“Featherstone” by The Paper Kites
“Featherstone” really sets the mood for the laid-back nights at Lamont, people-watching and avoiding the problem set that’s due in 4 hours. The song starts off with a relaxed guitar solo and eventually moves into backup vocals that echo the main ones, creating a lonely feeling. As a slow melody of drums joins in, it becomes jam-packed with nostalgia and transports you back to the simpler days of summer, when an all-nighter meant catching up with friends for hours.
“Love Like a Sunset Pt I and Pt II” by Phoenix
With seven minutes of instrumentals and nearly no audible lyrics, Phoenix really have a perfect song here: it allows you to simultaneously feel all emotions in the span of a few minutes, from hope to sadness to pure bliss.
“Venice” by The Lighthouse and the Whaler
The Lighthouse and the Whaler’s single, with its light, icy tones and airy vocals, gets me excited for the chilly days ahead. The beautiful melody and the upbeat vibe make me nostalgic of home, but also eager for the beautiful New England autumn ahead.