Yes, if I must be honest, the tragedy of modern pop songs being glanced at like a dead rodent lying on the street: with dismissal and pity, is quite reasonable. Said type of music might even fit into the category of useless, and I frankly recognize its pathetic attempt at pulling the heartstrings of exactly no one by presenting a melody and lyrics filled with awkward rhymes, corny beats, and sappy yelps. I might even go as far as to say that such modern pop songs are hollow, shallow, unoriginal, repetitive, indescribably painful to sit through, and just plain bothersome. It’s just that there’s this one song that I’ve heard during a shuffle spree and I can’t seem to stop indulging… 

And sure, that’s truly how it goes with trends in music: they come in like unexpected waves and everyone seems to enjoy them. Then, finally, the true intent of the song seeps through and the message is clear; no one cares about your ex-girlfriend, Charlie. The melody floats away while the words remain, and it (the song) becomes stale like a crisp in dry air and nobody wants to listen anymore. But in terms of Charlie Puth’s upbeat tune ‘Smells Like Me’, are you really going to deny yourself an insight into a new wonderland just because of the outside opinions? Sure, it isn’t and will never be a revolutionary song, whether it is in anyone’s hands or not. Still, will you be so shallow as to allow your growing insecurity to block off a pop song written by a pop artist just because he sings about missing his ex-girlfriend? 

Of course, who is to say that Charlie Puth will become the next big thing? That is not for me to tell. I will one day find the too-familiar pop tunes and high-pitch notes too much to bear, and I will be hearing it once again in the shower and wonder why the lyrics must carry such pitiful whining. Yet he is worth listening to because it is the prestige of living at the same time as his that makes it altogether a compelling moment. Those perfect pitch demonstrations will get old for him but they will never stop being impressive, and it simply makes me want to reach for my phone and play the song again– the miraculous feeling of being able to! 

And anyway, I was arguing with my ex-boyfriend one day about how sorrow plays into breakups when this song came up, and we froze and listened to Charlie’s voice do flips in the air while he sang about yearning accompanied by pop tunes. It was knowing my ex-boyfriend disagreed with Charlie that made me appreciate it even more when he started bobbing his head to the catchy music. I saw that, within disagreements and broken hearts, the only connection left between us was Charlie’s male straight voice singing pitifully through a speaker. 

There is something truly wondrous – whether it is apparent at first glance or not – about the misunderstood high-pitched notes of a young musical prodigy. If you’re lucky enough, you will allow the pop to drown the prejudice. Having his music at your fingertips means privilege, which you should cherish at least for the time being.  

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If you’ve never looked further than the sexy hunk of man meat in Carly Rae Jepsen’s 2012 hit music video “Call Me Maybe,” then you’re missing out.  

Now that we have distanced ourselves from the overplayed, overproduced pop of the 2010s, we must give credit to the creators of this uniquely calculated musical genre. If you’ve been in pop/musical spaces, you’ve probably run across people unraveling the reign of Swedish maestro producer Max Martin. Most people claim he’s the inspiration of this sound, but I believe that what allowed it to survive was artists like Carly Rae Jepsen. 

Jepsen started her pop princess career in the frankly unruly “Canadian Idol,” where she blundered her way through to the top three. But her second studio album, entitled “Kiss,” held the gem that would push her to worldwide stardom, “Call Me Maybe.”  

I was 7 years old in my school gymnasium when I first heard “Call Me Maybe.” A group of older boys jokingly put it on. I was extremely familiar with pop music at the time, to the likes of Ellie Goulding, Ariana Grande, Tove Lo, and Charli XCX – so Carly felt like she’d be the inevitable new princess of pop. But for some reason, she disappeared. The public consciousness of one Miss Carly Rae was wiped to “one hit wonder” status. It wasn’t until March 2015, when she released her single “I Really Like You” from her third album, that she reappeared. Please note that it was accompanied by the most objectively ridiculous music video, where Tom Hanks lip-synced atrociously.  

Her third album, “Emotion,” brought many shifts for Jepsen.  Most importantly, she garnered herself an undeniable shift in demographic. Her audience began to boom with the voices of 20-30 year old queer people, mostly men. They embraced her and her fun-loving persona, which only made Jepsen more dedicated. Jepsen played in queer festivals, pride parades, and has spoken out about queer issues for years now.   

