Ah, Spotify Wrapped season—the most wonderful time of the year when our music tastes are served back to us like a perfectly curated mixtape of memories. And this year? Ours came with a twist we never saw coming: Wild West Country Beach Era. A genre mashup so unexpected that even our playlists were tipping their cowboy hats and grabbing surfboards.
Here’s the thing about our 2024 Wrapped: it perfectly captures our mood, aesthetic, and maybe even a few existential crises. A vibe that screams “boots in the sand, bonfire under the stars, and a side of heartbreak that feels oddly soothing.” Let's walk through the soundtrack of our year.
The Wild West Vibes
We don’t know when it started, but somewhere between January and June, we became obsessed with the gritty, storytelling charm of country music. Maybe it was the revival of old-school classics, or perhaps we just needed an anthem for those “let’s get it done” moments and our Calgary Stampede events. Artists like Tyler Childers, Kacey Musgraves, and Colter Wall took over our playlists with their soul-stirring melodies and unapologetic twang.
There’s something about country music that makes even the smallest tasks feel like a hero’s journey. Driving down a highway? Cue the harmonica. Planning a big event? Suddenly, you’re the protagonist of a cinematic showdown. It was all so unapologetically Western, We half-expected a tumbleweed to roll through the office.
The Beach Energy
And then, as summer hit, we flipped the script. Enter the beach vibes. The sunny grooves of Jack Johnson, the chillwave of Tame Impala, and the carefree nostalgia of Maggie Rogers became our ultimate companions. These songs weren’t just music—they were a state of mind. Even when we weren't near an ocean, their rhythms made us feel like we had sand between our toes and a salty breeze in our hair.
The Wild West met the Beach here. Think: cowboy boots and beach bonfires. Country heartbreak paired with sun-soaked optimism. It was all about balancing the intensity of life with a bit of mellow escapism.
The Unexpected Crossovers
The most surprising part of our Spotify Wrapped? The crossovers we didn’t even know we needed. Who knew that Chris Stapleton’s soulful grit could pair so beautifully with the breezy pop of Lana Del Rey? Or that Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” could feel right at home next to a surf-inspired instrumental from Khruangbin? Our playlists became a genre-bending rodeo-meets-wave-pool of sound, and honestly, we loved it.
A Soundtrack to the Year: Our Spotify Wrapped 2024
As much as our Wrapped was about music, it was also about moments. From tackling new challenges at work to creating unforgettable experiences (and dinners—yes, even those beef-tasting ones!), these songs captured the essence of everything we did this year.
So, here’s to our Wild West Country Beach Era—a time of creativity, adventure, and a little bit of unpredictability. Who knows what next year’s Wrapped will hold? Maybe a Cyberpunk Jazz Garden Party?
What was your Spotify Wrapped theme this year? Let’s compare vibes.
(Boots optional, but highly recommended.)
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