The weather this week has reflected our mood…

Midterms are almost done, but you’re probably feeling even more done. As a little motivation to get you through the final stretch, Bwogger Sarah Dahl has a playlist to conquer your midterm blues. 

This playlist doesn’t actually contain any blues songs because I don’t feel qualified to recommend blues songs. Instead, it’s a mix of slow/sadgirl softrock and some more inspiring/hopeful ballads, plus Big Sean. You can get through midterms, you just have to believe.

  1. Fifteen, Goldroom ft. Chela- I shazamed this song when I heard it at the hotel pool over break, and it’s kind of a jam. Plus, don’t midterms lowkey-highkey feel like being 15 again (or worse??)?
  2. Cool Blue, Japanese House- You can at least imagine/simulate that you are calm with this one.
  3. HELP, The Front Bottoms- Because you need it.
  4. Constant Headache, Joyce Manor- If you haven’t had a constant headache this week, can you tell me what you’re eating/taking? Thanks.
  5. Fool, Frankie Cosmos- No better time than midterms to question your major…
  6. Fast Car, Tracy Chapman- …or wish  you had a fast car to get tf out of the city.
  7. So Good at Being in Trouble, Unknown Mortal Orchestra- A favorite of Bwog EIC Amara Banks.
  8. Always on My Mind, Marbert Rocel- There’s gotta be something on your mind besides your studies. (Another song I shazamed at the hotel. That playlist was on fire).
  9. Pure Comedy, Father John Misty- Donald Trump, or your life?
  10. LES, Childish  Gambino- Lower East Side (NYU). Wishing you were there.
  11. Twin Peaks Theme – Instrumental, Angelo Badalamenti- This is kind of a classic. And super sad. Without words.
  12. Avril 14th, Aphex Twin- Another wordless song, because we needed some Aphex Twin on this playlist.
  13. Liability, Lorde- If you haven’t heard it yet, the new Lorde song is really depressing and also really good.
  14. Big Beautiful Day, PWR BTTM- This banger from their new album will get you back on a positive track!
  15. Bounce Back, Big Sean- You may have taken some Ls, but you will bounce back (especially with this playlist).

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