What a year for music! We’ve seen surprise album drops, festival bangers, Brat Summer, and a whole new era (looking at you, Taylor) of music to soundtrack our lives. Here at ArtsQuest, we live and breathe music—from the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza at Musikfest to those electric nights at the Musikfest Café and chill nights on the lawn at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network. Naturally, our staff has developed wildly eclectic tastes over the year. Let’s dive into the songs and stories that shaped 2024 for the ArtsQuest team!

Leticia Perez, Accounts Payable Specialist
Okay, Leticia, we see you serving up those oldies but goodies!

Morgan Fehnel, Graphic Designer

Pop QUEEN alert! And can we talk about her nod to this year’s Musikfest headliner, Shinedown, and 2022’s Kelsea Ballerini? Chef’s kiss!

Adelle Mantle, Strategic Systems Support Administrator
Adelle’s playlist screams Pop Royalty Appreciation. You can practically feel the crown sparkling with every song. Bow down to these hits, y’all!

Cory Stevens, Volunteer Program Manager

Cory is serving major indie vibes this year—Hozier, Glass Animals, Noah Kahan… This playlist feels like a road trip soundtrack we all need. “Too Sweet” on repeat? Yes, please!

Gabrielle Beckford, Retail Coordinator
Well, well, well… Gabrielle might just have the perfect playlist to hype up the Big Game Half-Time Show this year. Coincidence? We think not.

Kim Hein, Manager of Donor Relations

Kim isn’t messing around—TWO Musikfest headliners made her list! 2024 headliner Big Time Rush for those car karaoke vibes and 2025 headliner Megan Moroney (CMA New Artist of the Year!) for the heartfelt ballads.

Bryn Keeney, Public Relations Coordinator

Oh, you knew this was coming! Bryn’s top spot is owned by none other than Miley Cyrus—2024 Grammy queen and eternal icon. Whether it’s old-school “Party in the U.S.A.” or her powerhouse new era, Miley is the moment.

Kim Koehler, Sponsorship Specialist

Taylor Swift absolutely owned Kim’s Apple Replay this year—Mother was MOTHERING, and we’re all just living in her era. It’s giving main character energy, Kim!

Francesca Malozi, Marketing Coordinator

No plot twists here! Taylor Swift reigns supreme on my playlist for the second year running. Not far behind is previous Musikfest headliner (2016) and global pop icon Sabrina Carpenter! And a big shoutout to One Direction for delivering a nostalgic trip straight back to my teenage years. (Honestly, we’re all crying over What Makes You Beautiful again.)

Alicia Ventura, Sr. Specialist Web Content

Loving these vibes! Twenty One Pilots, My Chemical Romance, and Paramore together is such a killer combo. And I’m here for Ariana Grande sneaking in to add a little pop magic!

Tiesha Mitchell, Human Resources Generalist

This playlist is a total vibe! James Taylor bringing the classics, Pascal Dijén adding those soulful grooves, and then BAM—Beyoncé and Brandy hitting us with powerhouse vocals. Throw in Imagine Dragons for some epic rock energy, and you’ve got a mix that’s ready for anything. 

Hannah Cummings, Senior Coordinator Social Media

I am absolutely LIVING for this entire Apple Replay. I mean come on… she’s got SZA, Kelsea Ballerini, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, AND Ariana Grande. Does it even get better than that?? Also can we please take notice of the Wicked album taking her top 5 album list!! Iconic…Hannah definitely knows how to run the aux!

Joanne Garcia, Manager of Education & PCA Programs

Loving the Latin vibes of this playlist!

Elena Ostock, Manager of Visual Arts

This playlist is giving cowboy chic meets indie dreams and we’re here for it!

Kyle Ring, Operations Specialist

It’s clear you’ve been living your best alt-rock/post-hardcore life this year!

Caroline Bischof, Sponsorship Coordinator

LOVING that Kelly Clarkson is on your top artist list! Since You’ve Been Gone hits every. single. time! Niall Horan making a solo appearance and with One Direction… we see you Niall!

As we head into 2025, check out all of the upcoming shows at the Musikfest Cafe, Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, and Musikfest! Who knows, you may just find your new favorite band or artist! Click HERE to see what’s in store for 2025! Happy New Year! 🎉🥂

To listen along to our 2024 playlist click HERE!