You Never Know...

Winter’s over, the playlist’s weird, and the women are running the show

Spring has officially arrived in my garden, and with it, a sense of renewal and possibility. Last week, I welcomed two cubic yards of rich, earthy compost into my driveway. Bucket by bucket, I spread it across my garden beds, the air buzzing with the sound of bees dancing in the plum tree above.

As I worked, delicate white petals drifted down like snow, a quiet reminder of nature’s rhythms and the beauty of the season. The light is returning, and with it, the promise of change. Shifts are on the horizon.

With this transition, the winter Portal Playlist is coming to a close. The next time you check in, we’ll be stepping into a brand-new season and quarter. To honor this moment—and in celebration of Women’s History Month—I’ve curated a handful of tracks from female artists who’ve been on heavy rotation for me lately.

Two are fresh releases, while the others are from women who’ve profoundly shaped my journey as a singer and songwriter over the past few years. These are the voices that have helped me find my own.

Someday, I’ll compile a massive playlist of all the female artists who’ve influenced me, but for now, consider this a little snapshot—a collection of tracks I’ve listened to obsessively for one reason or another. Two of the tracks have the same title: You Never Know - of course, they are totally diametrically different and isn’t that so fun to see? Maybe they’ll resonate with you, too.