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Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

Cozy tunes to keep you warm this winter | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton January 30, 2025
I curated a playlist of songs that make me feel warm, anticipating that I’d need some soothing music to help me get through the next few months of cold temperatures. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

My election frustration playlist | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton November 6, 2024
This week, I’m angry at everyone and everything.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Music to soothe September stress | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton September 18, 2024
It’s already September, and while Boston’s weather might not have caught up just yet, fall is on the horizon. September is overwhelming, regardless of the temperature. I start sweating just thinking about opening my Google Calendar during this time of year. Classes have begun and club meetings are ramping up. I looked ahead yesterday — even though I probably shouldn’t have — and my first midterm is less than three weeks away. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Syncing Hearts and Beats: Using Spotify Blends To Enhance Friendships

Isabella Lapriore October 2, 2023
Utilizing insights and data about your listening habits allows the app to uniquely shape each unique “Blend” — updating it daily to give you new recommendations and the most accurate listening experience. But perhaps the most interesting feature of “Blends” is its ability to see numerically how you match up with other members.
Unmasked: What music have you been listening to lately?

Unmasked: What music have you been listening to lately?

Veronica Thompson April 20, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what kind of music have you been listening to lately? Click...

Kacper Bazan / DFP Staff

The dark side of “mood” playlists

Kendall O’Brien February 9, 2022
The dangers of a “mood” playlist should not be taken lightly.
Spotify on an iPhone. Frances gives us a breakdown of her top five artists and top song from her 2021 Spotify Wrapped. COURTESY OF SARA KURFESS VIA UNSPLASH

Analyzing my Spotify Wrapped, the artists, songs that got me through

Frances Beedon December 5, 2021
A big thank you to all of the artists that got me through the year. Let's do it again in 2022.
californian soil by london grammar on spotify

REVIEW: London Grammar’s third album is the perfect addition to your summer playlist

Emma Vacirca April 21, 2021
With somber instrumentals and catchy indie-pop beats, London Grammar's new album tops the UK charts.
april playlist on spotify

You should really make monthly playlists

Grace Donahue April 15, 2021
Making a new playlist every month allows me to relive specific points in my life.
Danny Pudi at San Diego comic con

‘Community’’s Abed Nadir is the perfect representation of Gen Z’s main character obsession

Grace Donahue March 30, 2021
Abed Nadir from “Community” is a Gen Z kid at heart — or Gen Z-ers are just copying Nadir.
sorry song by halsey

Song Spotlight: ‘Sorry’ by Halsey

Katrina Liu March 12, 2021
“Sorry” is a raw testament to the notion of feeling like you’re not good enough for anyone or anything. We’ve all experienced an inkling of that feeling before.
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