SBTRKT, Something Goes Right
For this track, SBTRKT collaborated with singer Sampha to create a dance song with many surprises. It is the perfect soundtrack to have on in the kitchen or living room, when you are trying to get through that slightly awkward first night out.
Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie XX, I’ll Take Care of U
This song can take you into your next night of freshers’week. Jamie XX, a band member of The XX, has remixed this song from Gil Scott-Herron’s album I’m New Here to make a soulful, dance track to be enjoyed whilst getting tippled ready for your next night.
Avicii, Levels
So, it's your third night in freshers’ week and you need a massive song to get the night going. Avicii released this track in 2011 and it has been on everyone's playlists since.
Ben Howard, Diamonds
By now, your three-day hangover must be taking its toll, so put on some chilled acoustic music. Most famous for Keep Your Head Up, Ben Howard has become one of the leading acoustic performers in the UK. When you think you’re hangover will never leave, Diamonds will pick you up again.
Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Atlas Hands
This is another acoustic track to ripen your mood. The guitar solos and Benjamin’s smooth vocals emphasise this lyrics of this song. If you’re homesick, maybe this is not the song for you right now! Benjamin is touring around city venues in freshers’ week, so be sure to check online to see if he playing near you.
Alt-J, Breezeblocks
Alt-J is set to be one of the biggest bands of this year. Yes, the band is familiar with the hipsters, but you cannot help but love their debut album An Awesome Wave. The lead's voice is fantastically creepy and this will get you back into the party mood, half way through freshers’.
The Black Keys, Tighten Up
This unbelievably catchy song is great for having hangover breakfast together. Also, check out the video for a laugh with your new housemates - it’s worth the watch.
Azealia Banks, 212 feat. Lazy Jay
So it’s getting towards the end of the week and you really want to party hard before it’s all over. Azealia Banks’ rapping skills are impressive and this song is, in no other words, badass. This is a brilliant song to put on to get the party going.
Jay-Z and Kanye West, No Church in the Wild (feat. Frank Ocean)
This song is ideal for when you’ve come home from a night out, you’re sitting in the kitchen or living room and you just want to chill with your new friends. Frank Ocean’s voice makes this track a classic. If you appreciate good production and film, check out the video for this track too.
AC/DC, Back in Black
If you have a karaoke machine, open-mic night or you just love to sing in the shower, unleash your gravelly Brian Johnson voice and embarrassing air guitar to this. Your friends have got to know the real you eventually, right?
Vincent Vincent and the Villains, End of the Night
Sob! It’s your last night and you’re sad that you’ve got to actually do some work now! However, this song from a small rock ‘n’ roll band in the early noughties will top off your freshers’ week. It sums up just how much you want to sleep after a bout of freshers’ flu.
Elbow, One Day Like This
If you’re still homesick, please put on this song. It will perk you up instantly and get you ready for one of the best years of your life. If not, just appreciate the lyrics and have a good day.