With the days getting darker and the temperatures dropping, Andover students are bound to feel some form of winter blues. In these times, many students turn to music as a form of solace and comfort. Here are the songs that Andover students are listening to during the winter season to keep their spirits up.
Anthony Yang ’25
“‘Dreæm Girl’ by No Vacation. This song has a pretty upbeat vibe, which has helped in the winter months. I especially like the guitar instrumental, and paired with the softer vocals it sounds really nice. I can listen to this song when doing anything, from homework to brawl stars.”
Yumi Lai ’27
“My favorite song is ‘About You’ by The 1975. I really like the calm voice and sound. Especially when it’s snowing outside, it makes me feel sort of like the main character and even when it’s gloomy it makes my day feel more cinematic. It’s also comforting and cozy because of the instrumentals, it helps me get through the long days and darkness.”
Magdalena Mercado ’26
“My favorite song is ‘Honey’ by Troye Sivan. Winter means I need to listen to upbeat music, and this has a melody I can never get tired of. It’s one of the happier songs I’ve been listening to. Listening to it on repeat has pushed me through Winter Term.”
George Richardson ’27
“My favorite song is ‘Coming Down’ by The Weeknd. It’s kind of depressing and the lyrics remind me of snowfall because it’s ‘coming down.’ I really like the lyrics in the chorus and some of them are about friendship. I think making connections with friends and enjoying bonding during winter when it’s really dark… [is] important.”
Corinne Spade ’27
“I like Christmas music throughout the winter. My favorite is ‘Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.’ I listen to it every day instead of just during Christmas time because I like keeping the cheer and hype energy up when it’s cold. I love [the] Christmas season so I carry it through with me, even during January.”