While her music has been dubbed “narrative-free” and “derivative,” her fans are diehard. From the bold musical grips of “Call Me Maybe” to the memes made of “Run Away With Me,” Jepsen stays present on the internet and with her fanbase. She does not fear the labels put on her, she embraces them. It is camp and silly, the very characteristics that pop music was built on.  

(Camp in this sense, is a queer term, suggested to have derived from the French term se camper, meaning “to pose in an exaggerated fashion.” In this case, it means ostentatious.) 

Carly is in no way completely original; she didn’t pioneer the pop experimentation of that era. But she did everything fearlessly. She never wavered to making music that wasn’t “her,” and that is something you must admire.  

If you choose to ignite the Carly Rae Jepsen flame inside your heart, here are my recommendations based off of 2010s pop hits to get you started.

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To be considered ‘Mother’, a celebrity or feminine individual in the media must commit an act so iconic they garner the praise and celebration from a mass of fans. The term ‘Gay Icon’ has been somewhat replaced by the word ‘Mother’. In almost all cases of celebrities being dubbed a ‘Gay Icon’ or ‘Mother’, they themselves were given the title after their fans viewed them worthy. Like all words developed from POC in the ballroom scene, using ‘Mother’ has become more popular to the point where it is now commodified and used by those who do not understand the severity of the term. There is no better case of this than the 2023 song “Mother” by American singer-songwriter and wife of one half of the Spy Kids, Meghan Trainor. 

In an interview with People, Trainor dropped the song as a response to the men in the music industry who claimed having a child would end her career. The song garnered much attention on TikTok shortly after dropping in March of this year and the reactions were mixed. Her more mainstream fanbase lived for more music from their favorite singer who is ‘all about that bass’, and scrollers of TikTok enjoyed making dances to it. However, there was a substantial number of listeners who did not care for the canned, derivative, Old Navy-radio sound. There was also a bad taste left in many listeners’ mouths at her deeming herself ‘Mother’. Whether it was her intention or not to call herself ‘Mother’ in praise sense, many found it just another case of the white cishet majority borrowing from queer culture, specifically POC queer culture, to make money. This was not helped by Trainor making several videos featuring the gay influencer, infecting everyone’s ‘for you’ page, Chris Olsen. 

The difference between “Mother” by Meghan Trainor and other dance-pop songs from ‘Mothers’ this year, like “Padum Padum” by Kylie Minogue or “Dance the Night Away” by Dua Lipa, is that fans felt “Mother” was trying too hard to capitalize on those saying ‘Mother’ online, specifically queer music fans. Most queer music listeners gravitate towards Minogue or Lipa because they embrace their queer fans but do not create music to pander to them. While Kylie Minogue likely expected “Padum Padum” to be a hit with her massive queer fanbase, she did not make it to spotlight their presence. 

At the end of the day, ‘Mothers’ are not made, they are forged. One cannot proclaim themselves an icon, it is up to the people to decide who they gravitate towards. Creators can never predict what the consumers want and this is just something to be embraced. Personally, I hold no hatred for Meghan Trainor in my heart and no one should; I just think some people are ‘Mother’ and others are not. 

Examples of ‘Mother’:

1. Lady Gaga, Mother Monster
2. Beyoncé, Mother of the BeyHive
3. Cher, Mother Supreme
4. Kylie Minogue, Mother Down Under
5. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mother… and Slayer
6. Elvira, Mistress (and Mother) of the Dark
7. Sasha Colby, Mother and Your Favorite Drag Queen’s Favorite Drag Queen
8. Janet Jackson, Mother of Rhythm Nation
9. Nicole Kidman, Mother of AMC

Don’t forget to show your ‘Mothers’, or even your real maternal figures, some love.

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For those who have not seen the video or those who are not on the gay pop music areas of the internet, the video follows suit of other contemporary dance pop videos, referencing 90s and 2000s pop culture, specifically referencing shoots from the popular gay lifestyle magazine, XY. Throughout the video, Sivan and his co-stars dance and interact sensually in various locations and the most noticeable detail is the types of diversity shown throughout the video, including many versions of queer stories in a variety of racial identities, gender expressions, and sexualities. This is something I applaud the video for. Many other popular queer and ally artists who make videos or content related to queer culture or pride, they often show it from heteronormative lens or point of view that excludes a many queer perspectives. 

