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Playlist: December finds & faves

December 16, 2018 1 Comment

There are few things I love more than the holiday season. Picture this: being at home stress-free, laying on the couch with a blanket, some eggnog or hot chocolate, the fireplace channel on TV (works just as well!) and Christmas music in the background. Doesn’t that sound amazing?! (That’s been me every day since finishing school and I’m so happy.)

Don’t know where to start with the music? My December finds & faves playlist will be the perfect soundtrack to your winter days and nights. I included some of the latest hits from the year’s top artists, plus a wide variety of Christmas classics and new releases – it’s ideal for every setting!

Scroll on to listen to this month’s playlist and discover six must-listen tracks.

New Music Friday, Playlists

Playlist: August finds & faves

August 24, 2018 No Comments

Every summer – typically in August – I retreat to paradise for two-and-a-half weeks. My paradise: The beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii! (more on that coming soon!!)

Before heading to the airport, I needed to perfect my summer playlist by adding in all of the season’s hottest new releases plus some tracks I’ve been sleeping on (my apologizes to Troye Sivan’s “My My My!” – I’ve underappreciated you for far too long.) Since I’m never one to hog the tunes, I’m back with another ‘finds & faves’ playlist! These songs will get you through your end-of-season trips and summer nights at home or out in the city.

I always say that I’m into music from every genre, but this playlist really proves it. There’s country, pop, electronic and more. I just like a good song! Luckily for you, there are 40 great songs here so plug in the aux cord, hit play and enjoy.

New Music Friday, Playlists

Playlist: June finds & faves

June 23, 2018 No Comments

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.

New Music Friday, Playlists

Playlist: March finds & faves

March 25, 2018 No Comments

March finds & faves playlist cover - Angela McLean

March is a month of transition, so it’s understandable that this month’s playlist has a little bit of everything. Here in Toronto, the weather can’t decide whether it wants to stick with the bitter chill of winter or the welcome warmth and sunshine of spring. Likewise, at school, I’m bouncing from assignment to assignment, with every short burst of down time interrupted by panic mode.

I need music for every mood. You know what that means: Get ready for some great variety!

Scroll down for this month’s full ‘finds & faves’ playlist and some must-listen tracks.

Events, Photography, Reviews

Recap: WayHome Music & Arts Festival (July 24-26, 2015)

July 27, 2015 No Comments

WayHome Music & Arts Festival graphic from 2015

Outstanding music, incredible art, great company and much more – WayHome had it all. The inaugural WayHome Music & Arts Festival went down this past weekend (July 24-26) and the much-a-buzz festivities brought world-famous names like Neil Young, Modest Mouse, St. Vincent and Sam Smith to the small, intimate town of Oro-Medonte, ON, just over an hour north of Toronto.

There was plenty going on and much to do and see at any point during each of the 3 days of the festival – art displays, ball pits, food trucks and the WayMarket presented by online “DIY” retailer Etsy, among countless others. However, none drew more attention than the 4 main entertainment stages across the event grounds – WayHome, WayBright, WayBold and WayAway (presented by Sirius XM). Fans, better known as WayHomies, made their way between stages to catch all of their favourite performers which were evenly spread throughout the weekend.

Here are just some of the highlight performances from this year’s festival:

Hozier (July 24 @ 6:45PM, WayHome)

Critically acclaimed and much-loved Irish singer Hozier drew one of the biggest crowds throughout the entire weekend. He truly entertained, singing fan favourites like “Work Song” and “Jackie and Wilson”, as well as a creative cover of Ariana Grande’s “Problem”. Hozier’s performance of his big hit “Take Me to Church” resulted in a mass sing-along with over 35,000 new friends.