Don’t let all the love talk get you down in the dumps, ok? If you’re feeling brokenhearted, we’ve got some anthems for you to give you a laugh, some comfort, and maybe even a cathartic cry. Here are 6 Breakup playlist songs for the brokenhearted.
1. Holy Bouncer – Where Did You Sleep Last Night | Sofar Barcelona
It’s a question you really never want to have to ask, but Holy Bouncer is doing it for us. In a quick two minutes with growling vocals and trudging guitar, the band circles the thought, and you can feel all the emotion tangled within it.
2. Andrea Gibson – Maybe I Need You | Sofar NYC
Ok, if you’re looking for that heavy cry, this might be the one for you. Weaved throughout a Bon Iver cover, Andrea Gibson gives us this spoken word performance of the epic build and break of love. It’ll be a cathartic cry, and a reminder you’re not alone in your heartache.
3. The Circus Ship – Breakup | Sofar Edinburgh
Breakup songs don’t always have to be sad. This one from Circus Ship is downright fun, a surfy garage rock tune that’ll cheer you up and remind you there are plenty of good times ahead, so don’t fret too much.
4. Nicki Walters – Falling For A Friend | Sofar Denver
Sometimes the bonds of friendship can turn to more. In this stripped-down folky tune, Nicki Walters confesses her changing feelings, and the confusion and pain that can bring—a must for the breakup playlist.
5. Maddie Storvold – Thank You For The Invite to Your Fucking Wedding | Sofar Edmonton
You can break up with friends too, ya know. In this Sofar performance, Maddie Storvold addresses bad blood that had brewed between her and old friends with a confessional, peppy “wedding gift” of a song.
6. Sqwerv – Nothing Left To Say | Sofar Denver
Sometimes it’s just done, and we’re working on accepting it. Sqwerv’s doing some of that soul searching, finding peace with things. Put this one on your breakup playlist when you’re ready to start the healing process.
Looking for some Anti-Valentine’s Day celebrations to pair with your breakup playlist? We’ve got them here.
Words by Sofar Editorial Team
Photo credit: Andrea Gibson performs Sofar NYC, image via YouTube
