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January 1, 2013

Top 10 Songs of 2012

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Remember last year’s top 10 songs? What was once OneRepublic and Bruno Mars has turned into Carly Rae Jepsen and One Direction. We’ve come a long way from music in 2011 – let’s look back on what the top 10 songs were this year (in no particular order).

1. Somebody That I Used to Know – Gotye

It may have a weird music video, but the lyrics resonate with everyone. Also falls under “Most Overplayed Song of 2012.”

2. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen

She went from being a waitress and performing at bars and cafes to having a hit song with more than 362 million views on YouTube.

3. Some Nights – Fun.

A unique sound and fresh lyrics. One of the best ballads ever.

4. What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction

One Direction will never fill the void boy bands Backstreet Boys and N’Sync left us with, but their first hit has certainly come close. Danceable, a great beat, and sweet lyrics.

5. Gangnam Style – Psy

Unfortunately, I think this will be a one hit wonder, but Psy got us all up and dancing!

6. Home – Phillip Phillips

Winner of American Idol season 11, this Georgia native’s Mumford and Sons sound was a big hit with everyone.

7. As Long As You Love Me – Justin Bieber

It’s a tie between this and Boyfriend, so let’s just say they both won. Irritatingly catchy lyrics and a boy no girl (except this one) can resist.

8. Ho Hey – The Lumineers

A rustic and folkish happy little love long, “Ho Hey” has been the #1 most played track in the U.S. on Spotify.

9. Wanted – Hunter Hayes

With a little more than 21 million views on YouTube, Hunter crooned his way into the hearts of young women everywhere. Did you know he can play about 30 different instruments?

10. We Are Never Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift

Is it really a surprise to see Taylor on the list? Her chronicle of breakups and flings leaves me wondering just one thing: who will she be writing about next year?

2012 was a year full of great hits, let’s see what 2013 has in store for us!

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August 12, 2012

Summer Playlists

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One of the best parts of summer days and nights is the music. There are songs for roadtrips, laying by the pool, and even late night summer BBQs. They are the soundtrack to some of the best days of college students’s lives. With the wide range of music available online, the popular summer songs span from computer-spun mixes done in bedrooms to the top-charting pop singles. Here are a few summer playlists categorized by summer activity:

Late Night Summer Party/BBQ

  1. “Mercy (RL Grime & Salva Remix), ” by Kanye West
  2. ” Sunlight,” by Modestep
  3. “Make It Bun Dem,” by Skrillex & Damian Jr Gong Marley
  4. “Work Hard, Play Hard,” by Wiz Khalifa
  5. “Faded,” by Tyga ft. Lil Wayne
  6. “Function,” by E-40
  7. “Too Close,” by Alex Clare
  8. “Louder (Flux Pavilion & Dr. P Remix),” by DJ Fresh
  9. “Might Like You Better,” by Vaski
  10. “Some Nights,” by Fun
  11. “My Homie Still,” by Lil Wayne ft. Big Sean
  12. “Posted,” by Pac Div

Road Trips

  1. “How I Feel,” by Wax Tailor
  2. “Settle Down,” by Huey Mack ft. Scolla & Kimbra
  3. “Harry,” by Medison ft. Skrein (Bare Noize Remix)
  4. “Sail Away (Enya Dubstep RMX),” by Distrikt Beats
  5. “Everybody Talks,” by Neon Trees
  6. “Tongue Tied,” by Grouplove
  7. “Runaway,” by The Killers
  8. “Take a Little Ride,” by Jason Aldean
  9. “Drunk on You,” by Luke Bryan
  10. “Angel Eyes,” by Love and Theft
  11. “Both of Us,” B.o.B ft. Taylor Swift
  12. “Satellite,” by Guster

Laying by the Pool

  1. “Breathe Me (Butch Clancy Remix),” by Sia
  2. ” Apple Juice Break,” by Olu
  3. “Young Homie,” by Chris Rene
  4. “Girlfriend (Boyfriend Remix),” by Ian J
  5. “Spectrum (Say My Name),” by Florence & the Machine vs. Calvin Harris
  6. “Day One: A Song About Nothing,” by Mac Miller
  7. “Hey Ho,” by The Lumineers
  8. “Somebody That I Used to Know,” by Goyte
  9. “Little Talks,” by Of Monsters and Men
  10. “Wanted,” by Hunter Hayes
  11. “(Kissed You) Good Night,” by Gloriana
  12. “Werewolf,” by Cocorosie

These are some of the many songs that are popular summer soundtracks for college students. I hope I was able to bring a few new good artists to light. Most of these tracks can be found on iTunes or YouTube, but thissongissick.com is also a great website to get new music on.

