Parsons Playlists: Spring Walks

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Elina (class of 2029) and features some music for springtime walking.

Spring Walks

UR spring walk with lake and cherry blossoms

This playlist has that effortless main-character vibe, and it is perfect for spring walks around campus or wandering through nature.

Carnival Youth – “Never Have Enough”

Declan McKenna – “Brazil”

alt-J – “Breezeblocks”

Milky Chance – “Stolen Dance”

Hozier – “Would That I”

Bakar – “Hell N Back”

The Drums – “Money”

Radiohead – “Weird Fishes”

Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners – “Evergreen”

Her’s – “What Once Was”

Harmless – “Swing Lynn”

Mac DeMarco – “Still Beating”

The Smiths – “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out”

Wallows – “Remember When”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: Spring

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Giuliana (class of 2028) and features some songs for spring.

Spring

This is a playlist that is perfect for spring time and the warm weather that is right around the corner. These songs feel more carefree and capture the sunny days that make you want to spend time outside. I love listening to music that makes me feel excited for the days ahead of me, so hopefully this playlist will do the same for others!

The Mamas and the Papas – “California Dreamin'”

Fleetwood Mac – “The Chain”

Olivia Dean – “Dive”

First Aid Kit – “Emmylou”

Tears for Fears – “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”

Hozier – “From Eden”

Macklemore – “Glorious”

Macklemore – “White Walls”

SZA – “Good Days”

Good Neighbours – “Home”

Hozier – “Jackie and Wilson”

The Cranberries – “Linger”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: Warm Evenings

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Mia (class of 2026) and celebrates the impending warmer months.

Warm Evenings

Colorful picnic evening gathering

The theme of this playlist is inspired by the warmer months to come where the grass has grown back, and it is over 60° every day. I hope to play this during a barbeque surrounded by all my friends and family.

Steve Miller Band – “The Joker”

Steely Dan – “Dirty Work”

Grand Funk Railroad – “Some Kind of Wonderful”

Dire Straits – “Sultans of Swing”

The Police – “Canary in a Coalmine”

Talking Heads – “Pulled Up”

Steve Miller Band – “Rock’n Me”

Pete Townshend – “Let My Love Open the Door”

Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Up Around the Bend”

Fleetwood Mac – “Don’t Stop”

Eric Clapton – “Lay Down Sally”

The Doobie Brothers – “Listen to the Music”

The Marshall Tucker Band – “Can’t You See”

The Eagles – “Take It Easy”

Fleetwood Mac – “Gypsy”

The Rolling Stones – “Beast of Burden”

Stealers Wheel – “Stuck in the Middle”

Talking Heads – “This Must Be the Place”

Led Zeppelin – “Ramble On”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: Winter Pop

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Joyce (class of 2027) and features some wintry pop songs.

Winter Pop Playlist

This winter pop playlist is expressive and gives energy to listeners in the winter months. It captures the ambiance of winter: light, airy, cold, but cheerful. This playlist contains upbeat and shimmery tones that resemble the winter landscape: snow and warm lighting.

Ariana Grande – “Twilight Zone”

Ariana Grande – “December”

Madison Beer – “Bittersweet”

The Marias – “Run Your Mouth”

Olivia Dean – “A Couple Minutes”

Victoria Monet – “We Might Even Be Falling in Love”

Kaye-Marie – “Lives in You”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: Charlie Brown Season – A Peanuts Playlist

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Sophia (class of 2028) and features an assortment of “Peanuts” themed music.

Charlie Brown Season – A Peanuts Playlist

It’s officially CARLIE BROWN SEASON (at least for me). Pour a warm drink, get comfy, and let this playlist wrap you in soft jazz and cozy nostalgia.

Jayd Deroché, Hattie Kragten, and cast – “Best Time Ever” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Jayd Deroché and cast – “Leave It Better” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Hattie Kragten – “A Place Like This” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Jayd Deroché, Hattie Kragten, and cast – “When We Were Light” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Jayd Deroché – “Look Up, Charlie Brown” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Hattie Kragten – “It’s The Small Things, Charlie Brown” (from It’s The Small Things, Charlie Brown)

Megan Trainor – “Better When I’m Dancin'” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Megan Trainor – “Good To Be Alive” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Christophe Beck – “Fifi’s Theme” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Christophe Beck – “Snow Day” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Christophe Beck – “Christmastime Is Here / Christmas Is Coming” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Ensemble – “Opening – You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ilana Levine – “Schroeder” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Roger Bart, Kristin Chenowith, and Ilana Levine – “Snoopy” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

B.D. Wong – “My Blanket And Me” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Anthony Rapp – “The Kite” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Illana Levine and Anthony Rapp – “The Doctor Is In” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Stanley Wayne Mathis – “Beethoven Day” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “The Book Report” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Kristin Chenowith – “My New Philosophy” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Anthony Rapp and cast – “T.E.A.M. / The Baseball Game” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “Glee Club Rehearsal” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ilana Levine – “Little Known Facts” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Roger Bart – “Suppertime” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “Happiness” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “Bows” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Vince Guaraldi Trio – “Pebble Beach”

Vince Guaraldi Trio – “Blue Charlie Brown”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

And here it is on Spotify:

Parsons Playlists: “Dearest Reader, Love is in the Air”

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Rocio (class of 2027) and features some Bridgerton-esque selections for your Valentine’s Day enjoyment.

