Music Director’s Playlist

Parker’s Playlist

Parker’s Deeper Look:

Parker is all over the place with music, but they tend to stick to the trends and whatever is coming out they will always give a try. Their taste in music varies from Pop rap to alternative rock, all the way to the world of groups of all different genres. They would say they have a “niche music taste” . Let’s see if that’s true. This week I have a combination of recent finds and songs that I’ve loved since forever that everyone needs to listen to at least once…or twice, whichever! 

The View Between Villages by Noah Kahan is a song that has portrayed the feeling of the melancholy associated with returning to your hometown, which has housed so much trauma, pain, and memories. The bridge of the song puts us exactly in that place of tension and anger, we are back in the town we try so hard to leave. But in the end it is our home. Highly recommend listening to it for that angry teenager in you. 

Recently, Lizzy McAlpine released her fourth album, “Angel” . I have two tracks from this album on the playlist. One is The Moon which is a song ultimately about loving a person so much that you will allow them to have utter power over you. Now listening to this song originally that was not the story I got. Solely, listening to this song I heard a fun folkish beat about a love so intense we cannot control the said power dynamic. It is an intimate fun song from Lizzy that is my absolute favorite track. 

Secondly, Our Strange Ways by Lizzy McAlpine is a devastating love song surrounding the love between two people who have broken up, who have hurt each other, and accept themselves for who they are. The lines, “I don’t blame you, I don’t blame me, I am older,” solidify that feeling of no longer viewing the hurt caused as a petty act, but understanding it finally from a mature perspective. Once again an absolute heart-wrenching song and good luck listening to it. 

Switching the vibe, 23 by Chase Atlantic is a song I’ve always listened to, being a huge fan of the group, but recently played it in the car and something clicked. I obviously knew every word, but I did not realize how catchy the song truly was to sing along to until I did. Chase Atlantic always produces unique catchy instrumental and beats in their songs, which is why I am so fond of each and every song they release. They are all similar in sound but unique with experimental tweaks in the music each time. 

Nicole Kidman by Adela is yet another big hit from her debut album “Prima.” Following Ain’t in LA’s release and striking popularity in the music industry, Nicole Kidman is bringing that attention right back to Adela’s album. It had a cool music video release as well, which I think means she knew it was going to be another big hit. It is truly a fun song that I will never skip when listening to Prima. 

NOVICE by Johnny Orlando, a song that shows that Johnny has matured and grown in his sound and voice. He will keep male pop alive and follow in Harry Styles or ROLE MODEL’s footsteps. 

These Walls by Kendrinck Lamar off of To Pimp A Butterfly, has got to be one of my favorite Kendrick songs. I love the intro to the song and the fun electronic feel to the underlying instrumental of the song. If you have not gotten into Kendrick yet, definitely check out this track and that album. 

Power trip by J. Cole featuring Miguel is one of my favorite J. Cole tracks since I got introduced to him by my best friend. It’s a super fun love song that always makes me feel like I have the start of a crush or that early honeymoon stage. It’s just a fun song to listen and vibe to, go listen to it!

WHO? WHAT! By Travis Scott is a song I just discovered the other night. It solidified everything I needed to know about the hype surrounding him and ASTROWORLD in 2018. 

Lastly, im so lonely with you by Maggie Lindemann, is just a banger on her SUCKERPUNCH album which was her second alternative album after the genre switch. She truly found herself in her genre and sound, which I admire and will always say she is one of the few that are the future of girl rock.