![]() ![]() Just the sound of the song is incredible. “ Politics & Violence” is a powerful song off of Dominic Fike’s album “What Could Possibly Go Wrong.” He had delayed the release of this album after witnessing protests against racism and police brutality. The song is a nice reminder to take breaks every once in a while and clean out that “fuzz” in your brain. The voice of Dayglow, Sloan Struble’s soothing voice doesn’t exactly sing about school but the lyrics “The sun has been set for hours and she’s rising again / scattered mind, I call it a friend,” are something that every college student can relate to. When I can finally shut my computer, I’ll put this song on and enjoy every minute of it. The name of the song itself explains how I feel after hours upon hours of staring at my computer screen. When my mind is completely scattered and overloaded with stress from studying and homework, the song “Fuzzybrain” by Dayglow seems to be the only thing to bring me back to normal. This is the song that gives me something to look forward to these next few months. I’ll be listening to this song during strenuous hours of homework, reminding me that I’m one assignment closer to living a beautiful life in the city and meeting so many new people. I don’t think this song will ever get old because no matter when, how or where you’re listening to it, it brings the absolute best energy to everything. When we can all get back on campus, it’s important to realize how lucky we are to be getting this incredible education in New York City. With school, clubs and other extracurriculars, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that we’re alive. Ardyn) by Tourist is a song that reminds me of what it means to be alive and to feel everything. The tone and tempo of the track change throughout the song to keep the listener engaged and on their toes the entire time. “Diane Young” opens up with high energy immediately and only toys more with the listener from there. Wrapping up my playlist is the 2013 indie hit “Diane Young.” If the rest of the playlist hasn’t gotten you up yet, Vampire Weekend will. The transition from the first to the second part of the song is absolutely infectious and guaranteed to give you a kick before classes. ![]() For the second part of the song, “Krash Kourse,” the energy picks up with the help of Bari, Jean Deaux and Noname. The first part of the song, “Amphetamine,” is slow and hypnotic as Smino drops one verse and sings the bridge and chorus. The buildup throughout the song is so effective that in just three minutes I go from crawling out of bed to belting out the lyrics to the dismay of my roommate.Īt eight minutes long, Smino’s “Amphetamine” is a journey of a song. The track begins with a playful sample from 1956’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” then slowly leads into the actual beat. The opening song of his new album is the best song to listen to during your morning shower before those pesky early classes. The first, and arguably most effective, song on the playlist is Burna Boy’s “Level Up (Twice as Tall)” featuring Youssou N’Dour. “Level Up (Twice as Tall)” by Burna Boy.By ETHAN COUGHLIN, MADISON SOEYADI, ANNIKA SUDERBURG, and ISABELLA GONZALEZ
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