Every week, La Vista’s staff submits their favorite songs of the week for the La Vista Weekly Playlist. Containing 5 Editor’s Picks and 5 Staff Picks, members of La Vista explain their song choices below. Enjoy! (Warning: Explicit Content may be present in some choices.)
Compiled by Allegra Papera
Online Arts Editor
EDITORS’ PICKS
“Wasted Youth by Sody” & Martin Luke Brown
In this song, the talented vocals and catchy tune make for a perfect balance. Often times with upbeat background music, it is easy to be overwhelmed with the intense beat that is often found in this genre. This song consists of talented male and female vocals and amazing harmonies.
Bari Cohn
News Editor
“In My Dreams” by Eels
This song is a soft and subtle melody, combining grainy vocals and gentle high hats to accompany a melancholy guitar. With a coffee shop sound, this song is perfect for both studying and relaxing.
Raushan Melton
Arts Editor
“Yellow” by Coldplay
“Yellow” by Coldplay provides listeners a calm song with its steady beat and feel-good lyrics. The catchy tone and originality of the song make for a classic Coldplay song.
Naomi Tsuang
Online News Editor
“Ophelia” by The Lumineers
“Ophelia” by the Lumineers has a strong, steady beat that effectively focuses the song on, Wesley Schultz’s singing of passionate vocals and emotional lyrics, making the track relatable to listeners. With its grounded yet dreamy vibe, the song eases the mind and slows thoughts.
Audrey Williams
Online Sports Editor
“The Girl” by City and Colour
“The Girl” by City and Colour can be easily broken up into three parts as the music and tempo changes throughout the song, which makes its sound unique and applicable to any mood. The combination of soothing vocals and calming instruments creates a relaxing tone for any listener. The lyrics prove enjoyably repetitive throughout the song, making it easy for listeners to memorize it and sing along.
Megan Sullivan
Assistant Circulation Editor
STAFF PICKS
“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
“Landslide” is a perfect song to listen to after a long, stressful day as its calm and relaxing vibe can effectively take the weight off of any listener’s shoulders. Stevie Nicks’ light, airy singing voice and the song’s soft instruments come together to create a song perfect for unwinding.
Ryan Demarest
Photographer
“Monster Mash” by Bobby Picket
In the spirit of Halloween, Bobby Picket’s “Monster Mash” is sure to get listeners excited for the holiday. With its widely-known lyrics and spooky music, this track is perfect to dance to in preparation for the big holiday.
Patrick Lucas
Photographer
“You & Me” by Marc E. Bassy
Marc E. Bassy strikes the billboards with his new hit “You & Me.” The song’s catchy rhythm alongside its upbeat lyrics and energy makes this an undeniably irresistible track.
Warren Gordon
Staff Writer
“Fake Love” by Drake
Drake’s newest single “Fake Love” showcases his lyrical abilities and has great beats and instrumentals. This song has a great story behind it and has potential to appeal to new listeners as it is definitively more mellow than the majority of his other music.
Sarah Toomey
Photographer
“Lyk Dis” by NxWorries
“Lyk Dis” is an excellent song off the new collaboration album from Hip Hop artist Anderson Paak and famous producer Knxwledge. With an infectious beat and the soulful music from Paak’s vocals makes this song incredible.
Jack Major
Staff Writer
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