Is music a big part of your life?
What are your favorite songs? How do you discover new music?
Do you ever recommend songs to your friends? If so, you are not too different from Jon Pareles, the chief pop music critic at The New York Times. In “5 Songs to Listen to Right Now,” he shares five new and notable songs:
Students, click through and read the article, then tell us:
What music are you listening to right now?
Are you familiar with any of the songs or artists on Mr. Pareles’s list? Are there any that you do not know, but might give a listen?
What is one new song you think everyone should hear?
How do you find out about new music? Do you talk about music with your friends or family?
Do you ever make music of your own? If you could be a part of any musical act, what would it be?
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