Parsons Playlists: Let’s Go to the Beach!

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Susanne (class of 2026) and features some music for your next trip to the beach.

Let’s Go to the Beach!

VA Beach boardwalk with Neptune statue

This playlist is made for warm weather – perfect for lounging at the pool, driving with the windows down, or picnicking with friends. These songs are upbeat, catchy, mood-boosters that will make you feel the sunshine on your skin, even if the temperatures haven’t caught up yet. Enjoy and happy spring + summer!

Vance Joy – “Saturday Sun”

Rex Orange County – “Best Friend”

YG Marley – “Praise Jah in the Moonlight”

Mt. Joy – “Highway Queen”

Lord Huron – “Ends of the Earth”

Houndmouth – “Sedona”

Flipturn – “Chicago”

Hozier – “Jackie and Wilson”

ROLE MODEL – “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”

SZA – “BMF”

Kali Uchis – ““Dame Beso // Muévete”

Maggie Rogers – “Give A Little”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zez8dUL8Tldxb3Supa68K49p&si=PHz0ggMsqX5Y93s6

Parsons Playlists: Autumn Anthems

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Susanne (class of 2026) some songs for the shorter, colder days of autumn.

Autumn Anthems

late autumn

As the days get shorter and the air grows colder, it’s always fun to listen to music that matches the ambience of our weather. This playlist features songs with a range of folk, indie, pop and acoustic roots that take inspiration from the natural world around us. Whether you’re cooking festive foods, hosting a game night with friends, or hiking in Virginia’s breathtaking mountains, this soothing yet upbeat playlist is sure to have you singing along and inspired to reconnect with the earth.

The Lumineers – “Walls”

Mt. Joy – “Evergreen”

Noah Kahan – “Everywhere, Everything”

Taylor Swift – “ivy”

Hozier – “First Light”

Jonah Kagen – “The Roads”

Lord Huron – “Ends of the Earth”

Phoebe Bridgers – “Moon Song”

Wild Rivers – “Thinking ‘Bout Love”

MisterWives – “SUPERBLOOM”

Maggie Rogers – “Fallingwater”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zez28BPfSvouKU9LILeLlYdF&si=4pgXfi_0t8nrAW1N