February Vibes

A Slightly Late, Slightly Sappy, But Extremely Danceable Love-Themed Playlist

Trying something new for my monthly playlist post! I usually just send the playlist no questions asked, but this time, I wanted to have a little fun with it.

February is bleak. The world is cold, the sun is a rumor, and if you so much as glance at a Hallmark aisle… forget it.

But love? Love is complicated. It’s sweet, it’s gut-wrenching, and it shows up in all kinds of ways. This playlist is for all of it—whether you’re slow dancing in the kitchen, scream-singing Fleetwood Mac, or swearing undying devotion to your dog, this mix has something for you.

The Soundtrack For...

💔 Locking eyes with your 7-year-old as you assign them the role of Lindsey Buckingham while you scream-sing as Stevie Nicks—dramatic hand gestures included. They resist at first, but deep down, they grow to love it... and now you've created a monster. Oh, is that just me? Lol.

💌 Confidently sending unhinged texts to the group chat, then immediately spiraling, convinced they’ve started another chat without you called 'NOT SARAH'—and having an anxiety attack in the corner just in case.

🐾 Telling your pet, after a glass of wine, that you’re deeply sorry your children have usurped their place as your one true love. They pretend not to care, but you both know the betrayal runs deep.

🕯 Lighting an expensive candle the one day a year it’s not purely for decor purposes—so it’s a little dusty, but it still smells nice.

💃 Dancing with your little Valentines, your Galentines, your imaginary Valentines

A Few Standout Tracks

🎶 “It Takes Two” – Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston

The duet that reminds you being alone is fine, actually. (But still, fun to sing both parts dramatically.)

🎶 “Fool for Love” – Lord Huron

For when you want to pretend you’ve been wronged by a cowboy in another life.

🎶 “Fade Into You” – Mazzy Star

If you haven’t stared wistfully into the distance while this plays, are you even alive?

🎶 “Silver Springs” – Fleetwood Mac

A masterpiece of poetic vengeance. My 7-year-old, wise beyond her years, became obsessed with the live video of Stevie and Lindsey staring deep into each other’s souls and watched it every night for six months. Honestly? I get it.

🎶 “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” – Stevie Wonder

Proof that not all love is tragic. A brief respite from the existential doom of February.

Pair It With...

🍷 A dangerously full glass of something red (or a juice box, we’ve all been there)

🥡 Day-old Chinese takeout that you swear still tastes great (questionable, but fine)

🐶 A dog who is deeply confused about why you’re singing to them

🕺 A family-wide dance party in your kitchen, featuring one person who takes it way too seriously

🌆 A grand, cinematic sigh while imagining you're the main character (because obviously, you are)

Anyway, enough of my ramblings…

Listen to the playlist here: