Written by Charlotte Beck. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Beck.
there’s 10 2nd graders in front of you and it’s 85 degrees but henny penny is playing indie rock
This playlist is inspired by my most recent trip to Henny Penny. While I ate grapes and a pastry, the 2nd grade class nearby did crafts and took spelling quizzes. On the radio, I heard The Strokes, Interpol, my bloody valentine; playing in a playful, sun-washed coffee shop was music that reminds me of October and a dark rock venue. It was a hilarious juxtaposition that I needed to encapsulate in a playlist.
For the full prank effect, bask in the sun on your walk to Henny Penny, order a kids meal, a donut and tune out the families behind you while you listen to this grungy playlist. There’s a chance something similar will already be on.
“Just” – Radiohead
“The Rat” – The Walkmen
“Slow Hands” – Interpol
“New York City Cops” – The Strokes
“Drunk Girls” – LCD Soundsystem
“Ana Ng” – They Might Be Giants
“Harness Your Hopes – B-side”
– Pavement
“Ize of the World” – The Strokes
“River Euphrates” – Pixies
“She Don’t Use Jelly” – The Flaming Lips
“Dirty Boots” – Sonic Youth
“Only Shallow” – my bloody valentine
“Beetlebum” – Blur
“1937 Skate Park” – Car Seat Headrest
“Handsome Devil – John Peel Session 18/05/83” – The Smiths
“Disorder” – Joy Division
Charlotte Beck is a junior graphic design major and the creative director at District. She leads the design of District’s publication Square 95, as well as SCAD’s Port City Review. Charlotte is also a lover of all things music and poetry.
