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Are you struggling to get in the spirit of spooky season? Perhaps your Halloween playlist is in need of titillating tunes to invoke the witch inside you.
As the University of Houston has switched from the All-American Conference to the Big 12 Conference, our fan atmosphere has had a significant impact. As crowds are growing, attention is shining on UH. Today I wanted to share my playlist and the perfect songs to get you excited as you are going to any UH […]
A good playlist consists of a diverse variety of sounds, an element of surprise, and flows together well. It is the act of creating a concept through a mix of lyrics and sounds from a variety of artists. Playlists can convey a certain mood, keep your music organized, or you can send it to someone […]
As the days of one hundred degree weather slowly turn into days of ninety degree weather, fall seems far away. However, cozy music always brings us into the spirit of the season no matter what the weather is like. Here is a list of a few “cozy girl autumn” songs to listen to as you […]
In the Fall of 2019, I entered the University of Houston a fresh-faced new student, palms sweaty and eyes wide with anticipation. As the college journey ends, I open up my music apps to see what kind of music has soundtracked my life. These vastly different eras bring out distinct listening patterns, which each deserve […]
Recently, when I open my phone to stream music I find myself shying away from newer albums and singles. Why? Right now, popular media – and popular culture – is taking a look back and getting nostalgic. The Barbie movie takes us to the days when we played with dolls. The Jonas Brothers, Big Time […]
In one of the early teasers for MAX’s new proudy controversial series The Idol, the question is posed “When was the last truly-f***ing nasty, nasty, bad pop-girl?”. Though the line comes from a series whose contents and themes have been (and should be) examined with a critical lens, I still sat and pondered the question. […]
Here are of my favorite tracks as I enter the spring season. 1. Pretty Sick – Dumb From their album, Come Down, Pretty Sick emulates the grunge movement of the 90s with a modern twist. The track elaborates on the transitional phase between breaking up with someone and becoming independent. With gritty guitar and repeating lyrics, the […]
Holiday decorations line the stores, grades are almost finalized, and graduates line up to take photos in front of the Cullen building. The semester draws to a bittersweet close. So, what better way to celebrate the end of a semester than with a mini playlist? Here are a few songs that helped me through the […]
Throughout the year, I have expanded my musical range on what I listen to and formed a particular fondness for Indie music. It is refreshing to find artists with so much potential, that create music solely based on their artistic vision. I typically focus on how artists blend their focal message through songwriting and production. […]
October, the month of coziness and change, has finally arrived. Houston weather is unpredictable, but we can pretend it’s already nice and chilly! Here’s a playlist for an autumn stroll in the city. Landslide – Fleetwood Mac First, we have to begin the season of change with a bittersweet song about it. Let Stevie Nicks’ […]
“Healing Girl Autumn” is a popular hashtag on TikTok where women and female-aligned people share their feelings, the lessons they’ve learned in life and much more. Despite the title, one doesn’t need to identify as a “girl” to participate; it’s about living the essence of it, which is of course healing and growing (personally I […]
The cool breeze finally blowing through the air, the orange and yellow crisp leaves beginning to paint the pathways, and the return of the infamous pumpkin-spiced latte – Fall has finally arrived. However, with this wonderful season coming upon us it only means the beginning of midterm season – if you’re pulling an all-nighter to […]
Summer is officially upon us! Gone are the worries of spring semester grades and stressful final exams, and in with the restless, definitely hotter, summer days. Whether you’re traveling for a well-deserved vacation or undertaking some classes, here is a list of country songs to help boost your spirits and keep you cool. All Summer […]
Finals are over – it’s time to release your stress and get into the summer vibe! Here’s a playlist that you can incorporate into your summer activities for a good time. Be Sweet – Japanese Breakfast Ever since this song came out on Japanese Breakfast’s newest album Jubilee, I’ve been obsessed with it! It definitely […]
The semester has come to an end, which means it is officially summertime for us college students. Whether you’re going to be taking summer classes, working, going to the beach, or going out of town, here are some songs to add to your playlist: “Baby, Baby” by The Lemon Twigs This song has been on […]
The cloudy weather we’ve had recently has influenced me to make this mini playlist for you all to listen to for future rainy days. We tend to associate bad weather with sadness, and although some of these songs might be a little sad, there are still some nice cozy feelings we can experience when staying […]
Hey Coogs! Spring break is almost here, which means soaking up the sun and enjoying some time off from school to chill and do whatever your heart desires. Here is the perfect playlist to set the scene for your spring break shenanigans, just click on the song title! “Put Your Records On” – Corinne Bailey […]
In general, I’ve been leaning towards music that’s more laid-back or easy to listen to. As I’ve been settling into the semester and building a routine, I haven’t been listening to music to pump myself up. Instead, I’ve been listening to music just to accompany me in the background while I do my silly little […]
As an extension of my last article, I will be delving into the world of what I creatively call “plantcore,” a musical aesthetic that has angiosperm-like themes. Oftentimes plantcore can be characterized as simplistic and whimsical, yet insightful; a feeling that can be equated to walking through a plant nursery or lurking through the brush […]
