Name: Gavin Golafshar
Hometown: Davenport, IA
Year: First Year
Field(s) of Study: Elementary education
SCOPE Position: General committee/Production Committee

Spotify Playlist

SCOPE Selects: Gavin Golfshar on Spotify

The Deep Cuts

I picked these songs because they really tapped into my musical roots with my family. Throughout my life every single genre has been played in the car. The main one for us was rock. Whether it be a drive to school or a family road trip, we could not go any amount of time without rock being put on the radio. From 93.5 to a carefully curated playlist, I was exposed to so many artists and genres. I think growing up and moving around so much also got me into different types of music, that's why you’ll see hyper pop club music, rock, and regular pop dispersed throughout this playlist. I kept it Short n’ Sweet so you can enjoy it in a flash and get a glimpse into what I hear during a car ride or a walk to class.

Three Favorite Albums

Even though it is such a tough choice, I would say I’m still not over Brat Summer (Charli XCX), Hit me Hard and Soft as a diehard Billie Eilish Fan, and Mans Best Friend. These albums frequent my personal playlists, and I hope they find their way into your own collections.

Favorite Concert Experience

I would have to say my favorite concert experience would be the Hit me Hard and Soft world tour in November of 2024. The visuals and perdormance were enough to leave me shocked for months on end and it is still a concert I talk about and share videos of to this day.

Hobbies / Interests / Fun Facts / Campus Involvement

My hobbies include shopping, going out with friends, and meeting new people throughout my various adventures. I am always looking for new fun things to do and go see so that’swhy concerts and the music industry have always been so appealing to me. I love the variety and inclusivity that music has to offer and am so grateful to be on the production side of it all.