At this point in our young, wonderful lives, it’s safe to say that we’ve all gone through a rough break-up. We’ve all been dumped. We’ve all had our hearts ripped from our chests only to watch as our ex takes said heart and throws it off the roof of his three-story apartment building. We’re left alone, brushing off the dirt and alleyway gunk. Too much? Maybe. Regardless, in times like these, we think that the world has stopped turning. We’re left in a state of complete devastation, wondering 1) how this person that we loved and trusted could do this to us and 2) how the hell are we going to get over them?

They say that time heals all wounds, and I truly believe in this phrase. But I also know that there is a great way to speed up the healing process: music. The power of a good “f–k you” song can do wonders for a girl’s esteem. Once we get that certain girl anthem blasting from our speakers, we feel a little better. Sometimes it takes a musical artist’s pain and heartache to make us forget about ours for a little while.

I had the honor and privilege of picking a list of songs for the perfect “Get Over Him” mix. Let me tell you, it was not easy. If I could, I would put 100 more songs on here, but I tried to narrow it down to 15 of my all-time favorites. These range from emo-ballads to hip-hop diss tracks, and I love them all! I hope you enjoy and give this a listen when you’re ready to finally get over that loser that broke your heart. Read More »

Dear Rebound Guy,

I would like to take this time to 1) say thank you, and 2) apologize for using you at my own discretion.

You see, there comes a time in every girl’s life when she gets dumped. Dumped so hard she can only listen to Bon Iver, curl up in a ball in her bed and turn off all the lights. Oh yes, and sob, did I mention that? But there also comes a time when it’s Friday night and her best friends drag her out of bed, put her in a killer push-up bra, a mini-skirt and take her to the most populated bar in town. And that, my friend, is where you came in.

To begin, I’d like to thank you for approaching me…or rather the alcohol induced, suddenly-confident-yet-secretly-broken version of me. Right now you think I’m this great girl who you were so lucky to stumble upon and, sure, I may seem completely level-headed and down-for-whatever, but you have no idea what you’ve just gotten yourself into. So, after a few sloppy dances and sweaty hugs, my friends finally find me and let me know you are, in fact, not as attractive as I had thought, and I depart. Without you. (Tease move number one). But not before you whip out your iPhone4 and I shout my number over the music. And that’s how it always begins. Read More »

Doesn’t every break-up seem like a scene straight out of a movie? Even though you know it’s coming, you’re shocked and hurt when it actually happens. Then you tell your girlfriends. Then you sulk around the house eating ice cream and watching Titanic and The Notebook over and over again. Then, cue the depressing love songs.

Nope!

Not this time. We’re bending the break-up rules a bit and setting you up with a playlist of the 10 best empowering break-up songs!

Check out the whole break-up playlist on YouTube right here! Then let us know in the comments what we’re missing!

Blood Tree – Mary Timony. Everybody dates a jerk or two. Rock stars, however, get to humiliate them publicly. Mary uses this song to recite the many ills of her ex. There are, of course, the usual problems – too many drugs, hitting on other girls, lame friends – but nothing compares to the kicker: a topless picture of his ex, which he showed her, for reasons known only to himself. Consider the fact that Timony has confirmed that this incident actually occurred. Then consider the fact that even the best of us hook a few freak shows. Then feel better. Then dump your guy.

Sheela-na-Gig – PJ Harvey. PJ tries to make sexy time with her gentleman caller. He turns her down flat. This leads to the most glorious song in the history of angry lady rock. Anyone who can work “dirty pillows,” “childbearing hips” and South Pacific into a single lyric deserves some kind of lifetime achievement award. Also, a boyfriend who will put out. Read More »