Mount Hood

Bats and blood

Written by: Lili Minato | Freelancer

“Cold” — The Cure

“A Forest” — The Cure

“Marian” — Sisters of Mercy

“Bela Lugosi’s Dead” — Bauhaus

“In the Night” — Bauhaus

“Spider and The Fly” — London After Midnight

“I Don’t Want To Fall In Love” — She Wants Revenge

“The Suffering of Spiders” — Traitrs

“Nine While Nine” — Sisters of Mercy

“Walking on Both Sides” — Pink Turns Blue

“Bloodsucker” — Paralysed Age

“Human Fly” — The Cramps

“Each Other” — This Cold Night

“There’s a Girl in the Corner” — Robert Smith

“Fantasmas” — Twin Tribes

“Slowdive” — Siouxsie and the Banshees

“Lust” — Boy Harsher

“Appealing Skies” — Corpus Delicti

“True Romantics” — Lebanon Hanover

“My Favorite Black Cat” — Lebanon Hanover

“Jasmine And Rose” — Clan of Xymox

Contact the author at lminato22@mail.wou.edu  

PhotoSYNTHesis

Written by: Ruth Simonsen | Digital Media Manager

“For Granted” — Yaeji

“Pretty” — Coco & Clair Clair

“Another life (feat. Rema)” — PinkPantheress, Rema

“Good Luck, Babe!” — Chappell Roan

“It Almost Worked” — TV Girl

“Wasted Summers” — juju<3

“We Are The People” — Empire Of The Sun

“Hunger of the Pine” — alt-J

“Better in the Dark” — Jordana, TV Girl

“Groceries” — Mallrat

“It’ll Be (Video Game Song)” — Lauren Juzang

“Top Dog” — Magdalena Bay

“Airplane Mode” — Limbo

“sever the blight” — hemlocke springs

“brainrot” — ivri

“fantasize” — ericdoa

“NICE OUT” — Kilo Kish

“Gravity” — Ferdous

“Mosquito” — PinkPantheress

“Naked In Manhattan” — Chappell Roan

“Shotput” — Still Woozy

“Everybody Wants To Be A Frog” — Sports

“Kill V. Maim” — Grimes

“Me and Michael” — MGMT

“fkjune2” — Sipper

“girlfriend” — hemlocke springs

Contact the author at howldigitalmediamanager@mail.wou.edu

Sonatas for springtime

An array of music perfect for the new season

The Western Howl Collective

Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu 

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the changing season than with a new playlist? Below is a collection of songs compiled by the Western Howl staff that we like to jam out to in the spring. Check out this playlist along with others we’ve done on Spotify at @The Western Howl.

 

  • “Young, Wild & Free” — Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars
  • “Wonderwall” — Oasis
  • “Breakin’” — The All-American Rejects
  • “Painting Flowers” — All Time Low
  • “Mustache Man (Wasted)” — CAKE 
  • “Breezeblocks” — alt-J
  • “Walkin’ On The Sun” — Smash Mouth 
  • “Superfast Jellyfish (feat. Gruff Rhys and De La Soul)” — Gorillaz 
  • “Stunnin’” — Curtis Waters ft. Harm Franklin
  • “Doubt”  — Hippo Campus
  • “Spring Has Sprung”  — Skeggs
  • “Shaky in the Knees”  — Grizfolk 
  • “Mushroom Abolitionist” — Vegyn
  • “Chaise Lounge”  — Wet Leg
  • “Silvertongue” — Young the Giant
  • “Spring Day” — BTS
  • “June” — Surfaces
  • “Shine On Top” — Surfaces
  • “Sunroof” — Nicky Youre, dazy
  • “AMAZING” — Rex Orange County
  • “Watermelon Sugar” — Harry Styles
  • “Life is a Highway” — Rascal Flatts
  • “Here Comes the Sun” — The Beatles
  •  “Good Kisser” — Lake Street Dive

Turn up the volume on these albums in May

Upgrade your summer playlist with these artists 

Natalie‌ ‌Dean‌ ‌|‌ ‌Entertainment‌ ‌Editor‌ ‌ ‌

Summer is all about taking a load off and relaxing with a playlist that sets the mood, which is why it’s so important to find the latest jams. New music is released constantly on multiple platforms, and it can be difficult to stay up to date with all of the latest up-and-coming artists. Ranging from old favorites like Aly & AJ, twenty one pilots and St. Vincent, there’s more than one artist to add to the summertime playlist. Between Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube, music lovers everywhere can enjoy these albums released in May. 

