Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Tracy Fuentes In middle school, I discovered Marina and the Diamonds (now MARINA) via Tumblr. It was the time when MARINA, Lana Del Rey, The 1975, and Arctic Monkeys dominated the Tumblr feeds of teenagers. While many people clung to the aesthetics of these artists, creating the indie-grunge-skater skirt-flower crown-Doc…… Continue reading Oh No!
Category: Music
The Spirit Playlist
In honor of the Spirit issue and all things creepy, we picked ghostly songs for this month’s playlist. Warning! Listening to this playlist may make you feel like you’re being haunted by a troubled spirit. Listen to the playlist here Jacquelyn Rodriguez “La Llorona” by Ángela Aguilar With mysterious origins, numerous versions, and breathtaking performances…… Continue reading The Spirit Playlist
The Recess Playlist
For this month’s theme of recess, Kindergarten contributors hand picked songs we play when we’re walking across campus, songs that get us through the week, and songs we listen to when we study. Essentially, this playlist is your ultimate back to school soundtrack. Listen to the playlist here Kleigh Balugo “Campus” by Vampire Weekend The…… Continue reading The Recess Playlist
The Unity Playlist
For issue 7: Unity, we chose songs that bring people together. Listen with your friends and let the good times roll! Listen to the playlist here Charlotte Turner “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon This doesn’t seem like a song that would bring people together, as it’s just Carly Simon listing the many flaws of…… Continue reading The Unity Playlist
Lorde’s Lessons
Photo by Alex Zavala By Alex Zavala If you knew me in the summer of 2017, you knew I lived in part for my Lorde and savior. On June 16, 2017, I realized Lorde’s music had somehow encapsulated experiences in my life I had not even experienced at that point–like my first breakup (hey Hard…… Continue reading Lorde’s Lessons
I’m Not Like Other Frank Ocean Fans
Photo by Kleigh Balugo By Kleigh Balugo “U-N-I-T-Y, Neptunes and peace signs” Endless is my favorite Frank Ocean album. And not just because I’m too pretentious to say it’s Blonde, ok maybe it’s a little bit because of that. But it really is my favorite. That’s saying a lot too because I’ve been a hardcore…… Continue reading I’m Not Like Other Frank Ocean Fans
The Good Days Playlist
This month, we picked feel good songs to help boost your mood when you’re feeling down. ♫ Half of us chasing fountains of youth and it’s in the present now ♫ Listen to the playlist here “Good Days” by SZA Of course, what would the Good Days playlist be without this song?! Thank you SZA…… Continue reading The Good Days Playlist
Music To Make You Feel Better
Photo by Charlotte Turner By Charlotte Turner When I’m having a bad day, or I’m down in the dumps, I have a three-step program guaranteed to cheer myself up. When you’re sad, all you have to do is listen to a few classic songs by the Beastie Boys. They’re the masters of goofy hip-hop, and…… Continue reading Music To Make You Feel Better
Longing to Find His 505
Photo by Abbey Steinman By Abbey Steinman But I crumble completely when you cry… “505,” the last track of Arctic Monkeys 2007 album, Favorite Worst Nightmare, is the song I wish I could listen to for the first time again. It’s captivating, heart-wrenching, and ear-pleasing. The song is known as the band’s first proper love…… Continue reading Longing to Find His 505
Kim Gordon and Hope Sandoval
Photo by Dylan Delaney By Isabel Cruz If you’d like to know where I am, I‘ll most likely be in my car, on my way to see loved ones. Some months, I can be found in Northern California where my family resides, and some weeks, when I am not up north, you can find me…… Continue reading Kim Gordon and Hope Sandoval
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