The EPIC Playlist Update

We made it through the holidays and the Southern California fires, and the Epic Playlist is still going. Super Dave and I had planned to take December off, but we both missed the daily ritual of adding something new to this crazy list that we love. Inspired by Nic Harcourt on L.A.'s 88.5, the SoCal Sound, we opted for a "Pick of the Day" approach midway through December and have carried on that way ever since. That has slowed down the progress of reaching our ultimate goal of 168 hours of music (i.e. one complete week's worth of music), however, it's allowed us to slow down and give a little more appreciation to the tracks we've placed on the list.

Where are we at now? 1,814 Songs and 124 hours (unless you're looking on my phone and it's 123 hours and 49 minutes. Weird). I got obsessed with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the end of January and now I'm making an effort to include all of the performer inductees. I don't know why; it gives me pleasure. Also, we just introduced Two for Tuesdays in the month of February (the second month, get it?) which has been fun. Maybe we'll keep that up to go along with New Wave Wednesdays. 

Some folks have asked me what's the best way to listen to the playlist. I still believe that starting with Bill Medley's "Lovely Day" and hitting shuffle is the best way to go. Especially on a long drive, you're destined to hear some unusual, surprising music, as well as plenty of old favorites, and surely some groups you hate (ahem, Bon Jovi).

Aloha.