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dj mozzie’s itchiest picks #1

Post author By museum maddie
Post date October 22, 2021

Howdy y’all! Formerly known as museum maddie on the exhibition, I’ve done some rebranding after some soul searching and now bring to you dj mozzie and my itchiest picks! I’m not currently doing a set this semester but still wanted to share the music I love and hope you’ll love too. I’ve been trying to discover music that sits with me for a while, and I’ve put together the 12 songs that have made me feel warm and fuzzy as of late. I’ve been in sort of a transition period with my taste in music. During the exhibition, I was into more bedroom pop and indie rock. Fall usually reminds me of the stomp-and-holler-Mumford-and-Sons-or-The-Lumineers-type-music, but it feels a bit tired out for me.

I’ve put together a little fall playlist meant to be listened to during this time of transition, change, and (most importantly) Halloween. These songs are homely and buttery, perfect for the colder temperatures. Playlist #1 of many. Nothing says fall to me like classic rock. I started this playlist off with Season of the Witch by Donovan, which I played for a Halloween set when I was doing the exhibition. This song reminds me of warm apple cider and spices. I snuck in So Far Away by Carole King, which is definitely a personal favorite of mine. Carole’s voice is so unique, and this song matches the changing colors of the leaves. I leave you with dj mozzie’s itching picks!

Season of the Witch by Donovan
Flower Power by Greta Van Fleet
Wish I Knew You by The Revivalists
Elenore by The Turtles
Witchy Woman by Eagles
(Don’t Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
Spooky by Classics IV
Love Potion No.9 by The Searchers
Top Of The World by The Carpenters
So Far Away by Carole King
Who’ll Stop The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Tangerine by Led Zeppelin

<3 mozzie

Tags dj mozzie, fall playlist, Playlist

Miscellaneous

Screen Time: What to do Instead of Doom-Scrolling

Post author By Caitlin
Post date October 20, 2021

I treasure my screen time (my weekly screen time report is an embarrassing number). But sometimes, even when I want to be taking a break, scrolling through all of my endless feeds can be very emotionally and mentally draining. When I want to be on my phone or computer, but don’t want to scroll myself into the void, here’s what I do instead.

Phone Games

I feel like everyone is entitled to at least one silly little phone game that they are way too into. For me, it’s the app/website Cardgames.io (right now I am going through a major Farkle phase but I have played most games on there). Whether it be a card game, an adventure game or something where you have to tend to crops, let yourself have a game or two on your phone. It’s all in good fun.

Make A Playlist

If you’re in a creative mood, check out my blog “Struggle Making Playlists? Have Some Playlist Prompts.” It could potentially give you some new ideas for ways to freshen up your music library.

Quizzes

There are two types of quizzes I frequent in my free time: personality quizzes and knowledge quizzes. Recently, I’ve been loving the Taylor Swift Sporcle quiz where you have 11 minutes to try and name every song on every album. Sporcle is a generally good resource for the knowledge/trivia based quizzes, but you can find them on all corners of the internet.

The “Wikipedia Game”

You know the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” phenomenon? It’s kind of like that, but with Wikipedia. As Wikipedia describes it on the Wikipedia page for the game the objective is: “Players (one or more) start on the same randomly selected article, and must navigate to another pre-selected target article, solely by clicking links within each article. The goal is to arrive at the target article in the fewest clicks (articles), or the least time.” This is fun on your own, but is especially fun racing a friend.

Catch Up On Favorite Podcasts/Current Audiobook

I feel like all I do is recommend my own blogs but I have written a blog with some podcast recommendations, as well as several blogs with book reviews (“You Have A Match,” “Tweet Cute,” “The Unhoneymooners”). But if you have your own personal favorite that you haven’t listened to in a while: do it, it’ll be worth it.

Set The Phone Down

If you’ve exhausted all of these, maybe screen time should come to a close. Or not, I won’t tell you what to do.

Here’s to no more doom-scrolling,

Caitlin

Tags doom scrolling, WKNC 88.1

Miscellaneous

Why WKNC Rocks

Post author By Caitlin
Post date October 19, 2021

As I wrote about in “My Year Writing For WKNC,” I’ve been involved one way or another with WKNC for about a year now, and I want to share a few of the many wonderful things about the Triangle’s very own 88.1.

The People

Whether it be sharing memes in the Discord, eating lunch together in the lounge, or waving to one another on campus, I’ve met some wonderful people at the station. It’s a blessing to be surrounded by people who have seemingly infinite knowledge about music and who are incredibly talented.

