Stampede Staff Playlist: September Edition

This song is upbeat and anxiety-inducing at the same time. Something is off about it from the start, and I think that it is really interesting. The song  is upbeat, but the lyrics are wretched and abhorrent. The chorus being a chanted repetition of "inferiority; jealousy; please dispose of me" seems odd or out-of-touch in western music, but to me the language difference also leads to mistranslation wh...

Along with its slightly upbeat tone, “The Shining” can be interpreted in many ways; one being the feeling of heartbreak. The balance of sad verses and declarations of love leaves you wanting to listen to the rest of the album. The use of metaphors engulfs the listener into the world that The Neighbourhood has created. The contradictions found within the entire song allows the listener to understa...

Steve Lacy, once a guitarist for the band The Internet, is a great upcoming artist known for his unique alternative r&b style. Dark Red is a fun song with a feeling of curiosity of something bad, yet exciting is gonna happen. It is an interesting song about not giving up on his partner and only wanting that one person he desires. This song’s instruments and all the unique vocals implemented w...

This sends an honest message to somebody who knows the full truth but is waiting for the other person to say it out loud. When you are doing something that you know you should not be doing, thinking that you will not get caught, you are dead wrong and if you keep on trying to lie about and hide it, it will eventually catch up to you, however, if you are honest and come clean with the truth, everythin...

This song is very relaxing and it sends a message that if something happens and it was not what you thought it was, it was not meant to be. If it was supposed to happen, it would have happened a long time ago but it did not. Take each day one step at a time.

Pretty Hate Machine in general is an entire story that I do not understand nor pretend to, but Ringfinger is like the conclusion and it is like the best part of a story over and over if you listen to it on repeat. There's a raw energy that is addicting in every one of Trent's songs and I think he keeps his depression on a leash to write whatever he does.

Another One by Mac Demarco is a song that has recently been growing on me. With indie inspired elements in its sound and production it sounds psychedelic and dream-like, with themes of confusions and astray. Hearing the words of there being another hits hard at times when you are alone and reflecting on your decisions. This song is unique and has a vibe that is different compared to most songs I have l...

The album Evermore by Taylor Swift allowed her to take one more step into the Alternative/Indie genre. It was full of imagery that allowed the listener to envision the settings of the songs perfectly. Although the whole album was wonderful, one song that stands out the most to me is “Coney Island”. The use of specific words truly allows the listener to feel the atmosphere of the song. The line...

It does not get more classic than the opening to Death Note! The vocalist, Yomi, has a very emotionally captivating voice and the lyrics very much match the tone of the anime. Death Note's antagonist(or protagonist depending on who you're rooting for) is named Light Yagami, and he finds himself ridding the world of criminals and ordering their death through writing their names in a book called a Death...

I believe that this is one of those songs that everyone can relate to in some way. Whether someone is struggling in school or not feeling good enough, this song feels like an old friend hugging you and telling you that they have been feeling the exact same way. The second verse and its use of metaphors makes the song feel magical. It makes the listener feel less alone, and when an artist can do that,...

 A powerful message is pretty well known in this song—things that happen on this Earth are a part of the process. It is not meant to be forced or rushed. Somebody loves you, somebody cares about you and they would do anything to make sure that you are okay. They would much rather take the time out of their day to help you out than not know anything about what you have going on and sooner or lat...