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Music Blog: 'Tis the Season!

12/19/2012

'Tis The Season

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Mistletoe, Christmas cookies, ginger bread houses and chestnuts roasting on an open fire, are just a few of the many infamous holiday traditions. Though you may think you are now set with your holiday festivities, you are sadly mistaken. No holiday tradition is complete without the Christmas music! So here at HC Suffolk we compiled a list of some of the most beloved and traditional holiday tunes, but we didn’t stop just there. This traditional playlist has a bit of a spin to it. It includes artists who are near and dear to our hearts. Some of them are before our time, some have nearly raised us and made us the girls we are today and others are new and just beginning win us over.

And remember, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” 

Music Blog: Sing Your Way into Spring

3/27/2012

Well folks, it’s that time of the year again. Springtime! This time of the year is by far the best for all things music. It’s when you can start taking more leisurely walks to class, and playing some key tunes in the car with the windows open. Finally! Here are some tunes that have just enough power to lift that winter dread and put that pep in your step as warmer temperatures and sunny days make their way back into our daily routines!
Happy listening!
 
“People Can Do the Most Amazing Things (Dye Remix)” by Kisses: Kisses is a duo of L.A. natives who bring listeners this refreshing and spacey tune. To top it off, you can even dance to it!

 

“Quarry Hymns” by Land of Talk: Lead by front woman Elizabeth Powell (a former member of Broken Social Scene), Land of Talk is back with this tune from their sophomore album, “Cloak and Cipher.”

 

“Harvest Moon” by Poolside: Not just anyone could pull off a Neil Young song. However, this L.A. based band known as Poolside turned the once country song into a rendition of their own.

 

“Let Me Turn You On” by Biz Markie: Biz Markie captured most of our hearts with his 1989 classic, “Just a Friend,” and “Let Me Turn You On” will have you instantly turned on.

Midterm Melodies

2/24/2012

With spring break rapidly approaching, that only means one thing. No, it’s not a week off from school, but rather that ever dreadful time known as midterms week. But do not fret! With the help of this relaxing playlist you'll be sure to find yourself in a more serene state while you're studying this time around, or at least attempting.
 

"Intro" by the Xx: It's hard to pick just one song off this British band's album, but this one will help even the most restless mind maintain focus.

 

"Crosses"- José González: Leave it the first chord and González calming voice to have you relaxed in seconds

"Breathe In"- Frou Frou: Imogen Heap will have you putting a little pep into your step or rather your pen with this funky tune that will leave you smiling for days after

 

 "Weather of a Killing Kind"- The Tallest Man on Earth: Hailing all the way from Sweden, Kristian Matsson delivers this gem of a tune to help anyone get in that studying mood.