Ellie Sennhenn – Editor-in-Chief:
I am fully back in my sad folk music era. I think I have spent the last four nights curled up listening to “100 ghosts” by Field Medic and letting the lyrics crawl deep into my soul. The artist pairs beautiful lyrics like “I’m a silver balloon, hardly a reflection” and “I burst to fire, I burst into fire” with soft guitar strums and a killer fingerstyle introduction. I would recommend this song, and Field Medic as a whole, to anyone who uses music to soothe and comfort. This is definitely a song for those who also feel happy with sad strings and heartbreaking lyricism.
Maia Hembruff – Managing Editor:
Spring has sprung, and with it, my spring playlist has begun. I’ve been loving Labi Siffre recently; his songs feel like newly blooming flowers and a warm breeze, the things I’ve been missing the most over winter. His song “Watch Me” in particular struck me this month as we transition into the spring. It’s light, upbeat and carefree with some beautiful lyricism – classic Siffre.
Abbie Chipps – News Editor:
When I told my mom that I’ve been listening to only Talking Heads for the past week, she called me “very, very old.” With the widespread availability of music through streaming services these days, I reject my moms accusations. The timeless synthesizer and persistent bass have been carrying me through the senior slump of spring semester. Personal favorites include “This Must Be The Place,” “Take Me To The River” and, if you are looking for some social commentary, “Life During WarTime.” Trust me, mom, they sound just as good from my phone as they do out of a cassette. Plus, David Byrne went to Rhode Island School of Design, so he’s technically a local celebrity?
Sadie Brandt – News Editor:
My dance students back home have a running joke that every class of mine will contain a Lady Gaga song, no matter what. They’ll be thrilled when I return this summer, since she released the album “Mayhem” this month, and the record has been on repeat in my car. My favorite by far is “Perfect Celebrity,” a rock-pop track straight out of the 2000’s, condemning the public’s criticism of female celebrities. Tracks “Shadow of a Man” and “Zombieboy” are made for clubbing, or in my case, blasting while I cook my Hello Fresh dinners. The underrated Gaga ballads show out in full form on this album; “Blade of Grass” and “Vanish Into You” a masterclass in lyricism and vocal talent. Thank you, Mother Monster.
Ryan Pelillo – Arts & Culture Editor:
I’m a firm believer that the Piano Man’s greatest work comes from the 70’s. With that, I’m rocking with Billy Joel’s 1977 album “The Stranger” for my pick. I’m a sucker for that classic rock-inspired, singer/songwriter sound that artists like Joel, Paul McCartney and Elton John go for. “The Stranger” doesn’t miss, with songs like “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song),” “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant” and the title track feeling absolutely timeless. I feel pity for anyone who says this sound isn’t for them; this music is for everybody.
David Okula – Sports Editor:
With Opening Day of the MLB season being tomorrow, I felt the need to pick a baseball-related song. Having said that, I’m going with the song that has become synonymous with Red Sox wins at Fenway Park: “Dirty Water” by The Standells. As a die-hard Red Sox fan, this song brings back some of my favorite memories of being in attendance for a multitude of significant victories over the years, including three postseason wins. While it might not have the most complex lyrics ever, the guitar riff is classic and will leave you humming as you leave Fenway every time. Needless to say, I hope that I’ll be hearing “Dirty Water” plenty of times throughout this upcoming season. Go Sox.
Nora Kelley – Photo Editor:
A song has never gotten stuck in my head as much as “30 for 30” by SZA and Kendrick Lamar has this past month. I have it on repeat daily, to the point where I’ve probably listened to it 40 times a week. When the two harmonize, it sounds heavenly. Everything about this song just perfectly itches my brain.
Morganne Judd – Newscast Editor:
A new friend of mine recently introduced me to some of his favorite music, one in particular was “If You Can’t Hang” by Sleeping With Sirens. I personally really enjoy music with a rock vibe, and if you do as well, I highly recommend giving it a listen. This song is different from most “breakup” type rock songs because it highlights the trial-and-error of finding the right one — and moving on from those mistakes. The instrumental parts of the song are absolutely phenomenal; it’s a perfect mixture of guitar and drums that blend beautifully together. What brings the song all together is the great vocals and lyrics in the song that the listener can find some form of relation with. Listen to it, learn from it and keep moving forward.
Brigid Locke – Social Media Coordinator:
I feel like March is the time where, for me, everything starts to ramp up and go, go, go! A song that’s been ‘go, go, go’ on my rotation has been “Miss Possessive” from Tate McRae’s new album “So Close To What.” I like the way that McRae sets the tone for the album with this song. To me, this song reminds me of Britney Spears and that pop nostalgia that new artists seem to try and hit.
Sully Cummins – Production Manager:
March is always a wicked, anxiety-filled month for me. After both winter and spring break, we are left with a long haul of class-filled weeks with no breaks. I tend to lean on music heavily when I’m stressed with school, and recently I have been jamming to Spacey Jane, an Australian indie band with really bouncy upbeat music. “How to Kill Houseplants” is their new single, and I have been loving it. The sound of this one is really dreamy and upbeat, even though the message is pretty sad. My ears love it, though. They have a new album coming out on May 9, so I’m super pumped for that – stay on the lookout!