The video is so immediately iconic for its variety of types of queer individuals shown yet it is extremely shocking to me that a very large (pun not intended) part of the LGBTQ+ community is completely ostracized from the liberated queer experience that is this video. The video includes many dancers and models that have a similar body type, either thin and lanky or lean and toned. This to me is just another glaring example of the “gay male gaze” that often adds extreme pressure for plus, or even average, size gay men for not looking the way that gay men most often appear in the media. The closest thing the video gets to this is a man who walks across the frame for less than a second at the beginning of the video. 

I really enjoy this song and its music video. It is a perfect fun queer summer song to blast in the car with friends and the video really appeals to me visually, especially the shots inspired by XY magazine photoshoots as I am a huge fan of the publication. However, part of me feels a bit off-put by the notion that to have fun, be included, and enjoy sexual liberation, I have to have less than 2% body fat. 

I am happy with the representation of queer joy shown in many ways. However the way “Rush” is celebrated would not exist, or at least not be as prevalent, if Troye Sivan was plus size. Sam Smith recently was criticized online by the masses for being a plus size queer individual expressing their sexuality; (instead of being criticized online for making mediocre music). The worst part about this discourse online about the lack of body diversity in the “Rush” music video is being stoked by a very specific demographic on the internet of entitled, narcissistic gay men, specifically twinks, who exhibit an extremely rude display of aggression towards anyone they feel superior over. These “Regina George Gays” are attempting to shut down any critique over the lack of body diversity with the same tired arguments that thin people use to exclude anyone who does not look like them or appeal to their standard of beauty. 

At the end of the day, “Rush” is an enjoyable pride anthem and it’ll be in my summer rotation until I bring out my moody Autumnal music. I just feel that if queer people want to actively include all kinds of queer visions and points of view in their art, they need to start embracing the idea of depicting queer joy in all sizes, even if it means including realistic average bodies for now.

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I have to admit, the opener of the album being “all-american b****” threw me off after listening to “vampire”. It is punchy and bratty in the best way. It was straight out of the film Ten Things I Hate About You and is entirely too fitting for anyone who has experienced rage unique to teenage girlhood. Her references to childish games in the lyric “I am light as a feather and as stiff as a board” combined with the finale of screaming followed by light and airy tones made for an all too familiar experience as a female listener.

“bad idea, right?”, her second single and third track, is an absolute banger. I might be biased because this song will most definitely end up on my Spotify Wrapped, but everything about the sound itched a part of my brain. The scream-worthy lyrics combined with a catchy sound will get stuck in your head and you’ll be grateful for it. Of course, Rodrigo had to remind us how diverse her discography is capable of being with the heartwrenching fourth track “lacy”. For those who prefer softer sounds, often I am one of them, this track is for you. Twisted and delicate, her lyricism paints a vivid portrait of envy in the face of beauty.

Whiplash once again with track five, “ballad of a homeschooled girl”, which possesses some universal relatability in its lyricism. The sound is reminiscent of the earlier pieces with its hard-hitting backing track. She brings back a conversational element to break up the quick tempo, much like “bad idea, right?”. Her shock-value in the song is where she picks up some much-needed momentum before diving headfirst into one of the most tragic songs on the album.

The tracks “making the bed” and “logic” work together to slow the listener down and pay attention to the heartbreaking undertone of the album: the reality of a warped perception of love. Rodrigo details her own romantic experience and heartache with poetic lyrics intertwined with an emotionally evocative sound. I have always been a lyrical person when listening to an album, as a writer it’s in my blood to analyze the undertones and parallels to earlier tracks, and Rodrigo does an excellent job drawing comparisons to the louder expressions from before.

She once again captures teenage girlhood perfectly in the snapshot of “get him back!”, picking up the pace and showcasing the glamour combined with nitty gritty feelings when it comes to complex relationships in the industry. It’s dynamic, flexible as it jerks the listener between soft and strong sounds. Her vocals work well with the punk-infused melodies on the album and “love is embarrassing” is just another example of it.