New Music Everywhere, All The Time

I used to have this irrational fear that I would never be able to listen to all the music in the world, and that I could have a favorite song out there that I just hadn’t listened to. WKNC has exposed me to hundreds of new songs and bands and diminished this fear almost entirely. If I ever get bored with my music, I know I can always tune into HD-1, HD-2, go to the blog, the YouTube channel, or our Discord to find something new to listen to.

The Interior Design

I cannot stress how many stickers and posters adorn the doors and walls of the station. I notice something new every time I walk into the station. Not to mention the LED lights that set the ambience in the HD-1 and HD-2 studios.

The Coolest Opportunities

I’ve gotten to DJ at The Den, write blogs for the station, and interview my peers. I’ve also seen my fellow DJs get to attend festivals and conferences, express themselves creatively and achieve other wonderful things through WKNC.

Creative Outlet

Making playlists has always been my jam, but getting to share them with people live for one hour every week is such an immense privilege.

Our Amazing Advisor, Jamie

I’ve never met someone so radically supportive and accepting. Not to mention, she’s pretty cool, herself. I, and I’m sure the other DJs agree, could not ask for a better advisor.

If you’re a student at NC State on the fence about getting involved at WKNC, go for it. Seriously, it’s changed my life, and your time at WKNC can be whatever you want it to be.

Long Live College Radio,

Caitlin

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Miscellaneous

My Year Writing for WKNC

Post author By Caitlin
Post date October 7, 2021

Although my first blog “Best of Phoebe Bridgers” wasn’t published until the end of November, I first expressed interest in being a contributor to WKNC’s blog around a year ago now. I have come a long way since that first blog, and want to reflect on my year writing for the best college radio station in the world (or, at the very least, in my world).

Firstly, what started as a hobby, has resulted in a complete change in my life. If I never began writing for WKNC, I most likely would have never become a DJ, never been hired as a content creator, or changed my concentration (previously interpersonal communication, now communication media). I’ve slowly but surely dipped my toe into the wonderful world of radio, meeting wonderful people along the way. I’ve gained friends, experiences I’ve only dreamed of, and have fulfilled my dream of writing about music. To think I was just bored at home for the semester, looking for a way to pass the time, and walked unknowingly into this world feels nothing short of a miracle.

I figured I’d pull back the curtain just a bit and let you know what are my favorite blogs I’ve ever written, in case you missed them and are looking for a good read (or 5).

Struggle Making Playlists? Have Some Playlist Prompts: This is a semi-recent addition to the blog but a favorite nonetheless. If you struggle organizing your music, I recommend following some of the tips outlined in this blog. Who knows? It just might help you.
“Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night” New Album Review: I, despite being a longtime Bleachers fan, was disappointed in their recent release. I was very proud of myself for being able to convey that through my writing without being too scathing. Hooray for constructive criticism.
The “Rosyln” Mystery: This mystery still bugs me even though I seem to have gotten to the bottom of it. If anyone has any information as to why the name of “Rosyln” by Bon Iver and St. Vincent on the “Twilight: New Moon” soundtrack is a typo, please let me know.
How to Find New Music: I know far too many people that say they struggle with this. Finding new music is a delight, so why not find a way to do it that suits your fancy?
The Timeless Magic of “The Parent Trap” (1998) Soundtrack: My favorite movie of all time, and a concept I’ve been discussing for years, all wrapped up into one blog. I’m no movie buff, so it’s likely that this may be the last time you see me writing about a movie’s soundtrack.

Thank you WKNC, I’ll write for you as long as you let me,

Caitlin

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Miscellaneous

WKNC’s 24 Hour WCRD Set: Schedule

Post author By Maddie
Post date September 29, 2021

World College Radio Day is this Friday, Oct. 1.

In honor of the event, WKNC will be hosting 24 straight hours of DJ sets on our HD-1 channel, as well as select sets on HD-2 and a YouTube live stream featuring various activities for the entire event. The 24 hours start at 12 a.m. on Friday and will go until 11:59 that night.

The HD-1 DJs will follow our (modified) traditional schedule of Afterhours/Underground from 12-7 a.m., then Daytime from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (with Local Lunch still occurring at noon), and Chainsaw will go from 7-11:59 p.m. You can check the full HD-1 lineup schedule below.

HD-2 DJs have full reign to play whatever style they want, so, again, read below to see the full schedule.

The live stream will be hosted on our YouTube channel and will show our HD-1 studio, so you can watch all your favorite DJs play live, as well as our Production Room/HD-2, which will be hosting various activities throughout the night – which, if you guessed it, can also be found on our schedule below.