“Dearest Reader, Love is in the Air”

A Bridgerton-inspired Valentine’s playlist (classical elegance meets modern romance)
Best enjoyed while pretending you’re exchanging longing glances across a ballroom.

Duomo – “Wildest Dreams”

Midnite String Quartet – “Lovely”

Kris Bowers ft. Hillary Smith – “Strange”

Vitamin String Quartet – “Good Luck, Babe!”

Vitamin String Quartet – “Die With A Smile”

Brooklyn Duo – “Halo”

Brooklyn Duo – “Romantic Flight” (from How to Train Your Dragon)

Vitamin String Quartet – “Shallow”

Vitamin String Quartet – “Perfect”

Brooklyn Duo – “Yellow”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: The Ultimate Romantic Dancing Playlist!

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Julie (class of 2028) and features some romantic hits from the past.

The Ultimate Romantic Dancing Playlist!”

romantic dancing

This affectionately-curated playlist features classic romantic hits of the 1930s through the 1970s that are sure to get you feeling sentimental. Whether you too enjoy a slow dance or could use some sweeping orchestral interludes as your background music, this playlist offers a glimpse into the past and into a different era of romance.

Glenn Miller & His Orchestra – “Moonlight Serenade”

Frank Sinatra – “Somethin’ Stupid”

Billie Holiday – “I’ll Be Seeing You”

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – “This Guy’s In Love With You”

The Carpenters – “(They Long To Be) Close To You”

Kitty Kallen – “It’s Been a Long, Long Time”

Nat King Cole – “L-O-V-E”

Doris Day – “Dream a Little Dream of Me”

The Platters – “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”

Ritchie Valens – “We Belong Together”

Harry James & His Orchestra – “I’ve Heard That Song Before”

Jo Stafford – “You Belong To Me”

Dean Martin – “Everybody Loves Somebody”

Frankie Valli – “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: Fun and Funky!

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Susanne (class of 2026) and features some fun and funky songs from various time periods.

Fun and Funky!

This playlist features groovy songs from all over different time periods and genres. From older groups like Lakeside and the Grateful Dead to more modern R&B hits from Frank Ocean and Kali Uchis, this playlist will certainly take you on a “fantastic voyage.” I love listening to music that feels both calming and eccentric, so I hope this playlist is useful for those of you looking for songs with a similar energy.

Lakeside – “Fantastic Voyage”

Steve Lacy – “Infrunami”

BENEE – “Soaked”

Tame Impala – “Borderline”

Omar Apollo – “3 Boys”

Kali Uchis – “Heladito”

Remi Wolf with Dominic Fike – “Photo ID”

Tame Impala – “Piece of Heaven”

Grateful Dead – “Althea”

Celeste – “Stop This Flame”

Steely Dan – “Only A Fool Would Say That”

Frank Ocean – “Swim Good”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists – 2026: This Is Your Year

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Jillian (class of 2027) and features songs to get you off to a good start in 2026!

2026 — This Is Your Year

Your year is waiting - go get it

This playlist is made to remind you that you are in control of the coming year. While we are all busy with school and work, don’t forget to spend some time doing the things you love. Book that trip, start that new hobby, and/or say yes to something new. Whatever it is, make 2026 yours. 🙂

Chance Peña – “The Mountain Is You”

Michael Marcagi – “In The Light”

Rusted Root – “Send Me On My Way”

Olivia Dean – “So Easy (To Fall In Love)”

Jess Glynne – “Ain’t Got Far To Go”

Imagine Dragons – “It’s Time”

Ellie Goulding – “Anything Could Happen”

Athlete – “The Unknown”

Natasha Bedingfield – “Unwritten”

Florence + The Machine – “Dog Days Are Over”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: Fall 2025 Roundup

As the fall semester draws to a close, and you are working on papers, exams, etc, it can be fun to look back on what one has accomplished.

Our student employees have worked hard curating Parsons Playlists all semester, so here’s a roundup of all their spring semester posts for your enjoyment.
Clicking on the links will take you to each playlist post.

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65° and Sunny (Mia – Class of 2026)

Fall Favorites (Giuliana – Class of 2028)

Spooky Season (Sophia – Class of 2028)

Hello Cold Weather (Alex – Class of 2026)

Sunny Day (Joyce – Class of 2027)

Cyberpunk/Synthwave (Nikoloz – Class of 2026)

Karaoke Songs (Griffin – Class of 2027)

The Perfect Fall (Gilmore Girls Vibe) Playlist (Rocio – Class of 2027)

Quiet Resonance (Madelyn – Class of 2028)

On Loop (Ibrahim – Class of 2028)

Chill R&B (Alex – Class of 2026)

Malcolm Todd (Eliana – Class of 2026)

Study Songs (Susanne – Class of 2026)