Remix Realness — 25 Remixes You Need to Hear Right Now!

Have you ever listened to a song’s remix and said to yourself, oh snap, this might be even better than the original?

Since many remixes feature groovy new electronic beats, added star power and dozens more unique touches, it’s easy to feel like you’re listening to a totally new song. For this month’s playlist, I wanted to spotlight a few remixes that have soared up my on-repeat list. Keep scrolling for the full 25-track playlist plus five standout songs!

“Good as Hell” (Remix) – Lizzo feat. Ariana Grande

I’d be missing an obvious golden opportunity if I didn’t say that this remix is good as hell! With two of the year’s biggest artists — Lizzo and Ariana Grande — joining forces, it was a given that this collab would be magic to our ears. Lizzo and Ari delivered it all and then some. Whether it’s the original or the remix, this iconic song will definitely be on everyone’s year-end playlists.

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Playlist: June finds & faves

June finds & faves playlist cover - Angela McLean

Message to Mother Nature: It’s OK, you can stop withholding the summer weather from us! She’s come out a few times, we loved her and we’re ready to embrace and love her. Not to mention that I need the weather to match my summer-ready playlist ☼

Whatever the weather where you are, this playlist is filled with upbeat songs and good vibes you can enjoy night and day. My hot tip: Listen to it the whole way through! I worked extra hard this month to make sure every song flows into the next to the point where I can’t stop listening to it myself, so hit play and enjoy the next 105 minutes.

Scroll down to check out June’s ‘finds & faves’ playlist and some of my top tracks.

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MUSIC MONDAY: Five Songs That Need To Be On Your Playlist Now

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A great song a day keeps the doctor away! Maybe that isn’t the way the exact saying goes, but I believe it’s just as true.

Music is my life. If I could permanently sew my headphones into my ears and have music playing all day, I would. My taste varies from pop to indie rock to rap to electronica and even soul. One of my favourite things to do is discover new music. Recently, I discovered five songs that I am really enjoying. Open your ears and check out my latest finds!

“Deadroses” by Blackbear

We had a vision though; now we’re dead roses

After discovering Blackbear’s music through YouTuber Andrea Russett’s Snapchat story, I fell in love with his incredible lyrics and voice. Mat Musto, who performs under the name Blackbear, just released his debut album ‘Deadroses’ and after giving the album its first spin, I was quickly attracted to the unique imagery in this song. On “Deadroses”, Blackbear compares the idea of dead roses to his deteriorating relationship with a girl. After listening to this song, I am tempted to send Blackbear a few nice roses – of the alive variety.

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