Tunes for the holidays!

We all have that one song which when played, it takes us to a place where everything is happy and everything is okay! No matter the genre and even if this song is your guilty pleasure, you don’t shy away from playing it loud while you zone out the world. And while this song will always be your go-to, we think your playlist needs a holiday makeover! Why? Because ‘tis the season to be jolly, and you deserve music that makes you jolly too. Synced with your holiday mood, we’ve rounded up tracks that are sure to teleport you into the world of your choice, at least for a while! So sit back and read on for a fresh update regardless of your music taste, and pick your mood for the day! 

Pump up the party!

Whether you’re hosting an all-night rager, or planning on dancing in your PJs with your best gal-pals all day; you need to stray away from the usual electronic club music and add these pop/rock hits to your playlist instead. We always count on these party numbers to get our groove on, and so should you.

Solo Dance by Martin Jensen

All For You by Janet Jackson

Came Here For Love by Sigala & Ella Eyre

Hello Brooklyn by All Time Low

Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet

Kick back..all the way.

Whoever said holidays were for partying hard, getting drunk, and nursing new hangovers every day couldn’t be more wrong! If vegging-out in front of the TV screen is all you want to do, then that’s really all you should do (for days in a row, too). With the screen on mute and your preferred music app set to ‘shuffle’, make sure to add these soothing melodies to your playlist. 

Wonderful! Wonderful! By Johnny Mathis

Half Moon by Blind Pilot

Say You Like Me by We The Kings

Clementine by Halsey

Whatever by Elliot Smith

A musical wake-up call! 

If you need that extra motivation to get out of bed this holiday season, we’ve got you covered! You may fool the alarm clock by repeatedly hitting snooze, but you can’t fool music that refuses to give up on kick-starting your day. Let your smartphone take over by setting it to play these upbeat and joyful tracks right after the shrill sound of your alarm in the morning. 

Embers by Owl City 

Check Yes, Juliet by We The Kings

I’m Looking Through You by The Beatles

Oh Cecilia by Simon & Garfunkel

You Look Good by Lady Antebellum

A date to remember. 

Instead of heading out to a fine dining restaurant for a romantic dinner or brunch, bring the date night to your living room. Why? Because with this, you have full control over how you wish to woo your S/O. Music and food are amazing aphrodisiacs if they’re done right! From lyrics that perfectly describe what it feels like to love someone, to music that makes you want to grab ‘em by the waist and start swaying to the beat; these tracks are sure to infuse romance in the air! 

Tum Jab Paas by Prateek Kuhad

If Tonight Is My Last by Laura Izibor

Turn Me On by Kevin Lyttle

Dooba Dooba by Silk Route

Take A Chance On Me by ABBA

Let ‘happy’ in! 

Holiday blues rearing their ugly little heads again? Well, it’s time to beat them with nothing but feel-good songs that will instantly lift your mood! Let your spirits take flight instead of allowing melancholy to settle in for longer than it already has. 

 Valerie by Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse

Manhattan From The Sky by Kate Voegele 

Hallelujah by Kate Voegele

The Magic by Robert Francis

Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac

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