Category: Mixtapes
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How to write a commercial
by Brian Smith At (Company) we know (incredibly obvious and relatable “insight”). That’s why we (something every other company also does) to keep you (some sort of winning metaphor) at life. (Company) We get you.
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Shipping Up to Boston
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting the lovely and serene town of Boston, Massachusetts. My expectations were set to an image of cobblestone taverns from the 1700s, history-entrenched town halls and churches still standing proud in the middle of the bustling city, and cleaner, nicer, narrower streets than those of New York,…
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Serenade Sunday
For your thought-provoking, “It’s time to evaluate and take action starting that new chapter of my life,” …yet weirdly-relaxing Sundays. Note: I saw Gregory Alan Isakov in concert this past Friday at the Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill. It was an amazing show, with songs evoking every possible emotion one could imagine in a single…
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Country for the non-country
I hate country music. Hate is a strong word. Let’s say “thoroughly dislike.” To be honest, I never saw the appeal of a musical genre that revolves around blue jeans, tractors, heartaches, banjos and America. Before you pounce, I fully admit that country is much more than it appears on the surface—incorporating themes of Americana,…
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Spice up your MMMBop When Gigolo Comes Around
Throwback Tuesday. Time to bring back some of my generation’s classics. Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)-Aaron Carter Bad Touch-Bloodhound Gang (just for you, Grace Jungclas) I Get Knocked Down-Chumbawamba When I Come Around-Green Day MMMBop-Hanson Are You Happy Now-Michelle Branch Gossip Folks-Missy Elliot Gigolo-Nick Cannon R. Kelly-Ignition And last but not least… Spice up your Life-Spice…
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All-time fav a cappella covers. Yikes.
For the past two and a half semesters, I’ve had the honor and privilege of being in the most badass of all-female a cappella groups known to UNC, with my girls in Cadence. Having gone to two SoJam competitions, two ICCA rounds and countless a cappella performances, it was time to release my inner a cappella…
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The songs I’ll be jamming out to when I’m cruising around BK, betches
Bushwick History: The area takes its name from the town the Dutch established in 1660, Boswijck, or “heavy woods,” according to the Encyclopedia of New York City. German immigrants arrived in the mid-1800s, and by the 1880s a string of breweries were thriving on a stretch known as Brewers’ Row. A Brooklyn-inspired playlist: Awolnation-Sail Charli XCX-HEARTBREAKS AND…
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Frustrate//Rejuvenate
Sexual assault victim Landen Gambill has been charged with a UNC-Chapel Hill Honor Code violation for speaking out against the man she says raped her. A wave of frustration has come from students, community members and families of those involved. After reflecting upon the recent frustrating events here, I realize none of this is OK.…
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Josh & Joseph Level
Joseph, I am writing to you in response to your recent loss of your brother Josh. “You and your family are in our hearts. Josh is gone but not forgotten. May he rest in peace.” –Aaron Dodson Mvt. 2 Sketch-Lost in the Trees Clair de Lune-Debussy 3AM (Acoustic Version)-Matchbox 20 The Violet Hour-The Civil Wars…
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