Despite only releasing her debut single last year, alt-pop singer-songwriter Ruby Roberts could very well be your new favourite artist. The Bath-based musician delicately blends influences from David Bowie to Lana Del Rey, and has already started to earn fans in the UK and US. Her debut EP Somersault Queen has already earned more than 10 million streams since it launched last November.

To celebrate the release of her new single ‘Bad Girl July‘, Ruby has taken over our 1883 playlist, sharing some of her favourite songs.

‘This is the day’ by The The

A perfect morning coffee song, the instruments and production are so beautiful it’s such a comforting feel good listen.

‘Favorite’ by Fontaines D.C

This is on repeat all the time. The guitar riff scratches my brain and I love blasting this in the car and singing along full blast.’

‘Teardrops’ by Womack and Womack

I love 80s music and this is one of my favourites, the lyricism is so good.

‘Teal’ by Wunderhorse

An amazing emotional listen I’d usually listen to on a long train ride.

‘Les Fleurs’ by Minnie Riperton

Such a beautiful song written from the perspective of a flower I believe. Love her voice and how unique the song is.

‘This must be the place’ by Talking Heads

An all time favorite song of mine forever. It sounds so magical to me.

‘Rock the Casbah’ by The Clash

I love to listen to it with friends or when getting ready for feel good vibes.

‘North American Scum’ by LCD Sound System

A track I recently discovered which gets me hyped and I love to listen while exercising or commuting.

‘Heaven or Las Vegas’ by Cocteau Twins

So ethereal and magical. I love the vocals and harmonies and listen to it most days.

Listen to the playlist below.