Parsons Playlists: Fun and Funky!

Posted on January 30, 2026 by marmstr3

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: Sunny Day

Posted on October 17, 2025 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Joyce (class of 2027) and features songs for a sunny day.

Sunny Day

This playlist carries an upbeat yet relaxed energy, carrying the atmosphere of a sunny day free from obligations. It creates a soundscape that encourages you to slow down, embrace the present, and simply enjoy the moment!

Aaliyah – “At Your Best (You Are Love)”

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

Vendla – “Face Your Fears”

Ravyn Lenae – “Genius”

Kali Uchis – “Breeze!”

Ella Fitzgerald – “Misty”

Ilene Woods & Mike Douglas – “So This Is Love”

Kali Uchis – “Sunshine & Rain…”

Kali Uchis – “Simple”

Wave to Earth – “Peach Eyes”

Wave to Earth – “Play With Earth!”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: Let’s Go to the Beach!

Posted on April 18, 2025 by marmstr3

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!

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: Filtered Lens

Posted on December 6, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Esther (class of 2025). It features music that makes her think of cell phone camera filters.

Filtered Lens

Here’s songs that would have some kind of filter over them if we could see them!

Far Caspian – “Let’s Go Outside”

Numcha – “afterglow”

Raye – “Worth It”

Kali Uchis – “Never Be Yours”

Wildson ft. Astyn Turr – “One on One”

rhyu – “It’s Fine”

grentperez – “When the Day is Done”

CHSKA – “i know you know”

shae, WIMY – “Anybody”

J3R0 – “Call u Mine?”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zew8txTu0WV-ITn3nxyRnZBB&si=-UJtbHwv0XgfQf3p

Parsons Playlists: Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo

Posted on November 4, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Luis (class of 2025) and features music by R&B/Latin artists Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo.

Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo

This year I have really gotten into listening to both of these artists. Omar Apollo is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter known for his genre-blending sound, combining elements of R&B, funk, soul, and Latin influences with heartfelt, bilingual lyrics. Kali Uchis is a Colombian-American artist celebrated for her sultry, versatile voice, blending R&B, soul, reggaeton, and pop in her music, often with themes of love, self-empowerment, and cultural identity. I wanted to share some of my favorite songs from both artists, as well as some of the collaborations they have done in the past.

Kali Uchis – “Moonlight”

Omar Apollo – “Evergreen”

Kali Uchis – “Telepatía”

Omar Apollo – “Archetype”

Kali Uchis – “Quiero Sentirme Bien”

Omar Apollo – “Frio”

Kali Uchis – “Fue Mejor”

Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo – “Worth the Wait”

Omar Apollo and Kali Uchis – “Bad Life”

Omar Apollo – “Kamikaze”

Kali Uchis – “Igual Que Un Ángel”

Omar Apollo – “Spite”