Spring is finally here (in this case, spring equals temperatures over 50 degrees), and that means less clothing, more sunshine, and lots of quality time on the Main Green. So to celebrate our newfound outdoorsy-ness, I present to you some songs to complement your activities, perfect for a warmer Brunonia.

1. The song you wanna get nekkid to: Although Ignition (Remix) is not as hot and fresh out the kitchen as it used to be, it still has the uncanny ability to get people groovin’ and subsequently disrobing. To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure why this song has the appeal it does; maybe it’s the slow yet playful beat, the potential of endless after-parties, or even the promise of touching R. Kelly’s fro. Whatever the reason, leave it to R. Kelly to capture all the sexual awkwardness reminiscent of middle school parties and package it into a perfectly danceable form. Combine this with warm weather and Frisbees and you’ll be flinging off clothes in no time.
2. The after-getting-naked, business time song: Okay, so the xx technically isn’t a song, but any track on their self-titled album is enough to get the proverbial juices flowing (ifyaknowhatimean). Everything about this album, from the longing vocals to the sultry instrumentals, absolutely screams hot and steamy coitus. The amazing thing about the xx’s minimal-yet-filling sound is that it seems to carry and recreate all of the tension, pressure and climaxes of…well, sex. Needless to say, it’s definitely the right music for getting into even the skinniest hipster jeans.
3. Song to spot people to: No list of mine would be complete without a shout-out to Lady Gaga. While we all knew that Gaga could be a very, very, bad, bad girl, little did we know how much of a creeper she is until we heard Paparazzi. Combining bubble-gum pop with kink and controversy as only she can, Gaga weaves a dangerous tale of stalking and murderous Mickey Mouse costumes, making it the ideal accompaniment to all the sketchy people-watching, and consequent Spotted At Brown posts, that coincide with studying outdoors. (Cigarette sunglasses not included.)
4. General springtime frolicking goodness song: Personally, I think there is one song that is a no-fail in this category: Once in a Lifetime by the incredibly springy Talking Heads. Let me put it this way: if hearing David Byrne chant “Same as it ever was” during this existential midlife crisis of a song doesn’t make you want to spastically dance and do cartwheels down campus, you have no soul. Understood? Moving on….
5. Last, but not least, lazytime: What kind of Brown-student created list would this be if Animal Collective wasn’t involved? The New York based band is known for their experimental indie rock, and the song, What Would I Want? Sky, from their Be Kind EP is no exception. Although at first listen it may seem too loud and intricate to be a good lazing song, I think that it is exactly those complexities that make it perfect, from the simple intertwining vocals to the tricky time signature that gives music nerds everywhere a serious jizzinmypants moment. All of these elements produce a blissfully psychedelic sound that, paired with sunny weather and soft grass, gives you a warm, euphoric feeling akin to eating a Meeting Street cookie and makes you want to tune in and drop out.

Now that you have your soundtrack, I expect to see all of you cavorting through campus in whichever way you see fit, whether it involves nakedness, raging dances, or some kinky combination of the two.