Normally, I’m the type of person who listens to one artist or album on repeat until I satisfy a musical craving. But every once in a while, I get inspired to create a playlist.
For some reason, this usually happens during winter. It was in one of the frigid polar vortex blizzards from a few years ago that I first started doing this. That playlist was mostly made up of songs that reminded me of summer and being in vacation in northern Wisconsin. It consisted of classic rock songs so I called it Vintage Summer and ever since then my playlists get unique names that seem to fit the vibe. For that one, think Fleetwood Mac and The Doobie Brothers.
Another playlist I made was for my long commute to and from school. It was mostly alternative and since Arctic Monkeys just released their latest album, I had a few of their songs on there as well as a few from AWOL Nation and Silversun Pickups to give you any idea of what that one sounded like. I named it Ice and Snow since that was all I ever saw on my long rides home from school.
This year, the playlist is a little more mellow and kind of has a dreamy vibe. Some songs are quieter and definitely have a folk vibe to them. The range in genre is mostly indie, alternative, and classic rock but surprisingly this year I added songs to this playlist that I had never even heard before. The overall theme I was going for was winter so I literally looked up songs about winter to add to the list of songs I already knew I wanted included. The artists range from Fleet Foxes and First Aid Kit to The Rolling Stones and Queen. I also started listening to AURORA a few months ago and instantly fell in love, so she has two songs on this playlist and I’m very tempted to add one more. Without further ado, here is Hygge Winter:
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This winter I am trying to be more mindful of the tasks I take on and have practiced being more “present” with completing them. I am trying to prioritize more self-care and relaxation. 2019 was a really difficult year and part of that was because I wasn’t prioritizing my own health and needs. I named this playlist Hygge Winter because the concept of hygge is to be more mindful and take care of yourself as well as enjoy yourself and the simple pleasures that are a part of your life.
In any case, what would you add to this list? Leave a comment below if you can.
Carley