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Playlist: 11 songs from talented LGBTQ+ musicians

Rayanne Painter // April 2, 2019

As a queer woman, I often relate more to music made by queer artists.I jam out to many songs made by folks outside of the LGBTQ+ community as well, but these songs and artists hold a special place in my...

Ricardos playlist that he puts on at all times of the day.

Editor’s Picks: Our sports editor’s top 10 songs

Ricardo Tovar // March 8, 2019

Music is a strange thing for me, I don't seek it out and don't stay updated as most people do. Occasionally, I hear something from a friend and I like the band/performer and look them up. So a lot of songs...

Editor Brian Luong: 10 songs that get me through the day

Editor Brian Luong: 10 songs that get me through the day

Brian Luong // February 22, 2019

When making this playlist, I didn’t have a theme or mood that I was trying to get across. These are songs I just have a lot of random memories attached to - some good, some bad. I hope you all enjoy...

The film Saturday Night Fever featured a muti-platinum soundtrack that contains many of the disco tracks on this playlist. Image from IMDB.

Playlist- Dive into disco with these 10 funky tracks

Alex Coba // December 10, 2018

I love disco! Disco always gets a bad rep for no reason, but the '70s disco era featured some of the greatest musical tracks that people still listen to today. The disco movement started out as an underground...

The cover of Bassnectars Into the Sun.

Playlist: 10 offbeat electronic tracks

Grant Schmieding // December 3, 2018

I’m not someone who can explain every niche, off-label brand of electronic music. This playlist is not intended to focus on any specific type of electronic music. It’s just a small collection...

The album Dark Side of the Moon contains timeless classic rock songs like Time, which is on this weeks playlist. Image from Amazon.

Playlist: 15 classic rock songs that are truly timeless

Grant Schmieding // November 5, 2018

I’m not a huge fan of the term “classic rock”—it’s too broad. There’s often much debate about what music actually belongs in this category, but here’s a list of...

A still from the music video by Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing Heads Will Roll. Image from Polydor Ltd.

Playlist: Beyond ‘Monster Mash,’ our favorite Halloween picks for the season

While Halloween songs have never reached the level of cultural oversaturation as the Christmas genre, there's more to listen to to get in the mood for the season than the usual tracks you'll hear at any...

The song by Queen Dont Stop Me Now is used to high effect in this fight scene in Shaun of the Dead. Image from IMDB.

Playlist: 10 Best Songs used in Action Movies

Natalie Hanson and Ulises Duenas // October 15, 2018

The right song, combined with the right scene in an action movie, can turn any moment into a classic. Whether by pure skill or a keen sense of sound with scene, there's a reason why some songs are difficult...

Playlist: 15 songs from the best singers in music history

Natalie Hanson // October 8, 2018

The power of an amazing voice to pull you into a song and make it timeless, no matter how simple or complex, cannot be overestimated. These tracks are great introductions to these masters of song, if you've...

The cover of Joni Mitchells album Blue. Image courtesy of Reprise Records.

Playlist: 15 essential songs by legendary female singer-songwriters

Natalie Hanson // October 1, 2018

The world of music would never be the same without the female musicians who made waves over the years in a male-dominated industry. Whether they were setting the bar or blazing their own trail, these female...

Bob Dylan, pictured on the cover of his song and classic protest anthem, The Times They Are A Changin. Image courtesy of Rolling Stone.

Playlist: 15 greatest protest songs calling for change, peace

Natalie Hanson // September 24, 2018

A great protest song is a timeless one and stands the test of history to continue to say something about humanity even decades after being released. That's why many of these songs, calling for change or...

John Hughes high school films are still known for their soundtracks today. Image courtesy of Hollywood Journal.

Playlist- 14 iconic ’80s songs from John Hughes’ teen films

Natalie Hanson // September 17, 2018

The high school films of John Hughes were some of the first to understand and define an entire generation in the 1980s. What makes them classics for the coming-of-age even to this day? Their soundtracks...

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