CommRadio Weekly Playlist: Jan. 29

Here, members of the Arts and Entertainment Department will talk about the songs that dominated their playlists during the week and what makes them so good.

“WWE: Broken Dreams (Drew McIntyre)” - Jim Johnston and Shaman’s Harvest

Don’t call me crazy until you’ve listened to the song.

“Broken Dreams” is undoubtedly the best theme song of company history, used by the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre during his first run with WWE.

The six-time champion has since moved on from using “Broken Dreams” as his theme, but he brought it back with a mix of his current theme during his iconic entrance at Clash at the Castle to face Roman Reigns.

In a world today where many wrestling themes are generic, “Broken Dreams” remains a standout. It reads like an actual song with heavy guitar riffs, and it’s a classic sing-a-long at the ring song.

The first few riffs are sure to give anyone chills; then, my favorite line is “what’s that metronome I hear / perhaps the end is drawing near / you never hear the shot that takes you down.”

Under all of that, it encapsulates McIntyre’s career, especially as of late: talk, try and fail, but get back up and try again. He wants to make those broken dreams come true, whether it’s defeating Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship or beating up Jey Uso for retribution. -Adrianna Gallucci

“Hey Driver” - Zach Bryan

Currently in my Zach Bryan era. Bad time to freshly explore this era because he is coming to the Bryce Jordan Center and I will not be there.

So for now, I blast him in my 2020 Chevy Cruze and pretend I am “crunchy” and country.

“Hey Driver” is turning me into a folksy country gal. Bryan and the band, The War and Treaty, do the quirky little talking before the song bit in a way that is surprisingly not cringey.

I am not at the point where I could tell you what this song is actually about, but I really enjoy when they say “take me down a road that’s a little bit wiiiiiiiindyyyyyy,”. Wonderful execution. Could not have done it any better myself.

This song gives happy, fall vibes, even though we are entering the end of winter and early spring, it is still a catchy tune that brings me joy. -Savannah Swartz

“Scared to Start” - Michael Marcagi

It’s only the beginning of February, yet I have already begun the anticipation toward summer. Curating playlists for the warm months, “Scared to Start” seems to fit every one I create.

This song became popular on TikTok over the last few months, and upon its release on January 12, It has already become one of my most listened to songs of the year.

Marcagi writes a love story about leaving the mundane, being “scared to start” a journey together.

What I find so captivating about this song is how it evokes a kaleidoscope of emotions, both nostalgic and inspiring, melancholic and hopeful.

The chorus, which was my first introduction to the song, is not only catchy but deep. Lyrics like “Let’s just leave here, ‘cause there’s nothing to see/ And if that’s wrong, let’s make it right” are a perfect encapsulation of the theme of yearning throughout the song. - Matthew Zwiercan

Adrianna Gallucci is a second-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact her, email amg7989@psu.edu.

Savannah Swartz is a third-year majoring in communications. To contact her, email sms9072@psu.edu.

Matthew Zwiercan is a fourth-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email mzz5317@psu.edu.