Playlist Highlights: invierno 2022/2023

My “invierno 2022/2023” playlist of current obsessions has a LOT of beloved favorites. Although I probably say that about each of my seasonal playlists (to end up on one of those playlists, I need to binge listen to a song for at least an hour at some point during the season). These playlists always vary widely, with some tracks that will make you bust a move wherever you find yourself and others that are perfect for curling up with a nice hot beverage. 

I figured it might be fun to share some of my favorite songs from the season along with the story of how I discovered them.

My first music source is near and dear to my heart. I’m fortunate to work for a company with some of the most impressive, unique, and lovely people who also happen to have excellent taste in music. This first group of songs come from a lovely little work community: a slack channel named #choonshare. 

Very Few Friends by Saint Levant was my first obsession to come from this channel. The music combined with the trilingual lyrics make for the most salacious little musical journey that feels nearly inappropriate for the workplace. Dios mío. The other two #choonshare songs are more workplace friendly and from the same coworker with clearly exquisite taste. The Motion by Tre Breezy is a fun hip hop song with the most relaxing beat. It’s hard not to bop your head as you work to this one. how deep? by Tai Verdes is a cute little love song with a similar chill vibe. Perfect for any mood.  

These next two songs come from a cute new music dealer with impeccable taste that luck would have me meet while snowboarding in the mountains. The Icarus Remix of Do It by Rae Morris is an absolutely mesmerizing pump up song. Something about the beat, the warble of the instruments in the background, and the lyrics “let’s do something that we might regret” is hypnotic. I binged this song for a solid two days and still haven’t managed to burn it! On the opposite side of the spectrum is PALAZZO by SPINALL and Asake, a highly emotive afrobeats song thanks to the unique addition of a violin.

My next music source is the ultimate guilty pleasure… Emily in Paris. I can’t help but identify with the story of a young American professional woman living and working in Europe and DAMN does Netflix do an incredible job with their soundtracks. Le Tuto is an airy French bop that can be found in the third season. I have no clue what they’re saying but I can’t help but attempt my best to sing along. I’ve managed to nail one phrase: “oh, laisse-toi porter par la vibe” (oh, let the vibe carry you). 

My final winter music source is a little restaurant in Gracia, Mendrugo Bar. I met up with a friend for dinner and drinks and managed to spend the whole night standing because I couldn’t stop dancing. At one point this little disco track came on and I desperately pulled out Shazam to identify the song with no luck. A minute later the waitress came out with the name of the song and the artist on a piece of paper. A true musical hero! The Vibe by J Paul Getto is described perfectly by its name. Put it on and enjoy the vibe!