A Sorority Girl's Concert Secret

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Do you ever get really annoyed when you find out that one of your favorite artists was in town and you missed it?! This happens to us ALL THE TIME! But, we just got put onto an amazing app that can help you stay in the know of concerts in your area from your favorite artists. The app is called Bandsintown! It searches your music libraries and notifies you when your fave artists have shows nearby.

With the warm weather upon us, that means a lot of concerts are underway! Don't miss out!

A Sorority Girl's Ultimate Workout Playlist 2016

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If working out more was one of your New Year's Resolutions, then we know just how important it is to stay motivated. Music is the best way to keep you energetic at the gym so we pulled some of our favorite workout tunes to keep you entertained. Find our top 10 below and add to the last by including your favorites in the comment's section below!

1. Justin Bieber - "Sorry"
2. Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar - "Bad Blood"
3. Kygo ft. Ella Henderson - "Here For You"
4. Silento - "Watch Me Whip, Watch Me Nae Nae"
5. Drake - "Hotline Bling"
6. Omarion - "Post To Be"
7. Adele - "Hello" (good for the cool down portion of your workout)
8. Ellie Goulding - "Lost & Found"
9. Missy Elliott - "WTF"
10. Ellie Goulding - "Something In the Way You Move"

Good luck with your workouts!

5 Must-Have Albums Of The Year

2015 has been quite the year for the music industry and there's a lot of people that made a comeback with a BANG! First of all, can we talk about the gal that just celebrated her 26th birthday yesterday, Taylor Swift?! She's had quite the year with her new album, 1989, and her world tour (which seems like she's been on tour for over a year now).  Then there's Adele... HELLO (you get it??)!  Everyone including their moms have been dying for Adele to come around again and she did it with quite the shabang!

Either way, there have been amazing albums that have been released this year and the ones below are the ones that are well worth spending your money for! You won't just fall in love with a couple singles here and there, you'll 100% love each and every one of their songs on their album!  Check it out for yourself!

1.1989 - Taylor Swift
2. 25 - Adele
3. Purpose - Justin Bieber
4. Revival - Selena Gomez
5. Delirium - Ellie Goulding

6 Reasons Why You Should Attend the Taylor Swift Concert

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As if it requires much convincing, we really think it would be in your best interest to attend the Taylor Swift concert if you have the chance. Co Founder, Karen, recently went to her show in Seattle and was blown away by her performance. Rumor has it many of the tickets are sold out for her remaining shows, but there is nothing a ticket scalper can't fix! Below are 6 (hmm we really should have came up with '22'...) reasons why you should attend the Taylor Swift concert:

1. Vance Joy is her opening act--his voice is phenom!
2. It's an instant therapy sesh because she gives a lot of motivational speeches throughout the show.
3. You can dress up super cute and no one will stare because they will be dressed up super cute too in honor of Tay Tay.
4. She shows off her cats...like, a lot.
5. She surprises you with celebrities left and right. Example: Fetty Wap , Seahawks' quarterback, Russell Wilson and R&B songstress Ciara!
6. She pulls people up on stage....it could be YOU!

Click here for a link to the rest of her 1989 Tour Dates. We hope you can make it to a show!
#1989WorldTour

Summer 2015 Road Trip Playlist

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For the past two years, we've brought to you TSS Summer Playlist 2013 and TSS Summer Playlist 2014 and since you loved it so much, we have created TSS Summer Playlist 2015 through the recommendations from TSS Reader and Alpha Delta Pi alumnae, Stephanie Rosa. Stephanie is no stranger to music as she is embarking on a summer travel tour equipped with road trips and exploring different countries. She's even started her own blog called Sights 'N Sounds With Steph to track her adventures and all the music she encounters on the way. When speaking on the playlist she shares, "This is a super versatile mix! These were all pulled from my road trip playlist. One thing I did was have a ton of different genres to keep things interesting, and most of these songs cannot be found on the radio (because when I wanted to hear the radio I would switch over). I made sure to include some throwbacks too because they were fun to jam out to on those long drives".

Checkout the playlist here and if you don't have Spotify then check out the full playlist below!

