FUTURE OF CINEMA

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Stacking Limbs (Because They Made Me Do It)

Morning In May

Bummerland

AJR

Devil’s Advocate

The Neighbourhood

Cabinet Man Lemon Demon

If It Wasn’t For the Nights

ABBA

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Vindicator Staff

ILLUSTRATION BY

Yara Hamo

SONGS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH

To welcome fall and kick off the newest section of the Vindicator, we put together a playlist that explores the Vindicator staff’s individual tastes in music while offering some new songs to FALL in love with. This playlist features a couple of the staff’s favorite tracks.

“Stacking Limbs (Because They Made Me Do It)” - Morning In May

A track that tells a story, emo-core band Morning In May takes listeners on a wild journey with lustful vocals and ascending musical transitions. “Stacking Limbs (Because They Made Me Do It)” is sure to open ears to a unique side to music. - Tabitha Timms

“Bummerland” - AJR

“Bummerland” was released on Aug. 31, the track is AJR’s way of providing their listeners with a moment of joy in the time of COVID-19. The lyrics are optimistic, as they focus on the importance of finding hope even in the darkest of times. The upbeat instrumentals and message are enough to make you want to hear more from this decidedly joyous boy band. - Megan Mullaly

“Devil’s Advocate” - The Neighbourhood

The Neighbourhood is a middle-school-era nostalgic classic band. Of all of the singles the band has released, “Devil’s Advocate” is an instant favorite. The track is a sure-fire repeat song for old and new fans alike. - Samra Karamustafic

“Cabinet Man” - Lemon Demon

Lemon Demon is a musical project by Neil Cicierega, the content creator and musician best known for “Potter Puppet Pals” and “The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny.” “Cabinet Man” juxtaposes upbeat electropop with an unsettling lyrical twist. Stylistic influences from 8-bit music pair well with a mysterious story from the perspective of a sentient arcade machine. Cicierega’s versatile vocals are at moments playful, menacing and bleak—sometimes all at once—which enhances his storytelling ability. Throughout the song, the verses and chorus are interspersed with ominous hints underscored by well-placed bass distortion. The bridge turns frantic as the narrator reckons with his mortality and the decline of the arcade industry, then breaks down to a surprisingly soft and poignant final verse. After the last rendition of the chorus, with its full-bodied sound and newly chilling significance, listeners will want to relive this thrilling narrative again and again. - Lynn Nichols

“If It Wasn’t For the Nights” - ABBA

This song is just a bop (if songs could be considered bops in the ‘70s)! It’s super upbeat and fun, yet the lyrics contrast the sound of the song with a pretty melancholy message. It’s a perfect display of ABBA’s ability to weave intricate musical themes into really catchy songs. - Eric Seitz

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