May 6: 

  • “Convocations” — Sufjan Stevens 

May 7:

  • “Ashlyn” — Ashe
  • “a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun” — Aly & AJ
  • “Better Mistakes” — Bebe Rexha
  • “Blood Bunny” — Chloe Moriondo
  • “Here And Now” — Kenny Chesney
  • “Latest Record Project: Volume 1” — Van Morrison
  • “The Marfa Tapes” — Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall
  • “Tuck Me In EP” — boy pablo  
  • “Van Weezer” — Weezer

May 14: 

  • “Be Right Back” — Jorja Smith 
  • “Daddy’s Home” — St. Vincent 
  • “Delta Kream” — The Black Keys
  • “High Dive” — Shaed 
  • “The Off-Season” — J. Cole 
  • “parallel universe pt.1” — Alania Castillo
  • “Unbothered” — Lil Skies 
  • “Why No Why” — Mob Rich 

May 21:

  • “All I Know So Far: Setlist” — P!nk
  • “Amidst the Chaos: Live at the Hollywood Bowl” — Sara Bareilles
  • “Body Language” — Blake Shelton 
  • “Circle of Days” — Hippy Death Cult
  • “Harmony House” — Dayglow
  • “Long Lost” — Lord Huron  
  • “Nightmare on Elmfield Road” — CLOVES
  • “Scaled and Icy” — twenty one pilots  
  • “Sour” — Olivia Rodrigo 
  • “WINK” — CHAI 

May 28:

  • “Are You Kidding?” — Nicole Millar 
  • “Bloom EP” — Of Mice and Men 
  • “Cavalcade” — black midi
  • “Drinking With My Smoking Friends” — Allday
  • “Hi” — Texas 
  • “Reprise” — Moby 
  • “The Resurrection” — Bugzy Malone 
  • “The Voice of the Heroes” — Lil Baby and Lil Durk 
  • “You Hear Georgia” — Blackberry Smoke

Contact the author at ndean17@wou.edu

‌A springtime playlist with tons of genres

These thirty songs are rising in the music charts

Natalie‌ ‌Dean‌ ‌|‌ ‌Entertainment‌ ‌Editor‌ ‌ ‌

The sun is setting later, the days are getting warmer and spring is officially in the air. There’s nothing better than throwing on some music while relaxing outside or listening to new tunes while multitasking. Music streaming platforms ⏤ like Spotify or Apple Music ⏤ make it easy to find new artists and songs that are perfect for studying or lounging around. Whatever the case may be, it’s better to have a solid playlist ready to help pass the time, and this one is jam packed with thirty songs to look into. Follow the Howl on Spotify at @thewesternhowl to find this and other playlists. 

  1. “Good Days” by SZA
  2. “Peaches” by Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar
  3. “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” by Lil Nas X
  4. “Levitating” by Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby 
  5. “Telepatía” by Kali Uchis 
  6. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals 
  7. “For The Night” by PopSmoke, LilBaby, DaBaby
  8. “Dancing with the Devil” by Demi Lavato 
  9. “COUNT ON ME” by BROCKHAMPTON
  10. “So I Lie” by Miguel
  11. “Astronaut In The Ocean” by Masked Wolf
  12. “Zuccenberg” by Tommy Cash, $uicideboy$, Diplo
  13. “LazyBaby” by Dove Cameron
  14. “Violent” by carolesdaughter
  15. “Positions” by Ariana Grande
  16. “Link” by Tierra Whack 
  17. “Save Your Tears” by The Weeknd
  18. “Show U Off” by Brent Faiyez
  19. “Thrilla” by Wesley Joseph 
  20. “Tick Tock” by Joji
  21. “Whipski” by $NOT ft. Lil Skies and Internet Money
  22. “Calling My Phone” by Lil Tjay, 6LACK
  23. “Shut Up My Mom’s Calling” by Hotel Ugly
  24. “Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat ft. SZA
  25. “Blueberry Faygo” by Lil Mosey
  26. “Goosebumps (Remix)” by Travis Scott, HVME
  27. “Leave the Door Open” by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
  28. “YKWIM?” by Yot Club
  29. “Track Star” by Mooski
  30. “Beautiful Mistakes” by Maroon 5 ft. Megan Thee Stallion

Contact the author at ndean17@wou.edu

Find classic hits in this Valentine’s Day playlist

Add these classic love songs and heartbreaker anthems to a Valentine’s Playlist

Natalie‌ ‌Dean‌ ‌|‌ ‌Entertainment‌ ‌Editor‌ ‌ ‌

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and this season of love can best be enjoyed ⏤ or not ⏤ with music. Jam out with these 40 songs, half being love songs and the other half being heartbreak anthems. These songs can create an upbeat tone during date night or enjoy quality alone time if flying solo this year. Or, hit shuffle, grab some ice cream and see how the night goes. 

