Parsons Playlists – 2026: This Is Your Year

Posted on January 23, 2026 by marmstr3

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: Study Songs

Posted on December 8, 2025 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Susanne (class of 2026) featuring some songs for studying.

Study Songs!

This playlist features some of my recent favorite songs for studying or doing homework. I find them super soothing so I hope you all find something you enjoy and want to add to your own playlists!

Fleetwood Mac – “Songbird”

Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners – “Lake Missoula”

Lord Huron – “La Belle Fleur Sauvage”

Omar Apollo – “Brakelights”

The Paper Kites – “Woodland”

Daniel Caesar – “Superpowers”

SZA – “Sweet November”

Mt. Joy – “Roly Poly”

The Marías – “No One Noticed”

Olivia Dean – “I’ve Seen It”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists – “65° and Sunny”

Posted on September 19, 2025 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Mia (class of 2026) and features some songs that evoke the coming fall temperatures.

65° and Sunny

Image shows a close up of the ground covered with colorful autumn leaves and twigs with a blurred background

My theme for this playlist was inspired by the upcoming weather. Fall is my favorite season and these songs remind me of when it is 65° and sunny outside 🙂

Σtella and Redinho – “Charmed”

Maggie Rogers – “Love You For A Long Time”

Justin Bieber – “Daisies”

The Marías – “Heavy”

beabadoobee – “Beaches”

Sabrina Carpenter – “Sugar Talking”

Taylor Swift – “So High School”

Hozier – “From Eden”

Chappell Roan – “The Subway”

Jordana & TV Girl – “Better in the Dark”

Clairo – “North”

Omar Apollo – “Evergreen”

Olivia Dean – “Nice to Each Other”

Role Model – “Oh, Gemini”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists – Interlude

Posted on October 18, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Esther (class of 2025) featuring some songs for taking a break on a hectic day.

Interlude

On days a little more hectic, a moment to pause and breathe can make all the difference. Here’s a playlist of songs that feel like a gentle pat on the back for me.

Rachel Chinouriri – “So My Darling”

Cody Fry – “Photograph”

Ben Platt – “Grow As We Go”

lullaboy – “3 New Words”

Clairo – “Juna”

Cavetown – “Talk to Me”

Wasia Project – “To Get Better”

Sleeping At Last – “Three”

Patrick Watson – “Lost With You”

Chezile – “Beanie”

Anthony Lazaro – “The Midnight Train”

Olivia Dean – “Drive”