NEW SINGLE '' WHAT'S IT TO YOU'' OUT KNOW
W: Karl Watson
Stripped of the noise, the lights, and the labels, what remains is the music that truly matters. The Lifeboat Playlist is a raw, deep dive into the sonic DNA of the artists we love, forcing them to choose the ten definitive tracks they’d carry into isolation. It’s a survival kit built on gut-level resonance—a collection of anthems, heartbreaks, and high-octane riffs that define a lifetime. From stadium-sized roars to vulnerable late-night confessions, these are the songs that keep the fire burning when the horizon feels endless.
For Dolly Doops, these ten tracks aren’t just influences—they’re blueprints. They represent the standards of ambition, atmosphere, and sheer conviction that make you want to start a band in the first place.
From childhood road trips to late-night production obsessions, this is the foundation of how Dolly Doops creates, performs, and survives.
1: Lady Gaga – "Paparazzi"
It only feels right to start off with my queen. I would not be the human I am today without this song and The Fame album, to be honest. It shaped my entire youth.
2: MUNA – "Silk Chiffon"
This song brings me genuine joy—it forces me into a good mood and makes me smile whenever I need it. I can’t play it and not feel good. It’s a caffeine hit in song form from my favorite band and ultimate queer icons.
3: HAIM – "Falling"
I hold this track in the highest regard for personal inspiration. The way it develops sonically, the songwriting, and the production elements are just incredible. I love, love, love HAIM.
4: Lauryn Hill – "Doo Wop (That Thing)"
When I was a kid, we used to drive through Europe to my Nonna's house in Italy, camping along the way. My family are all massive music lovers, so the playlists for those long drives were elite. "Doo Wop" was my favorite to sing in the back seat at the top of my lungs. I have such fond memories of that entire Miseducation of Lauryn Hill album.
5: Tove Lo – "No One Dies From Love"
When I was a kid, we used to drive through Europe to my Nonna's house in Italy, camping along the way. My family are all massive music lovers, so the playlists for those long drives were elite. "Doo Wop" was my favorite to sing in the back seat at the top of my lungs. I have such fond memories of that entire Miseducation of Lauryn Hill album.
6: Slayyyter – "OLD TECHNOLOGY"
My ultimate strut song. It gets me to my destination quicker than Google Maps says I'll get there, and ensures I turn up feeling like that girl.
7: Haven Bell – "Knife In The Heart"
A bit more of an unknown gem. Haven is a very dear friend of mine, but I am genuinely obsessed with everything he releases. This is one of my absolute favorites of his. He deserves so much more recognition because he is brilliantly talented. We actually have a song we wrote together coming out on my upcoming EP, and I can't wait—he's my favorite person to create with and just be around.
8: Ariana Grande – "Safety Net" (ft. Ty Dolla $ign)
This song was written for my soul; everything about it makes me tingle. Ariana is easily in my top three favorite artists of all time, and her whole discography is gold to me—especially her collaborations with Max Martin. But the way this specific track makes me feel is unearthly.
9: Warren G & Nate Dogg – "Regulate"
Put a gun to my brother's head and mine and tell us to perform a song word-for-word, and it’ll be "Regulate." Honestly, you don't even need the threat. Drop this at a party and we will be in the dead center of the dance floor performing it like we're at an awards show. It's my absolute go-to karaoke track, though it always feels a bit weird doing it without my big bro.
10: Doja Cat - Addiction
Up there with Ariana and GaGa and my top 3 artist. So hard to pick a top album of hers
let alone song of hers, but this is how I’m feeling this week. I just saw her live for the 4th time on Friday and am
forever obsessed. This is also probably my other Kareoke song, the second verse is so fun, J’adore Doja.