Playlist to keep ears happy through holidays

Virginia McCormick

Autumn is upon Sacramento State, with falling golden leaves and bundled-up students in warm layers. Now is the time to cozy up and listen to the passing rain storms.

Here is 30 minutes of seasonal music, ranging from joyous jaunts to rainy day melodies to soothe a student’s mind before the holiday rush.

1. “The Spiritual” by Jukebox the Ghost

With soulful vocals and heavy beats quickly turning into something hauntingly strong, this song is perfect for a reflective walk through the rain.

2. “The Runaround” by Wild Child

The Austin-based indie pop band melds vocals to a large variety of instruments to create a dreamy, playful song.

3. “Dancing in a Teacup” by Firewoodisland

Small, organic sound details make this indie folk song conjure up images of carefree dances around festival bonfires with close friends.

4. “The Fox” by Nickel Creek

This jaunty tune, complete with banjos and violins, tells

the fanciful tale of a quintessential autumn animal: the fox.

5. “Blue Ridge Mountains” by Fleet Foxes

Off of their highly-acclaimed debut album, this Fleet Foxes melody incorporates fall imagery of mountains and winding forest roads directly into the lyrics.

6. “The Power a Secret Holds” by The Dead Brothers

Jazz, bluegrass and funeral folk music mix together in this strange and distinct song from an even stranger German band.

7. “C’est la mort” by The Civil Wars

Even though this American musical duo parted ways amicably earlier this year, listeners can still enjoy their somber, lyrical duet.

8. “Boats & Birds” by Gregory and the Hawk

Released in 2006, this quiet yet emotional song deals with love, loss and lasting memories through the imaginative lyrics of Meredith Godreau.

9. “I Love my Harbour” by Hundreds

Electro pop sibling duo Eva and Philipp Milner create a sleepy, partially synthesized song with impossible imagery and soothing reassurances.