Sasha Vry: “After the Storm (feat. Tyler, the Creator)” by Kali Uchis & “Garden Shed (feat. Estelle)” by Tyler, the Creator
“After the Storm”:
Kali Uchis gorgeously depicts how life has moments in which we have to deal with deep, desolate, and demanding parts of life, but there is always growth after the storm passes. The rain, the song's flow, and the glistening energy represent the transition from one part to another, like winter to spring. It also helps that I have this song tatted on me and that it reminds me to keep my head high.
“Garden Shed”:
The first minute and 15 seconds of the song depict the anticipation of warmth with sounds that have pops of color and a tease of what’s to come. Yes, this song is about Tyler’s way of coming out of the garden shed, but I also see it as taking the tools out of the garden shed to let the flowers breathe in their new life, with no fear and an intention of beauty.
Alyssa Medvedeff: “Flowers in Your Hair” by The Lumineers & “Ivy” by Frank Ocean
“Ivy”:
As Frank Ocean reflects on the beauty of love, despite heartbreak I enter Spring reflecting on the previous months despite the barren winter and consider that there is so much to look forward to in the upcoming flourishing spring and summer months.
“Flowers In Your Hair”:
This song about growing older and the nostalgia of falling in love reminds me of spring, as the weather gets nicer I reminisce on my past while thinking of all the warm memories to come.
Ollie Roloff: “Ice Melts” by Drake and Young Thug & “I’m Always In Love” by Wilco
“Ice Melts”:
The year is 2017, I’m in the eighth grade on spring break in Puerto Rico. This album had just come out and was the soundtrack to that trip and my entire spring, this song was the highlight.
“I’m Always In Love”:
One of the few songs I remember from early childhood that I’ve continued to listen to throughout my life. It just feels like good spring vibes idk.
Hannah Chen: “Hot Rod” by Dayglow & “Put Your Records” on by Ritt Momney
“Hot Rod”:
This song is one I listened to a lot during the past years, especially during the springtime and it gives off early spring vibes where you can start wearing light pastel colors.
“Put Your Records On”:
Also the same reason as above but to me, it signals the start of late nights with friends where you’re walking along a beach eating good food.
Monique Robinson: “Back on 74” by Jungle & “Nikes” by Frank Ocean
“Back on 74”:
This song has such a good vibe! It reminds me of the weather starting to get warm, flowers are blooming, insects are crawling out of hibernation. In plain terms, it makes me wanna go outside and groove while shaking sum ass.
“Nikes”:
My go to sulk song on a rainy day in April. That’s all I really need to say…the ones who get it, GET IT!
Mariah Cade: “Dreams” by The Cranberries & “Igual Que Un Ángel” by Kali Uchis, Peso Pluma
“Dreams”:
The song incorporates the nostalgic, yet hopeful themes of change with wistful lyrics and dreamy vocals. These themes are so fitting for spring, the time for rebirth and growth.
“Igual Que Un Ángel”:
This song is pretty, pink, and full of adoration, reminding me of the loveliest parts of the spring season.
Dalila Divanovic: Sangria (feat. Arlo Parks) by Easy Life & Blue Boy by Mac Demarco
“Sangria”:
This song feels like falling in love, with its slow beat and Arlo Parks voice which sounds like honey. Spring feels the way it sounds, like you’re falling in love with life again after the brutal cold. Let’s have some sangria and lay under the blossoming trees.
“Blue Boy”:
If Mac Demarco was a season, he would be Spring. His music feels like the sun is coming out again, and I think Blue Boy is a wonderful example of that. “Honey that’s the way that life goes”
Rebekah Turner: “Everybody Watching” by Snoop Dogg, Raphael Saadiq Miguel & ”23” by Cleo Sol
“Everybody Watching”
This song perfectly captures when the weather starts getting warmer and everyone is eager to spend more time outside. The groovy and relaxed beat along with the lyrical descriptions of the scene makes for the perfect Spring jam.
“23”
The softly spoken lyrics that color the effortless beat flow like the freshly sprung flowers that characterize Spring. Cleo reflects on her mother being the source of much of her trauma, but she refuses to be broken by it and instead proclaims how she’s overcome these challenges. Which is a more than appropriate representation of springtime and the fresh start it signifies.
Ragi Vyas: “Peru” by Fireboy & “FML” by Ed Sheeran & Peru
Katie Denison: “Feel Like Makin' Love” by D'Angelo & “A Greater Love” by Yves Tumor
“Feel Like Makin' Love”:
As the flowers begin to bud and days become longer, Spring represents a place for new beginnings. D'Angelo opens with "Strolling in the park/Watching Winter turn to Spring" as he daydreams about a new love interest. The sensual melody of trumpets and bass makes you want to two-step into spring. D'Angelo's melodic voice puts us in a trance as we envision a greener future.
“A Greater Love”:
Yves' love song is about his relationship with a new lover. Just as spring brings new and exciting changes, so has his lover. The lover is compared to the Sun, rain and seasons, complexifying their ability to be multiple things at once, perfectly encapsulating Spring's inconsistent weather patterns but ultimate ability to replenish the Earth.
Sabrina Longo: “Ciao Ciao” by La rappresentate di lista & “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan
“Ciao Ciao” by La rappresentate di lista was one of the contenders of Sanremo 2022, a singing competition that takes place in Sanremo, Italy every February. My mom watches Sanremo religiously, and naturally, this song was blasted throughout my house and in the car all throughout the spring semester of my senior year before moving to college. :’)
(I was recently informed that this song is also in White Lotus when Jennifer Coolidge’s character sniffs a line, so that’s cool, too).
“Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan is the first song of hers I discovered over two years ago now (also during my senior year of high school). She’s finally being given her flowers right now, so I thought it was fitting to put here.
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