Plethora of options for downloading and streaming music makes it easy for students to rock out legally

In one of society’s greatest cliches, variety has frequently been called “the spice of life.” If variety were considered the spice of music, today’s massive amount of different media for listening to music would equate to about five barrels of the strongest spices around.

SINGLE-MINDED: Sweet songs for Valentine's

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In my column this week, I wrote about my semi-autobiographical soundtrack to a relationship. Predictable, I know, but it’s Valentine’s Day. I hope you enjoy the songs and can draw on them in the future if you need to.

“To Whom It May Concern” by The Civil Wars ““ This song is about as delicate as can be. The male and female vocalists harmonize wonderfully through lyrics that sound like letters written to each other, backed by predominately acoustic guitar. The song is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

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