Sadie Brandt – Editor-in-Chief
crank 2 – Slayyyter
There isn’t much that Slayyyter can’t cure, including a case of horrid senior-itis. The long-awaited sequel to my spring anthem “CRANK,” otherwise known as the loudest song ever created, doesn’t disappoint. Packed with Slayyyter’s trademark tongue-twisting lyrics and backed by tornado sirens, “crank 2” is as chaotic and banging as its predecessor and the only song strong enough to keep looming thoughts of the future at bay. Why think about employment when you can CRANK IT!
Ella Gerdts – Managing Editor
The River of Dreams – Billy Joel
I was looking at the cover of this album the other day and was reminded of how much excitement and anticipation I used to feel when the school year was just beginning. It has that nostalgia that makes me look forward to new beginnings and what this semester holds.
Aria Garcia-Torres – News Editor
iPod Touch – Ninajirachi
As a little nerd who was downloading dance songs onto my cracked iPod Touch in middle school, this song just makes me happy. I will be bopping around to this at her Boston show next week, then skipping paper production (sorry) to see Slayyyter the following day (brag!). I’m counting on it to get me through my final semester.
Eliza White – News Editor
Grey Street – Dave Matthews Band
A classic song of my childhood has recently resurfaced as I try to hype myself up for my morning classes. It always played in my kitchen with my family around, and even though I live only an hour away, I still get bouts of homesickness and this song has a way of curing it. Yes I am skipping a pitch meeting to see DMB (not sorry).
Charlie Adams – Sports Editor
Keep Your Head Up – Andy Grammer
Joseph Healey’s 60th birthday brought Maroon 5 to Narragansett Town Beach on Aug. 22; it was a no-brainer to attend for the sake of my younger self. It ended up being a great time for my older self as well, but it made me think back to who my younger self would have been even more excited to see live.
That answer was Andy Grammer. While he’s had his fair share of hits, the one that’s stood out since the Maroon 5 concert has been “Keep Your Head Up.” The general message of the song is covered in the song title, although the lyric “income’s bread crumbs” is also a standout for me after a summer of working for free and not spending like it.
Emma Roberts – Photo Editor
The Governor’s Waltz- Phoebe Bridgers
I recently went down the rabbit hole that is the love triangle of Phoebe Bridgers, Gracie Abrams, and Paul Mescal. I deeply listened to this song and immediately felt ill. The song is so relatable to women who feel like they’ve moved on from that situationship, yet in the back of their mind they haven’t at all.
Michael Sormanti – Social Media Coordinator
This Is How We Roll – Florida Georgia Line
My roommates are probably sick of me hogging the Alexa the last few days, but I’ve been bingeing their albums since I got back to school. These guys are severely underrated, and after being on a four-year hiatus, I’m all for their comeback tour. This song screams 2010s nostalgia, and 2026 really felt like 2016 after bumping this track on the Jersey Shore all summer.
Owen Desharnais – Newscast Editor
Champagne Supernova – Oasis
I have been on an Oasis kick and recently re-watched “Project Hail Mary.” The song really has an interesting sound that makes me feel nostalgic in a way. It has such a calming sound that makes me feel like I am stuck in a dream, and for those reasons, it has been at the top of my list recently.
Maia Hembruff – Production Manager
“Favourite” – Fontaines D.C.
I’ve been back on my British punk music kick lately and started listening to Fontaines D.C. on my drives to campus. Their song “Favourite” in particular has been a repeat tune on my mixes. It makes me feel very reflective going into my senior year at URI, and I think this might be my – excuse the pun – favorite year yet!
Carlos Pinto – Arts & Culture Editor
Cum on Feel the Noize – Quiet Riot
I hosted my first party at my house, and as I was driving to pick up stuff from the grocery store, this song came on, and I finally felt like I was back at URI. I don’t know why this song specifically made me feel that way, but it’s keeping me going as the semester gets busier and busier.
