The back-to-school soundtrack to jam out to while walking to class
Syracuse University students are coming back to campus filled with excitement and anticipation after a long, sweaty summer filled with internships and coffee runs. In case you haven’t been keeping up with your SoundCloud feed, here is a list of five songs and artists to know coming back to Syracuse:
Artists to Know
Genre: Electronic
Louis the Child is a Chicago-based music duo consisting of two friends, Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett. They have been on the SU radar after a great performance at Mayfest last semester. They are most known for their single “It’s Strange” that features K.Flay’s angelic vocals and playful flute melodies. This electronic duo has continued to release banger after banger, each one better than the next. The SU student body should be blasting LTC songs at every party.
Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop
Recently signed to Columbia Records, Russ is an up-and-coming rapper/singer/producer from Atlanta. He has released 11 albums, utilizing SoundCloud and social media to share his music. His 88,000 followers on Twitter and 100,000 followers on Instagram prove that Russ is really making a name for himself. With catchy hip-hop songs such as “What They Want,” which has over 9.55 million plays on SoundCloud, and the lyrically genius “Pull the Trigger,” Russ has been gaining more and more popularity. Check him out on SoundCloud.
Genre: Pop/Indie Pop
Dua Lipa is an English songwriter and singer, currently working on her debut album with Warner Bros. Records. In May, she released “Hotter Than Hell,” which has seen great success, covered on major outlets such as Rolling Stone and Spin. With steamy lyrics such as, “my kiss goes down you like some sweet alcohol,” and “you probably still adore me with my hands around your neck,” Dua Lipa’s music is perfect for late nights.
Genre: Electronic/Pop
Terror Jr is a masked trio known for their electronic track “3 Strikes” that was featured in Kylie Jenner’s music video, “Glosses.” Nobody knows who exactly is in the group, which is why there is so much hype around them. Their second single “Sugar” has over 602,000 plays on SoundCloud, featuring a bouncy beat and cheeky lyrics. Each track this trio releases is entirely different and unique from their past singles. If you need a good music to help you wake up in the morning, listen to anything by Terror Jr.
Genre: Electro-Pop
FRENSHIP is an Los Angeles duo featuring James Sunderland and Brett Hite. The two met while selling spandex at Lululemon, and they’ve been extremely successful ever since. Their song “Capsize” featuring Emily Warren went viral on Spotify, racking up 18 million streams within a month of its release. With amazing coverage on websites such as Billboard and Indie Shuffle, FRENSHIP is only going to get getting bigger.
Songs to Know
Genre: Dance-Pop
If I had to choose one song to sing Karaoke to, it would be “Kill the Lights.” Featuring Alex Newell and Jess Glynne’s soulful voices, the track is perfect to listen to while getting ready for a night out.
Genre: Indie-Pop
LEON is an up-and-coming artist who has seen recent popularity with her single “Tired of Talking.” The jazzy remix mixes pop with saxophone-infused beats.
Genre: Hip-Hop
This track features Joey Purp and Chance rapping about the type of girls they are into. “Girls @” is a fun track that combines a catchy beat with humorous lyrics.
Genre: Electronic/Pop
Zayn has been killing it ever since he left One Direction. To be honest, I was a little skeptical about his career as a solo artist, but after hearing “Cruel,” all my doubts have disappeared. With a quick tempo and sirens/screams in the background, “Cruel” would make running on a treadmill enjoyable.
Genre: Pop
Neiked came out of nowhere with a huge banger. “Sexual” is a pop song with a funky twist. This song defines summer flings, with lyrics such as “just say you feel the way that I feel,” and “you’ve got something that I ain’t seen before.”
Phoebe Smith is a junior public relations major. Her column appears weekly in Pulp. You can email her at phsmith@syr.edu or follow her on Twitter @phoebesmithh5.
Published on August 28, 2016 at 11:19 pm
