As the end of the semester gets closer, our workload piles higher and higher leaving most of us stressed and overwhelmed. As an escape from the three essays I still have yet to write, I compiled a list of artists, songs, and albums I’ve been listening to recently to keep me sane.
Aries
Though Aries is currently one of my lesser streamed artists on this list, I went through a period during this semester where all I wanted to listen to was his music. His entire Welcome Home album as well as stand-out songs such as “ONE PUNCH” and “KIDS ON MOLLY” leave me walking through campus like I don’t have anything to worry about. With Aries’ songs, I can simply vibe.
Lovejoy
Similar to Aries, I have been listening to Lovejoy a bit less than the rest of the artists on this list, but their newest song “Call Me What You Like” has me in a chokehold. I lay awake listening to this song debating whether I should buy a Gov Ball ticket just to see Wilbur Soot sing this song live.
Lizzy McAlpine
Lizzy’s album five seconds flat will always keep me coming back. I can’t listen to one song off of the album without listening to the entire thing. I know everyone and their mother is obsessed with “ceilings” right now, but I also have to give a shoutout to “orange show speedway” and “nobody likes a secret” for being absolute BANGERS.
Del Water Gap
Though I have been listening to the Del Water Gap songs I know for a while, I would still consider myself sort of new to his music. I saw him at Gov Ball last summer and knew I would get hooked. Currently, I’ve been listening to “Perfume,” “Chastain,” and “Better Than I Know Myself” religiously.
Fall Out Boy
I saved the best for last. I was excited about the new Fall Out Boy album, but I remained skeptical as I am one of those people who believe nothing can live up to the likes of Infinity on High or From Under The Cork Tree. Though So Much (For) Stardust is not them, I am obsessed. I play the entire album all the way through multiple times while grading homework in the library or while walking to and from my classes. I even played through it THREE times during a 5-hour bus ride back to campus after seeing a play with my class. So when I say I’m obsessed with this album, I mean it. The title track is incredible, and with every new listen-through, a new song becomes my favorite. Right now “Hold Me Like a Grudge” is taking the lead because I want nothing more than to be able to sing along to the chorus at the top of my lungs.
For your listening pleasure, I compiled the songs I talk about here in one convenient Spotify playlist. You’re welcome in advance. <3