Top 40 Favourites: Winter 2015

Since working in a bakery which constantly had the radio on, I have been listening to A LOT of Top 40 music. I have become quite fond of many of the songs currently getting airtime on the radio to the point where I regularly listen to the radio at home or even on the go. I even got my mom into it all!

The music currently on radio replay have great beats - part pop, part EDM, part R&B. And I'm loving it! Great beats to listen to on the go, while getting through all that homework, or to work out to.

3 songs I am currently loving:

The Weeknd - Earned It

I have not read the 50 Shades of Grey series, nor will I be watching the movie. But the soundtrack is killer! And this song is music for the ears, the soul. It features a full orchestra with a tango rhythm, and an up-and-coming R&B artist that gives this song a true throwback soul sound. Just give it a try...I promise, it earned it!

Maroon 5 - Sugar

I have never been a huge Maroon 5 fan, in fact, I historically have avoided them altogether (I know, *GASP*). But this song has that cool, easy-going 70s soft rock vibe - the vibe that I means I can literally have this song on repeat for an hour (it's happened). Plus, the wedding 'crashing' video concept is ADORABLE. More Sugar? YES, PLEASE!

Hozier - Take Me To Church

There is nothing typical Top 40 about this song (other than the dance remix...but I'm talking about the original version). The music is completely unique, the lyrics are rooted in meaning and emotion, and the voice...well, the voice speaks for itself. Unlike other current Top 40 artists, Hozier has this deep, smooth, sultry voice that I cannot get enough of. A heads up on the video - it's an emotional one. I was in tears by the end of it. Haunting.

I generally dislike covers - especially of the greats and the classics - but Hozier's cover of Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love is something to hear...and love. Included for your listening pleasure:

Lot's of great music this year, what has been some of your favourites?

Tommy, Can You Hear Me?

There are always a few moments in a life that change a person. For me, those moments have been filled with music, which have inadvertently awoken a passion.

When I was 6 years old, my mom took me to see a production of Tommy. A moment I can still visualize and will never forget. It changed me. It captivated me. The music, the acting, the costumes, the stage. I was hooked. Of course, I had my parents get me the soundtrack which I had on repeat for at least 2 years...and then some!

I grew up with music in my house. While my mom can play guitar and piano, it was mostly tapes, CDs, and radio which were always switched on. Growing up in the 1970s, my father continually had Supertramp, Queen, and other mid-to-late 70s bands playing. My mother specifically had Donna Summer, Heart, the Gipsy Kings, and Arabic music playing. But in general, we listened to pretty much anything and everything.

Although I have played some instruments, I regret to inform anyone that I do not currently play any instruments. Nonetheless, music has made the worst and best of times that much better. Like many, I have intense memories attached to so many albums and songs. Music has simply shaped who I am. Whether old or new, I am continually fascinated with our fascination with music.



Over the past few years, likely due to online radio and music websites, I have been discovering a lot of incredible music. Instead of flooding my Facebook wall and talking the ears off my friends, I thought a blog would allow we to share music with other music lovers - for which I know there are many!