The tides are changing. We have a new duo at the helm of our favorite student government.
When you’re done deleting all those emails regarding SAFE reform, have a listen.
BHI BHIMAN – “Guttersnipe” – as described by margaret wenzlau
He’s well on his way to feeling fine. I can’t help but feel the same, when I listen to this song. It’s been a while since I have heard a voice like Bhi Bhiman’s and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Relaxation, simplicity, and beauty: three themes I’m looking for in spring quarter and three feelings I find in Bhiman’s lyrics.
HOZIER — “Take Me to Church” — as described by chase porter
If my grandma had sung this song to me the morning of 2002’s Easter, I would have:
- been extremely impressed by her 83-year-old vocal range (good thing she doesn’t know “how to internet” as I would be killed for that age-drop) and
- not cried my eyes out and destroyed the “annual” Easter/church excursions (by annual, I mean we tried it twice and pretended like we all forgot about it the third time).
If this is what they sing at church though, someone sign me up, but don’t:
- take my baby brother to “Safeway” and tell us three years later you secretly baptized him or
- tell me that some omnipresent entity watches me pee; that just weirds me out. Are you taking notes, Grandma?
KELIS — “Jerk Ribs” — as described by elisabeth dee
Infamous for her milkshake bringing boys to the yard, Kelis is keeping the cuisine motif alive with her highly anticipated album “Food” (available April 22nd). Some titles include “Breakfast”, “Cobbler”, “Friday Fish Fry”, and “Biscuits n’ Gravy”. The first track, “Jerk Ribs”, sounds just like it tastes - raw, sticky, and sweet. Feeling high on how amazing life is like I am? Grab a plate, you’ll want seconds… and thirds of this song.
APHEX TWIN— “Alberto Balsalm”— as described by clara galperin
This song, man. A million views ain’t enough. I’ve made it my mission for the week to give it the exposure it rightfully deserves. I recommend bumping this masterful piece circa sunset time — it will make you feel like you’re sailing in an air-tight purple bubblegum cloud of sorts. For those of you who are not into sunset experiencing, you can also bust it out post-drunken going out time; it works well then, too. I know the freaky face on the cover doesn’t exactly invite you to press play in the middle of your contemplation time, or when you have a drunken guilty conscience and you want to be in a judgement free-zone, but fret not and trust me.
DAN CROLL — “From Nowhere” — as described by sasha perigo
I discovered Dan Croll just this weekend and I’m already hooked on his soulful combination of classic melodies, African inspired rhythms and electronic beats. “From Nowhere” is the perfect addition to my synthpop-heavy listening library graced similar artists Alt-J, STRFKR and CHVRCHES. Check out this single and get ready to stomp your feet!
KLINGANDE— “Jubel” — as described by lindsay mewes
I spent the entirety of last spring quarter obsessing over this song. I am still not over it because it is way too good for the soul to ever get old. You know what they say — no such thing as too much sax.
UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA — “From The Sun” — as described by alejandra salazar
It’s sunny and 65 degrees out and I am currently stuck in Green in an attempt to get work done (sigh). While my academic-related work hasn’t been moving as fast as I’d like, my frequent staring out the window has led to the composition of a Spring-themed list entitled, “Things I Want To Do Since The Sun Is Out And Should Make As Much Time As Possible For Before The Library Becomes A Permanent Thing,” scored almost exclusively by Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “From The Sun.” It magically applies to nearly everything. Seriously. Lounging on Stern Field? Check. Visiting the beach? Yaaasss. The city? You bet. Pre- or post- sleepytime chillwave? Perfect. The only thing it doesn’t really help with is productivity (double sigh), especially at the library (triple sigh). Spring can be such a tease sometimes.
LYKKE LI — I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix) — as described by performance editor bojan srb
This was my jam back in November of 2011. I was at home in Macedonia, and I had a friend visiting me from the UK (if you’re reading this, Joffy, your mustard sucks), so I took him to the club with a few friends. Seven tequilas later, he was hanging from a pole, lip-syncing his face off.
Last week, I went to Synergy, and there was this remix and a guy hanging from a pole lip-syncing his face off. Talk about transcending cultures.
JAY-Z & ANTONY — “Her Eyes” - as described by culture editor brittany newell
This is a combo I didn’t think could work…..it almost doesn’t……but if you close your eyes, Antony’s background wails sort of begin to sound like Beyonce’s famous trills. Gender be damned. They’re both feminists after all. The Illuminati has weighed in. It’s a match.
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN — “Life by the Drop” — as described by literature editor max walker-silverman
Cool hats. Cool Shirts. Cool belt buckles. Cool boots.
The blues lives.
OUTKAST — “Liberation” — as described by editor-in-chief lawrence neil
Since OutKast was announced as a headliner for Coachella, I’ve been thinking about which song I’m most excited to hear live. Is it ‘Southernplayalisticadillacmusik’, winner of Grantland writer Rembert Browne’s Stankfest sixty-four song bracket from 2011? Is it ‘Hey Ya’, for adolescent nostalgia, crowd reaction, and the possibility of Lucy Liu and Beyonce making guest appearances? Is it ‘SpottieOttieDopaliscious’, whose horns alone are more musically important than anything released between the years 2006-2010?
It’s like a father having to pick his favorite child, except he has seven albums of children, and most of them have Grammy nominations.
Liberation will be a transcendent, religious experience. It may cause me to believe in a higher power.
I really hope they play it.
(‘17, Undeclared) likes chocolate and Lorde. And soccer.
('17, Anthropology) hails from the vast expanses of Utah. She wears purple lipstick to intimidate you. Her interests include writing list poems on napkins, Dvorak, geometric tattoos, and using healthy food as a means to peanut butter.
(‘17) is an Art History major from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
('17, Computer Science) takes herself too seriously. She is enthusiastic about live music, problem solving and social media.
(‘16) grew up in San Jose, CA and is definitely a breakfast person.
(‘17, Communication, Music Editor) is a contributor from San Antonio, TX. She believes in making playlists for every occasion and chronically overthinks everything.
(‘16, English, Editor-in-Chief) learned most of his English from Cartoon Network. What Bojan cares about: Freud, cities, gazpacho, and you.
(‘16, Culture and Commentary Editor) (also known as Ratty St. John) is in your walls. Her chewing sounds lull you to sleep. Keep abreast of the bastard at rattysaintjohn.tumblr.com.
(‘15, History / Theater and Performance Studies, Literature Editor) is from Telluride, Colorado. His writing varies in genre, as it does in quality.
(‘14, History/Creative Writing, Editor-at-Large) is from Cleveland, Ohio and writes fiction.