In 30-degree weather, numb hands can give any student a hard time picking music to play. NBN’s got your back. With these playlists, you’ll never struggle to choose songs while walking across campus again.
Arch to Ryan Field (9.5 minutes via shuttle)
Don’t let the shuttle ride to Ryan Field dampen your pregame high. Put up your paws and roar with Ratatat, pronounce your purple pride with A$AP Rocky and storm the stadium to the pounding beats of North West's papa himself, Kanye West.
Norris to SPAC (8.5 minutes)
Get in the zone for a workout with some power pop and indie rock. Victorious choruses sung by Patrick Stump will have your heart racing. Continue your pump-up with a punch of energy from KONGOS and start moving!
(Once you hit the gym, keep pace with these bonus picks: “The Pretender” – Foo Fighters; “Gold” – Sir Sly; “Jungle” – X Ambassadors ft. Jamie N Commons; “The House That Heaven Built” – Japandroids; “Pumpin Blood” – NONONO)
Allison to the Davis CTA (9 minutes)
Headed out for a night in the city? Here are some songs to match the brilliance of the lights, streets and towers that paint the city scenery. Northwestern alum Andrew Bird will prepare you for an enchanted excursion to Chicago, while M83 will get you ready to dance the night away.
A lap around the lakefill (16 minutes)
Take a leisurely stroll around the lakefill with some soothing and thought-provoking tunes. Settle into the setting with Alt-J before letting Beck cleanse you with a wave of warmth. Pause and ponder life’s possibilities as you soak in the sight of Chicago’s skyline with Simon & Garfunkel. Finally, play some Ought and urge yourself to bask in the beauty of the everyday.
The lakefill to the library (7 minutes)
Keep the chill vibes going with Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Local Natives. By the time you reach the library steps, your focus will be centered for a study session.
Tech to Fisk (9.5 minutes)
If you’re facing a dreaded North-South divide during the 10-minute class gap, have no fear: The Strokes are here to help you pick up the pace. A little Charli XCX attitude might fit your feelings about this horrendous journey, but the beat will keep you going. You might make a sweaty scene upon arrival, but you can still rush to the last open seat with seconds to spare.
Bobb to the frat quad (30 seconds)
As your pregame buzz sets in, why not obnoxiously blast "Swimming Pools (Drank)" for the 30-second trek to Beta? Be sure to skip the verses, which give the chorus a bummer frame of alcohol abuse. Justify this choice by recalling that Kendrick Lamar is the very dude who bestowed us with "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe.” Disregard that song's context, too. Psh, you can't remember any other lyrics when you're tipsy anyway.
Have Robert Delong’s “Happy” soundtrack your sluggish stumble back to Bobb’s humble front steps. Barely making it to the bathroom, you hurl in the first stall and reflect on your regrettable decisions. Question your true happiness as you sit on the filthy floor, hugging the toilet like it's becoming your new best friend and sobbing into the bowl of bottomless disgust.