Welcome back to The Weekend Playlist, here's how it works:
Each playlist will be based on a theme (whether that's by artist, genre - anything really), and we'll be putting up a feature about all the songs included on it.
This week we've gone with tracks by artists who've spoken to Female First this year.
You can listen to the playlist right here on Spotify, and we've tried to get a balance between big pop stars (Ricky Martin and The Saturdays) and big names on the rock scene (The Blackout and Papa Roach).
As a bonus this week, click on the artist's name to be taken to our interview with them.
1. 'Livin' La Vida Loca' - Ricky Martin
In our interview with Ricky, he described the track: "It is a f****** massive track! The fusion of the ska, with the rock and the Latin horns. It is what is it!"
Well, as much as we try we can't help but love it.
It's infectious, genre-crossing pop at its best.
We dare anyone to listen to the track and not be tapping their toes or, dare we say it, singing along to every word.
2. 'Lick Ya Down' - Cover Drive
Another fusion of styles, Cover Drive's 'Lick Ya Down' originally began as an acoustic Bajan reggae track.
It's evolved into a huge club/dance track, and it's not surprising that the Cari-pop act are picking up fans in the likes of Rihanna.
3. Love To Life - Twenty Twenty
Having supporting the likes of The Saturdays and McFly, Twenty Twenty are managing to get almost universal praise.
Leaning towards the pop side of pop-rock, their synth-driven rocker 'Love To Life' is too catchy to hate, in spite of its simplicity.
4. Reasons Not To Be An Idiot - Frank Turner (Part One and Part Two)
We've chatted to Frank a few times this year, seeing him move from intimate shows to an upcoming sold-out gig at Manchester Apollo in November.
This track, taken from his 2008 album Love Ire & Song, combines his folk and rock influences into a brilliant, relatable song.
5. Summer Rain - Matthew Morrison
He's best known for playing Will Schuester on Glee, but Matthew Morrison took a big step this year, releasing his debut solo album.
Predictable at times, it still provided some nice surprises, such as this acoustic-driven love song.
6. Sandcastles - Kate Voegele
Continuing our acoustic phase is One Tree Hill star Kate Voegele with this gem from her latest album Gravity Happens.
Kept simple and relatively stripped-down, 'Sandcastles' showcases her impressive vocals and song-writing talent on a beautiful ballad.
7. Need You Now - Wonderland
Their debut album proved that Wonderland are much more than your average girlband, boasting a sound more comparable to the likes of The Corrs than, say, Girls Aloud.
This cover of the Lady Andebellum track shows all the best traits of Wonderland, combining great solo work with nice harmonies to pay a fitting tribute to the original.
8. All Fired Up - The Saturdays
In a complete contrast, The Saturdays turned up the heat with 'All Fired Up', the second single from their upcoming album of the same name.
A huge club track, it's a far cry from early hits like 'Just Can't Get Enough', but shows a more mature side to one of the UK's greatest girl bands.
9. This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things - The Blackout
As we round off the playlist with some awesome rock tunes, what better way to kick off this section than with The Blackout?
This infectious post-hardcore track was a stand-out song at this summer's Leeds Festival.
It solidifies our belief that The Blackout are just one album away from being one of the biggest rock acts in the country.
10. Scars - Papa Roach
From the relatively new to the old, Papa Roach showed fans a more tender side to their music with this hit from 2003.
A big contrast to songs like 'Last Resort', it proved that Jacoby Shaddix had a great "rock" voice and that Papa Roach could show a different side without sacrificing their energy.
11. I Want You - The King Blues (Itch and Jamie Jazz)
Female First favourites, The King Blues are quickly becoming one of the most important and relevent bands in the UK.
Usually combining genres as diverse as hip-hop, ska, punk, reggae and dub, 'I Want You' shows the influence bands like The Ramones had on the group.
It's a catchy punk tune with some brilliantly-crafted lyrics, what's not to love?
12. I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness
We were fortunate enough to talk to The Darkness a few hours before their big return at this year's Download Festival.
From the reaction they got, it's clear that they should be here to stay this time.
With a tour coming in November, and an album looking likely for the new year, this track reminds you why, in 2004, they were one of the biggest bands in the country.
What did you think of the playlist? Should we have included a different interviewee (they can all be found here). Is there a theme you'd like to see us do in the future? Comment and let us know, we may just use it!
Check back next week, where we may have our very first Guest Playlist.
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