Category: Soundtrack To My Life
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The Quarantine Mixtape
“The making of a good compilation tape is a very subtle art. Many do’s and don’ts. First of all, you’re using someone else’s poetry to express how you feel. This is a delicate thing.” –Rob Gordon, High Fidelity (2000) We all may be confined to our homes for the time being, but you’re not stuck.…
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3 Songs I Wish I’d Written
As someone who writes poetry and short stories often, I appreciate the complexity and beauty of songwriting. Although I’ve never written a song myself, I’ve always wanted to. So when I hear a song that strikes me or reminds me of a situation I can relate to, I often think to myself, “dang, I wish…
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Now Playing: Summer 2019
Hello, readers! Welcome back. 🙂 Huge life update for those who don’t already know: a little over a week ago, I graduated from the University of Oregon! Changes, changes. Among others, one change is a shift in my music taste. Don’t get me wrong, The 1975 and alternative tunes will forever be my #1, but…
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8 Songs That Will Trigger the Deepest Depths of Your Memory
Lately, there’s been a genre of posts going viral on Instagram/Twitter that feature pictures of old games, toys, movies, and TV shows from the childhoods of late millennials like me. People typically comment on them, saying: “woah, this just triggered the deepest depths of my memory.” These kind of posts inspired today’s blog post!…
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Now Playing: Winter 2018
Albums: The 1975: A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships I’ve been looking forward to the release of this record for a few years now, and let me tell you, The 1975 did not disappoint. This record (“ABIIOR” for short) marks yet another new style/era for the band. (Each album seems to be a wildly different…
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Spring Tunes
Helloo! It’s been a while. I’ve been incredibly busy these past few months, so I haven’t had much time to sit down to write a post. However, no matter how hectic things get throughout the school year as I drown in homework and activities, there’s always time for music. Now that it’s spring, my favorite…
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Now Playing: Winter 2017
I’ve been listening to a lot of chilling (pun intended–it’s cold as heck outside) tunes lately, and I wanted to share a few of them with you. Enjoy, and please tweet me any suggestions you have! Wolf Alice: Visions Of a Life I initially discovered this record when I saw Wolf Alice live for the…
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Soundtrack to my Summer 2017
My summers at home are made up of memorable sunsets, vibrant colors, favorite foods, lovely smells, special people, the books I get lost in, and notable music. I remember each of my summers differently through these things, and looking back on them brings back the feelings I had during that time. Every summer, I like…
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Soundtrack To My Summer 2016
Hello hello! Today I thought I’d share with you a few of the albums I’ve been jamming out to this summer. Every year, I seem to find a new abundance of insanely good records that keep me smiling (and singing) all throughout the hot summer months. Enjoy, and please tweet me your favorites this summer!…
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Soundtrack To My Summer 2015
Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer! Bleachers–Strange Desire This is honestly one of the best albums I’ve ever listened to. Every time I put it on, I always find myself saying: “Oh my God, this is SO GOOD.” Jack Antonoff, former member of the band Fun, perfectly blends a nostalgic, seemingly old-school approach…
A Perfect Playlist 