I absolutely, positively, completely, totally love music! With broad tastes, I listen to everything from classical to heavy metal. So, I thought I’d put together an eclectic, little “mix-tape” (emphasis on the “mix”) for music lovers! I hope you vibe with a song or two!
You can skip to the bottom for the full YouTube playlist but you’ll miss my creative commentary in the video captions. 😉
A tender ballad that captures the essence of California’s Laurel Canyon during the mid-60s. This tune was recently featured in the (amazing) series Outlander.
A sexy, makes-you-want-to-shake-what-your-mama-gave-you song that’s shockingly under-known. Chip is a fantastic British rapper with a long list of stellar collabs.
Yes, Robert Plant as in the lead singer of Led Zeppelin! This song is off his Americana album by the same name. It’s a whimsical twist of ethnic roots and rock.
This is Aussie indie-folk at its finest! Kim’s distinct blend of heart and soul is evident in his lyrics and melodies which tell raw and real stories that speak to our humanness.
The live version of this song is frankly mind-blowing as they tell a personal tale about battles against mental illness. The Larkin Poe ladies are some of the finest storytellers you’ll find in the roots rock world.
Led by Noah Gunderson, this band has nostalgic traces of Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Bryan Adams, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. “Annie” is the kind of slow and steady love song that you listen to during a summer sunset. (P.S. The live version on YouTube is also worth checking out!)
As my go-to song for walks in the rain, “Three Seed” is simultaneously sullen and seductive. It’s another alternative work of genius from Silversun Pickups, if you ask me.
Jade is a unique talent whose vocals have been described as “raw and robust” by Rolling Stone. Listening to her makes me feel like a complete bad-ass, f**k-the-haters female but her music is so not gender-exclusive.
Okay, this is a total vibe change! KRUCIPÜSK is a Czech alternative metal group. I listen to this during my lifting sessions to get pumped up (even though I don’t have a clue what they’re saying).
Somehow, Dua Lipa transfers her hotness to anyone who listens to this tune. Seriously! I’m not a big party person… until this song comes on. I’m a fan of the original and Matoma remix.
Here’s another incredible Czech artist. (Can you tell I lived in the Czech Republic for a stint?) Mikolas is upbeat, fun, and international, singing primarily in English and some Spanish. Oh, also, he’s an accomplished musician and dancer. So, yeah.
Not only is shallou an extraordinary singer and producer, he’s also an environmentalist.
Let me know in the comments which was your favorite and give me your own suggestions!
Join my music journey…
Visit my Spotify where I have playlists for each month of the last several years. It’s really fun to track my music tastes over time.
Follow me on Instagram where I post stories, featuring my favorite tunes, and the occasional lip-syncing video. 😉
The full playlist is below.
Thank you!
A huge thank you goes to Miss Rover, a travel blogger and photographer who uses her platform, not just to share colorful shots of our beautiful planet, but to advocate for the greater good. She shares insightful and empowering content about social and environmental justice. She transcends the title “influencer” as a true role model.
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