 

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May 16, 2012

Must-Have Music on Your Summer Playlist!

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By guest blogger Tiana Bouma
Tiana is a senior at University of Oregon double majoring in Political Science and Journalism with a focus in magazine. Her hometown is now Bend, OR but she graduated from high school in Danville, CA. After graduating from UO, she plans on traveling and working for National Geographic. During her spare time, she enjoys music, reading, sports and movies.

One of my favorite parts of summer is driving down the road with my car windows rolled down and a good, long playlist blasting through the speakers. Friends are also preferred. But it never really feels like summer until I can share my music with the world around me.

Because I like to play music in my car very loudly and almost always have friends with me during the day, I try to keep my music updated and replenished often. A wide variety of songs is important and listening to genres ranging from the ever-popular dubstep to pop to punk rock will keep your playlists feeling new.

What will be on your summer playlist? Photo by Sucello Leilões Virtuais

I’ve complied my summer playlist below that I will have on my iPod during the upcoming summer adventures and drives. Enjoy!

  • Young Homie by Chris Rene
  • Drive By by Train
  • Boyfriend by Justin Bieber
  • Glad You Came by The Wanted
  • Drunk on You by Luke Bryan
  • So Good B.o.B
  • Springsteen by Eric Church
  • Mercy by Kanye West
  • Function by E-40
  • Whistle by Flo Rida
  • Loud by Mac Miller
  • Let’s Go by Calvin Harris
  • Payphone by Maroon 5
  • Lights by Ellie Goulding
  • Somethin’ bout a Truck by Kip Moore
  • Young, Wild, and Free by Snoop Dog & Wiz Khalifa
  • Even if it Breaks Your Heart by The Eli Young Band
  • Titanum by David Guetta & Sia
  • One Time by One Direction
  • Paradise by Coldplay
  • Ass Back Home by Gym Class Heroes
  • Bangarang by Skrillex
  • Sail by AWOLNATION
  • Somebody that I Used to Know by Gyote (4FRNT remix)
  • Levels by Avicii
  • Summit by Skrillex

 

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April 19, 2012

The Importance of Music While Studying

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By guest blogger Stan Whitcomb
Stan is a freshman at Santa Clara University. He is currently undecided, but is leaning towards a major in computer science. He is new to the blogosphere but is a seasoned writer (thanks English class!). In his free time, he likes to Dougie with his hallamtes and he is an avid Frisbee player.

Studying can be hard. It is often boring, tedious, and mind numbing. Lucky for us, music has been linked to increased function in the part of the brain that controls the attention span. With the right music, a student can vastly improve the efficiency of their studying.

That’s right, you can actually accomplish more while listening to the right types of music than you would otherwise. It all comes down to the type of music and your ability to focus and multitask.

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The type of music you listens to while studying is extremely important. For one, the music cannot be super familiar. If you try to study to your favorite country album or the latest Billboard Top 100, you won’t be very successful because you will be focusing more on the music than on the studying.

The best type of music to listen to while studying is classical music. It has been shown to increase positive cognitive functions while simultaneously being non-attention grabbing. Why is classical music so good to listen to? Because it has no vocals. Words attract your attention just as movement attracts our vision. If you start listening to the lyrics of a song, you stop paying attention to the words the page. So if you need to get a couple hours of reading done, I suggest this playlist or any other classical music playlist (Pandora has some great ones; so does Spotify).

Focus and the ability to multitask play a large role in deciding whether or not you should even listen to music while your are studying. If you cannot adequately complete three or more tasks simultaneously, music may be a detriment to you simply because you will start to focus on it rather than the studying at hand. In the same sense, if you have serious problems bringing yourself to focus on the job at hand, bringing another thing into the picture could fracture your concentration. But, and this is a BIG but, music may also be the answer to the problems you are having. For instance, moderately fast music with no vocals, minimal drums and bass, and calm, relaxing tones will improve your ability to focus on your task rather than occupying your mind. Just don’t blast the music, play it softly. In essence, this background music should be like elevator music, except classier.

So when you are studying for a big test or attempting to write a paper, music can help you stay focused. Just make sure it’s not “We Are Young”by fun. or any other catchy tune that will take you off-task.

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