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Playlist: October finds & faves

October 22, 2018 4 Comments

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It’s October, so it’s OFFICIALLY fall. If you know me, you’re well aware this is my favourite season. As much as I love summer vibes and warm weather, I also love sweaters and the colours of the changing leaves. Plus, fall photoshoots are the best!

If you’re still clinging onto summer, I know just what you need to solidify your fall mood: my October ‘finds & faves’ playlist! I’ve compiled 30 tracks that are perfect for your windy commute, shortened days and Halloween parties.

Scroll down to hit play on this month’s playlist and read about my top six picks. Then, go and get your spook on!

Events, Photography

PHOTOS: BROODS and Erik Hassle Bring The Evergreen Tour to Toronto

March 23, 2015 No Comments

BROODS and Erik Hassle at The Danforth Music Hall

An act that I have really been digging lately is BROODS, the brother-sister music duo from New Zealand who were catapulted into mainstream success with their hit 2014 single “Bridges” and stint opening for Sam Smith on tour.

BROODS are currently out on a headlining North American tour, the Evergreen Tour, in support of their debut album. They brought Swedish singer/songwriter Erik Hassle along to the first night of the second leg of the tour this past Friday, March 20 at Toronto’s The Danforth Music Hall.

Enjoying the concert from the front row, I was able to get some amazing photos of BROODS and Erik doing what they do best. If you weren’t able to be there in person, or just want to relive the incredible night, scroll through my photos!

Music Monday

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

March 9, 2015 No Comments

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.