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Classic Rock Playlist

With the end of summer means the start up of the drudgery of work days or school days. There are days when I am stressed out beyond belief and just in need of a good outlet, something that requires more than just calming music and soothing environment. That is exactly when I pull out this playlist and start belting my heart out. My favourite way to listen is to get on the road, go for a drive with the music up and the windows down. In this playlist you’ll find two straight hours of some of the best classic rock…

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“In the Zone” Playlist

As we gear up to face the reality that summer weather, vacation and the blissful relaxation that is synonymous with it is coming to a close, I find myself looking forward to the opportunities that are yet to come in these following months. While seeing the days become shorter and the weather forecast beginning to dip in temperature can be disheartening, the end of a season and start of a new one brings about a sense of productivity. The air will become crisper, and with it our minds clearer, for either school or work to kick in to full gear…

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Summer Vacation Playlist

Summer is the time to enjoy the gorgeous weather. And what better way to have fun with your summer activities than to accompany them with some music? Whether you’re having a BBQ in the backyard, sipping drinks on a patio, going to the beach with friends, road tripping with family, flying out to your next destination, or even just relaxing at home, a good playlist is always a nice addition. Today’s Spotify list is a carefully curated list of 40 songs: a combination of current summer hits, a few slightly older ones (like Robert Glasper and Yasiin Bey’s incredible collab…

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Canada Day Playlist

Happy Canada Day to all our fellow Canadians! Today we decided to celebrate by curating a Spotify playlist made up of Canadian musicians. Some classics, some newer, some more obscure, some popular. Made up of 60 songs by various artists, it’s definitely a mishmash of genres, but I think that well represents the diverse “mosaic” nature of Canadians and our culture! Have a happy, safe, festive Canada Day! ~ Z ~ photo by Ali Tawfiq on Unsplash

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The Story of The Ballad of Cleopatra

As far as modes of storytelling go, music videos do not immediately come to mind. I know very few people who do not enjoy music, or find it an essential part of one’s life. Whether it is as a companion to a commute, or background to work or studying, or even as the conduit for relaxation, music has become the subtle soundtrack to our everyday lives. However, music videos are less considered. Music videos are an interesting form of art, specifically in the explicit storytelling theme they take on. Visual companions for songs, they have taken the track of short…

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Relax & Inspire Playlist

As the days begin to get longer, the promise of springtime inspires a burst of creativity within me. These days, I’ve been painting and writing more, and what helps me in my process is to listen to music while I do so. However, I find that I can’t just put my library on shuffle, since my taste in music is vastly varied, and sometimes listening to heavy beats or louder, faster songs can be distracting. Instead, I need to listen to music that relaxes or invokes emotion in me, which aids in my creative process. So, I’ve put together a…

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