The live stream of the HD-1 Studio will have to be muted, as copyrighted music is not allowed on YouTube. However, you can listen to everything the DJs are playing in HD-1 by tuning into our webstream. Keep an eye on our Spinitron page as well, to catch all the songs the DJs are playing.

The full schedule of activities is below. Please keep in mind that this schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the DJs, and the best way to stay updated with the schedule is to check this blog post.

HD-1 Schedule

TIME	DJ	THEME
12-1 a.m.	johnny ghost	HD2 Night Rock DJ johnny ghost revives his high school electro-swing obsession for his debut on HD1 with his first (and last?) Afterhours set.
1-2 a.m.	dj calcifer	logon from 1-2 a.m. to hear dj calcifer’s electronic set “for the girls.” WARNING! dance-inducing.
2-3 a.m.	cow ball	The General Manager at WKNC, previously known for her Radio Fuzz sets that would deep dive into various niche alternative rock genres, brings a one-hour set of hard, experimental Afterhours and Underground music.
3-4 a.m.	dj mothball	tune into dj mothball’s “wormwood star”, the heaviest, elemental electronic tracks to fill your 3 to 4 a.m. hour~~~
4-5 a.m.	Snapdragon	The best looking DJ at KNC provides you with some of the finest alt R&B.
5-6 a.m.	hermajesty	Part nu disco, part techno, part electronic sea shanty remixes, All Nautical Nonsense.
6-7 a.m.	Whippopatomus	The hippest spooky set to set off the spooky season.
7-8 a.m.	Rainbow Riot	Playing you the very best in music from all decades, including all the hits, back-catalog tracks, and forgotten tunes your speakers can handle.
8-9 a.m.	Banshee	Music to listen to in the car wash (but only if you have a flexible antenna).
9-10 a.m.	DJ Lazuli x DJ SHEETZ	DJ Lazuli and DJ Sheetz take on the spirit of fall and play some of their favorite indie rock tunes that make them want to drink a pumpkin spice latte.
10-11 a.m.	dj [redacted]	Bringing you a fun variety of indie music from across the galaxy.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.	Monavee	You’ve found the spot for tunes that lie between the bounds of alternative R&B and soul, deep house and experimental electronic music.
12-1 p.m.	DJ PON-3	WKNC’s station adviser takes a trip down memory lane with some of her favorite music made in North Carolina.
1-2 p.m.	toad maiden	The mellowest, funkiest, grooviest rarities and gems from the ’60s-’70s. Tune in for classic rock, psychedelia, funk, proto-metal, and everything in between.
2-3 p.m.	The Dizzy Melon	Fly overseas with your pilot, The Dizzy Melon, and experience the funky music of Japan!!
3-4 p.m.	Chancellor Randy Woodson w/ 3 Bears in a Coat	NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson comes on to do a set in celebration of College Radio Day, joined by 3 Bears in a Coat for a Ride Along with the Chancellor.
4-5 p.m.	big hoss & DJ Lizzo x Big Sam	Girls Guide to the Outlaw Spirit join Big Sam of Both Kinds Radio for a split set.
5-6 p.m.	DJ Skunk Ape	Playing the latest and greatest in grimy, gritty garage, punk rock and metal.
6-7 p.m.	DJ SHEETZ x DJ Mango	DJ SHEETZ and DJ Mango play music that makes you feel like a teenager in a coming of age film. You are the main character, and this is your soundtrack.
7-8 p.m.	T-Time	An hour of skramz, get over it.
8-9 p.m.	Uncle Paul	Uncle Paul’s classic Friday night set, but only an hour long.
9-10 p.m.	Eubanks	Absolute tomfoolery and havoc. Nobody is ready.
10-11 p.m.	dj gibogib (Chainsaw Music Director)	Some classic metal, some slow, some fast, all of it loud.
11 p.m.-12 a.m.	young iowa	An eclectic mix of metal and hardcore to finish off the bestest day in college radio.

HD-2 Schedule

Blank slots do not have anything scheduled during that time period.

