Although Thursday was a snow day (making it a five-day weekend for many people), the freezing temperatures that followed could certainly put a damper on your day. Here’s a wintry mix of seven old and new songs to help chase away the winter blues, despite the windchill!
Let’s start with the obvious. This little-known track is a laid-back ode to the beauty of winter, very fittingly named after the impromptu holiday we had on Thursday. One of my professors actually sent the link to this song to the class via Blackboard, and it is undeniably sweet and pretty.
This song – a personal favorite of mine from Drake’s newest album, Nothing Was The Same – has become more popular following his Saturday Night Live performance. The guest vocals from Jhene Aiko make this already-smooth track even more addictive.
Best known for her sumer smash “Royals,” Lorde has since proven that she is more than just a one-hit wonder with the rest of her debut album, Pure Heroine. “400 Lux” is a lesser-known song from that album, but after a listen or two becomes just as catchy as her two Top 40 songs.
A more upbeat addition to the list, “Sea Dreamer” is a wild alt-rock song that starts slow and builds to a crashing crescendo. With an opening line of “I’ve been thinking it’s only a matter of time, before the sun and the stars all align,” it might make you start to think it’s only a matter of time before the sun comes back for good, the ice and slush melt, and spring settles into DC.
A great song to listen to as you head to class, “The Way We Move,” is jaunty and uplifting. I discovered in on the soundtrack to the bromantic comedy 21 & Over, starring Jesse from Pitch Perfect and full of dirty but amusing humor. Reminiscent of The Hangover, but set on a college campus, 21 & Over is definitely worth a watch if you need a pick-me-up, just as this Langhorne Slim song is definitely worth a listen.
Anyone who remembers the old days of Panic (back before the cocaine scandal, when it was Panic! At The Disco, and still had its four original members) would probably be surprised to hear the power-pop sound of “This Is Gospel,” the band’s latest single. Less edgy and more mellow than the group’s older music, this is a great song to keep on repeat.
This song completes the list for obvious reasons. With the subzero temperatures outside, a track with a little heat seems necessary. Hopefully Ellie Goulding can “Burn” away the cold with this dance-worthy hit.
Enjoy the slightly warmer weather today!