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A playlist full of upbeat alt songs with catchy choruses to get stuck in your head and play on repeat for a while. Sorry Michael…. This playlist has been going strong since New Years Eve and I am certain that when any song from this …
A mellow but festive mix to put on and hang out around the house, outside with friends or while you’re working. A mix of some new finds (Bakar, Caamp, Rayland Baxter) and some old goods (Suzi Quatro, Keith Richards, Jackie DeShannon) Find it below and on my Spotify. Happy Listening!
I love when I hear the beginning of one of my favorite songs and within seconds I am transported into the mood and feeling of the music. While some songs take a while to build up, and I love those too, sometimes I need a song that launches right in with a vibrant intro. With captivating opening riffs and ear-opening vocals, these songs hook a listener within the first few seconds. Find them below, and on my “Start Me Up” playlist on Spotify.
1. Led Zeppelin “Trampled Underfoot”
2. Brenton Wood “Gimme Little Sign”
3. The Rolling Stones “Plundered My Soul”
4. The Grateful Dead “Althea”
5. My Morning Jacket “One Big Holiday”
6. Quicksilver Messenger Service “Too Long”
7. The Shins “Turn on Me”
8. Sonic Youth “The Diamond Sea”
9. Led Zeppelin “Your Time Is Gonna Come”
10. Pink Floyd “Young Lust”
11. Steely Dan “The Caves of Altamira”
12. Eric Clapton “Layla”
Happy listening!