Trojan Tunes

Consider us your new, personal music curator. Check out Trojan Tunes for students’ favorite tracks and playlists, as well as concert tips and reviews.

Countdown playlist for the Twelve Days of Christmas


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Christmas music is something I live for and take very seriously. Every year, I anxiously wait until the clock hits 12 a.m. on Dec. 1 when it’s socially acceptable to play Christmas music. The only downside to the holiday is the actual waiting that you have to endure before the magical day. Christmas music helps […]

A gift for you: Christmas albums for your study breaks


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Each year, Christmas brings a few of the best artists of all time together to sing carols and traditional Christmas songs. You will hear these songs all over the radio stations starting days before Thanksgiving all the way through the New Year. Some of the top artists on the charts have capitalized on this time […]

15 signs you’re addicted to Christmas music


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‘Tis the season!  Well, for starters, you’ve turned on your playlist and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. No, you’re not. You watch Christmas movies just for the soundtrack. “Baby It’s Cold Outside” is the best part of Elf. When you hear it, you can’t help but sing along. No matter where you are. During the […]

Four fantastic music apps you need to tune in on


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If you want to experience music in a new way, you should look to the App Store for some inspiration. These apps, which either allow you to create or consume music, can expand your horizons and connect you with your favorite tunes in ways you never thought of before. Cove (Free) – Humane Engineering Ltd. […]

Calling all music lovers: Start Black Friday on a high note


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Thanksgiving is one of the most wonderful times of the year — and not just because of the delicious taste of homemade traditional food. The ever-popular Black Friday events and sales are always a highlight after a turkey feast with your loved ones. This year, Black Friday falls on Nov. 27, a perfect day for […]

Revisit Stars Wars score in The Force Awakens countdown


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With The Force Awakens coming to theaters Dec. 18, it’s a great time to revisit what makes Star Wars so timeless: its epic musical score. In cinema, musical score is one of the most important aspects of sound design. Without sound, the viewer would not experience the film in quite the same way. Music brings […]

Kid show theme songs that will bring you back to the good ol’ days


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There are countless songs that every millennial knows the lyrics to word for word: “A Thousand Miles,” “Ignition (Remix)” and, of course, the “SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song.” In fact, before many of us even knew how to talk, we were able to recognize the theme song to our favorite TV shows. The opening notes to […]