As a resident of the land of Minnesota, spring is a rare quantity. Most often, we fast track right from icy tundra winters to hot, humid summers. But this year, surprisingly, I’ve woken up for weeks on end to moderate temperatures, a refreshing breeze, and light rain showers. Spring has sprung!
Perhaps because spring has been a rare experience, it has been the least likely season to inspire music choices. So, I’m seizing on this rare Minnesota gift and letting spring lead the playlist. For me, spring means new beginnings and all the whimsy, uncertainty, and anticipation that comes with that. These songs, to me, all evoke a certain budding anticipation: a sprout that has peaked its head out of the dirt, but not yet reached its final form or revealed its full colors.