The pandemic was rough on everyone, but something that brought a lot of people together and helped relieve some of the stress of COVID-19 was music. You’ve probably seen tons of quarantine and pandemic playlists, so we couldn’t drop our music guide without mentioning some of the songs that got us through this past year. We hope these songs remind you that even though we all experience tough times, something we’ll always have to help bring us back to reality is music.
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