@Our Lafayette Crushes Now that school has been in session for a month, we know some of you probably have your eyes on a new campus crush. To give you some encouragement, we decided to bring you back to your prime middle school years with this week’s playlist. These throwbacks should take you right back to that […]
SONGS THAT WENT THROUGH PUBERTY. This week, our playlist focuses on those songs that you listen to, and halfway through, you ask yourself if it’s the same song. Most of the songs on our playlist have unassuming beginnings – a little creepy, a little haunting – but soon build into rocking masterpieces. Emma: This week, I’m going with “Little Black […]
FLOAT ON. It’s week two and somehow we’re already stressed, so this week’s playlist is all about keeping it mellow. Whether you’re studying, hanging out, or watching the rain fall (maybe pretending you’re in a music video), this playlist is for you. Emma’s Pick: My pick this week is “Miss You” by Mura Masa. While most widely […]
COMING IN HOT. The old Taylor Swift is dead and so is summer. (See her latest music video “Look What You Made Me Do”). Welcome to Paper Playlist 2.0! We are your new musical sherpas, Shelby Butler ’18 and Emma Fortier ’18. In honor of the first week of classes coming to a close, we thought we’d […]
STUFF WE LIKE Melissa: We’ve picked too many great songs this week for me to make a definitive pick. There are old favorites that are meaningful to me like “Dancing in the Moonlight” and fresher picks like “Good as Hell” or “Solo (Reprise).” Just listen to them all please… But if Alison Byerly were to hold […]
Because sometimes we all gotta study. Melissa: This week I’m split between choosing “Steady Rain and Thunder” by Rain Sounds and “Farmhouse” by Phish. Both great tunes for studying, one more intentionally melodic than the other. Enjoy and good luck in all of your ventures! Sadie: My pick is anything from the “Amelie” soundtrack. You […]
Melissa: This week I have chosen “Send Me On My Way” by Rusted Root. Sadie: This week I have chosen “Send Me On My Way” by Rusted Root. In conclusion, the only song that should ever be played in a movie montage when characters travel and directors need to condense time is “Send Me On […]
WAKE UP MILLENNIALS, and enjoy something that hasn’t been mass produced for radio play. These long jams are meant to challenge your gnat-like attention spans and open you up to real artistry. YOU’RE WELCOME. Melissa: This week I want you to all take some time to marinate in “Baba O’Riley” by The Who. Clocking in […]
We don’t know what the title means, but it’s provocative? Please listen to these songs in the shower this month? Melissa: My pick this week is “Sedona” by Houndmouth. Contrary to popular belief, I’m way more into Arizona than Sadie is. She can try to refute it, but has she ever picked a song named […]
Melissa: If you haven’t heard of him before, young upstart from Fairfield CT, John Mayer is really worth checking out. His song “Waiting on the World to Change” is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt powerless in a society that doesn’t hear them. Left with nothing else to do Mayer, like so many […]
Melissa: My pick this week is “Fashion” by the Royal Concept – not because it fits this week’s theme super well, but because I’m super into it. The opening lyric made me laugh and instantly pulled me in. Give it a listen and just trust me on this one. I can play it in the […]
Melissa: The song I’ve picked this week is “I Wear Glasses” by Mating Ritual. The song combines an upbeat, sunny feel with alternative rock undertones that you can vaguely dance to. If I were going somewhere warm this break I would listen to it on the beach. Instead, I will be in chilly Boston where […]
Melissa: This week I’ve chosen “Electric Lady” by Janelle Monae (ft. Solange). The recent buzz around Monae’s performance in (the now Oscar-award-winning) Moonlight has me going back through her music lately and remembering what a wonderful artist she is. “Electric Lady” just makes you feel good. It’s a groovy tune that will have you feeling […]
You are sick and so are these songs Melissa: My pick this week is Eric Clapton’s version of “Crossroads” from a live recording in San Diego. You have to respect the mind bending, blues influenced, guitar talent that is Clapton. The powerful female vocalists behind him give this song a punch that makes you want […]
