So you’ve got your denim. You’ve got your scissors. And you’ve got your thread. All that’s missing now are some sweet beats to get you in the mood for your creative denim DIY. But fear no more, we’ve got you covered. Check out our top jeansy/denimy songs below, or listen to them on Spotify.

1. Forever in Blue Jeans, Neil Diamond



Vintage GOLD. Wearing one pair of blue jeans forever is the most ethical your denim can be.

2. Mr Sandman, The Chordettes

Remind yourself of how important it is to boycott secret sandblasting by playing this retro hit whilst you DIY.

3. The Suburbs, Mr Little Jeans



This Arcade Fire cover is the perfect soundtrack for some relaxing backyard DIY ft. carrot cake & tea.

4. Blue Jeans, Lana Del Rey

Lana approves of your vintage denim.

5. Genie in a Bottle, Christina Aguilera

More like ****JEANIE*** amirite?

6. Fall For You, Secondhand Serenade

Secondhand Serenade + secondhand denim in one sitting. Amazing.

7. Billie Jean, Michael Jackson



Channel MJ & get your groove on whilst upcycling those bad boys.

8. Low, Flo Rida + T-Pain



Apple bottom jeans (JEANS), boots with the furrrrrr. This one’s great for imagining all the fun places you can wear your new denim.

Enjoy! And please let me know if I’ve forgotten any classic denim hits in the comments section below. 🙂

– Louisa