Let’s face it, we can’t really talk about love without talking about some of our favorite love songs! We all have them, those songs we listen to that make our heart skip a beat… Read More
Playlist: Love Songs
New Music We Love
Yesterday was an exciting day as the much-anticipated Local Natives album Hummingbird finally came out! As soon as I got to work I plugged in the headphones and pressed play, letting the sweet sounds and my cup of coffee wake me up. Read More
The Coachella 2013 Lineup Is Here! What Do You Think?
I don’t know about you guys, but we have been checking the Coachella website every day this month, waiting for them to announce the lineup… and it finally came out last night! Read More
New Music We Love
Today I wanted to share some new music that is making me so excited for this year and what’s to come. It’s great when bands you know and love release new music, but there’s also something so rewarding about discovering a new band and a whole new sound that you just can’t seem to shake from your head. Read More
Musicians Wanted! Get Your Song Featured In A Free People Video
UPDATE: This post originally ran on July 29, 2012, but we have a bunch of videos in mind for the near future and are always searching for new artists to support!
One of the best parts of my job here at Free People is I get to make fun videos for the blog (like this and this). It’s been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember, so this has been an absolute dream come true for me! We would love to start using these videos as a way to spread the word about up and coming artists… and that’s where you come in. Read More
Blogger Diary: My Favorite Vinyl
I recently developed a bad addiction… to record collecting. My love of vinyl is not a new thing, but I never had a record player until my boyfriend got me one for my birthday this past November. Now, a whole new world has opened up. Read More
Playlist: Songs For Bikes
Inspired by our January catalog and its bicycle theme, I originally set out to create a playlist of songs about bikes. However, as I was going through our music library on RDIO I kept finding songs that evoke the same feeling as the catalog – the feeling of fresh air sweeping past you as you ride, giving your cheeks that perfect rosy glow. Read More
Playlist: Our Web Studio Jams
Any time I go upstairs to our web studio I find myself subconsciously singing or humming along to the awesome music they play. It is an upbeat, eclectic mix of old and new music that never fails to lift my spirits. Read More
My Favorite Albums Of 2012 – And A Playlist
Deciding on my ten favorite albums of 2012 is no easy task. It’s fun to look back on all the new music that came out this year, though, and bring some amazing songs and albums back to the forefront of my mind. It’s interesting to think about all the new bands I was introduced to and new music that made up the soundtrack to the past year of my life, and the memories that go along with them. Read More
New Music We Love: Phosphorescent, “Song For Zula”
As the year winds down, it seems like the music scene slows down a bit and magazines and radio stations focus on end of the year lists and countdowns, rehashing the best and worst of the last year. So when I heard the new song from Phosphorescent this week, it was like a breath of fresh air. Read More
Holiday Mixtape Contest: Listen To The Winning Playlist!
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Holiday Mixtape Contest! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to all of your entries – there were so many beautiful songs and such a lovely mood to the playlists overall, it was very difficult to select a winner. Read More
