Books + Music
As both an author and a reader, music plays an important role in my love for stories. Whether it’s reminding me of an epic romance that is currently living rent free in my head or helping me out of a major writer’s block, songs enhance my reading experience by tenfold.
With this in mind, I thought I would share with you the songs that I believe pair well with my book, The Influencers. This playlist could include songs that I listened to while writing to inspire me, songs that I think match the mood of the book, or songs that include a quote that made me immediately think of my story.
This playlist is not an all-inclusive list but just a handful of the songs that will forever remind me of my debut novel, The Influencers. If you’ve read the book, I’d love to hear what songs you paired with the story! And if you haven’t read it yet, I hope that this playlist might interest you in Darcy and Ben’s story.
The Influencers Book Playlist (SPOILER FREE)
- Song: I Found
- Artist: Amber Run
- Why: If I had to choose one song for this book, it would be this one. It’s not only the entire mood of the song but also the fact that it says, “I found love where it wasn’t supposed to be.” It’s a song that reminds me of Ben and Darcy every single time I hear it. And it was always on repeat while I was writing this book.
- Song: All I Want
- Artist: Kodaline
- Why: This song was spot on around halfway through the book, right about the chapter titled Tunnel Vision (IYKYK). It perfectly matched the tone for that portion of the book. I honestly still replay those key moments in my head every time I hear this song.
- Song: The Night We Met
- Artist: Lord Huron
- Why: There is something that makes this song an easy sound to write along with. There’s so much emotion packed into it and the lyrics just fit the main characters’ relationship so beautifully.
- Song: Start a Riot
- Artist: BANNERS
- Why: This song is all about fighting for the person you love, listing all the things they would do/sacrifice for their love. It’s upbeat and perfect for pumping me up for fight scenes. I get excited during those scenes, too!
- Song: Lose My Mind
- Artist: Dean Lewis
- Why: Dean Lewis is an artist that I listened to a lot while writing The Influencers and its companion novel, The Legacy: The Influencers Book 2 (So much that my husband still rolls his eyes when he hears a certain song I played way too many times!!) This song and its lyrics just felt right for Darcy and Ben. It hits all the feels!
There you have it! An official The Influencers book playlist! Depending on the current mood of the book, I might have thrown some Billie Eilish or Imagine Dragons in there, too!
Let me know your playlist!! I would love to hear your choices!
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