The grand finale of the album being the final three tracks makes for a soul-crushing combo. My personal favorite is “the grudge”, I am sentimental before I am a critic and while some may say the track is lackluster, I’d argue it is a masterpiece. She is vulnerable, admitting her own mistakes while still coping with heartbreak and the confusion that follows. Hyperspecificity in music can be a hit or miss, but Rodrigo accomplishes to tell a story and relate to her audience. “pretty isn’t pretty” isn’t my favorite on the album, but carries the weight of her previous work “jealousy, jealousy” and it’s always nice to echo a previous work for consistency’s sake.

The final blow of “teenage dream” delivers a stunning ballad, expressing all of the inner thoughts Rodrigo has held onto since her debut album. Growing up as a child star and up-and-coming female artist puts an unworldly amount of pressure on her which she tells through the last track. It wraps up the themes in a neat bow that somehow leaves the listener curious to relisten from the beginning through a new perspective.

Taking into account all of the story-telling elements on top of a visually compelling aesthetic, the album exceeded my expectations. Of course, some would argue that the hits of her debut album could not be outdone by her sophomore work. However, if you’re a part of the sensationalized “teenage girl in her twenties” trope like myself, it will hit a little too close to home and is certainly one of my favorite releases of the year.

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1. Lizzo– About Damn Time

Lizzo was born on April 27th, 1988 in Detroit, Michigan. This queen is a multitalented artist who paved a way for plus size women to feel comfortable expressing themselves freely within the entertainment industry. Her music has served as a form of encouragement for many people who identify with the LGBTQ community and for people who struggle with loving their physical appearance. This taurus pop star’s music is the perfect way to uplift your spirits if you’re ever feeling down and need a positive message. Lizzo is also known for her impressive skills in playing the flute, which she has been playing for many years. The Greatest Taurus Musicians article states the she began playing the flute at the age of 10 and was trained all the way until she graduated high school. Rapping also played a major part of the introduction to her music journey as she developed her own rap group at the age of 14. A few years later, Lizzo officially began her music career in 2013 when she released her first album called Lizzobangers. Her successful career has led her to receive 8 Grammy nominations and she was also crowned Time magazine’s Artist of the Year in 2019. It is very important that we give her the recognition she deserves during Taurus season.

2. James Brown– The Payback

Another taurus legend that you undoubtedly know is James Brown. Brown was born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina. Brown is known as the “Godfather of Soul” and has made a tremendous impact in music during the 60s and 70s. As a child, Brown grew up in immense poverty and dealt with an abusive parent. As he got older, Brown began to get into trouble with the law. Brown eventually found his gift in music and focused on it to change his life for the better. Brown has had a long and very successful career. According to the Hello Music Theory website, Brown’s most successful album “Live at the Apollo” was ranked at the top of the charts for 66 weeks straight. Brown was also honored in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992. This taurus king has the perfect music to kick off the spring season, you won’t regret checking out this song recommendation.

3. Stevie Wonder– Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder was born on May 13th, 1950 in Sanginaw, Michigan. According a biography that was written about him, Wonder was born prematurely and developed a disorder that caused his eyes to not form correctly which is why he’s been blind ever since. Wonder signed to his first record label at the age 11, his first single called “Fingertips” made it to #1 on the Billboard top 100 charts when he was 13 years old. This taurus legend has had a long and successful music career that has made him a winner of 25 Grammys and 3 Album of the Year Awards. With over a million successful records, Mr. Wonder is known as one of the best selling artist of all time. This song is the perfect vibe to play if you need an extra push to get through your day.

4. Ghostface Killah– All That I Got Is You

Ghostface Killah was born on May 9th, 1970 in Staten, Island, New York. Killah is also known for being apart of the notorious hiphop group, the Wu-Tang Clan. According to the Music Theory website, Killah has been crowned one of the best Mc’s of all time. Killah is a very talented Mc who has a gift of being able to share stories through his music. This song recommendation is the perfect start to being introduced to his music.

5. Adele– Oh My God

Adele was born May 5th, 1988 in London, England. As a young girl, she spent a lot of her time playing the guitar and singing with her friends. According to the Music Theory website, the taurus legend was signed to XL Records after graduating from the BRIT school at 19 years old. Adele’s long and successful career gifted her 15 Grammy Awards and 12 BRIT Awards. Her second album 21, was ranked platinum 17 times and became the world’s best selling album in the twentieth century. This taurus queen has a wide selection of music to comfort you during a hard time and to get you pumped.

