A theme song for every month
Cool cash…everybody wants it. How much is enough? Money doesn’t make the world go round, but it does help the rotation spin more smoothly. Invest in this cache of tunes dedicated to filthy lucre.
Sassy British import Estelle gives us the goods about the music that inspires her and the song that changed her life.
Friendship can be so cruel. One day you’re best friends with Michelle Smith and the next, she’s moved her desk over to the yellow group and you have to sit next to Nelson Jones, who totally hasn’t started wearing deodorant yet. The worst part is that you thought you were going to be best friends for life.
Quite often talk is cheap and it’s never as thrifty as when it involves gossip. Many people show a public distain for the sport of mud-slinging, but privately, it’s a whole different ballgame. Smear campaigns and scandal sharing are the glue that bonds today’s tribes.
In today’s hectic world, finding your significant other isn’t as easy as hooking up at the local club. Many of us are meeting our soul mates via the internet, on vacation or through far-away friends. Welcome to the pain and pleasure of the long distance relationship.
Something to listen to while you stalk people from high school.
Tired of snow, ice and that bulky parka? You are not alone! We’re all fed up with snowstorms and chilly vibes. Even the calendar is beckoning us to pack up our winter woollies. After a depressing deep freeze, spring ushers in a welcome change and some appropriate sunny tunes.
Sex doesn’t always equate to love. That’s why we’ve chronicled the lustiest ditties this side of Closer. Check out our picks for sexiest songs – or songs that talk the most about sex, at least.
The working world is not what it used to be. A job for life? Sorry, but such security went out of fashion with mood rings and pet rocks. Layoffs, attrition, downsizing—whatever the PC label, it’s still the axe.
A survey released a few years ago revealed Europeans’ unsurprisingly maudlin song choices for their funerals. On the list was Robbie Williams (Angels), Bette Midler (Wind Beneath My Wings) (ugh), and Elton John (Candle in the Wind). Gross! I want my funeral to be fresh.
Driving just isn’t the same without music. Whether you go old school with the radio or are riding the technology wave with an iPod, a driving soundtrack is as essential as a trusty set of brakes.
Why are boys so good at aggression? I think it might have something to do with society forcing them to suppress all those tears. Think about it: how angry would you be if you hadn’t been allowed to cry after that awful haircut?
Hard rockin’ hottie Fefe Dobson is hard at work on her next album. After parting ways with her last label, she’s working independently for now, so hit up her MySpace page for the latest in all things Fefe.
Throw on some heels and walk around your basement like you mean it!
Piano impresario Ben Folds sat down with us and schooled us on what he’s listening to these days. “I don’t stay current for the sake of staying current,” he says, “the best songs, old and new, develop. They take a motif and make it soar.”
We make fun of his awful teeth and cheesy catch phrases, but Austin Powers is a cool cat where his musical tastes were concerned. 1960s lounge lizard tunes are timeless, the perfect party pleasers.
Chocolate, salty snacks, ice cream…life would be so boringly healthy without them. Where would we turn in times of crisis without the big three? Here’s a buffet of songs to tempt your taste buds and keep you coming back for second helpings!
Name the fastest method to climb into the charts? Invest in the proven brand of an already famous celebrity! If they’re dead—even better!
The Virgin Fest, a two-day musical extravaganza that hit the Toronto Island in September of this year, was the bomb diggity. With power pop and rock bands you’ve loved for years,
Shopping is a sport in itself, and just like the upcoming volleyball tournament or marathon, inspiring tunes are required for your training to achieve the utmost results! Invest in these songs for optimum purchasing power! Go forth and spend!
A life without friendship is like a day without chocolate—boring and tasteless. Friendships give us support, plenty of drama, and the feeling of belonging.
One of the most important things to consider during your quest to find the meaning of life, aside from what Nietzsche had to say, is the type of music that you're going to listen to.
Before settling on the main musical course, sometimes it’s ideal to clean the palate with some musical cheese. This batch of songs is chock full of fromage – caution advised for lactose intolerant listeners.
Sure, love can be grand, but many a time it kicks the living daylights out of you. Here’s a batch of musical band aids that will make you feel not so alone.
Let’s face it. Females aren’t all sweetness and light. Sometimes, we like to show our darker, more menacing side. Step into the spotlight, revenge. What raises this underrated trait more often than any other cause? Easy…men. Keep this playlist handy when you need to fight back.
If you’ve never listened to the musical stylings of Aqualung, now is a good time to start. The down-tempo laid back music is reminiscent of Coldplay, but it definitely takes cues from Radiohead circa 1999.
Canada’s own Suzie McNeil is finally home; after spending a year in LA after her break out on 2005’s RockStar: INXS, she’s appearing in the Toronto stage production of “We Will Rock You”.
Let’s not mince words: Making out is pretty fantastic, isn’t it? You wouldn’t think so—as a kid, I’d hide my eyes when people on television kissed because I couldn’t understand why someone...
Some of these songs verge on cheesy karaoke song territory (Love Shack, anyone?), but they’re all guaranteed to get you moving. And after all, isn’t that ...
Happiness seems to be the goal of most folks, but not every day can be full of sunshine and rainbows. Crying and despair just don’t get their fair due. C’mon, it’s good for us to cry ...
Despite my indie music snob background, not even I can deny the power of a good old-fashioned documentation of heartbreak, especially if it’s self-righteous. So throw away the tissues, grab your hairbrush/mic and slap on these songs ...
If there’s one thing I know, it’s that girl power has nothing to do with putting down the male sex. It’s all about realizing how great I am. Here are some songs to groove to while you wear that Spice Girls tee ...
Who doesn’t have an “off” day every now and then? These songs will either help calm you down from a freak-out or boost your spirits when you see only grey...
Got an adrenaline-packed night on the cards? Dress and heels ready? Party girlfriends all set? Now you just need some tunes to boost your confidence and ...
What’s a workout without a kick-ass playlist? The treadmill can get boring after a while, but I’ve had some of my best workouts listening to these songs. Load them up to your MP3 and ...