1. Sun Models- Odesza 
2. Pay (For What) - Mr. Carjack 
3. Dino War - Ganz
4. Dog Days Are Over - Florence + The Machine
5. Smile Like You Mean It - The Killers
6. Are You In? - Incubus 
7. Only For You - Mat Zo
8. Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand 
9. Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers
10. Say That - Toro Y Moi
11. Don't Move - Phantogram 
12. Spiderwebs - No Doubt 
13. Your Drums, Your Love - AlunaGeorge
14. Doo Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill
15. Intoxicated - Martin Solveig
16. Treat Me Right - Keys N Krates 
17. Razor - ASTR
18. Now You Want More - Break Science 
19. Ukiyo- Hermitude 
20. You Know You Like It - DJ Snake 
21. After gold - Big Wild 
22. Got It - Marian Hill
23. We Belong - RAC (Odesza Remix)
24. On Top - Flume 
25. Flash Junk Mind - Milky Chance
26. Blind To You - Collie Buddz 

Are we missing some awesome summer tunes? Share your favorite song in the comments below!

A Girl's Guide To Coachella

Coachella tickets go on sale today and we are so excited because Coachella is pretty much life-changing! If you're wondering if you should go, our answer is YES YES YES! Coachella is so popular that they've been having it go down over two weekends. Both weekends offer an awesome line up. This year we are looking forward to seeing The Weekend, Drake, Axwell, AC/DC and much more. It is going to be monumental. But, first things first, you've got to buy a ticket! Go to Coachella.com and sign up. Signing up will allow you to track your profile and the tickets you've bought. Here are some other helpful tips:

• You will want to buy a ticket AND a shuttle pass. 
• For lodging, get a house! It is the most affordable and convenient. 
• Stay close to the fairgrounds--it's just more convenient. 
• Dress minimally, but tasteful. If you buy something from Urban Outfitters or Free People it will be super cute, but just keep in mind that most people will be shopping there. 
• Arrive at the fairgrounds at sun down--that is when most of the amazing artists go on and it's less hot. 
• Sandstorms are common so wear a bandana to protect your hair. 
• Carry cash. 
• Rent a walkie talkie; there is no cell phone reception. 
• Wear comfortable flats--like not even strappy flats because those eventually hurt. 
• The cab line is super far from the fairgrounds so if you decide to take it, be prepared to walk far. 
• Stay hydrated as you're basically in the desert and it's hot! 
• Wear sunblock to protect yourself from the sun. 
• Don't wait until the last minute to buy tickets!

Good luck and hopefully we will see you there!!

EDM Workout Playlist

Nothing boosts your workout quite like the right music, so we've put together a playlist of songs guaranteed to pump you up... especially for the EDM lovers out there.  Co-Founder Ali is a devoted Kaskade fan, so naturally we had to include a little from him, and lots of other favorites too!  For those of you who went to Electric Daisy Carnival this past weekend (or wanted to go), these beats will take you right back to EDC.  Go hit the pavement, the gym, have a dance party, and get that heart rate going!

Press play below for our EDM Workout playlist... and be sure to check out our TSS Summer 2014 playlist on Spotify too!

What songs motivate you for a workout?  We would love to hear below!

TSS Summer Playlist 2014

Summer isn't complete without the perfect playlist.  It's what memories are made of.  If you're looking to set the mood for the party of the season, look no further!  We've got your bases covered with some of our favorite jams of summer.  Theres's a little something for everyone... remixes of familiar favorites, and some new ones that you're sure to put on repeat!

Check out our Spotify TSS Summer 2014 playlist, and press play!



No Spotify?  No worries... here's a complete list:

1. You & Me (Flume Remix) by Disclosure
2. Not a Bad Thing by Justin Timberlake
3. Summer by Calvin Harris
4. Fancy by Iggy Azalea
5. Apollo (Radio Edit) by Hardwell
6. Closer by Tegan and Sara
7. Fitzpleasure by alt-J
8. Shooting Stars by Bag Raiders
9. You & I by Crystal Fighters
10. Heart of Glass (Radio Edit) by Gisele
11. Without You by Dillon Francis
12. Operate (The Chainsmokers Remix) by ASTR
13. Burn (Lovelife Remix) by Ellie Goulding
14. Of The Night by Bastille
15. Sleeping With A Friend by Neon Trees
16. Girlfriend by Icona Pop
17. Ribs by Lorde
18. Waiting All Night by Rudimental
19. Blue Hawaii by ASTR
20. XO by Beyonce
21. Latch by Disclosure
22. Reason (Original Mix) by Nervo
23. Atmosphere (Radio Edit) by Kaskade
24. The Hype (Radio Edit) by Wookie
25. Ready For Love by Felix Cartal
26. Under Control by Calvin Harris
27. Beating Heart by Ellie Goulding
28. Goodbye (Radio Edit) by Glenn Morrison
29. Loyal by Chris Brown
30. Ain't It Fun by Paramore
31. All Of Me (Tiesto's Birthday Treatment Remix) by John Legend
32. Like Home (Radio Edit) by Nicky Romero
33. Sea Of Voices (RAC Mix) by Porter Robinson
34. The World Is Our Playground by Vice
35. Leaving You (Radio Edit) by Audien
36. Talk Dirty by Jason Derulo
37. I'm Out by Ciara
38. Video Games (We Don't Belong in Pacha Remix) by Lana Del Ray
39. I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix) by Lykke Li
40. Always (Classixx Remix) by Panama
41. Birthday by Katy Perry