This diverse list of artist will provide the perfect vibe to start off your day as we enjoy this wonderful taurus season. If you have a taurus in your life, show them some love and share this list of song recommendations to them!

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General Manager – Dylan Gutierrez : “Not Giving You Up” by Big Time Rush

Content Director – Vinay Ranganathan : “Everybody (Backstreets Back)” by Backstreet Boys

Events Director – David Levy : “Claridad” by Menudo

Events DJ –  Negan Fu : “Year 3000” by Jonas Brothers 

Music Coordinator – Hailey Feller : “She Looks So Perfect” by 5 Seconds of Summer 

Program Director –  Ell Pikor : “Big Time Rush” by Big Time Rush

Production Director – Megan Atwell : “BOOGIE” by BROCKHAMPTON

Branding Director – Taylor Eby : “Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC

Social Media Director – Kshirja Raje : “Somebody To You” by The Vamps 

Events DJ (ATL) – Caroline Moody : “She’s Kinda Hot” by 5 Seconds of Summer 

Assistant Content Director – Clove Morgan : “Heartbreak Girl” by 5 Seconds of Summer

Assistant Events DJ – Christopher Chin : “Intergalactic” by Beastie Boys 

Assistant Branding Director – Logan Fitch : “Pop” by NSYNC 

Assistant Music Coordinator – Zach Nguyen : “Can We Dance” by The Vamps 

Assistant Program Director – Tatiana Zavala : “Valentine” by 5 Seconds of Summer

Assistant Social Media Director – Avery Naylor-Johnson : “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees

Assistant Production Director – Riley Samz : “Butter” by BTS

Assistant Production Director – Mairyn McGilvray : “Boys” by The Beatles

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General Manager – Dylan Gutierrez : “Right As Rain” by Adele

Content Director – Vinay Ranganathan : “Skinny Love” by Bon Iver

Events Director – David Levy : “Concussion” by girlhouse

Events DJ –  Negan Fu : “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift

Music Coordinator – Hailey Feller : “So What” by P!nk

Program Director –  Ell Pikor : “Mr Loverman” by Rick Montgomery

Production Director – Megan Atwell : “The Dress” by Dijon

Branding Director – Taylor Eby : “Plan B” by Megan Thee Stallion

Social Media Director – Kshirja Raje : “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift

Events DJ (ATL) – Caroline Moody : “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood

Assistant Content Director – Clove Morgan : “Hits Different” by Taylor Swift

Assistant Events DJ – Christopher Chin : “Boys Don’t Cry” by The Cure

Assistant Branding Director – Logan Fitch : “Cool” by Gwen Stefani 

Assistant Music Coordinator – Zach Nguyen : “Haunt You (feat. Chloe Moriondo)” by X Lovers

Assistant Program Director – Tatiana Zavala : “Take It Or Leave It” by Cage The Elephant 

Assistant Social Media Director – Avery Naylor-Johnson : “Heather” by Conan Gray

Assistant Production Director – Riley Samz : “minnesota is a place that exists” by glaive

Assistant Production Director – Mairyn McGilvray : “A Case of You” by Joni Mitchell

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Love Songs:

1. All this In Heaven Too by Florence and The Machine

By far, this is my favorite love song to date. The lyricism is stunning, adventurous, and immerses the listener in the thrill of love. Rhythm and dramatic shifts in voice resemble the lack of control one has over their feelings. It’s dramatic but raw in its delivery, and we are thrust into sharing in the intensity. To “give all this and heaven too” if we could understand our hearts is a powerful proclamation applicable to those searching for love.

2. Daylight by Taylor Swift

What would this list be without a Taylor Swift song? I feel as though Daylight fully encompasses the relief that comes with the realization of being in love. It follows the singer through her harrowing journey of loss and sorrow then transitions into her newfound happiness. Swift captures the listener with her authentic perspective, as said in her spoken outro: “I want to be defined by the things that I love”

3. Valentine by Laufey

With nostalgic vocals and a soft sound, Laufey brings us back to the innocence andnaïveté of falling in love. Some of us might resist it, fear it, like the singer herself, but love is capable of creeping up on us where we least expect it. Love can be intimidating, but so sweet when it’s felt and nurtured. The emotions we experience as we listen to Valentine align with the bittersweet lyrics, andthetitle is only fitting for the holiday.

