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alchemical 1 – dove cameron
Alchemy was an ancient chemical practice of trying to convert everyday materials into gold and finding a universal elixir. Now, it is often talked about in the process of self-transformation. Dove Cameron spotlights this concept in her debut album, Alchemical 1. 2022 was a big year for Dove with her songs “Boyfriend” and “Breakfast” blowing…
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2024 Music Bingo Card
While everyone has been reminiscing about concerts past and favorite drops of 2023, I am fully past that point and onto complete delusions about what is to come in 2024. I’ve created an entire bingo card dedicated to my wishful thinking (see attached), but I’ll hit the highlights for you here. New NIKI album Since…
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capricorn playlist
Hello, hello! Happy holidays, and welcome to Capricorn season! I hope everyone is having fun and spreading the holiday cheer, because we are now transitioning into the determined and ambitious spirit of the Capricorn. During this time, the disciplined nature of Capricorn takes center stage, encouraging us to set meaningful goals, embrace responsibility, and cultivate…
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daybreaks’ top albums of 2023
Daybreak takes a look back at the best albums of 2023. We’ve chosen the albums that have made the most significant impact this year. Each album was chosen for its originality, creativity and overall quality. From debut albums to established artists, these albums are a must-listen. These albums have pushed the boundaries and broken new…
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portraits of tracy – drive home
A review of Portraits Of Tracy’s new album Drive Home by Julia Falcone on Daybreak Music.
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mxmtoon’s plum blossom (revisited)
Watching mxmtoon grow both into herself and her music these past five years has been no short of a treat. 23-year-old Maia has been making music under the name mxmtoon since 2017, and released her debut EP plum blossom on December 7th, 2018. To mark the 5 year anniversary, she decided to go back into…
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fifteen songs for finals season
With finals season quickly approaching, maintaining focus while studying and listening to music can be challenging. Here are my recommendations for fifteen songs for this finals season from indie pop to R&B and beyond.
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November Favorites
By Megan Bliek November has been a month of discovery. I discovered a lot of new music and expanded my music taste into jazz–something I never thought would happen. I’m hoping my playlist somewhat makes sense, although I make no promises. Honorable mention this month goes to Lexie Liu’s “delulu,” which I wanted to include,…
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sagittarius playlist
Happy Thanksgiving Eve…but more importantly, welcome to Sagittarius season! I think it’s incredibly fitting that this year’s Sag season begins on one of the biggest going-out nights of the year. They’re adventurous, extremely outgoing, and always on the move to find the next best thing to participate in. It seems as if it’s almost like…
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runo plum caffeinated corner
One of my favorite pieces of art this year is “earlier from ’20” by runo plum. This body of work was created during her time spent writing alone for the year of 2020. The ep is a captivating blend of lo-fi, folk, and indie rock that is filled with emotion and personal reflection. It’s a…
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separate ways – eyedress ft. the marías
If there’s a particular genre of music I truly devour, it is cosmic-sounding heartbreak songs. I have a deep affection for soulful guitar riffs, twinkling keys and synths, and heart-wrenching lyrics. Finding musical satisfaction in this musical niche has been elusive lately, but Eyedress and The Marías exceeded my expectations with their collaborative single, “Separate…
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the japanese house live at webster hall
Waiting in line to get into the venue, you can hear the mumbles of excitement within the groups of people all eager to show up early. Webster Hall is a legendary venue with acts from all different backgrounds and genres. To a sold out crowd, The Japanese House gave us all a show we’ll all…
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I Adore You, yebba’s Waterfall
One of my favorite pastimes is watching videos of people tap glitter-filled brushes from a few feet above the camera. The sparkles float down in slow motion, and it looks like you’re entering a portal to another universe. That’s what Yebba’s “Waterfall (I Adore You)” feels like to me. Backed by light percussion, the song…
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the idiot by elif bautman the playlist
As someone who is always reading a book or making a playlist, the thought of combining the two comes to fruition constantly. Earlier in the summer, I read a book called “the idiot” by elif bautman and rushed to spotify to find a playlist to fit my time reading the book. To my disappointment there…
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October Favorites
October has been good to me so far (despite the overall vibe of this playlist), and I have chosen to highlight some songs I have gotten to see live this month. If you haven’t heard any of these before, I highly recommend. Unfortunately, I do not believe in a coherent playlist, so my apologies to…
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