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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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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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Head in the Clouds Playlist

As promised, I have another playlist for you! This time filled with old-school, classic songs that were a big part of my childhood. For me, these are the kinds of songs I love to listen to while on a plane somewhere. I travel a lot and while the stress of airports, layovers and screaming children can be exhausting, I find that the time I get with a good playlist to zone out, let my mind aimlessly wander, or look out at the incredible scene of being in the clouds are some of my most relaxing. So if you’re headed onto…

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