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DJ: Frances Ambler
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Playlist | Enchantment

David Parker March 15, 2023

Our latest playlist celebrates the magic that can be found all around us. Take a listen here

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DJ: Frances Ambler
Image: Anneliese Klos

Playlist | spring light

David Parker February 15, 2023

Welcome the return of spring light with our playlist. Take a listen on Spotify here.

In playlist Tags playlist, issue 129, light, spring light
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DJ: Frances Ambler; Image: Shutterstock

Playlist | Awake

David Parker January 18, 2023

Songs for mornings… and for late nights.

Take a listen to our playlist on Spotify
And browse our previous playlists here.

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Playlist | Starry skies

David Parker December 14, 2022

Heaven’s above! We’re getting a little starry eyed with this month’s playlist. You can listen to it on Spotify here.
And have a browse of all our playlists here

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Playlist | A Christmas mood

David Parker November 16, 2022

DJ: Frances Ambler
Image: Shutterstock

Want to listen to something to get you in the Christmas mood? You find our playlist on Spotify here.

We’ve plenty more actually good Christmas playlists. Take a listen here, here and here.

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Playlist | Northern Soul

David Parker October 19, 2022

A guest playlist from Northern Soul DJ Jordan Wilson. Take a listen to the full playlist on Spotify here

Check out his record label and read more about Jordan and his fellow Northern Soul Modern Eccentrics in the November 2022 issue of The Simple Things.

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Playlist | Harvest

David Parker September 21, 2022

DJ: Frances Ambler
Image: Shutterstock

“Now we’re gonna live, now we’re going to work it out, the pain is now over and the harvest is here”

Take a listen here
And browse our back issue playlists here

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DJ: Frances Ambler; Illustration: Shutterstock

Playlist | Clever covers

David Parker August 24, 2022

You can tell everyone that this is your song… But is it actually Elton’s song, or maybe Billy Paul’s? We’ve gathered together some of our favourite cover versions to make a playlist – let us know if we’ve missed any ones that you love.

Take a listen on Spotify here
And browse our back catalogue of playlists here

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DJ: Frances Ambler | Image: Shutterstock

Playlist | Lazing on a sunny afternoon

David Parker July 20, 2022

Sunny afternoon? Take a listen to our laid-back soundtrack here
Or search the rest of our playlists right here

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Playlist | Blue space

David Parker June 22, 2022

Our soundtrack to July
”Nothin’ but blue skies do I see…”

Take a listen on Spotify here
Or find a playlist for every mood by searching ‘simplethingsmag’ on Spotify

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Playlist | Midsummer magic

David Parker May 18, 2022

Let her dance…
Music to enjoy late into the evening

Take a listen here
Or search ‘simplethingsmag’ on Spotify to find all of our monthly playlists.

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Playlist | Sing aloud songs

David Parker April 13, 2022

Whether you’re in the shower, the car or a karaoke booth, these are tried-and-tested favourites for belting out.

Take a listen here
Or search ‘simplethingsmag’ on Spotify to find all of our monthly playlists.

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Playlist | What's in a name?

David Parker March 16, 2022

What’s in a name? April, May or June… just a few of the women who have inspired songs.

Take a listen on Spotify here
Or search ‘Simplethingsmag’ on Spotify to find all our playlists

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Playlist | Let's drink to that

David Parker February 16, 2022

Our drink-themed playlist may be just the tonic – cheers!

Take a listen on Spotify here
Or search ‘simplethingsmag’ on Spotify to find all our playlists.

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Playlist | A Simple Christmas

Iona Bower November 10, 2021

Listen on Spotify here

DJ: Frances Ambler
Illustration: Anneliese Klos

We want to hear your own lovingly compiled Christmas soundtracks – send a link to your Spotify playlist to thesimplethings@icebergpress.co.uk and we’ll pick one of DJ: our favourites for next year’s December issue.

More of our playlists…

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Playlist | Your summer favourites
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Playlist | Bloom
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Playlist | We are the Mods
April 24, 2026
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Playlist | Marvel

Iona Bower October 13, 2021

DJ: Frances Ambler

“Maybe millions of people go by
But they all disappear from view
And I only have eyes for you”

Listen on Spotify here

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More of our playlists…

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Playlist | We are the Mods
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Playlist | Autumn

Iona Bower September 15, 2021

Listen here

“Autumn I’ll remember
Gold landing at our door;
Catch one leaf and fortune will surround you evermore”

DJ: Frances Ambler

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May 22, 2026
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April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026
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Playlist | Maths

Iona Bower August 18, 2021

“Three times one.
What is it? (Three!)
Yeah, that’s a magic number”

Listen here

DJ: Frances Ambler

Buy this month's The Simple Things - buy, download or subscribe

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Playlist | Christmas moments
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Playlist | Herbs & Spices
October 15, 2025
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Playlist | The write stuff
August 20, 2025
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Playlist | Sporting Tunes

Iona Bower July 13, 2021

“I don’t like cricket
I love it”

Listen here

DJ: Frances Ambler

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Playlist | Leaders of the Pack (girl bands)

Iona Bower June 17, 2021

Inspired by our Looking Back feature on girl bands this month, we’ve put together a playlist of some of our favourites, from The Supremes to The Spice Girls..

Listen here

DJ: Frances Ambler

Buy this month's The Simple Things - buy, download or subscribe

More playlists…

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June 19, 2026
Playlist | Your summer favourites
June 19, 2026
June 19, 2026
June Bloom playlist.png
May 22, 2026
Playlist | Bloom
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
SIM167playlist.jpg
April 24, 2026
Playlist | We are the Mods
April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
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 JULY ISSUE   Buy  ,   download  or  subscribe   Order a copy of:  Our new Homebird bookazine    Flourish Volume 4 , our wellbeing bookazine  A Year of Celebrations  – our latest  anthology  See the sample of our latest issue  here   Listen to  our p
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026

JULY ISSUE

Buy, download or subscribe

Order a copy of:
Our new Homebird bookazine

Flourish Volume 4, our wellbeing bookazine
A Year of Celebrations – our latest anthology

See the sample of our latest issue here

Listen to our podcast – Small Ways to Live Well

February 27, 2026
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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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