{"id":5966,"date":"2026-05-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/?p=5966"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:54:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:54:51","slug":"schools-out-scream-and-shout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/schools-out-scream-and-shout\/","title":{"rendered":"Schools Out, Scream and Shout!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"seriesmeta\">This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/series\/playlists\/\" class=\"series-44\" title=\"Playlists\">Playlists<\/a><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Imaginary Gardens Staff, Introduction by Addison Chrivia, Editor<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring semester has sadly come to an end, but do not mourn; instead, celebrate and embrace Summer! School is out, and <em>Imaginary Gardens<\/em> has compiled their favorite songs that capture those summer break vibes. Blast this playlist at your backyard barbecue, or by the pool while you float on the cool water. Enjoy this eclectic and upbeat mix while you scream and shout your summer away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Schools Out! With Imaginary Gardens\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/4KtnxeU5ztFRdZCcXxv5nw?si=ytHmbVDCSX2ltV_Gru2PKQ&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Addison Chrivia, Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cYou Know It\u201d Colony House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This light indie-rock song has the perfect chill and upbeat vibes for summer! The singer is leaving, but assures the listener that they\u2019ll be back soon in their guitar-heavy chorus. School has ended, and everyone is going on their own adventures for the Summer! <em>Imaginary Gardens<\/em> is coming to a close for the semester, but don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll be back before you know it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna Matsen Cantrell, Faculty Advisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cCatchy Song\u201d Dillon Francis, T-Pain, That Girl Lay Lay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my mind, summer is a great time for upbeat, danceable, party music \u2013 preferably with some iconic element that makes it earworm-worthy. The aptly titled \u201cCatchy Song\u201d from <em>The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part<\/em> is iconic in part due to its perfect use within the toy movie\u2019s performatively apocalyptic setting. This pop bop is so unabashedly happy that Lucy fears it must be a villainous ploy, while Emmet is coached by a \u201cMaster Breaker\u201d to believe that the music will brainwash his friends into deserting him. But its bright lyrics, bouncing bass, and shameless sparkle ultimately play up the lesson that hope, like the Systar-System, is not the enemy. As we finish this semester in a real world that can feel dystopian to so many, it\u2019s important to remember that <em>joy isn\u2019t cringe<\/em> \u2013 in the face of demoralizing circumstances, choosing joy is a force for unity and a tool of resilience. \u2026 May everyone have a positively resilient summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Em Powell, Graphic Design Intern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cExcitement\u201d Trippie Redd, PARTYNEXTDOOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may not have the upbeat sound that summer songs usually have, but this song holds strong memories for me of spending time with my friend Cayla during the summer. We would play this and many other songs like this, while going on drives well over the speed limit, or at the skatepark, busting our butts off our boards, or just chilling while Cayla smoked and vented about the world. We unfortunately haven\u2019t seen each other in a few years, due to getting older and busier with time, but every time this song gets played, I am transported back to those summers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacqueline Ayala, Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cCalifornia &#8211; Tchad Blake Remix\u201d Phantom Planet, Tchad Blake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWelcome to the O.C., b****!\u201d \u2014 The iconic teen drama, <em>The O.C.<\/em>, played religiously in my sister\u2019s and my room over the years, and every summer it\u2019s the best 2000s show to rewatch! A part of the reason is the intro song, one of my favorites out of any shows I watched as a teenager. The nostalgia of the theme song takes me back to the beach and watching sunsets, the best way to picture summer. Picture this: driving down the roads of Orange County, California, with the windows down and blasting the song. Have I ever been to Orange County? Nope! But \u2026 \u201cCalifornia, here we come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>David Lavrinovich, Alumni Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cRight Back!\u201d KARLEE GIRL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karlee is a Japanese-Korean-American artist from Honolulu who transformed a popular slang phrase from her home state into a catchy summer bop. She spoke about how growing up in Hawaii, the proper response to anyone talking about their struggles was to say \u201cright back, right back.\u201d The optimistic phrase is an encouragement to the listener that they will bounce back from whatever hardship they have had. Karlee used this simple regional lingo to create an energetic pop and R&amp;B ballad that\u2019s pure sunshine, and will have everyone cruising on good vibes all summer break long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Heather Schroeder, Faculty Advisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cCactus Tree\u201d by Hailey Tuck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, this song hits summer present with a generous dose of summer past. Hailey Tuck covers the Joni Mitchell classic, subtly remaking it into a mellower journey through the lyrics. Tuck doesn\u2019t attempt to hit the full range of high notes, as Mitchell could in her heyday, but the song holds up under this jazzy rendition. It works its magic, though, because I\u2019m transported to 1989, the summer of lazy days and endless possibilities, when Mitchell\u2019s version of the song was played on repeat from a cassette tape that was rewound hundreds of times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruby Caver, Graphic Design Intern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cBoogie Wonderland\u201d<\/strong> <strong>by Earth, Wind &amp; Fire&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often when I roller skate, I listen to House or 70\u2019s music. Disco music always puts me in a good mood, which is how we all should feel during summer break. So have a good one and maybe even shake your booty a lil bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Evie Hawkey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>We\u2019re Not Gonna Take It!\u201d By Twisted Sister<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only was this a subject in my English 1020 class, but it also has that unruly sound that defines this 80\u2019s glam rock anthem. Summer is a time to be wet and wild, go crazy, and have fun. And do it chaotically! (Just\u2026make sure you don\u2019t throw your dad out the window like in the music video.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlie Abbott, Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cJust A Girl\u201d by No Doubt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking the song to blast in the car after driving away from campus after your last final is a very important decision, but I\u2019ve already picked mine for the end of this semester! This song encapsulates the perfect amount of scream and shout, making it such a great pick for speeding off into the sun to rest and regroup. There is something special embedded in this song that\u2019s quite hard to put into words, but the anger, the tension, and the release found in the dancey energy keep this song on replay all summer long!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Draven Copeland, Managing Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cMidwest Indigo\u201d by Twenty One Pilots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I was skeptical about this song the first time I heard it \u2013 as a huge <em>Twenty One Pilots<\/em> fan since middle school, I\u2019m hyper-critical of all their newer stuff \u2013 this song is perfect for a windows-down drive on a sunny day. The lighthearted production and summer vibes match perfectly with the feeling of freedom the final day of the semester brings, and it\u2019s a great track to bump at pool parties or trips with friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Emma G. Harrison, Editor-in-Chief<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cIslands In the Stream \u201d by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees, \u201cIslands In the Stream\u201d is such a classically iconic summer song. It holds a lot of sentimental value to me as it was one of my Aunt Emy\u2019s favorite songs throughout her childhood. She passed away, around two years ago, but every time I listen to this song, I am taken back to summer road trips with her and my cousin singing to Dolly at the top of our lungs. Music is so powerful, and I am so blessed to have such cherished memories connected to such a special song.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"seriesmeta\">This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imaginarygardens.org\/index.php\/series\/playlists\/\" class=\"series-44\" title=\"Playlists\">Playlists<\/a><\/div><p>By Imaginary Gardens Staff, Introduction by Addison Chrivia, Editor Spring semester has sadly come to an end, but do not mourn; instead, celebrate and embrace Summer! 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