Summer is on it’s way, so prepare yourself with season-appropriate music. Whether you’re soaking up the summer sun or you’re ready to party, The Outlook has you covered. We have two playlists tailored to suit your mood: relax and “Ride the Chillwave” or liven it up and “Go Hard”. Listen with open ears, enjoy, and don’t forget the sunscreen.

This month’s Arts and Entertainment section features four actions: create, listen, taste, and participate. From Sandy Frank’s honey brownie recipe to Lupe Fiasco’s upcoming new album “Lasers”, to foodie events in the Bay Area and to find ways to take initiative, this month’s A&E spread has all the bases covered.

Take three months of solitude in a Wisconsin cabin. Add a Silvertone guitar and a pair of old drums. Mix in thoughts of love, loss, and almost everything in between. What do you get? Bon Iver’s hauntingly beautiful For Emma, Forever Ago. A generally slow-paced acoustic album, For Emma, Forever Ago appropriately reflects the name of the band: Bon Iver (pronounced “bon-eevair”), which means “good winter” in French.

Maybe it’s her jet black hair. Maybe it’s her British accent. Maybe it’s the fact that she has the vocal prowess of Mariah Carey. Or maybe it’s all of the above. Whatever the reason, Jessie J has caught, and kept, the attention of the music industry.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Outlook has procured an abundance of love-themed student playlists for your listening pleasure. Whether you prefer indie rock-and-roll or radio hits, you’re bound to find something that’s to your liking. “Each song possesses different aspects of love which I greatly appreciate because I think that love should not be viewed in just one way. Maybe some of the songs aren’t meant to necessarily be love songs, but it’s nice to think of them as a little wake-up call. Listen, relate, and enjoy,” comments senior Zoe Bartlett on her playlist.