instead to pivot. I am now sharing some of my favourite bands to prepare for winter, specifically three that have been looped as of late for me. These are mainstream artists, too, so I dare Luci to step away from the light of T-Swift and try these out.

bôa (suggested song – “Drinking” or “Duvet”):
“Duvet” blew up on TikTok a couple of years back, so you probably have heard at least one of their songs at some point. They make incredibly low-key songs that thrive on melancholic emotions, adjacent to “The Cranberries” in terms of melodies and vocals; however, they are slightly more alternative than rock.

Mitski (suggested song – “If I Leave”):
Her new album “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me” was a welcome addition to her discography, with my absolute favourite track of the album being “If I Leave”. Again, it’s important we sit in the feelings of limerance when it gets cold, otherwise you’re not really living through Sydney winter.

LCD Soundsystem (suggested song – “All My Friends”):
This song is advertised like the rest of LCD’s musical tapestry: electronic, post-punk, dance until you break music. However, if anyone tells you that this song is like the rest, they are a liar. This is my favourite “stare at the ceiling and almost cry” song as of recent. Biggest recommendation out of all of these songs, especially as we are in Autumn, transitioning from humid sunsets into brisker evenings.

If you listened to or do listen to these artists or tracks, find me and tell me your thoughts.

Toby Bower