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Best Patriotic Songs That Are Actually Anti-American
Happy Independence day America. By now, you've probably got your grub, your beer and your fireworks all ready to go. The only thing left is a kickass playlist to help with the fourth of July celebrations. Normally, this is where UpVenue jumps in with music and playlist recommendations however, we'll...
Best Songs of This Summer
It might still be spring but we're definitely enjoying the weather already. Summer is just around the corner and it's time to start prepping that killer playlist. We've already covered the best summer songs a few times now but it's time to freshen up that list with some new tunes...
Top Bands To See At Osheaga
This year will mark the 11th edition of one the most popular music festivals in Canada, Osheaga. July is still a few months today but with tickets going on sale soon, it's best to get prepared before they sell out (spoiler: they will). We've already covered the great lineup for...
Top 15 Songs That Shows Us How Awesome California Is
One of the coolest places to visit in the world, or at least in the USA, has to be California. From the beautiful beaches to the gorgeous women and its fantastic weather (save for maybe San Francisco), California has it all. As a reminder of how great and awesome the...
Top 35 Sad Heartbreak Songs Playlist
Heartbreaks and breakups are earth shattering and painfully hard for anyone and especially for the person on the receiving end. Sometimes it feels like your heart has been ripped out of your chest or split in two. The days seem excruciatingly long and you can't help but to review, agonize...
Top 10 Best Lullaby Songs For Newborns
My wife and I are expecting our first child in a few weeks and with both of us being music fans, hearing Hush Little Baby for the millionth time just won’t cut. We were introduced to what is undoubtably the best lullaby music through the most unlikely of sources: the...
11 Most Overdone Karaoke Songs You Should Never Sing
To some, karaoke is a magical experience that fuses libations and the joy of music. For others, its a terrifying experience riddled with the anxiety of performing. Those folks in the latter category are just wusses, because as we all know, karaoke is super fun, at least most of the...
11 Horror Film Soundtracks That Will Chill Your Spine
Music makes the movie, and that is truest when it comes to the horror genre. Fans (and haters) of horror know just how much the soundtrack of a film can play with your emotions, instilling fear, building suspense, and create a sense of dread. But like any genre of film,...
Top 11 Road Trip Songs
A classic North American summertime activity, the road trip is the modern-day version of a pilgrimage, just, you know, a lot more fun. Integral to any good road trip, more than your car-mates or your route, is the playlist of songs you're going to be playing during the very long...
Best Songs Of Summer
Each and every year, once the warm weather begins, a newly released single is given the sought-after title of “the song of the summer.” At, times there can be some dispute as to which track is officially the season's song, like last year with Iggy Azalea's “Fancy,” or there can...