Oh, spring—the beloved season that marks the end of slush and dark afternoons, and the beginning of blossoming trees and humid nights. There’s something about the overcast days, though, that feels particularly romantic. I think my own fondness began when I lived in Washington State as a child, and my parents would take me to Seattle, which is often referred to as “Rain City.” We would trek through the markets on rain-stained roads as street musicians performed jazz pieces. On the drive home, I would use my finger to trace the slopes of raindrops as they rolled in streaks down the other side of the window.
Here’s to wet days when the clouds hang low and the air feels electric. There’s nothing better than watching the world from the safety of the indoors, with a blanket wrapped around your shoulders and mellow tunes playing to fit the mood.
The Swell Season | The Moon
Simon & Garfunkel | April Come She Will
Local Natives | Ceilings
The Kinks | Stormy Sky
April March | Le Temps de l’Amour
Tame Impala | Sun’s Coming Up
The Temptations | I Wish it Would Rain
Fleet Foxes | Sun it Rises
The Beatles | I’m So Tired
The Libertines | Gunga Din
Coconut Records | Slowly
The Smiths | Asleep
Triptides | English Rain
The Temptations | My Girl
José González | Slow Moves
Vampire Weekend | Obvious Bicycle
The Mamas & The Papas | Look Through My Window
The Beach Boys | Don’t Worry Baby