Bidding Winter Goodbye: The Soundtrack of Spring’s Arrival​

Carissa Argumedo

​​Music Journalist​ 

Bidding Winter Goodbye: The Soundtrack of Spring’s Arrival​ 

       ​​Spring is a reawakening of sorts, a renaissance or rebirth of life after enduring hibernation for months.​ The shift into spring shines in every aspect of our lives. ​The colors of our clothes change from hues of black, and gray to vibrant pastels and neons.​ We stop ordering hot teas or coffees and instead load our drinks with ice. Another sign that spring is near is how the green, grassy hills of Sewell Park have been replaced with the bodies of college students.  

       Although spring does not technically start until mid-March, it feels as if the shackles of winter have finally been broken! Celebrate the transition and elevate your spring season with an amazing soundtrack. Don’t worry, I’ve ​got​ you covered with five must-play songs to enjoy while soaking up the warm Texan sun.  

       Thank God for “Back on 74” being the sensational hit that it was because it introduced to me the marvelous world that is Jungle. If you haven’t completely absorbed Jungle’s entire discography like I have, let me recommend to you their 2018 album titled “For Ever.” Specifically for this album, “Casio” was an instant favorite. When I was creating the playlist for this article, I was imagining songs with beats that ​feel​ tangible in some way. I wanted to include songs that, as soon as the soundwaves reach you, there’s a bop that overcomes you. ​A snap, head nod, hip sway, or even that disgusted looking face we sometimes make when a beat is just too good.​ ​With “Casio” that is immediately accomplished.​ ​That seems to be a theme within Jungle’s discography, they make music that lifts spirits and physically makes you want to move your body and dance.​ If there’s one song you take away from this playlist, make it this one! 

       The world should be eternally grateful for Justice and Tame Impala’s collaboration in “Neverender”. ​Kevin Parker, the lead singer of Tame Impala, has an iconic voice never fails to just melt with the music it surrounds itself with.​ ​The psychedelic sound of Tame Impala and Justice’s high energy music styles meld into one cohesive piece that makes you feel so much more alive than you did four minutes and twenty-seven seconds ago.​ “Neverender” will be on repeat for many people, and I suggest that you join the club.  

       Sometimes you need music to act as a blanket of comfort and produce a moment of peace. In these little moments you want tranquil sounds and soft hums, and this is the essence of “Greyhound” by ​Palace. ​Picture this: It’s a breezy spring evening, and you’re outside around a campfire with your loved ones. You’re on ​aux​, and you queue “Greyhound.” The soft romantic sways of the music engulf the group, and the mood is idyllic. You are now the designated ​vibe​ curator. 

We’ve ​reached​ the third month of 2025, and new year’s resolutions are no longer, life is complicated again, and the workload is piling up. The fogginess has now cleared up, and one song that’s been keeping me grounded is “So ​Many Ways​ to Get Downtown” by Próxima Parada. When I play this song, it reminds me to be grateful for the experiences I’ve ​had​, no matter how good or bad, and reignites my motivations. When I think of spring and sounds that fit into its aesthetic, Próxima Parada captures its spirit. 

 With these five suggestions, you are almost guaranteed to begin the spring season with joy and a revitalized love for life! May your spring soundtrack bring an abundance of unbounded joy and tranquility.