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October in Review – Desert Trip Edition

In my month in review posts, I generally share a combination of the restaurants, bars, and activities I have experienced in the past thirty days. October in Review is a bit outside the norm because the month itself was. I spent the past four weeks doing essentially nothing except working, sleeping and attending music festivals. On repeat.

A word of warning, if you are not a huge fan of live music and festivals, you might want to skip the text of this post. I’m sharing two straight weekends of amazing, once in a lifetime festival experiences that might not be everyone’s cup of tea. To those of you whose hearts beat to the same musical drum as mine, this one is for you.

desert-trip-sunset

A Desert Trip sunset.

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Music Mondays – October Playlist

I have to admit that I set out to create a much more mellow October playlist than the one I’m sharing with you today.  I initially had a vision of cozy fall evenings in mind but inspiration ultimately took me in a much different direction.  This edition of Music Mondays therefore covers a wide range of genres and, for that reason, is probably more representative of my musical tastes than any playlist has previously been.

My October playlist includes a few newer artists like Wiktoria, a Swedish singer and songwriter with a sound that is equal parts country and soul.  You’ll find a killer collaboration between Kaskade and deadmau5 featuring Skylar Grey which I can only describe as hauntingly melodic.  The playlist also features my favorite standbys of late, The Chainsmokers and ZHU, as well as some old friends.  Hello Green Day and Kings of Leon,  you have been missed.  What can I say?  This playlist has my heart.

Music Mondays - October Playlist

Music Mondays – September Playlist

This month’s playlist is quite a departure from the cheery compilations of songs that got us through the long and hot days of summer.  We started off the season with an upbeat June playlist that took me back to the days of my youth when I made beginning of the summer mixes that epitomized the months of fun to come. In July I bemoaned the fact that the summer of 2016 was severely lacking in the classic anthems that we all hear so many times that we love, hate, and then finally love again as they continue to remind us of specific sunny day memories.  August brought a mix filled with hit after hit that goes down as my favorite playlist to date, certainly one that I will continue to listen to for months to come.  And here we are…the summer of 2016 is officially coming to a close in a little over a week and our hearts and minds are falling headfirst into autumn, as represented in this September playlist.  So bundle up, marvel over the beauty of the falling leaves, and get ready to enjoy the pumpkin spiced lattes to come.

September Playlist

August in Review

In looking at August in review, I’m blown away by what an all-around terrific month it was. Not only did I get to experience some incredible music, food, cocktails, and adventures, I got to share in all of those experiences with my husband and friends. September has a lot to live up to.

August in Review

All signs pointed to a peaceful and fun August.

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Music Mondays – August Playlist

Remember last month when we were discussing how this summer has been severely lacking in awesome musical hits?  Well, the music gods heard our pleas and have all but flooded us with amazing new track after amazing new track.  Suffice it to say I am really excited to share this August playlist.

Starting things off is Justice with “Safe and Sound” off of their first full-length studio release since 2011.  Yes, you read that right.  Since 2011.  They’re back and I couldn’t be more excited.  A bit later is the epic collaboration turned anthem “What We Started” from Don Diablo, Steve Aoki and Lush & Simon featuring BullySongs.  Based on how much I have been playing this one, it is definitely in the running for my personal song of the summer.  The Chainsmokers and Halsey collaborated on “Closer” which all but encompasses my obsession for both of them in one single song.  Phantogram teased their upcoming album by dropping “Run Run Blood”, a layered and fluid song with a nearly orchestral feel.  Last but certainly not least is “Palm of My Hand” from ZHU.  His entire new album is worthy of a listen and naturally had to be represented on my August playlist.

There is so much I love about this edition of Music Mondays.  I only hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

Music Mondays - August Playlist