If you’re looking for some fresh music to mix up your playlist, this is for you! These are the albums I find myself going back to again and again whenever I’m bored with my typical sounds. 

A lot of these are classic artists from my childhood and even before that (hi, Billy Joel and Paul Simon!) + some of their albums that may not be their most popular ever, but they’re some of my faves. I hope this brings a little touch of fun to your queues! 

If you are one to judge a book by its cover (I get it, design matters!), I made this video to show off each of the album covers. So many gorgeous pieces of art.

Let me know what you think — what are your favorite albums / artists below? What’s your go-to music when you’re in a rut? Comment below and let me know! xo

Boston Accent by Matt Nathanson 

Last of the Great Pretenders by Matt Nathanson

Eye to the Telescope by KT Tunstall 

Graceland by Paul Simon

Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II by Billy Joel 

Little Giant by Roo Panes

Parachutes by Coldplay

Delta by Mumford & Sons

Lights Out by Ingrid Michaelson

Coco by Colbie Caillat

Just Kids by Mat Kearney

Wilder Mind by Mumford & Sons

Young Love by Mat Kearney

Sounds Like This by Eric Hutchinson

Carnival Ride by Carrie Underwood

Rearrange Us by Mt. Joy

Great American Bar Scene by Zach Bryan

Stick Season (Forever) by Noah Kahan

In Between Dreams by Jack Johnson

Sob Rock by John Mayer

Strange Trails by Lord Huron

Paradise Valley by John Mayer

The Lone Bellow by The Lone Bellow

It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense by Ingrid Michaelson

21 by Adele

It Won’t Be Soon Before Long by Maroon 5

Oh My My by OneRepublic

Native by OneRepublic

Nation of Two by Vance Joy

The Head and the Heart by The Head and the Heart

Signs of Light by The Head and the Heart

Torches by Foster the People
Cleopatra by The Lumineers

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P.S. My Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2025, Part 1 and My Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2024, Part 1 and Part 2

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