SONG OF THE DAY: MANATEE COMMUNE – “ISLAND”
This hidden gem of a song is good for the following: - Mad indie street cred - Studying, especially if it's something kind of metaphysical - Probably smoking weed, but…
SONG OF THE DAY – Sacrifice (feat. Yazarah) – Darien Brockington
Sometimes you have to look back to move forward. With the resurgence of R&B from D’angelo to Chris McClenney, I figured I would share this original R&B jam from 2005.…
“Happiness” as an art prompt.
Pick a song you’ve been listening to a lot lately and listen to it again (for me, that song is Happiness by Elliott Smith). Write/paint/sculpt/make art while it plays, using…
Song of the Day: Milo – Zen Scientist (feat. Myka 9)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5ip8NxzAUFcKFI2BRwaQ9B Last year was a ridiculously strong year for hip-hop, and I'd say Milo's sophomore album So the Flies Don't Come was one of the best. This track, like all on the record,…
Song of the Day: Porches – Car
https://open.spotify.com/track/1CA55OYt7sgNqDncjN2WUd I saw Porches post this song on their Facebook on Monday, and got unbelievably excited –– and with good reason, I think. Though much more electronic than any of…
Dave Matthews Lyric Composition
Words are taken from all Dave Matthews Band's songs to create a single original composition. Feel the light of love inside of you. In your eyes, it glows. Realize what…
SONG OF THE DAY: Hinds – “Warts”
Stumbled upon this track in my trusty Discover Weekly playlist and I must say, I am a very fast fan. This all-girl band hails from Madrid and just recently released…
Song of the Day: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn – “The Final Countdown”
I was trying to think of a Béla Fleck/Abigail Washburn song to post, since this incredible duo will be playing at CC in a matter of hours. While I…
CONCERT REVIEW- Ominous Animals and Kauzmann On Ice
This past Saturday night CC students gathered at 666 Uintah to let out some energy to the sounds of CC student bands Ominous Animals and Kauzmann On Ice. Above…
STEPPENWOLF, JOHN KAY – “SNOWBLIND FRIEND”
https://open.spotify.com/track/4reGhfOwxDUSSk1btybGCS Even though "Snowblind Friend" is undoubtedly about cocaine rather than snow, it still promotes the kind of vibe you might feel in looking out the window today in Colorado…