It’s the ultimate indie sex playlist you have been looking forward to.
Your go-to sex playlists might currently be full of sensual R&B hits from yesteryear like the undeniably timeless “Pony” by Ginuwine and famous ’90s ballad “I’ll Make like To You” by Boyz II guys. Even though these tracks truly deserve their destination in your collection, we would like to suggest adding some cool, unexpected tunes into the mix. (Yes, indie music is sexy too.)
Search no further for slinky guitars, a great amount of breathy vocals, and undoubtedly, ambient pop that is indie. This 40-song epic that is musical the sex playlist you’ve all been awaiting but didn’t even comprehend you needed. Listen below.
“Baby” by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti
Close your eyes and revel in this sweet, sweet cover of Donnie & Joe Emerson’s 1979 psych rock hit.
“I Wanna Be Adored” by The Stone Roses
Often you merely require a small 90’s alternative rock to create the mood.
“High For This” by The Weeknd
We’re considering this indie since it’s off of The Weeknd’s OG mixtape, House of Balloons, and it’s the epitome of sexy.
“Open” by Rhye
Sorry, this needs no description. Rhye’s falsetto leaves us speechless.
“505” by Arctic Monkeys
The thought of making Alex Turner “completely crumble” is enough reason to pay attention.
“Intro” by The xx
The hottest instrumental—maybe ever.
“Two Weeks” by FKA Twigs
A more substantial than life expression of love, lust, and pleasure that is animalistic.
“Apocalypse” by Cigarettes After Sex
Allow Greg Gonzalez’s intimate lyrics simply take you method: “Your lips, my lips/ Apocalypse.”
“Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
In this alt-classic, Karen O pleads to flame that is former Liars frontman Angus Andrew. (reality: The namesake acronym is short for “my Angus please stay www.datingmentor.org/laos-chat-rooms.” Swoon.)
“Let’s Get Lost” by Beck and Bat For Lashes
The idea of getting lost (actually or mentally) is overly romanticized, but this track that is collaborative totally underrated.
“I Feel You” by Depeche Mode
On a song with more rock influences than ever before, the English icons sing, “You take me personally there/You simply take me where/ The kingdom comes.”
“Give It to Me” by HOMESHAKE
There’s something therefore sensual concerning the Montreal-based musician, Peter Sagar’s hypnotic use of synths.
“Chamakay” by Blood Orange
This sultry song is off of Blood Orange’s record album Cupid Deluxe. Cue the sax!
“Baby Blue” by King Krule
Archy Marshall’s swooning vocals flicker in and out just like a candle’s flame in this intimate ballad.
“Little Bit” by Lykke Li
We’re a little bit in love with this Lykke Li song.
“Autumn Sweater” by Yo Los Angeles Tengo
Whether or perhaps not it’s sweater weather, there stay warm out.
“House of Cards” by Radiohead
“I don’t desire to be your friend/ I just wanna be your lover,” Thom Yorke desirously pleads within the opening lyrics.
“Ribs” by Lorde
A totally underestimated write out track.
“Talk is Cheap” by Chet Faker
Nearly all of Nick Murphy’s tunes are sexy, but we prefer this 1.
“Island” by damp
Kelly Zutrau’s whispy vocals could put in a bit of sweetness to virtually any scene.
Weekend“Hannah Hunt” by Vampire
You’ll thank Ezra Koenig’s light, silky voice for making this track therefore hot. That slow, persistent rhythm does not harm, either.
“Warm for a Night that is cold HONNE
Absolutely the track that is ideal snuggle to.
“The Fall” by Rhye
The songwriter that is mysterious two mentions here, because if all else fails it is possible to simply press play on their whole discography.
“Tearing Me Up” by Bob Moses
The duo attained mainstream recognition with this specific dancefloor hit, that just so happens to also work nicely in the room.
“When I’m Small” by Phantogram
Another sultry, moody track to have swept up in.
“Fallingforyou” by The 1975
It’s time to make yourself knowledgeable about this little-known song off The 1975’s EP, IV.
“When You’re Smiling And Astride Me” by Father John Misty
Erotic lyrics aside, Father John Misty is all you need.
“How Soon Is Now?” by The Smiths
And undoubtedly, this playlist wouldn’t be complete without The Smiths. “We invented indie it,” Johnny Marr told The Guardian as we still know. Absolutely Nothing’s sexier than that type or kind of self- confidence.
“Little Bit” by Erika de Casier
Erika de Casier blends vocals that are aaliyah-like soft glitchy undertones to take the angelic “Little Bit” one step past the analog age, despite having its clear early ’00s soft pop impacts.
“Bouncing” by Nick Hakim
“Bouncing” starts off sweetly enough: a flurry of haunting coos that are quickly interrupted by way of a noisy bass drum thud plus an unnerving guitar reverb that is static. But Nick Hakim maintains the song’s initial softness with his own ethereal vocals that guide the track’s general psychedelic chaos. It’s a bit heady, but there’s a room interest the woozy insanity.