Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) featuring songs for a long train ride.
Train of Thought
Miley Cyrus – “Angels Like You”
Crowded House – “Don’t Dream It’s Over”
Taylor Swift – “You’re On Your Own, Kid”
The Fray – “Over My Head (Cable Car)”
Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s2wk1WEb4AA4XvhkHZE2eoW&si=rb1EzDJMzNYP93Ps
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Sophia (class of 2028) and features some lo-fi tunes.
Lo-Fi Music
Lofi Fruit Music – “Lucid Dreams (Shape of My Heart)”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Night Trouble”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Sweater Weather”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Another Love”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Jocelyn Flores”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Glimpse of Us”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Leaves From The Vine”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Can We Kiss Forever?”
Lofi Fruit Music – “A Thousand Years”
Lofi Fruit Music – “I’m Yours”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Steven Universe”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Fantasy (Talking To The Moon)”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Do I Wanna Know?”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Dancing in the Moonlight”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Everything I Wanted”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Una Mattina”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Gangsta’s Paradise”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Take Me To Church”
Lofi Fruit Music – “As It Was”
Lofi Fruit Music – “See You Again”
Lofi Fruit Music – “First Class”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Easy On Me”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Let Her Go”
Lofi Fruit Music – “I See Fire”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Get You The Moon”
Lofi Fruit Music – “The Less I Know The Better”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Fireflies”
Lofi Fruit Music – “City Of Stars”
Lofi Fruit Music – “L’s Theme”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Better Together”
Lofi Fruit Music – “All We Do”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Still D.R.E.”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Industry Baby”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Congratulations”
Lofi Fruit Music – “Sunset Lover”
Lofi Fruit Music – “The Remedy For A Broken Heart”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp8XNR9pwF9znUdjeEpADRzEY_tujL03d&si=_cqfum8qi124xq_K
And here it is on Spotify:
WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.
We’re sharing chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.
Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from April 9, 2025 (click the image to see a larger version):
For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):
You can stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711
Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.
All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.
Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student assistant Ibrahim (class of 2028) and features Coldplay’s 2005 album X & Y. Thanks, Ibrahim!
Coldplay’s third studio album is titled X & Y and was released in 2005. It revealed an immense change in their musical style. This album contains some of their most popular songs, including “Speed of Sound,” “Fix You,” and “Talk.” X & Y has various genres of music in it and discusses uncertainty, hope, and love among individuals, thus making this album a favorite among fans.
What makes X & Y unique is its terrific songwriting and expansive sound. Songs such as “Talk” borrow things from other bands—its melody is borrowed from an electronic band named Kraftwerk. “Fix You” is among the top songs by Coldplay because it consoles individuals who have been through tough times and provides them with hope. Whether you have known this band forever or just recently came to hear about it, this album is fun to listen to.
The Music Library has X & Y on CD, so you can experience its rich feelings yourself. If you prefer to think about the songs, listen to pleasant music, or simply have it playing in the background, most fans just love X & Y.
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Griffin (class of 2027) and song recommendations for your next party.
Party Anthems
A playlist of songs that the volume can’t be loud enough for!
Meek Mill – “Dreams and Nightmares”
Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg – “Still D.R.E.”
T.I. ft. Rihanna – “Live Your Life”
N.E.R.D. and Rihanna – “Lemon”
Travis Scott ft. Drake – “Sicko Mode”
Lil Wayne ft. T-Pain – “Got Money”
Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris – “Yeah!”
Big Sean ft. E-40 – “I Don’t Fuck With You”
Kanye West ft. Rihanna & Kid Cudi – “All of the Lights”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezWLd6Rjgpt2JMq7P7_k9LG&si=4ntr4Ff-kqRfq3Sd
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) and features some guitar songs.
Guitar Favorites
I recently started guitar lessons through an introductory course here at UR, and I have an ever growing list of songs that I’d love to learn one day. Here are some tunes on the guitar that I enjoy!
Taylor Swift – “Come in with the Rain”
Lana del Rey ft. Father John Misty – “Let the Light In”
Taylor Swift – “right where you left me”
Sabrina Carpenter – “Couldn’t Make It Any Harder”
ROLE MODEL – “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”
Phoebe Bridgers – “Scott Street”
Sabrina Carpenter – “Bad Reviews”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s2CcOXj0iV7bQRcrvyDRCu6&si=CXx9hYdBncbhmDZ5
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Ibrahim (class of 2028) and features music by hip hop artist J. Cole.
J. Cole
Greetings, everyone! This post contains some of my favorite songs by my favorite artist, J. Cole!
J. Cole ft. Bas & 6LACK – “let go my hand”
J. Cole – “Dead Presidents II”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zew8XQQJioWR0GgSQnKHciHF&si=PHNiokci-IKnLayY
WDCE 90.1: UR Radio is the voice of independent radio in Richmond, VA and has been student-run and operated since 1960.
Students have used it as a launching pad for careers in radio or other mass communications, and also as an engaging extra-curricular activity. Community members and UR alumni also continue to play an important role in the station.
We’re sharing chart information from WDCE as reported to the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart.
Here’s the WDCE Top 30 from April 2, 2025 (click the image to see a larger version):
For comparison, here is this week’s national NACC chart (click the image to see a larger version):
You can stream WDCE live here: https://live365.com/station/WDCE-90-1-FM-a39711
Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.
All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.
Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student manager Esther (class of 2025) and features a biography of American composer Amy Beach (1867-1944). Thanks, Esther!
Amy Beach, Passionate Victorian by Adrienne Fried Block
Amy Beach, Passionate Victorian is a detailed biography by Adrienne Fried Block, a renowned musicologist and scholar of American classical music. Block’s work was a significant contribution to the field, especially in the study of women composers who have often been overlooked in the traditional narrative of classical music. Block’s book dives into Beach’s life, not only exploring the cultural and societal challenges Beach faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, but also highlighting her overall impressive musical achievements as an accomplished composer.
In this biography, Block traces Beach’s life from her childhood in New Hampshire, where she displayed musical talent, to her rise as a respected composer and performer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Beach, who became the first American woman to compose a symphony, overcame many personal and professional obstacles, but her work continues to resonate today. Block’s narrative emphasizes Beach’s legacy in the context of American classical music, examining her compositions, such as the “Gaelic Symphony” and “Piano Concerto in C-sharp minor,” and situating her within broader cultural movements. The biography is not just an account of Beach’s career but a reflection on the complexities of gender, artistry, and recognition in the classical music world, offering readers a deeper understanding of Beach’s lasting impact on the music community!
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Griffin (class of 2027) and features some recent Grammy award winners.
Grammy Winners
In honor of the recent Grammy Awards, listen to a playlist of some of the songs and albums of the winners and experience some of the best music released this past year!
Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Chappell Roan – “Pink Pony Club”
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
Olivia Rodrigo – “so american”
Muni Long – “Made For Me” (Live From BET)
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zew3BHhKSItJuizzpK6Wsuo_&si=W_AvCCanUBxtdCg6