TIME	DJ(s)	Theme
12-1 a.m.
1-2 a.m.	Zen	Smooth jazz for the night listeners.
2-3 a.m.
3-4 a.m.	Zen	LOUD BIG BAND JAZZ AAAAAAAAAA!
4-5 a.m.
5-6 a.m.
6-7 a.m.
7-8 a.m.	Your Friendly Local Bird-Themed Noisemaker	Dawn Chorus – bird-themed electronic grooves to wake up to.
8-9 a.m.
9-10 a.m.
10-11 a.m.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.	DJ Lazuli	DJ Lazuli books a metal show for the Roadhouse. Giants may appear.
12-1 p.m.
1-2 p.m.	DJ Lazuli	DJ Lazuli decides the synthpop he normally plays isn’t enough and plays a fully electronic show.
2-3 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.	Plover	A slow descent into techno madness
5-6 p.m.	Plover	A slow descent into techno madness
6-7 p.m.	Plover	A slow descent into techno madness
7-8 p.m.	Plover	A slow descent into techno madness
8-9 p.m.	Plover	You are no doubt mad by now
9-10 p.m.	carbon copy	Tunes for life’s big and little moments, curated by yours truly.
10-11 p.m.	carbon copy	All things indie and/or rock <3
11 p.m.-12 a.m.

Livestream Schedule

Blank slots do not have anything scheduled during that time period.

TIME	HOST	EVENT
12-1 a.m.	3 Bears in a Coat	Welcome!
1-2 a.m.
2-3 a.m.	hermajesty	No Thingz Considered live recording
3-4 a.m.	hermajesty	No Thingz Considered live recording/Lalic interview
4-5 a.m.	hermajesty	Lalic interview
5-6 a.m.	Silya	Let’s Talk Horror: All about horror movies
6-7 a.m.
7-8 a.m.	3 Bears in a Coat	Top of Day!
8-9 a.m.
9-10 a.m.
10-11 a.m.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.	3 Bears in a Coat	The Worst Game of Telephone
12-1 p.m.
1-2 p.m.	dj mothball	WKNC Buttonmaking
2-3 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
5-6 p.m.	3 Bears in a Coat	Rapidfire DJ interviews
6-7 p.m.
7-8 p.m.	3 Bears in a Coat	Mafia
8-9 p.m.
9-10 p.m.
10-11 p.m.
11 p.m.-12 a.m.	3 Bears in a Coat	Goodbye!

Tags college radio day

Blog Miscellaneous Non-Music News Playlists

It Feels New To Me: A Playlist

Post author By sebennai
Post date September 27, 2021

Something feels new. Yes – fall just started, my roommate got a new laptop, and I dyed my hair bluish. I still think it’s something else. There’s something going on that has me thinking things could simply start anew. A new attitude, new approach, new anything. To reflect all this newness, I made a playlist of songs I like that are new to me:

“Watch” by Arca, Shygirl
“You Go to My Head – Take 1” by Billie Holiday
“Asmr” by Only Fire
“Bring” by Randomer
“No More Shubz” by Klein
“HAD TO DID IT ON EM” by Human Part
“The Man” by N.E.R.D
“Call For Help” by Pearly Drops
“Frenchcore Loca – Original Mix” by Randy, Radium
“It’s Possible” by Piero Piccioni, Catherine Howe
“Kamala” by D.R. Hooker

There’s no true rhyme or reason to this playlist other than that it suits this newness that I know exists but that I cannot explain. I hope this makes sense to someone.

Here’s to feeling new and acting accordingly,

Silya Bennai

Tags Billie Holiday, Catherine Howe, D.R. Hooker, Human Partt, Klein, N.E.R.D, Only Fire, Pearly Drops, Piero Piccioni, Radium, Randomer, Randy, Shygirl

Festival Coverage Miscellaneous

Hopscotch Music Festival 2021 Series: Bag Tour

Post author By sebennai
Post date September 14, 2021

WIth one day of Hopscotch under my belt, I’m looking forward to the rest. Hippo Campus and Caroline Polachek put on fun shows, and I’m looking forward to Dr. Dog and Animal Collective, among others. With my photo press pass, I’ve been lucky enough to get close to the stages to shoot different sets. Speaking of cameras, I thought I’d give you all a bag tour of what I take to Hopscotch.

Canon HD Camcorder (with charger): I’m taking shots of the music sets I attend, the crowds, my WKNC coworkers/friends, and the two “venues.”

Nikon Nice Touch Zoom 35mm Point & Shoot Film Camera (with extra film & batteries): For pictures of the acts and my friends.

Wallet: With my ID, vaccine card, and money.

Inhaler: I have asthma.

Sunglasses: To protect my precious eyes.

Face Mask: Obviously.

Phone: Always on me.

Gum: I’m anti-mask breath.

Photo Pass: For a better chance at better shots. Side note: Being super close to the stage is pretty surreal.

