Before streaming music playlists there were mixtapes. A mixtape consisted of a collection of personally curated songs recorded on to a cassette tape from vinyl or CDs (or both). Creating a mixtape was the way to go if you wanted to profess your love to someone special, set the mood at a party or make your daily commute more enjoyable.

We adored creating and listening to mixtapes back in the day! Sometimes it was easier to say it or express your feelings with a mixtape. First, you selected a list of songs and then decided on the order. For those who remember spending hours queuing up tracks and pausing and unpausing the record button, you can attest to the labour of love involved in creating the perfect mixtape. It began with a song that caught the listener’s attention and kept them engaged until the end. Nothing beat receiving a new mixtape that contained songs selected just for you.

We’ve created a spring mixtape playlist just for you in honour of this lost art to celebrate the season. Check out our Spring Fever Spotify playlist below for a mix of songs we’re loving and will lift your spirits. Singing, dancing and prancing while you listen are totally encouraged — enjoy!

Spring Fever Mixtape Playlist