Sadie Brandt – Editor-in-Chief: What a semester and month it’s been. I’ve been trying to keep things light and airy, which has been assisted by my loves Slayyyter and Slovak pop-star Adéla. The latter’s “SexontheBeat” has been in the background all month as I run around campus with an energy drink in one hand and a lollipop in the other. I missed real pop divas so bad.
Ella Gerdts – Managing Editor: Officially hit halftime in my college career. This summer, I plan to work for most of it, but I do have an exciting trip to Costa Rica planned. I look forward to continuing my Managing Editor journey in the fall. There is only one song that can truly bring the end-of-year energy to life. That song is “Lush Life” by Zara Larsson.
Casey Chan-Smutko – News Editor: For my last staff pick and last semester at The Good Five Cent Cigar, “The Big Goodbye” by AJR is fitting. They are the only alternative band that can sample barbershop quartet music for a pop song. The song is about adapting to change. I’m leaving “this little life I’m used to,” and it’s scary. AJR comforts me in vulnerable times like these.
Aria Garcia-Torres – News Editor: While our grads get sentimental, I’m just here to spread the good word on some gas. As Sadie said, pop is finally back. Lately, I’ve been in love with hyperpop diva underscores. Her new album “U” sounds just like how a new crush feels. If I have to pick one song, the opening track alone, “Tell Me (U Want It)” should prove my testimony.
Charlie Adams – Sports Editor: Heading into summer means heading back to the Cape. Excited to be back by the water, and excited to be back with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks as a broadcaster after two summers interning behind the scenes. It doesn’t get much better than the Cape Cod Baseball League, and no song reminds me more about my summers there than the song I hear every home game. “Rock & Roll Band” by Boston is aptly played at McKeon Park, in large part thanks to the line “Dancin’ in the streets of Hyannis.” Outside of the name drop, it is a tremendous tune and also includes a more local reference to Rhody.
Jill Cervantes – Arts & Culture/Opinion Editor: I’m not sure who allowed Noah Kahan to release an album so close to my graduation date, but these two components have definitely influenced my Spotify. I have coined “End of August” as an out-of-body experience, one that encapsulates the bittersweet feeling I have as my college career comes to an end. I encourage you all to listen to the album “The Great Divide,” in general, and embrace the nostalgic heartbreak with me.
Morganne Judd – Newscast Editor: For my last staff pick, I have to choose “Hey Jude” by The Beatles. This is my favorite song of all time. I think it’s the one to go out on.
Nora Kelley – Photo/Web Editor: For my last staff pick of the semester, I am choosing yet another song by Winyah. I first heard the song “Rat Race” when it was an unreleased single back in December. It finally came out this past month, and I listen to it multiple times a day. I love everything about this band, and this song just added another song to their discography that I play constantly.
Brigid Locke – Social Media Coordinator: As my last staff pick ever, I thought it only poetic to end it with “Senior Year” by the Runarounds. As the song states, “I don’t know where I will go from here,” and that couldn’t be more true as I’m writing this.
Maia Hembruff – Production Manager: I’m not graduating and I’ve got no reason to get sappy this month! So instead I’ll recommend what I’ve been playing on repeat every day as I drive to school: a classic, David Bowie’s hit “Life on Mars.” I’ve been obsessively getting back into my astrophysics interests this past month, accelerated by the release of the adaptation for “Project Hail Mary” and the launch of Artemis II. Space is so sick, so until I can go up there, I’ll stay listening to all of Bowie’s space songs.
Carlos Pinto – Fundraising Chair: As with every summer, my music taste changes quite a bit as the weather warms up. One song that’s always a staple for me is “Amber” by 311. The song just makes me feel like I’m headed down to the beach to watch the sunset, and that’s the best feeling ever.
