Hit Broadway with this Wicked good playlist


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The theater has and always will be a popular form of entertainment for all. Musicals, in particular, have become one of the most beloved form of theater. The songs from musicals are fun, vibrant and deeply moving. They bring characters to life and steal our hearts. From Wicked to Westside Story, here are 10 choice […]

November dreams: Somewhere beyond the sea


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I can’t lie to you — I don’t get people who are beach people. The heat gets to your head, the sand gets places you don’t want sand, and the sun doesn’t respect sun block’s boundaries. But I do have a soft spot for music that gets you into the mood for going to the beach. […]

Top five acoustic covers that recreate with a new spin


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If you want to hear mainstream music re-imagined, then you should look no further than acoustic covers. They allow you to appreciate the songs you already know and love. In a world of electronic instruments, acoustic covers help you get back to your music roots.  Here are some of my top five acoustic covers. “Blackbird” – Hozier […]

Ten quality covers of catchy Top 40 songs


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Whenever we really love a song, it’s important to us to listen to it up to a million times. We’ll put it on repeat while studying, working out or even staring at the ceiling and taking in just how great it is. Some of the catchiest guilty song pleasures can be found on most of […]

Fall at last: Your sweater weather playlist


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Tracks for when it finally starts to feel like fall (now)!  Normally, I love the heat. It’s the reason why I came to California in the first place. But this last heat wave was just too much, and I found myself actually missing cool mornings, brisk nights, sweaters and warm drinks. The current break of cool […]

Best songs to start the day for that 8 a.m.


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It’s 7:30 a.m. and it’s a struggle to even open your eyes. Class starts at 8 a.m. and you wonder how you will get from your soft, warm bed to your cold, hard classroom. What will motivate you this time? Music, of course — not caffeine. It has the capacity to create change, inspire creativity […]

Top four music blogs to find new hits on


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Since the end of the era of iTunes and a decline in radio listeners, it has become increasingly hard to find good new music. Avid music lovers are constantly trying to search for new or hidden gems of songs in all kinds of places. Friends, family and, of course, the world wide web are all […]

Your ultimate Halloween playlist for a howling good time


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From Black Friday to Christmas Day itself, it is impossible to turn on the radio and not be bombarded by the incalculable renditions of Jingle Bell Rock or Mariah Carey belting about what she wants for Christmas.  I think it’s fair to assume the holiday most Americans associate with music is Christmas. However, there’s one […]

Best songs to belt out on your Weekender road trip


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Two words: The. Weekender. Who’s ready? I know I’m ready to see our football team sock it to Cal this weekend, and I’m sure after that marvelous blowout win against Utah, everyone else is too. Whether it’s your first time going or your last, make sure you make some great memories and see why everyone […]