Winter Antidepressants: Mavis Staples, The Lightning Seeds, Bon Jovi

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Besides snow and cold, the winter months can also bring along a dose of malaise and depression. Luckily, music can help shake off those sad feelings and remind us that happier (and warmer) times aren’t that far off. Join us as we discuss 3 albums that we use as winter antidepressants.

• Mavis Staples – Livin’ on a High Note (2016)
• The Lightning Seeds – Cloudcuckooland (1990)
• Bon Jovi – Slippery When Wet (1986)

Other Diggins

• FKA Twigs – EUSEXUA (2025)
• Rose City Band – Sol Y Sombra (2025)
• Michigander – Michigander (Feb 7, 2025)
• Peter Murphy – Silver Shade (May 9, 2025)
• Bartees Strange – Horror (2025)
• Asia – Asia (1982)

What do you think of these records? What album do you put on to brighten your mood? Let us know on our website,