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We believe music connects people, just like research. That’s why we each picked a meaningful song and shared what it means to us. Explore our playlist to learn more about the individuals who make up our lab and maybe discover your new favorite song!

 

Daniela Orellana-Gonzalez’s Choice:

“La Tempestad-Buena Fe” – Silvio Rodriguez

“This song is an homage to my home country of Cuba, and was created through the collaboration of two of my favorite artists of all time. It is an ode to resilience, hope, unity, and overcoming adversity”

Abby Hunter’s Choice: “New Slang” – The Shins

“Its been my favorite song since the 6th grade and means a lot to me! I find it very beautiful and calming 🙂

Nick Argument’s Choice: “Intergalactic” – The Beastie Boys

“I chose this song because of its funky electronic beat and the fun but absurd rhymes. It was also one of my favourite songs as a kid, especially with the big robot in the music video.”

Yueling Sun’s Choice: “鬼” – No Party For Cao Dong

“No Party For Cao Dong is an amazing rock band from Taiwan. Their songs are full of raw emotion and powerful lyrics. They’re definitely one of my favorite bands.”

Jim Tanaka’s Choice: “Never Gonna Be Alone” – Jacob Collier (feature Lizzy McAlpine & John Mayer)

“Perfect song with perfect voices in a perfect arrangement”

Johannes Schultz-Coulon’s Choice: “I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5

“A classic that never fails to make me smile.”

Eric Mah’s Choice: “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow” – Alison Krauss & Union Station

“A young lad’s introduction to the wonderful world of bluegrass (and a fine centerpiece to the Coen brothers’ classic ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’)”

Nas Khodaeian’s Choice: “Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa” – Finneas

“I kinda relate to the girl that she’s singing the song for, so in a way I feel like this song was sang for me.”

Stephan Kopytov’s Choice: “Emily” – Oscar Peterson

“Emily’ by Oscar Peterson is special to me because I discovered it when I first came to Canada as a high school student. Its beautiful melancholy reflects very well what I was feeling during that time of change. “

Anna Lawrence’s Choice: “Papas Fritas” – Nick Hakim

” Over the past year, I’ve made a conscious effort to dabble in the acoustic realm of music. This one caught my ear in the Summer of 2024—whenever I listen to it, the world feels more rich, vibrant, and full.”

Tove Jensen’s Choice: “Undo” – Björk

” Björk is one of my favourite artists because of her eccentric and raw style of music, which still sounds very fresh today. I find this song in particular very moving and love its choral influence.”

Cassidy Cahill’s Choice: “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” – Scrapper Blackwell

” This is a song I always find myself going back to because it just feels warm. I grew up listening to a lot of blues and blues inspired music, and this song plays like an old, pleasant memory.”

Lucas Copp’s Choice: “Lenny” – Stevie Ray Vaughan

” This song has been with me all my life. One day I hope to master it on the guitar.”

Isabel Davies-Stevenson’s Choice: “Change your mind” – Jack Vallier

” This song always gives me a sense of calm. I found this song in high school and it has followed me since.”

Bennet King-Nyberg’s Choice: “Caravan Palace” – Lone Digger

” It never fails to get me in a good mood; electro swing is going to be the music at my future wedding. Quite dance-able.”

Kiera Ludlow’s Choice: “Vanilla Twilight” – Owl City

” This was my first ever album owned when I was 6 years old after hearing fireflies on the radio. I would listen to this on my portable CD player while I fell asleep and this song is at the end of the album and will always have a special place in my heart. “

Alice Zaric’s Choice: “Malibu” – Hole

” I grew up listening to a lot of 90s music with my Dad. When I listen to this song I like to imagine that I’m driving down a highway in Malibu with the wind blowing through my hair!”