By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist With the onset of autumn and the changing of the leaves on the trees, the Texas weather invites us to sit outside under the sun to enjoy the warm breeze. Put your headphones in and sit … Continue reading Songs to Study to: A Playlist
by Christopher Brocker and Gage SuttonAssistant Music Director and Sports Director To heavy hip hop listeners, the names featured in this playlist are likely familiar. However, this playlist is dedicated to the casual listener. We’ve compiled a playlist of lesser-known … Continue reading Bobcat Beats Playlist
By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Halloween is nearly upon us, and while many people are binge-watching their favorite horror films, we audiophiles are putting together spooky playlists and party mixes. Ghosts, vampires and all manner of spooky themes have been a … Continue reading 5 Albums to get into the Halloween Spirit
By Crystal RamosMusic Journalist Are you on the constant search for new music and new artists? I personally live on the Spotify’s “Fans also like” tab on an artist’s pages. If you’re looking to discover similar artists to the ones you’re already … Continue reading 5 rising artists to add to your listening rotation
By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist Some nights, it may be difficult to get good sleep. In a previous article, I wrote about a couple of scientific studies of the effects of listening to calming music at bedtime. Their results suggested that … Continue reading A Playlist to Help You Sleep Better
By Chinny EgbunaMusic Journalist If you’re alive and reading this article, chances are that you are very aware of the current state of the world. With raging political activism taking place across the country, a contagious virus causing world-wide panic, … Continue reading Songs to Listen to While the World is Ending
By Zoe ElterMusic Journalist Given the condition of the world right now, being negative seems as easy as breathing. And I suppose that it is acceptable. It’s hard to ignore the climbing numbers, and there seems to be tragedy in … Continue reading Not All Is Lost: An Ode to my Freshman Year
By Christopher BrockerAssistant Music Director The summer of 2020 has been one of the most hectic in our lifetime. August is still around the corner and it’s tough to be optimistic considering everything. However, through the turbulence great music has … Continue reading The Songs of My Summer
By Crystal RamosMusic Journalist As a kid, did you ever find yourself gazing out of the car window feeling like you were the main character in a movie while the radio hummed in the back and the world slipped away … Continue reading A New Era of Music Playlists
By Jason Arline, Christopher Brocker, Ethan Hamilton and Gage SuttonMusic Journalists Enraged, infuriated, sadness and despair. These are just a few of the words that encapsulate the feelings of Black Americans and people today after the murder of George Floyd … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: A Collaborative Playlist
By Ethan HamiltonMusic Journalist Drug rap is coming back through groups like Griselda and underground artists like Roc Marciano and Stove God Cooks. It’s a changing-of-the-guards, and these new rappers are pushing into the mainstream quickly gaining the respect of … Continue reading BRICK TALK: a Rap Playlist
By James Lanik Music Journalist Just a couple weeks after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 crisis a global pandemic, nearly the entire world, has found themselves self couch ridden for days on end. So much has already been … Continue reading Songs for Quarantine
By Christopher BrockerMusic Journalist When creating a throwback or old school playlist I asked myself, “why limit myself to one decade?” Having a multifaceted palate of music taste, I decided to create a playlist of some of my favorites from … Continue reading My Favorites from the 70s, 80s and 90s
By Bridget DunbarMusic Journalist With the arrival of spring, my best friend and I have been planning for a road trip up to my hometown for a few days. Every spring, we spend time going to various cities and finding … Continue reading Just Kat and Bee: A Playlist
By Christopher BrockerMusic Journalist In recent years a wide range of women rappers have established themselves in the mainstream and demanded the attention of the hip hop community. Women rappers have taken over the radio, house parties, and the club … Continue reading Women in Hip Hop Playlist
By Mekenzie PrimmMusic Journalist Valentines Day has passed and Mardi Gras has wrapped up. It’s exhausting to have to celebrate these two holidays, plus Christmas, New Years and go back to school within a two month span– so I decided … Continue reading The Ultimate "Sleep" Playlist
By Timia CobbMusic Journalist My sadness can be dramatic, suffocating, painful, lonely and is never satisfied by one sound. In my sadness, I can crave the slow soulful voice of Beyoncé as she sings about wanting trust in her relationship. … Continue reading Sad Girl Hours: a Playlist
By Gage SuttonMusic Journalist Midterms are coming sooner than you think and you’ll probably need some music to listen to while you study. Well look no further. If you like lowkey music when you’re studying, this is the playlist for … Continue reading Midterm Prep Playlist
By Zoe Elter Music Journalist With the recent international rise of K-pop, many people (myself included) have positively crossed boundaries with the music they listen to. However, K-pop as a whole aims to reach out to a very specific audience. … Continue reading The Ultimate K-Indie Introductory Playlist
By Jake DromgooleMusic Journalist Valentine’s Day, next to Christmas, is definitely my favorite holiday. One of my favorite expressions of affection is the mixtape. Compiling a custom list of songs comprised of a variety of artist’s music to convey your … Continue reading Happiness is All the Rage: A Beginner Mixtape for the Emo Kid in All of Us
