Warmer Weather Inspires New Music Choice for Wilbur Wright Students

By Sammie Vasquez

With the introduction of springtime, temperatures within Chicago have risen. The warmer weather contributes to students' moods as well as hobbies. Considering the change in weather, a curiosity sparked in regards to what students are listening to now that it’s nicer outside. 

Wright College student, Carlos Carmona, described how with the colder weather, seasonal depression sets in and affects his listening habits. When the warmer weather sets in he said he adds “Here Comes The Sun” by The Beatles to his music rotation. 

Carmona said, “Things get more casual. Things get more beachy almost.” Carmona described how a big part of the change in music is actually the change in tempo, overall setting a happier mood.

Danny Blair, a Wright College student expressed his love for Sabrina Carpenter, who had one of the most popular pop albums last summer, earning her first Grammy wins. Aside from the modern era of music, he is a big fan of music from the 60s and 70s. 

Blair described a music style called yacht rock, which is characterized by sounds such as soft rock, R&B, as well as smooth soul, and jazz. This type of music is associated with the leisure activity of boating.

Wright student, Milo Groth explained that when it’s colder, they listen to sadder and more gothic music, but in the warmer weather, they listen to more upbeat music within the genre of pop-punk. “Honestly, I just listen to like a lot more 21 Pilots.”

Along with the weather, moods have brightened around campus. With the sun shining, it’s a great time to reflect on how your habits change with the weather.

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