Here’s to the NCSU library for letting me borrow the camcorder,

Silya Bennai

Tags Bag Tour, Hopscotch Music Festival 2021, Photo Pass

Blog Miscellaneous Music Education

Some of My Favorite Movie Soundtracks

Post author By sebennai
Post date September 6, 2021

I love movies. Who doesn’t? That being said, I took it so far that I’m now a film major, and I’m convinced I will make movies for the rest of my life. There’s an unbelievable amount of components and sheer work that go into creating a film, much less a good one, and one of those aspects is the soundtrack. Some films have songs made just for them and some curate from outside sources. Regardless, it’s usually very clear when soundtracks are good. Here are some of my favorites:

Good Will Hunting (1997)

1. “Between the Bars (Orchestral)” by Elliott Smith

2. “As the Rain” by Jeb Loy Nichols

3. “Angeles” by Elliott Smith

4. “No Name #3” by Elliott Smith

5. “Fisherman’s Blues” by The Waterboys

6. “Why Do I Lie?” by Luscious Jackson

7. “Will Hunting” (Main Titles)” by Danny Elfman

8. “Between the Bars” by Elliott Smith

9. “Say Yes” by Elliott Smith

10. “Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty

11. “Somebody’s Baby by Andru Donalds

12. “Boys Better” by The Dandy Warhols

13. “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?” by Al Green

14. “Miss Misery” by Elliott Smith

15. “Weepy Donuts” by Danny Elfman

Pride & Prejudice (2005)
***Composed by Dario Marianelli and performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano) and the English Chamber Orchestra.***

“Dawn”
“Stars and Butterflies”
“The Living Sculptures of Pemberley”
“Meryton Townhall”
“The Militia Marches In”
“Georgiana”
“Arrival At Netherfield”
“A Postcard to Henry Purcell”
“Liz on Top of the World”
“Leaving Netherfield”
“Another Dance”
“The Secret Life of Daydreams”
“Darcy’s Letter”
“Can’t Slow Down”
“Your Hands Are Cold”
“Mrs. Darcy”
“Credits”

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
***Composed by Tom Holkenborg a.k.a. Junkie XL.***

“Survive”
“Escape”
“Immortan’s Citadel”
“Blood Bag”
“Spikey Cars”
“Storm Is Coming”
“We Are Not Things”
“Water”
“The Rig”
“Brothers in Arms”
“The Bog”
“Redemption”
“Many Mothers”
“Claw Trucks”
“Chapter Doof” (Extended Version)
“My Name Is Max” (Extended Version)
“Let Them Up”

Trainspotting (1996)

“Lust for Life” by Iggy Pop
“Deep Blue Day” by Brian Eno
“Trainspotting” by Primal Scream
“Atomic” by Sleeper
“Temptation” by New Order
“Nightclubbing” by Iggy Pop
“Sing” by Blur
“Perfect Day” by Lou Reed
“Mile End” by Pulp
“For What You Dream Of” (Full On Renaissance Mix) by Bedrock featuring KYO
“2:1” by Elastica
“A Final Hit” by Leftfield
“Born Slippy .NUXX” by Underworld
“Closet Romantic” by Damon Albarn

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
***All tracks performed by Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.***

“Also Sprach Zarathustra” by Richard Strauss
“Spartacus-Main Title” by Alex North
“Ode to Joy” by Ludwig van Beethoven
“Women of Ireland” by Traditional
“Sarabande”
“Full Metal Jacket-Themes” by Abigail Mead
“Surfin’ Bird” by Bob Harris (Performance feat. The Trashmen”
“Main Title/The Robbery” by Gerald Fried
“Murder ‘Mongst the Mannikins” by Gerald Fried
“A Meditation on War” by Gerald Fried
“Madness” by Gerald Fried
“The Patrol” by Gerald Fried
“March of the Gloved Gladiators” by Gerald Fried
“The Shinning-Theme” by Wendy Carlos / Rachel Elkind
“Midnight, the Stars and You (The Shining Blue Star)” (Performance feat. Al Bowlly
“Lolita-Love Theme” Bob Harris
“On the Beautiful Blue Danube”
“The Bomb Run” by Laurie Johnson
“We’ll Meet Again” by Hughie Charles / Ross Parker (Performance feat. Vera Lynn)

Here’s to music in movies (just not musicals),

Silya Bennai

Tags Dr. Strangelove, Good Will Hunting, Mad Max: Fury Road, Pride & Prejudice, Trainspotting

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Where The Crawdads Sing Book Review

