Living a Bawley Summer
As the summer unfolded, I found myself immersed in a whirlwind of music and emotions. Rooted in the concept of living by the emotional vibe of the Bawley 100, it was a season of discovery and transformation. The Bawley 100 didn’t just provide a soundtrack; it guided me through a journey of intensity and introspection with absurdity and raw energy. Each day felt like a chapter, each song a milestone, and together they wove a narrative that would define My Bawley Summer.
My Rules for Living a Bawley Summer
1. Embrace Raw Rebellion
A Bawley Summer thrives on unrestrained energy and passion. The rebellious
spirit fuels spontaneous adventures, bold decisions, and an unapologetic
embrace of the playlist. It’s about defying norms and reveling in the freedom
that a wildly ranked 100-song playlist inspires.
2. Seek Dreamlike Escapism
A Bawley Summer carves out space for ethereal calm and dreamy detachment.
These moments of serenity offer an escape from intensity, fostering peace and
wonder. Embracing the dreamlike vibe encourages slowing down and immersing
oneself in the playlist.
3. Get Lost with Experimental Exploration
Pushing boundaries is central to a Bawley Summer—whether through art, style,
or the unexpected sequencing of songs. It’s a time to step outside comfort
zones, explore creatively, and discover the magic of the ranked year end list.
Lessons Learned
A Bawley Summer isn’t just a mood; it’s a philosophy. My Bawley Summer
taught me the value of embracing the list vibe, finding beauty in chaos, and
seeking solace deep in the top 100.
1. Emotions Are Fluid
The dynamic playlist highlighted the importance of riding emotional
waves—whether they were ecstatic, contemplative, or stormy—and letting the list
guide the emotional journey.
2. Music as a Compass
The songs became my guide, helping me navigate the monotony of AI-curated
playlists and rediscovering the joy of purposeful listing.
3. Balance Is Key
Alternating between rebellion and reflection, intensity and calm, ensured my
Bawley Summer avoided aural burnout. It offered both exhilaration and peace,
creating a perfectly balanced end of year list.
Conclusion
My Bawley Summer was a season like no other—a vivid blend of emotional
exploration and fearless living, all guided by the intricate vibe of the
year-end playlist. It celebrated imperfection, intensity, and individuality,
leaving behind not just memories but a new philosophy for embracing life.
If summers and playlists are remembered by how deeply they are lived, then
my Bawley Summer and the 2024 Bawley 100 will echo in my mind for years to
come. #bawleysummer
100 Press Club - Champagne & Nikes
99 FEVER 333 - NO HOSTAGES
98 Amyl and The Sniffers - Big Dreams
97 Confidence Man - REAL MOVE TOUCH (feat. Sweetie Irie)
96 The Buoys - Subject A
95 THE VORS - Canberra Kids Runn'n Wild
94 Hybrid Minds - Alive Again (feat. Master Peace and Emba)
93 Halsey - Lonely is the Muse
92 Waxahatchee - Right Back to It (feat. MJ Lenderman)
91 Nadine Shah - Topless Mother
90 Frank Turner - Girl From The Record Shop (feat. Teenage Joans)
89 Hot Chip and Sleaford Mods (Hot Mods) - Nom Nom Nom
88 SOAPBOX - Private Public Transport
87 Bully - Atom Bomb
86 Neighbourhood Void - On Our Own
85 Velociraptor - Drag Me Under
84 Zeal & Ardor - Fend You Off
83 Quivers - Never Be Lonely
82 A Perfect Circle - Kindred
81 Adrianne Lenker - Vampire Empire
80 Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - Compress / Repress [MIXED] (Boys Noize remix)
79 Mattiel and Troy Stains - Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You
78 The Zutons - Creeping On The Dancefloor
77 sleepmakeswaves - All Hail Skull
76 BIG SPECIAL - BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
75 HEALTH - ASHAMED [Feat. Lauren Mayberry]
74 Tkay Maidza - Electric Feel - Spotify Singles
73 Japandroids - Chicago
72 Linkin Park - The Emptiness Machine
71 Poppy - new way out
70 King Stingray - Lookin' Out
69 The Gaslight Anthem - Little Fires (feat. Bully)
68 Lola Young - Wish You Were Dead
67 The Cure - Endsong
66 IDLES - POP POP POP
65 Dua Lipa - Training Season
64 Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More
63 BIG SPECIAL - BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE
62 Lady Parts - Glass Ceiling Feeling
61 Everything Everything - Cold Reactor
60 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Song Of The Lake
59 Antony Szmierek - Rafters
58 MJ Lenderman - Wristwatch
57 Fat Dog - Running
56 Yard Act - We Make Hits
55 Hinds - Stranger (feat. Grian Chatten)
54 Master Peace - Start You Up
53 Nilüfer Yanya - Like I Say (I runaway)
52 Middle Kids - Dramamine
51 Charli xcx - Guess (feat. billie eilish)
50 Lucius - Old Tape (feat. Adam Granduciel)
49 Puscifer - The Algorithm
48 Allerdyce - Spoon Song
47 Council Grounds - BOFA
46 Elbow - Balu
45 DIIV - Soul-net
44 Fontaines D.C. - In The Modern World
43 Waxahatchee - Bored
42 Mercury Rev - A Bird Of No Address
41 Skegss - Out Of My Head
40 Gojira with Marina Viotti and Victor Le Masne - Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)
39 BABYMETAL and Electric Callboy - RATATATA
38 Poppy - the cost of giving up
37 The Smile - Friend Of A Friend
36 MJ Lenderman - She's Leaving You
35 Erotic Secrets of Pompeii - Utterly Rudderless
34 Zeal & Ardor - are you the only one now?
33 Blondshell - Docket (feat. Bully)
32 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God
31 Michael Kiwanuka - Lowdown (part i)
30 Master Peace - I Might be Fake (feat. Georgia)
29 Beth Gibbons - Reaching Out
28 Rrawun Maymuru and Nick Wales - Yolngu - Club Mix
27 Press Club - Wasted Days
26 Sampha - Satellite Business 2.0 (feat. Little Simz)
25 The Pill - Bale of Hay
24 Bad Omens - V.A.N (feat. Poppy)
23 King Stingray - Through The Trees
22 The Decemberists - Joan in the Garden
21 Amyl and The Sniffers - U Should Not Be Doing That
20 Tunde Adebimpe - Magnetic
19 Michael Kiwanuka - Four Long Years
18 Elbow - Good Blood Mexico City
17 Mannequin Pussy - Sometimes
16 Vampire Weekend - Gen-X Cops
15 Beth Gibbons - Floating On A Moment
14 DIIV - Raining On Your Pillow
13 The Cure - And Nothing Is Forever
12 IDLES - Roy
11 Erotic Secrets of Pompeii - Bad Weather at Beachy Head
10 Mia Dyson - Sunny Hills
9 St. Vincent - Flea
8 DIIV - Brown Paper Bag
7 Kim Deal - Coast
6 Fontaines D.C. - Favourite
5 The Cure - Alone
4 Mannequin Pussy - I Got Heaven
3 RINSE - Kiss Me (Kill Me) (feat. Hatchie)
2 Angie McMahon - Untangling
1 Fontaines D.C. - Starburster
Start your Bawley Summer:
#bawleysummer
