Playlist: Escapist Anthems
The soundtrack to your daydreams and fantasy indulgences.
Written by Kriss Conklin
Illustrated by Kate Glenn
Ever turned to your favorite book, song, or movie to distract yourself from your current reality? That's escapism, baby!
Whether it's watching "Twilight" because you wish you could play baseball with the Cullens instead of studying for that exam tomorrow, or reading terrible fanfiction at 2 a.m. just to feel something other than existential dread, you often turn to such works with the hopes that they can whisk you away from life's unpleasantries. On days when classes at Zoom University never seem to end, music can be a quick dose of escapism for when you can't spare enough time to watch a movie or read. Luckily, we have a playlist for that!
Filled with titular classics as well as a variety of pop, emo, and alternative 2000s bangers about wanting to get away (from your hometown, significant other, fears — all of it!), this playlist is for anyone who dreams of being in a world or life other than their own. We're often told not to run from our problems (which many of us can't do anyway), so let these escapist anthems do the running for you. Just sit back, relax, and allow yourself to be transported to a problem-free world.