Post author By toad maiden
Post date August 31, 2021

There’s honestly nothing better than sinking your teeth into a fantastic book over summer break. I picked up “Where the Crawdads Sing” at their airport before a family camping trip on a whim and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Published in 2018 by Delia Owens, the novel, set in the late ’50s and early ’60s, follows the life of a girl named Kya. Left to fend for herself by her family, she lives completely alone in the marsh of North Carolina, surviving off mussels, fishing, and her love of nature. Around Barkley Cove, the small town she lives by, she’s known as the “Marsh Girl,” and is generally shunned by the community. Her isolation continues until her teens and early twenties when two young men stumble upon her shack hidden in the marsh. When one of these men is murdered, Kya is suspected immediately. As quoted by the New York Times Book Review, “Where the Crawdads Sing” is a “murder mystery, coming-of-age narrative, and a celebration of nature” all at once.

Kya is a fascinating character. After being abandoned by her family members one by one, her complete isolation leaves nothing but nature alone to raise her. As a result, she is highly intelligent to the environment surrounding her, despite her inability to read and having never gone to school. But, as all humans do, she craves love, touch and companionship, leading her to enter into two relationships with the boys from the Barkley Cove. She learns trust, heartbreak and love from these encounters, but it is apparent the neglect she faced throughout her life will forever mark her as “different.”

Delia Owens, a wildlife scientist by profession, wrote “Where the Crawdads Sing” as a reflection of her time spent in Africa, where she was completely isolated for months on end while doing research. Though “Where the Crawdads Sing” is neither about Africa or wildlife scientists, Owens wanted to write about what would happen to a woman left utterly alone for nearly her whole life.

The way she crafts the novel is fantastic, jumping back and forth between the murder investigation in 1969 and Kya’s adolescence in the ’50s. It all comes together in a satisfying, heartwrenching and completely unexpected way. I won’t say any more on that, but just know that your pulse will be racing and your jaw will be on the floor.

“Where the Crawdads Sing” is by far the best book I’ve read in a long time. It has a little bit of something for everybody and is beautifully written. If you’re looking for your next summer read before fall officially sets in, look no further.

Happy reading,

toad maiden

Tags book review, female authors, novel review

Blog Miscellaneous Music Education Playlists

Oh, To Be At A Party

Post author By sebennai
Post date August 26, 2021

Parties. There’s nothing else like them. After a long week of classes, work, and stress, dancing and talking without having to put in much effort is a welcomed experience. Beyond the space, people, drinks, and lighting, one of the most important aspects of a party is the music.

I don’t claim to know how to make the perfect party playlist, but I do have a few ideas. First, make it collaborative. When there’s multiple people contributing to the playlist, you’re almost guaranteed that there’s going to be enough variety to satisfy everyone at the party at some point or another. Second, a good mix of electronic, grunge, throwback, and joke songs (that aren’t really joke songs because everyone loves them) makes for a great time. Finally, I’d recommend keeping the music loud enough that you can’t make out anyone’s conversation but your own, but quiet enough that you don’t get a noise complaint.

For some party playlist ideas, check out my playlist below (inspired by a real collaborative party playlist I recently made with some friends):

“Bicep” by TR/ST
“A.M. 180” by Grandaddy
“Opus3” by dapurr, The Hellp
“The Book Lovers” by Broadcast
“Celestica” by Crystal Castles
“Tu Tu Neurotic” by The Hellp
“Rapp Snitch Knishes” by MF DOOM, Mr Fantastik
“PHONKY TOWN” by PlayaPhonk
“Miss Camaraderie” by Azealia Banks
“Motion” by Boy Harsher
“999” by PlayaPhonk
“Go2DaMoon” by Playboi Carti, Kanye West
“Linger” by The Cranberries
“Idioteque” by Radiohead
“What’s Important” by Beat Happening
“Disparate Youth” by Santigold
“Lake of Fire” by Meat Puppets
“Hunker Down” by Corbin
“EAST” by Earl Sweatshirt
“Brick” by Alex G
“Going Deeper” by Tree Threes
“Melaleuca” by Yu Su
“Call For Help” by Pearly Drops
“Can You Feel It” by Mr. Fingers
“vs Reality” by AYA GLOOMY
“DotA” by Basshunter
“Making Up” by Dead Mellotron

Click here to listen to the playlist on Spotify.

Here’s to Emma, Molly, and Gabe for their epic contributions,

Silya Bennai

Tags AYA GLOOMY, Meat Puppets, Party, PlayaPhonk, The Hellp, Tree Threes