January Favorites

So I haven't been the best with weekly favorites! (As in I've literally just posted one then promptly proceeded to never post again). From now on they will be monthly, and I'll really post them this time or so help me I might as well just stomp all over 2017, stuff it in a garbage bag, place it next to 2016, and call it a year - because I'm actually doing things this year, as in following through with everything I tell myself I'll do. I feel like I'm too content with breaking promises to myself - it's time for a change.

Songs: 

"Happy Pills" by Weathers

Weathers, while not necessarily mainstream, are relatively new and off to a great start. As of now they have only two released singles - the "Happy Pills" lyric video contains over a YouTube million views, and "I Don't Want to Know" contains half a million views. Both singles were released within the last year. Weathers are an up and coming band that the world is sure to hear more from, it's only a matter of time before they break into the mainstream music scene and make the charts. 

"The Courtyard" by LOLO

LOLO began releasing music in 2013, but did not gain momentum until 2014 when her song "Hit and Run" took off with a little over one million YouTube views. Her song "The Courtyard" is not among her most popular songs, perhaps for its calmer demeanor, but it holds emotion and beautiful vocals - making it one of my favorites. 

Book:

The Winner's Trilogy by Marie Rutkoski - The Winner's Curse, The Winner's Crime, The Winner's Kiss

Rutkoski breaks hearts and pulls at reader's frustration (via almosts). Just when I couldn't think of any possible outcome other than those of the inevitable Rutkoski would throw a curve ball. These books can easily be finished within a week, but not due to length. Be ready to clear your schedule when you start this trilogy, once you start you won't stop. 

Other: Movie

Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange has become my new favorite superhero of all time (and I'm totally not just saying that because it was the last superhero movie I watched). The movie combines elements of astrology and the space-time continuum, combining physical reality to that of the spirit. The main actor Benedict Cumberbatch was the perfect candidate for the role of Allen Strange - I can think of no one more fitting to play the stony yet likable persona throughout the entirety of the movie. For those who stayed past a bit of the credits for the snippet with Thor, I hope you stayed just a little longer to the end for the clip that contains info on what Mordo has in store for his fellow sorcerers. 

*It took all my self control to not pick Ed Sheeran's new singles, Castle on the Hill and Shape of You, for this week's favorites. But they've already made it to the top 2 on the U.S. charts - Go, Ed!