Every other week, Staff Reporter Jillian Morabito showcases some of the tunes you should be tuning in to. Here are her picks for your new Must Listen Playlist:

“Slow It Down” by The Lumineers

Coachella, Bonnaroo, Governors Ball, Sasquatch, Lollapalooza—the Lumineers are everywhere. Sad thing is, the crowds at these festivals will probably only know the band for “Hey Ho,” and possibly “Stubborn Love.” Those are quality, and catchy, songs; however “Slow It Down” contains emotion that is immeasurable compared to the rest of the album.

This track is about the trials of love and never really feeling good enough. Whenever the line "Slow it down" is belted, it actually pains your heart to hear the longing in lead singer Wesley Schultz’s voice. Sentiment is especially perceived in the concluding lines: “Don’t you frown when you’re feeling like that / Only love can dig you out of it.” If you’re like me, you’ve fallen in love with this song for well over a year and cannot wait for their concert at the Greek September 27th & 28th. 

“Where Are You Now” by Mumford and Sons  

You would think that because “Babel” won the Grammy for “Album of the Year,” you would hear more than just “I Will Wait.” The whole album, though a bit repetitive at times, is fantastic and, in my opinion, the best track on the album is a bonus track, and practically nonexistent.

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“Where Are You Now” is by far the most captivating track on the latest album, yet when you speak to “fans” about this track, about 9 out of 10 times they will have no idea what you're talking about and try and convince you “The Cave” is still the best. Kuddos to Mumford for being one of the biggest names in music, but it almost makes you wonder if fame is making them loose credibility with fans that have been there from the start.  

"Never Let Me Go" by Florence + the Machine

 Perhaps because I consider Florence + the Machine to be one of the best musicians right now I am a bit biased. However, this album (“Ceremonials”) was severely underrated. Not only that, but “Never Let Me Go” is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs composed in recent memory.

It is laced with emotion and portrays a woman in a struggle with herself though she’s “not giving up, just giving in.” If you want to cry, experience chills, and/or have your breathe taken away by music, listen to this song on full volume. Florence’s voice is so powerful and moving, it resinates and provides a near spiritual experience. You won’t be sorry you took the time to experience Florence at her finest. 

“That’s What’s Up” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros  

Do you ever just want to hear a song that just makes you happy? “That’s What’s Up” can certainly be that song. It is pure, innocent, and the beat will have you tapping your foot. Also, the lyrics describe what it means to love someone, despite imperfections because “that’s what’s up.”

If the beat and the lyrics still don’t sell you, the music video certainly will. After all, everyone loves adorable little kids trying to be adults; just look at Jimmy Kimmel’s “Baby Bachelor.” 

“Different People” by No Doubt

“Tragic Kingdom” was perhaps No Doubt's best album and, in terms of lyrical messages, “Different People” is the finest. In a world where so many people are classified together and discrimination still exists, this track send a message saying we’re all different and that’s okay: “It would take a lifetime to explain / No one's exactly the same.”

If everyone agreed and liked the same things, how boring would earth be? At the time, No Doubt was unlike a lot of the mainstream music, which is why their sound was so original, and continues to be to this day. 

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