With summer in the air and beach time on your mind, here are three albums that will make working more bearable. This music will get you singing out loud and spontaneously dancing at work! I’ll start with the Tanlines latest album “Highlights”, a fun summer dance party for your ears. Their live shows are brilliant and they’re currently […]
With the year coming to an end I thought I’d look back and see what my most played (probably overplayed) songs at work were for 2013. These tracks were pivotal in keeping me motivated when I needed a boost, pumped up for a night out after work, or chilling me out when things got crazy! […]
Arriving just in time for the busy holiday season, Arcade Fire’s latest album Reflektor will help you get through the mad rush up to Christmas. Based out of Montreal, Quebec, this group continues to put out amazing music and their latest album does not disappoint! Produced by James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem fame) Reflektor […]
I have to admit, I am that annoying person at work who finds an album they love and then proceeds to play it to death until it drives everyone crazy! I can’t help it, I find listening to the right music while working can be very inspiring and motivating and I feed off of that. […]
Just released and ready to be played in your salon is Molly Nilsson’s fifth album “The Travels”. Molly was born in Sweden and currently resides in Berlin. I’ve been crushing on her music ever since I was introduced to her early albums a few years ago. Minimal electronic instrumentation, deep dark melodies, and swooning lyrics […]
Gold and Youth have just released their much anticipated debut album “Beyond Wilderness”. The band hails from our home town of Vancouver and Toronto and this new album has been on continuous play since I got it! It’s a great mix of fantastic vocals and electronic beats with a complementary nod to the 1980’s. This […]
After watching The Best of Jimmy Fallon last night, which was awesome by the way, one of my favourite parts of all his impersonations and sketches is the different hairstyles/wigs that he uses! These ones make me smile the most: AND MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE……….. I don’t know who’s style is the best here in The […]
Since the year is coming to a close, I thought I’d throw my “best of” list into the ring! Music is a very big part of setting the tone of your business so here are my top five favourite albums of 2012 to play in the salon. I’m usually into happy music with good electronic […]
The new album released by British band The xx called “Coexist” is a perfect fit for the moody, cloudy, greyness of the west coast winter that’s starting to set in here in Vancouver. Fronted by Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie Smith, The xx dabble in melancholy crooning backed up with their fantastic minimalist dark beats. Soulful songs about […]
Music to cut hair to! If you’re looking for new music to play in the salon, check out the debut album from Ben Howard entitled “Every Kingdom”. Ben Howard is a 25 year old super talented British singer-songwriter. His debut album consists of 10 gorgeously layered tracks with lyrics that will make you […]