The playlist has artists from Etta James, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Oasis, and all the way to Soulja Boy and The Pussycat Dolls. This lively playlist can add some excitement to this year’s Valentine’s Day, no matter someone’s relationship status. Find the official playlist ready to stream on Spotify @thewesternhowl:

Love songs:

  1. “A Sunday Kind Of Love” — Etta James 
  2. “If I Ain’t Got You” — Alicia Keys 
  3. “Every Breath You Take”— The Police
  4. “Wonderwall” — Oasis
  5. “Cupid’s Chokehold / Breakfast In America” —  Gym Class Heroes
  6. “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” —  Soulja Boy, Sammie
  7. “Tainted Love” —  Soft Cell
  8. “She Will Be Loved” —  Maroon 5
  9. “Hopelessly Devoted To You” — Olivia John-Newton
  10. “Can’t Take My Eyes off Of You” —  Frankie Valli
  11. “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Babe” —  Barry White
  12. “Let’s Get It On” —  Marvin Gaye
  13. “My Girl” —  The Temptations
  14. “Love Her Madly” — The Doors
  15. “Kiss” —  Prince
  16. “More Than A Woman” —  Bee Gees
  17. “Lucky” —  Jason Mraz, Colbie Callait
  18. “Better Together” — Jack Johnson
  19. “My Stove’s on Fire” —  Robert Lester Folson
  20. “Baby, I’m Yours” —  Barbara Lewis

Heartbreak songs:

  1. “One Is The Loneliest Number” —  Harry Nilsson
  2. “I Hate This Part” —  The Pussycat Dolls
  3. “Everybody Hurts” —  R.E.M.
  4. “Jar Of Hearts” —  Christina Perri
  5. “I’m Not In Love” —  10cc
  6. “What a Fool Believes” —  The Doobie Brothers
  7. “Time After Time” —  Cyndi Lauper
  8. “Heartbreak Hotel” —  Elvis Presley
  9. “I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE” —  Tyler, The Creator
  10. “F*** Being Friends” —  Jessie Reyez
  11. “Bad Religion” —  Frank Ocean
  12. “Sign Of The Times” — Harry Styles
  13. “when the party’s over” —  Billie Eilish
  14. “Someone Like You” —  Adele
  15. “Fix You” —  Coldplay 
  16. “Baby Come Back” —  Player
  17. “Gonna Hurry (As Slow As I Can)” —  Dolly Parton
  18. “I Have Nothing” —  Whitney Huston 
  19. “My Heart Will Go On” —  Céline Dion
  20. “We’ll Meet Again” —  Vera Lynn, Sailors, Soldiers, & Airmen of Mer Majesty’s Forces

Contact the author at ndean17@wou.edu

Beat holiday stress with some funky tunes

Enjoy a playlist that travels through the ‘60s and ’90s

Natalie Dean | Entertainment Editor

The holiday season is finally here, and while it’s an exciting time to spread cheer, some days are longer than others. People need ways to unwind and kill time in between the holiday get-togethers. Here are 15 songs to help distract from the stressfulness of the holidays, ranging from the 1960s to 1990s; there’s bound to be quite a few throwbacks and other well-loved tunes. Find a few artists to revisit, and add some of these groovy classics to a playlist. Don’t forget to check out the playlist with all these hits under “Beat the holiday stress with some funky tunes~” on Spotify at TheWesternHowl.

  1. “Just the Two of Us” — Bill Weathers ft. Grover Washington Jr.
  2. “Give Up the Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)” — Parliament 
  3. “Juicy” — The Notorious B.I.G.
  4. “What’s Going On” — Marvin Gaye
  5. “Love Train” — The O’Jays 
  6. “Blue Bayou” — Roy Orbison 
  7. “Play That Funky Music” — Wild Cherry
  8. “Little Lies” — Fleetwood Mac 
  9. “Boogie Wonderland” — Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions
  10. “Funky Town” — Lipps Inc.
  11. “Get Down on It” — Kool & The Gang
  12. “Love Her Madly” — The Doors
  13.  “I Wish” — Stevie Wonder
  14. “Night Fever” — The Bee Gees 
  15.  “Get Down Tonight” — KC & The Sunshine 

Contact the author at ndean17@wou.edu

 

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