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Music Corner
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September kicked off with Declan McKenna’s sophomore effort “Zeros.” The record is a steep step up from McKenna’s first album, pulling everywhere from Franz Ferdinand to Kate Bush to MGMT. While these influences are clear as day, there is a certain unique magic that McKenna holds, and that magic has been fully incorporated and…
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You should listen to “folklore”
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On July 24, Taylor Swift released her new indie album “folklore,” (lowercase intended, like the rest of the album) and it is the best she has ever sounded. Instead of her repetitive pop music, her lyrics seemed honest and had meaning, and her vocals were not strained. It seems clear she should stick to…
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June Music: Songs for the Summer
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“Vienna” by Billy Joel- Billy Joel is the type of artist that makes you weirdly nostalgic while you’re sipping on some coffee in a café. To some, “Vienna” feels like a sad song, but to me, it feels peaceful. The piano melodies at the beginning and Joel’s smooth vocals make it a classic song…
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March music madness
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Although there are no more breaks for over a month, spring will be a little easier with songs to drown your sorrows to. “Lovely Rita” by Birocratic- This month I have really been getting into chillhop, a genre of music that strips down to a combination of hip hop and electronic beats. This…
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February Music: For people whose only valentine is this playlist
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February might be the biggest thorn in your heart, or it might be the month you excitedly look forward to. No matter what, these songs will hopefully brighten your day. “Fergalicious” by Fergie and will.i.am – Unless you have been living under a rock, you know how this song took the world by storm…
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December music: Joy to the World
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Just as the radio station KOST 103.5 has been playing Christmas music way before the actual date, here at the Panther Prowler, we have been Mariah Carey level festive all year long. Enjoy these merry tracks that will brighten any mood. “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande- If you are tired of the same…
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Time to get spooky- October Music Faves
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‘Tis the season to buy a bunch of pumpkins, 1.“Dead and Lovely” by Tom Waits- I’m really glad I stumbled upon this song. Tom Wait’s raspy and laidback vocals are like a flashback to the jazz period, which is often not covered anymore. The lyrics talk about having a relationship with a dead girl…
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New Year New Music
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A brand new year of suffering doesn’t seem so bad with a new playlist of songs to get you through the hours of studying. “Love Test” by The Growlers- “Love Test” is soft and sweet but still sends a strong message of about trying to find true love in a new surrounding. Also,…
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Flashback Friday: Songs to Revive Your Childhood
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We love looking back at our beloved childhoods: a time before giant tests, a time when Kim Kardashian was just Paris Hilton’s assistant and your biggest problem was whether Miley would choose Jake or Jesse. It was the era of Juicy tracksuits (which are apparently making a comeback), and Uggs with everything. Yes, I…
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Rocking Away the School Year: May Music Suggestions
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Missing the beach? Crying over final exams? Don’t worry; we’re in the same boat. Try to ease your conscience with these songs as summer is just around the corner. “Lonesome LA Cowboy” by New Riders of the Purple Sage – New Riders of the Purple Sage borders on country music, a genre which I am…