By Liz Hammond, Digital Media Editor
Week by week you read about music that has caught my attention. This week, I thought that it would be fun to see what kind of music the rest of the editors like and analyze them based off their choices.
First off, we can start with the co-editors in chief, Megan Ruge and Kyle Kern.
Megan’s picks were not surprising to me: she comes across as someone who could be into Post Malone and then listen to the “Trolls” soundtrack.
On her list she had “Bad Liar” by Selena Gomez, “Brand New” by Ben Rector, “Congratulations” by Post Malone feat. Quavo, “Collar Full” by Panic! at the Disco and “Symphony” by Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson.
I think the most important thing to see from this list is how Top 40 it is. Most of these songs are upbeat and a crowd favorite, all good choices to put on any playlist.
Kyle’s picks, on the other hand, were not what I expected at all. He goes across the whole spectrum of music, which fits his personality.
On his list were, “All Star” by Smash Mouth, “Slow Burn” by State Champs, “Something 2 Lose” by Kyle, “Mocking- bird” by Eminem and lastly “Flatliner” by Cole Swindell feat. Dierks Bentley.
I mean, come on, “All Star” is a classic, and everyone remembers singing “Mockingbird” back in middle school. Then he adds in a twist with “Flatliner,” but it wouldn’t be Kyle if he didn’t.
Now onto the Living & Arts Editors, Danielle Bettendorf and Kelsey Rogers.
Now, Danielle has a very eclectic taste in music. Her list is: “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B, “New Rules” by Dua Lipa, “He Like That” by Fifth Harmony, “Or Nah” by Ty Dolla Sign feat. Wiz Khalifa, DJ Mustard and The Weeknd and “Young Dumb & Broke” by Khalid.
Everyone knows “Bodak Yellow” is a song that will define our generation forever: how admirable for her to put that on her list. Her taste just keeps getting better because Khalid made it on: he is on the rise and just released an acoustic version of his new song, “Perfect,” where the song itself fits the title.
Kelsey Rogers is the same girl that cried all through a Lady Gaga concert, so you know that her taste is going to be eccentric. On her list is “Cherry” by Lana Del Rey, “Carolina” by Harry Styles, “Boogie Feet” by Kesha feat. Eagles of Death Met- al, “Teeth” by Lady Gaga, and “Walls Could Talk” by Halsey.
Let’s all collectively not be surprised that Lana Del Rey is on her list.
Our managing editor of design is Nick Forbes and his list is genius. On his list is: “The Way Life Goes” by Lil Uzi Vert, “Walk on Water” by ASAP Mob feat. Playboi Carti, ASAP Ant, ASAP Twelvyy, ASAP Nast and ASAP Ferg, “Riverdale Rd” by 2 Chainz, “Chop Chop Chop” by Action Bronson and “20 Something” by SZA.
I’d be worried if he didn’t include SZA on his list, as she’s the best talent in R&B right now. Having Action Bronson on that list definitely says something about Nick: not sure if he’s listening because he likes the music or because he likes Bronson.
Alex Kurtz, our sports editor, took a while to come up with his final five. His list is: “DNA.” by Kendrick Lamar, “Where Ya At” by Future feat. Drake, “For Evigt” by Volbeat, “Heartbeat” by Childish Gambino, and “m.A.A.d city” by Kendrick Lamar feat. MC Eiht.
Obviously, he has an obsession with Kendrick, but honestly after his latest album came out, who wouldn’t be?
My hope from this article is that you can get a better insight into the minds of the editors since music can say a lot about a person. Having someone that doesn’t listen to the same music as you can be a blessing. You never know what new song they could introduce you to.
If you took a look into my music library you’d be so confused because I have a lot of early 70’s rock and then SZA. Not exactly the most consistent but it does say a lot about my interests. My taste, like a lot of the staff, is on opposite sides of the spectrum.
Next time you’re trying to get to know someone, ask them about the music they listen to: it’s the first thing that I do and it honestly has taught me a lot about the people around me. I promise you it’ll give you a better read on them.
