Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to you by The Bluebird Cafe Merchandise & Marketing Manager, Liana Alpino. Find out what she’s listening to while preparing social media, developing new products, and more!
Bill Withers:
The world lost a true music legend with the recent passing of Bill Withers. He’s always been on my playlist, but even more so lately. This song is really a great way to start off your day to put you in a good mood. May you all have a lovely day!
Beck:
The lyrics to this song really hit home with all of us stuck at home. You’ll be singing about uneventful, never-ending days, but all of a sudden you’ll be okay with it because of how groovy this track is!
Maren Morris:
“Girl”
If you need some motivation during quarantine or reassurance that everything is okay, listen to this track. This is the ultimate female empowerment song.
Tyler Childers:
This is a song about meditation – which I think we could all use right now. While the world seems like its spiraling out of control right now, you can always try to take a step back and focus on the “universal sound.”
Lennon & Maisy:
This sweet song written by Ashley Monroe and Sarah Siskind first appeared on the show Nashville. IT IS SO GOOD. Especially right now, it serves as a great way reflect on our lives and remind us what we DO have.
The Rolling Stones:
I’m still in mourning about The Stones postponing their summer tour. So, I’ve been listening to them a lot lately. This is one of my favorite song of theirs – it’s got such a good groove!
John Prine:
Another music legend gone too soon who of course has been on my playlist. This has always been a favorite of mine. It’s a love song for the “odd” couples.
Scott Mulvahill:
This is such a great tune by local bassist/vocalist Scott Mulvahill. It looks at having to begin again as a good thing. In a lot of ways, once quarantine lifts, I feel like we’re all going to be beginning again – let’s take it in stride!
The Highwomen:
If you don’t know The Highwomen – they are the power quartet of Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hemby. Need I say more? This is another female empowerment anthem!
The Gabe Dixon Band:
This song instantly puts you in a good mood! If you need to feel like everything is going to be okay, listen to his beautiful song All Will Be Well.
Death Cab for Cutie:
Firstly, you should really listen to all of Death Cab’s music. They are my all-time favorite band. This song hits home with how rapidly Nashville is changing. It’s kind of a love letter mourning a city that’s on the rise.
Maggie Rogers:
“Light On“
This song is about feeling out of control, which I think everyone is feeling to a degree right now. Her whole album is really great – I recommend listening to all of it!
The Avett Brothers:
The Avett Brothers always put my mind to ease with their calming tones and harmonies. This is one of their best love songs in my opinion – it’s so well written!
– Liana Alpino
