Sunday evenings always used to inflict a great sense of anxiety upon me. No it wasn’t just the Sunday Scaries, but it was the day where I would do the ‘Everything Shower’: hair mask, double shampoo, conditioning, oils, exfoliation … you name it, I did it. Now this was a chore to say the least, but when my Mum treated me to a waterproof speaker my whole shower routine turned on its head. Now I could laugh along to podcasts, listen to audiobooks, but most importantly, I could have shower concerts.

“Everything Showers are no longer something I dread but something I eagerly look forward to, simply for the fact that I get to sing to my heart’s content”

For someone who is convinced that they are a good singer despite multitudes of feedback to suggest the contrary, the shower is the perfect place to belt out some classics, with no fear of judgement, because no-one is there! Not only this, but the shampoo-microphone adds another dimension to the performance, allowing me to live out my Wembley dreams. My Everything Showers are no longer something I dread but something I eagerly look forward to, simply for the fact that I get to sing to my heart’s content, with my bum notes masked by the stream of water from the shower.

But the success of a shower concert all comes down to the songs on the playlist. So, if you’re an amateur shower singer, you’re in the right place for the best tunes or albums to sing along with in the shower.

Anything Adele

Adele’s songs are perfect for shower singing because they have the kind of soul-stirring power that turns any bathroom into your own personal concert hall. The moment you hear the first note of ‘Someone Like You’ or ‘Rolling in the Deep’, you’re transported into a world where the water covers you like you’re in a music video, and the acoustics are chef’s kiss. Her songs give you the freedom to belt out every note in a cathartic fashion, meaning you’re not only clean after the shower, but you’re also emotionally purged.

Lana Del Ray’s Ultraviolence

Lana Del Rey is perfect for when you want to channel your inner cinematic heroine. The moody, haunting vibe of the album means you can dramatically slow-mo rinse your hair and live out your most glamorous, tortured fantasies for the shower period. My personal favourite song of the album is ‘West Coast’, and the one particular part that feels like an out of body experience – if you know, you know.

‘Need you now’ – Lady A

Lady A’s ‘Need You Now’ is basically a shower karaoke battle, even if you’re singing solo. The way Hillary and Charles’ voices play off each other makes you feel like you’re having an intense, soap-filled conversation with yourself. You start with Hillary’s sweet, longing notes, then dramatically switch to Charles’ deep voice as if you’re caught in an emotional tug-of-war. It’s the ultimate dramatic duet – even if you’re your own backup singer.

“The best songs to listen to in the shower are definitely the ones where there’s some hard-hitting emotion behind them, whether you can relate wholeheartedly or just a smidge”

‘Here With Me’ – Dido

Another strong tune which provides you with the opportunity to channel the passions of Andrew Lincoln after exposing his feelings to Kiera Knightley in Love Actually. The combination of acoustic guitar and electronic elements creates a dreamy soundscape, which reverberates and echoes around the bathroom. Anyone can relate to some part of the vulnerable and emotional lyrics, making it the perfect song to really get into your feels with.

‘All Too Well (10-minute version) (Taylor’s Version)’ – Taylor Swift

Perhaps a controversial take given the hatred Swift receives, but if you’re a speedy, this song can literally fill the length of the shower with no extra queueing of songs necessary. The song feels like five within itself, gifting you the variety you may crave. The bridge particularly gives you the opportunity to sing with some passion, and then cool down towards the end of the song, joining Swift on her cathartic journey.

I’ve realised that the best songs to listen to in the shower are definitely the ones where there’s some hard-hitting emotion behind them, whether you can relate wholeheartedly or just a smidge. Getting to sing these ballad-like songs to your heart’s content in an uninterruptible space is so freeing. So who cares if you can’t hit all the notes? Give it a try!

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