Joanna McDonald

These are a few of my favorite things

Yes that is a Sound of Music reference. Speaking of music, some of my favorites...

Justice, Hyperdrama Justice's 2024 return after 8 years. I discovered Justice in November 2025 when I went to the Kaytranada and Justice tour in Tampa, only having known D.A.N.C.E. by them. My mind was fucking BLOWN. I'm addicted to One Night/All Night feat. Tame Impala, and the heavily underrated Afterimage. If you love yourself, give Justice a chance.
Tinashe, Songs for You Another November that changed my life when this dropped in 2019. I was familiar with 2 On obviously, but this album is how I discovered her. I will NEVER be the same and she's now my most listened to artist of all time, with Save Room for Us and Perfect Crime being my top two most listened to songs. Perfect artistry.
Ninajirachi, I Love My Computer I discovered Ninajirachi last month and have been obsessed with this 2025 album. She perfectly captures the feeling of being a teen on the internet discovering new music from posts and Youtube with her song iPod Touch. Then, a brilliant transition to Fuck My Computer. I love the unapologetic intensity of her sound.
SZA, Ctrl Those who know this album already know. SZA's 2017 debut album is the anthem of my 18-year-old crashout era. Stunningly and hauntingly beautiful, it perfectly encapsulates the coming-of-age of a woman, and it resonates so deeply with me. My favorite songs, although hard to choose, are Prom and Pretty Little Birds.
Slayyyter, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA The chronically online who operate in LGBT+ spaces will have been familiar with her from songs like Mine, which were popular but never entered the mainstream. With her 2026 album, along with her viral Coachella sets, that's beginning to change. When I heard the first track, DANCE..., I knew things were different. She's fucking serious. Do yourself a favor and listen to CRANK and WHAT IS IT LIKE, TO BE LIKED? (INSANE bridge).