Parsons Playlists: Spring

Posted on March 20, 2026 by marmstr3

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 – Fall Favorites

Posted on September 26, 2025 by marmstr3

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

Fall Favorites

UR lake and gazebo fall

These are some of my favorite songs to listen to as fall rolls around; they’re perfect for the colder weather!!

Zach Bryan – “Dawns (Feat. Maggie Rogers)”

Arctic Monkeys – “No. 1 Party Anthem”

Hozier – “Jackie and Wilson”

Taylor Swift – “Cardigan”

Steve Lacy – “Dark Red”

Lana Del Rey – “West Coast”

Lana Del Rey – “Salvatore”

Arctic Monkeys – “I Wanna Be Yours”

Good Neighbors – “Home”

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

Phantogram – “Black Out Days (Future Islands Remix)”

Suki Waterhouse – “Good Looking”

Hozier – “Work Song”

Blood Orange – “Champagne Coast”

Zach Bryan – “Something in the Orange”

Noah Kahan – “Northern Attitude”

Lana Del Rey – “Ultraviolence”

Gotye – “Somebody That I Used to Know”

Tory Lanez – “The Color Violet”

Arcy Drive – “Time Shrinks”

Arcy Drive – “Roll My Stone”

Yebba – “Far Away”

The Cranberries – “Linger”

First Aid Kit – “Emmylou”

Boy – “Little Numbers”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: “Mocha Mousse”

Posted on March 21, 2025 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Amy (class of 2025) and features songs inspired by Pantone’s 2025 color of the year.

Mocha Mousse

I have finally reached my fourth annual Pantone playlist, just in time for my last semester as a student employee at the Parsons Music Library. 2025’s color of the year is Mocha Mousse—a warm, inviting hue that captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. Pantone describes Mocha Mousse as a velvety, gentle mocha tone that enriches mind, body, and soul with its comforting sophistication. Pantone collaborated with Spoonflower, Pura, and Libratone to celebrate this trend. Spoonflower introduced a collection of fabrics in Mocha Mousse, Pura created a line of artisanal candles based on mocha mousse, and Libratone launched earbuds in mocha mousse. Here are 18 songs I believe are a mix of mellow and cozy warmth.

Field Medic – “mood ring baby”

SZA – “Crybaby”

First Aid Kit – “Emmylou”

Lana Del Rey – “Say Yes To Heaven”

Norah Jones – “Don’t Know Why”

Adele – “All Night Parking (with Erroll Garner) Interlude”

Thee Sacred Souls – “Will I See You Again?”

Faye Webster – “In A Good Way”

SZA – “Kitchen”

Laufey – “Dreamer”

Clairo – “Add Up My Love”

Bon Iver – “For Emma”