Playlists
As Seen On TV: Commercial Compositions, Vol. 1
Rapping hamsters, lovesick Swiffers, young love blossoming over a stick of gum… Chances are at least one of those things makes you think “Where (and more importantly, WHY) have I seen this before?”. This week, we’re diving deep into our memory — both conscious and subconscious — and talking about … Continue reading “As Seen On TV: Commercial Compositions, Vol. 1”
SOUNDS LIKE: Late Night Oldies
There’s something really magical about the nighttime and the way music just hits different past midnight. One of my favorite things/worst habits I picked up in high school was writing essays throughout an entire night. What I mean by that is I would start brainstorming the structure of an AP … Continue reading “SOUNDS LIKE: Late Night Oldies”
What We’ve Been Listening To: Summer 2021
Ah yes, Labor Day Weekend, the unofficial end of summer. School’s starting again, the sun is starting to go down sooner, it’s getting colder (or if you’re in LA you’re waiting to smell smoke from a nearby wildfire), but also it’s time to start reflecting on what the heck just … Continue reading “What We’ve Been Listening To: Summer 2021”
In Our Own Skin
With National Hispanic Heritage Month on the horizon and An Exploration into identity What am I? It’s one of the many questions we ask ourselves. Being biracial, it’s something I ask myself, too. Am I Mexican? Am I American? I don’t live in Mexico , but I still feel this … Continue reading “In Our Own Skin”
Eden + Kelly: The Playlist
Four score and seven years ago, I met one of my best friends for the first time. She’s always been one of the coolest people I’ve ever known and oh man, I’m so excited to introduce her as a new guest contributor here at SOUNDS LIKE FEELS LIKE. Wow, I … Continue reading “Eden + Kelly: The Playlist”
Same Title, Different Song Vol. 1
One of my favorite music phenomena is how you can like two songs that have the same title but sound totally different. I started working on this playlist because I equally enjoyed listening to two songs called “My Type” by Saint Motel and by Saweetie. It was funny to me … Continue reading “Same Title, Different Song Vol. 1”
For A Good Cry
Have you ever just uncontrollably bawled your eyes out listening to a song? Come onnnnnn, I know you have. It’s a pretty common experience. At least for me, I can’t help it sometimes. I’ll hear a song build a chord so magnificently or resolve a particular progression so delicately- I … Continue reading “For A Good Cry”
I’m Not Bitter Anymore, Just Petty
You know what’s a curse put on the human brain? The fact that we remember people’s birthdays that are no longer relevant in our lives. I have a lot of dear friends whose birthdays are in July. It was really selfish of me to openly tell them last year that … Continue reading “I’m Not Bitter Anymore, Just Petty”
Summer Dream Pop
Don’t wake me, I’m living in a goddamn day dream, nothing ever lasts as long as you want it to, as long as I’m next to you. I’m feeling like the sun never sets, that summer was endless… – Heaven is a Place in My Head, Bad Suns Guess who … Continue reading “Summer Dream Pop”
SOUNDS LIKE: A Conversation About Classical Music
Ok folks, let’s just take a moment to thank TikTok, because we’ve got a special treat today. I recently connected with an incredibly talented TikTok creator who I’ve been following for a while because of his refreshing take on classical music. Joe Sedarski is a student at Boston University who … Continue reading “SOUNDS LIKE: A Conversation About Classical Music”
Quintessential Queer Artists Vol. 1
Happy Pride Month everybody! I wanted to make this playlist to make a statement. I consider myself an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and realize I’ve never been as vocal about it as I should. I didn’t know that the queer community even existed before high school (that’s on living … Continue reading “Quintessential Queer Artists Vol. 1”
AAPI Excellence Vol. 1
Happy AAPI Heritage Month! If you didn’t know, May is Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Especially with the rise in violence against AAPI people in America, it is important to learn about the complicated history of AAPI people in America and highlight their contributions to food, culture, and more. … Continue reading “AAPI Excellence Vol. 1”
A Little Space
In the throes of the pandemic, everyone has looked for some sort of escapism. Whether it was getting the lost in the world of movies or television/streaming shows, regressing to nostalgic obsessions, or just dissociating from reality while in lockdown, we all had our choice to cope. I’ve been particularly … Continue reading “A Little Space”
Love In the Time of Corona
We’ve been in quarantine in the US for more than a month now (officially). Getting used to the new normal has been hard for everyone to varying degrees. From missing close friends and our normal lives to losing loved ones to the virus, we’re all feeling a sense of loss. … Continue reading “Love In the Time of Corona”
Lonely Songs for Lonely People
So, I guess we’re all (unofficially) in quarantine now here in the US. For the record, we’ve already known that there’s a loneliness epidemic but it’s very possible that it’ll be exacerbated by ol’ Corona. As someone who’s struggled with loneliness, now more than ever do I find it important to reach … Continue reading “Lonely Songs for Lonely People”
Your New Friendly Neighborhood Punk-Ass Kids
Let me provide a visual: so you just moved into a new suburban neighborhood and all of a sudden, some punk-ass kids riding on their skateboards pull up to you. At first, you’re like ‘who do these kids think they are? what do they want? how do I avoid this … Continue reading “Your New Friendly Neighborhood Punk-Ass Kids”
ew it’s valentine’s day
For the record, I’ve always had the mentality that Valentine’s Day should celebrate more than romantic love. Like, I once hosted a live radio show in high school where I took requests and dedications on Valentine’s Day. It was fun, and further proof that I’ve been brimming with the need … Continue reading “ew it’s valentine’s day”
A Beginner’s Guide to: Shakira and JLo
Dearly beloved SOUNDS LIKE FEELS LIKE familia, I’m sure you know that the SuperBowl is this coming Sunday. Oh you didn’t? It’s ok…some of my coworkers thought it was later in Feb. But yeah, it’s this Sunday. And for me, this is probably the most important SuperBowl halftime performance to … Continue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to: Shakira and JLo”
A Little January Optimism
Idk about you all but historically, my Januaries have been trash. I love the energy of a new year but there’s always something that puts a damper on my mood midway through the month. Well you know what January? Not this year!!! Anyways, I made this playlist so we can … Continue reading “A Little January Optimism”
Thanksgiving Songs
I know everyone’s debating whether or not to listen to Christmas music already, but I am NOT HERE FOR THIS SO-CALLED THANKSGIVING ERASURE. Food, people you love, food, and just time to be thankful for what you’ve got. Why erase that? Did I mention the food?? There’s Halloween songs, there’s … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Songs”
The Ultimate Girls’ Night Playlist 2019
I made this playlist for a purely selfish reason: I’m having a girls’ night out this weekend. I haven’t gone out with my gals in a while and especially heading towards the holiday season, I want to celebrate with them all the things each of us have been through this … Continue reading “The Ultimate Girls’ Night Playlist 2019”
The Comeback Kids
Ok, people who know me personally: No, this is not only gonna be about the Jonas Brothers. (I will put forth my declaration of love to them later because I’m still processing, hold please.) Their comeback was a personal thing for me, however, they’re not the only kids that came back into … Continue reading “The Comeback Kids”
Spooky Songs
Fear is a funny thing because it’s both something that can paralyze you and motivate you. Halloween and the spooky transitional season that it exists in (autumn in lay men’s terms) are a time to reflect on things that scare you, whether you’re going through a tough time or you’re … Continue reading “Spooky Songs”
