by Zoe Gordon
Photo by Zoe Gordon
Music is very versatile, and everyone has a unique music taste.
If you’re looking for something new to listen to during the holidays, here are some of the suggestions to add to your playlist from Willow’s staff and students. Let’s start with:
Ms. Eshleman, who says she is a huge Broadway fan. “There’s a musical about Lizzie Borden called Lizzie that is fantastic and a lot of fun, and I listen to that constantly. I also love Spring Awakening. And I mean Hadestown obviously. And Tick Tick Boom. I love Tick Tick Boom.”
If musicals don’t do it for you, here are some student picks from across the school:
Aiden Delao’s picks (11th grade):
- i hope i don’t die by Starberry
- Wave Your Moonlight Hat For The Snowfall Train by You’ll Never Get to Heaven
- Spiderland by Slint
- Projeto Memoria Brasileira: Viva Garoto by Garoto
- “Arcarsenal” by At the Drive-In
- Jinx by Crumb
- The New Order by Testament
- portrait of a dog by Jonah Yano
Grey Desormeaux’s picks (10th grade):
- “Coming Home” by Beabadoobee
- “Nangs” by Tame Impala
- “That’s My Girl” by Frank Sativa
- “Pretend Lovers” by Montell Fish
- “Sweet Boy” by Malcolm Todd
- “Movie” by AVENOIR
- “Its Cold Out Here” by Modern Baseball
- “15 Step” by Radiohead
- “Confusing Girl” by grentperez
- “Destroyed By Hippie Powers” by Car Seat Headrest
L’Rae Celestine’s picks (10th grade):
- “Apple Pie” by Travis Scott
- “Out My Way” by LUCKI
- “Its Bool” by LUCKI
- “Sup Mate” by Young Thug (feat. Future)
- “Sound of Rain” by Solange
- “Chewing Gum” by Blood Orange (feat. A$AP Rocky)
- “frank ocean” by che
- “The First Taste” by Fiona Apple
D.J. Herre’s picks (12th grade):
- “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” by Wilco
- “Slow Train” by Billy Strings
- “Combat Baby” by Metric
- “King Park” by La Dispute
Lastly, my own music recommendations:
Albums:
- In Rainbows by Radiohead
- Swimming by Mac Miller
- Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
- Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins
- Oncle Jazz by Men I Trust
- Untourable Album by Men I Trust
- Amor Prohibido by Selena
- Call Me If You Get Lost by Tyler, The Creator
- Flower Boy by Tyler, The Creator
- Grace by Jeff Buckley
Songs:
- “I Can Change” by LCD Soundsystem
- “Home” by LCD Soundsystem
- “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem
- “Focus” by H.E.R.
- “Amoeba” by Clairo
- “Bennie and The Jets” by Elton John
- “Cupid De Locke” by Smashing Pumpkins
- “Dreams” by The Cranberries
- “When You’re Gone” by The Cranberries
- “Droppin’ Seeds” by Tyler, The Creator (feat. Lil’ Wayne)
- “Glitter” by Tyler, The Creator
- “Lebanese Blonde” by Thievery Corporation
- “Earrings” by Malcolm Todd
- “Nothing Matters” by The Last Dinner Party
- “Norton Commander” by Men I Trust
- “Sugar” by Men I Trust
- “All I Need” By Radiohead
- “Special Affair” by The Internet
Recent releases:
- Submarine by The Marias
- Charm by Clairo
- CHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The Creator
- Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish
- Short and Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
- Alone by The Cure
- That’s So True by Gracie Abrams
- GNX by Kendrick Lamar
As the year wraps up, add these songs and albums to your playlist if you’re looking for new listens.