What are your favorite songs of summer?  Let us know, and we will add our new 

favorites to our Spotify playlist!

#Ready2Roo with Teva

*This is a Sponsored post written by The Sorority Secrets on behalf of Teva for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% ours.

In February we shared with you the  Ultimate Music Festival Outfit Guide, but we left out one other important ensemble piece: Teva footwear!

Teva sells all sorts of footwear from sandals, to flip flops, to boots and much more for both men and women. Since 1984, Teva has been a brand for the go anywhere, do anything, "live life for the unscripted moments that make the best memories" type of person. Their brand is fit for those people who like to get out and have adventures. We love how versatile the styles are and how you can virtually cover and secure your entire foot, which is awesome for festivals since you're walking around a lot (and dancing of course!).

Speaking of festivals, Teva is the official footwear of the Bonnaroo Music Festival! We are seriously considering attending the festival this year, and if we do, we would rock the  Original Sandal  in a hot, bright color. We would even sport the Capri Wedge because it is super cute and stylish but still offers support. 

Really, when it comes to festivals it's just all about these three important things:

1. Staying comfortable
2. Drinking lots of water
3. Snapping pictures to capture the memories

It sounds like Teva can help with the "staying comfortable" part! What are your tips and tricks for festivalgoers? As an official sponsor of the Bonnaroo Music Festival, Teva is looking to help festivalgoers make the most of their time on The Farm by collecting tips and tricks from festival veterans. Whether it’s a tip to make sure you check out ‘The Jesus Tent’, to using an emergency blanket to keep your tent cool during the day, there are things that festivalgoers know that others could benefit from. These tips and tricks are being aggregated on Bonnaroo’s The Fountain, where people can go to get prepped for the experience of a lifetime. Share your tips below and be sure to hashtag it #Ready2Roo. While you're prepping for this festival and other festivals coming up, keep in mind that you can easily buy Teva sandals straight from Zappos. 

Summer festivals here we come!

TSS Summer Playlist

Summer is the perfect season to have your sunroof open or your convertible top down to cruise the streets enjoying your favorite summer tunes. Karen is obsessed with Ariana Grande's song featuring Mac Miller called "The Way" (she literally sounds just like Mariah Carey!). Ali just can't get enough of Kaskade's song "Atmosphere"-it gets her pumped the entire day. We asked you what was on your summer playlist so we compiled some awesome summer tunes from your suggestions that you can download in the iTunes store!

1. @itsdianacarol: Showstopper by Brandon & Leah
2. @ohitsvan: Slow Down by Selena Gomez
3. @victoria_ashley: The Love Club by Lorde
4. @mdflood: Holy Grail by Jay Z ft. Justin Timberlake
5. @noelwormwood: Miss Jackson ft Lolo by Panic! at the Disco
6. @aves444: Tequila remix by J Rabbit (not in iTunes)
7. @shelbyrevis: Best Song Ever by One Direction
8. @summ_a: We Can't Stop by Miley Cyrus
9. @vegranillo: Aw Naw by Chris Young
10. @gloglostef: Treasure by Bruno Mars
11. @itsnotshania: Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke ft. T.I. & Pharrell
12. @mytieslc: And We Danced by Macklemore ft. Ziggy Stardust

Are we missing some great music on our list? Share with us your favorite summer tunes (new or old!) by leaving a comment or sharing with us on Instagram: @thesororitysecrets.

Happy singing!