Category: Vinyl Recommends
Playlist: Unwind and Relax
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Thinking Out Loud,” off of his 2014 album, x, has become the first song to hit the 500 million stream mark on Spotify. When it comes to the popular streaming service’s “Sleep” playlists, Sheeran dominates on the charts worldwide, followed by Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding and John Legend. It’s no secret that music…
Spooky Playlist
With Halloween right around the corner, it makes sense that every store around the block has their decorations on display. When it comes to your music library, it should be with the times. We’ve handpicked some great songs to combine into a playlist all in the theme of Halloween, with spooky things in every song…
Listen: A Playlist for the Sunshine
After many gray days brought to us by hurricane Joaquin, the clouds have parted, and the sun has smiled upon Athens, Georgia. Ironically, the only clear day Athens experienced this past week was the day Father John Misty came to town, and when he left he took our hearts and the sunshine. Alas, it is…
The Pope Rockstar Playlist
As the rocking world has heard, Pope Francis is set to release an 11-track album to help preach his message of faith and righteousness with the masses. The pop-rock album will be called “Wake Up!” and is slated to come out on Nov. 27, 2015. The Pope released a single from the album entitled…
Playlist: Favorite Covers
With Ryan Adams’ cover of 1989 releasing today, it’s only appropriate to take a moment to appreciate the allure that a good cover can have. In the case of Ryan Adams and Taylor Swift, it combines two totally different genres, giving pop songs a singer/songwriter feel. Other covers take old school classics and mold them into modern day…
Preview: Campfest 2015
With the recent news that Wet Hot American Summer is getting a Netflix reboot, it’s easy to slip into campy (sorry) nostalgia. Think back to the halcyon days of food on sticks, eau de bug spray lingering in the air, and weirdly intense two-month friendships which end in unfulfilled promises to “totally write to each other like…
Campfire Playlist
Campfires are the best part of summer for a few reasons. They make for good photo ops; they make you smell FABULOUS; and, most importantly, they repel mosquitos. But to make your next campfire even better, you need some mellow, vibey tunes wafting through the smoke. We’ve got you covered with this chill playlist.
10 Quirkiest White Stripes Songs
Though The White Stripes helped to pioneer the garage rock renaissance of the early 2000s, their bizarre aesthetic often (intentionally) distracted from the ingenious minimalist blues pumping through their Sears amps. Frontman Jack White has often stated that the color scheme and childlike mannerisms of the band were meant to juxtapose the music they played,…
15 Must-See Artists At AthFest [PLAYLIST]
You already know you can count on Vinyl Mag for all your AthFest coverage needs, and we figured that with such a killer lineup this year, you might need help cherry-picking which artists to see. Peep this playlist of some of our favorite bands, both big and small. As per the usual, don’t overlook the deep…
15 Beachy Songs to Add to Your Summer Playlist
One of the most important components to any beach trip is the playlist. Laying out in the sand and surf demands a special collection of vibey tunes, and we’re here to make sure you have those tunes at your disposal. Here are 15 songs you definitely need to add to your summer playlist – 2015…