Jennifer’s Personal Black History Month Rotation

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Jennifer’s Personal Black History Month Rotation

By Jennifer Romero Music Journalist In honor of Black History Month, I would like to share some artists I have been listening to! As of February, my music ranges from R&B to Rap. Although some of these artists have gained mainstream attention, I still think they are worth checking out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUzIlVuGdtE&ab_channel=nick SZA's full album CTRL SZA I have been obsessed with SZA since the release of "CTRL." "CTRL" is SZA’s […]

February 27, 2021 734

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Black History Month Staff Picked Playlist

By Christopher Brocker Hip-Hop Music Director Black History Month is a time to reflect on the great figures within the black diaspora but also to celebrate black culture itself. Our music staff has compiled a playlist dedicated to celebrating black artists and the culture. Each song has been chosen by a member of our staff that they wanted to highlight. We’re also encouraging our listeners to support the local organizations below […]

February 24, 2021 286

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It’s Too Cold, You’re Stuck Inside: A Playlist

By Dillon VeazieMusic Journalist Texas weather has been something else these past few days. If you’re like me and have avoided going outside unless necessary this week, this playlist is for you. All of these songs have a “cold” feel to them. This isn’t a Christmas playlist, there’s no snow imagery in any of these songs, yet each one somehow matches the mood of this cold, gloomy weather. From Hip-Hop […]

February 16, 2021 86

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Valentine’s Day and Every Other Day You’re in Love: A Playlist

By Diamond PedrozaMusic Journalist This Valentine’s Day might be different for some of us because of COVID-19. Whether you will be spending the holiday alone or with a special someone, you can listen to music anywhere. My playlist mixes some upbeat, mellow, and Spanish tunes that, in my opinion, are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Below I included my top five picks, which are followed by a link to my playlist. […]

February 13, 2021 85

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Songs to Study to: A Playlist

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 underneath the shade of a tree listening to this playlist to stay on-track with the approaching finals season. I often find myself having trouble focusing while listening to music, but […]

December 7, 2020 132

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Bobcat Beats 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 acts for our listeners to enjoy. This playlist is focused on hip hop but also includes some R&B and other tones. Christopher’s Picks: “Gloria” by Tierra Whack Tierra Whack is […]

November 17, 2020 130

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5 Albums to get into the Halloween Spirit

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 part of music for almost as long as music has been a thing, meaning there are a plethora of artists to choose from when putting together that perfect mix. Bands […]

October 23, 2020 2341

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5 rising artists to add to your listening rotation

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 a fan of, then you’re in the right place. If you like Lorde, LAUNDRY DAY or Conan Gray then you’ll like: Maude Latour Maude Latour is a New York-based singer/songwriter. […]

September 27, 2020 2741

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A Playlist to Help You Sleep Better

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 listening to music at bedtime can improve sleep quality. To follow up that article, I created a playlist with smooth and calming songs for you to sleep to. The songs […]

September 26, 2020 121

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