4. In A Week by Hozier

Hozier paints a stunning and vivid picture of two lovers dedicated to one another. The juxtaposition of voice between him and Crowley makes for a soothing song that embodies peace. The singer recognizes all of what life has to offer in a symbolic death, the two lovers willing to spend eternity together. “In A Week” emphasizes the importance of “home” as a state of being with the one you love.

5. Friday I’m in Love by The Cure

A classic love song, at least for me growing up. The fun, upbeat sound combined withrepetitive lyricism, takes the listener through the metaphorical days of the week. Everyone experiences hardships, but the relief love can bring is capable of breathing lifeback into us. This song sums up the universal experiences of living with glimpses ofwhat it’s like to be in love day by day.

Break-Up Songs:

1. I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift needs to make two appearances on this list. We witness the combination of sadness and anger as the rhythm and noise build through the song. Her usage of aggressive lyrics transforms into a catchy sound full of feeling. The perfect catharsis to scream along to alone in your car or in a room full of friends, “I Knew You Were Trouble” makes the ideal break-up song.

2. Kill Bill by SZA

Dare I say it would be criminal of me not to include Kill Bill. This song took over theinternet, deservingly so, and is ideal for a fun yet strong piece for Valentine’s Day withfriends in the same boat. SZA wrote this song with her audience in mind, most of us being capable of relating to the lyrics in some capacity. This piece makes use of cinematic reference and catchiness to create an iconic post-break-up song.

3. doomsday by Lizzy McAlpine

A guilty pleasure of mine to indulge in the inevitable melancholia prepared for February 14th. Doomsday is perfect for a crying session for anyone in need of it. The song begins slow, solemn, and steady as it prepares the listener for a powerful bridge. For those experiencing heartbreak, McAlpine helps people feel less alone and comforted byputting into words the disappointment in break-ups.

4. Don’t Hurt Yourself by Beyoncé (feat. Jack White)

One of the best songs to blast in your headphones and feel your independence this Valentine’s Day. Full of rage and power in her sound and lyricism, Beyoncé encourages the listener to rely on their own self-assurance and realize their value. It’s worth noting the degree to which she invests her personal life into this song and how that contributes to the authenticity. This holiday, take her advice: “We just got to let it be”.

5. You’re So Vain by Carly Simon

Simon perfectly summarizes what it feels like to reflect on a past relationship in acheeky way with the perfect dose of jokes at their expense. The sound and lyrics contribute to a fun, colorful song that most can relate to. She sheds light on how bitter feelings can still be described in a lighthearted manner. Overall, the song serves as a perfect break-up track to have a laugh and poke fun at the past.

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General Manager – Dylan Gutierrez : “Yer Killin’ Me” by Remo Drive 

Content Director – Vinay Ranganathan : “Fistful of Roses” by Rumjacks

Events Director – David Levy : “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen

Events DJ –  Negan Fu : “99 Problems” by JAY-Z 

Music Coordinator – Hailey Feller : “Crazy” by Makeout

Program Director –  Ell Pikor : “Let Me Drown” by Orville Peck

Production Director – Megan Atwell : “Welcome To Hell” by black midi 

Branding Director – Taylor Eby : “Flagpole Sitta” by Harvey Danger 

Social Media Director – Kshirja Raje : “Good 4 u” by Olivia Rodrigo 

Events DJ (ATL) – Caroline Moody : “Misery Business” by Paramore 

Assistant Content Director – Clove Morgan : “Rock Me” by One Direction

Assistant Events DJ – Christopher Chin : “Arrow” by Surf Curse

Assistant Branding Director – Logan Fitch : “DONTTRUSTME” by 3OH!3

Assistant Music Coordinator – Zach Nguyen : “Buttercup” by Hippo Campus 

Assistant Program Director – Tatiana Zavala : “Dangerous Animals” Arctic Monkeys 

Assistant Social Media Director – Avery Naylor-Johnson : “Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus” by The Strokes

Assistant Production Director – Riley Samz : “Kingslayer (feat. BABYMETAL)” by Bring Me The Horizon 

Assistant Production Director – Mairyn McGilvray : “No Children” by The Mountain Goats

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