SEMbio

Did you ever come back from vacation and immediately wonder why you didn't stay one more day?

The SEMbio team just got back from our annual "President's Club" trip, and this year it was a beach trip. Bodies may be back at desks, but hearts are still somewhere near the ocean. 🏖️

So 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄 playlist this week is upbeat indie rock, the kind of thing that helps you shake off the last bit of vacation mode and actually get moving again.

What helps you transition back to work mode after time off? Music... coffee... or is it sheer willpower? 💪

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jH16dPttdEwnPpETiyUuR?si=185d0fa09f564940

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 170) Playlist · SEMbio-The DRIVE · 17 items

🎵 CAKE. Beck. Soundgarden. Radiohead. If those names just unlocked a core memory, you'll like this week's playlist.

Mary Steele Morton curated this week's DRIVE playlist... a mix of modern favorites (Nothing But Thieves, Fontaines D.C., Joywave) with some 90s throwbacks sprinkled in. It ranges from fun and eclectic to moody and back again.

Good for the long drive or when you need music that actually keeps things interesting.

What's a band (old or new) you've been coming back to lately? 👇

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2z2ns8dFIvvhh2ZA4kKHkV?si=12bce15cbdff4afb

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 169) Playlist · SEMbio-The DRIVE · 16 items

🎵 Some weeks you need high-energy music to push through. This is not one of those weeks.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄 playlist this week is a little bit alt rock with a chill edge... because sometimes you've had enough high-energy everything and just need to breathe for a minute.

Maybe it's music for you, or maybe it's something else... what's your go-to when you need to wind down? 👇

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6mVqc06P1hbhYrZ88ZXkke?si=784c9e6a2c854a22

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 168) Playlist · SEMbio-The DRIVE · 15 items

Well, the weekend's over. Hope you made it a good one... and if you're a mom, hope you at least got brunch and a nap. 💐

Either way, it's Monday now, which for MSLs means you're probably back in a rental car or killing time at a gate somewhere. This week's playlist is a little bit indie, a little bit blues rock, and whole lot of perfect for pretending you're jetting off to an exotic locale instead of on your way to another hotel.

Moms: best Mother's Day gifts received? We might be taking notes for next year...

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kmLRte1tFgNktUZ4OBIp3?si=70bc186a6a264822

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 167) Playlist · SEMbio-The DRIVE · 18 items

Another airport. Another rental car. Another Monday.
May the 4th be with you... and your sanity. 🚀

This week's playlist is upbeat, a little eclectic, and honestly just fun. The kind of thing you can throw on without deciding anything, because you've already made enough decisions this week (and it's only Monday).

What's been in your rotation lately? We're always looking to add to our repertoire. 👇

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Dy07vehHdWDxKLNGHO8iu?si=9442082c98344171

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 166) Playlist · SEMbio-The DRIVE · 16 items

It's Monday, and this week's playlist is all up-tempo. 🎧

Not because we're trying to be motivational (okay, maybe a little), but because sometimes you just need a beat that matches the pace of the week ahead.

Whatever the state of your calendar today, this one's designed to keep the energy moving.

Check out the link below. And if you have a go-to song that keeps you in the zone, we're always looking for new additions. 🎵
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ACzvMBbGBUwgazL0XLBO9?si=acd7acc6d67342dc

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 163) Playlist · Linda Spratt Eskew · 16 items · 1 saves

🎶 This week’s edition of The DRIVE playlist was put together by Mary Morton, and it’s full of familiar names… just not always the songs you’d expect. Think hidden gems - the ones that don’t always make the usual rotation, but probably should.

It’s a solid reminder that even your favorite artists have a few under-the-radar tracks worth revisiting. Or rediscovering, depending on how deep your catalog goes.

Give it a listen this week! 🎧

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5PX19aX9Nned3Xw3v04165?si=283923b04c764420

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 162) Playlist · Linda Spratt Eskew · 17 items

This week’s edition of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄 playlist is doing exactly what we need it to do... keeping things moving without asking for too much in return. So throw it on, get a few things done, and then realize an hour later it’s still quietly pulling its weight. Consider your Monday tackled. 🤘

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SP3FVjIMOnIL2itNcew8B?si=6920b3ccb7d94504

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 161) Playlist · Linda Spratt Eskew · 16 items

This week’s edition of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄 playlist leans into British alt-rock, and it lands right in that comfortable middle ground. Not too loud, not too mellow... just enough energy to keep things moving without pulling you out of your flow every five minutes.

It’s a good one to keep on in the background this week. Nothing flashy, just consistently good. ❤️🎧

We're always discovering our next favorite band from across the pond... What’s one British band you never get tired of?

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SaAwRPmtCSRSsDZbgA288?si=99837ca1e2134f80

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 160) Playlist · Linda Spratt Eskew · 15 items

🎶 This week’s edition of The DRIVE doesn’t exactly ease into things... it hits the ground running. Strong sounds, upbeat tempos, and plenty of momentum right from the first track.

If your calendar for this week is already looking a little… ambitious… this playlist should keep up just fine. Go ahead and let it run while you tackle whatever gets thrown your way!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JGEL2NBOaUdVpuYaKvApx?si=7bd7dac331be452e

The DRIVE | SEMbio's Weekly Playlist (Ep 158) Playlist · Linda Spratt Eskew · 17 items