It’s me, back again with another monthly playlist! There’s not a whole lot of very recent new music (Thanksgiving isn’t a good time to release music, I guess?) but I have some good winter tracks for you anyways, don’t worry.
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“Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)” by Arcade Fire. This song perfectly encapsulates the feeling of winter for me: feeling cold in the snow (if you’re not in Texas), but warm with someone you love. A beautiful song full of lush production and trembling vocals.
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“oh baby” by LCD Soundsystem. This song has been used a lot in film and TV since the album’s release, introducing a new group of angsty teens to LCD. This song is heartfelt, with that signature production the band is so well known for.
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“To Be Alone With You” by Sufjan Stevens. Stevens has other, more well known songs, but this is a standout of his lesser-known work. The guitar really captures that cold-to-your-bones feeling.
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“Choking on Flowers” by Fox Academy. A weird, faux-50’s sound with a hypnotic quality. I often walk around campus to this song and feel like I’m in a movie montage.
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“Don’t Shoot Me Santa” by The Killers. This list would be remiss without at least one Christmas song; being me, it had to be an indie one. The Killers are known for their goofy Christmas songs, and this is no exception.