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(02/14/18 3:17am)
You’re not crazy if you hear Daniel Caesar’s “Best Part” and feel a sudden urge to fall in love. While some songs stimulate greater feelings than others, the scientific tie between music and emotions, such as love, is very real. Hearing music produces a litany of internal neurological processes, unlocking various emotional experiences.
(02/15/18 1:20pm)
Following my Master of None phase (actually I think that phase is still alive and well), I started to explore Italian music. Since a small town in Italy is the setting for the first couple episodes of the second season, the show's music supervisor, Zach Cowie, incorporated lots of Italian music into the series. I used the songs from the soundtrack as my base and let Spotify's recommended songs and artists take me from there. I discovered that just about all Italian music is beautiful. It might be the lovely Italian language or the delicate–but–cheery instrument use, but all Italian music just makes me happy. Do I know what any of the words mean? Not one. Does it matter? Not a bit.
(02/07/18 7:59am)
It’s a pretty well–known fact that cafes are one of the best places to hear good music, whether mainstream or alternative. Williams Cafe (Wilcaf) is no exception. You’re not alone if whenever you order a coffee at Wilcaf you find yourself bopping to whatever tune is playing on the speaker. Music is a big part of Wilcaf’s culture, so Street took a deeper look into the baristas’ choice of songs and how much of a role music really plays in their work.
(02/04/18 8:18pm)
Last week, Migos dropped their long–awaited album Culture II. It was an exciting moment for trap fans everywhere as this was one of the most hyped albums of the year. Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset were predicted to give us a new set of bangers to last us through 2018. This album was expected to successfully follow up their much loved Culture, which featured prominent songs such as “Bad and Boujee,” “Get Right Witcha,” and “Slippery.” However, clocking in at an hour and 45 minutes, Culture II is almost two times as long as the first album, and only half as good.
(02/10/18 10:27pm)
In college, there’s consistent excitement when discovering a new artist—you google them, find out where they’re from, hear what other music they’ve made, and a little part of you even hopes to be like them when you’re older. With Steve Lacy, the experience may be a little different. You can still google him, find out where he’s from, and hear other music of his, but you’re likely too old to look up to him. At just 19, he’s already an accomplished guitarist, producer, and singer. Actually, scratch that. It might even be hard to google him, too. When you do, another Steve Lacy, a deceased Soprano Saxophonist, comes up.
(01/29/18 8:38am)
I often find myself to be an anomaly among my music–loving peers. While many are dying to hear any live music they can get their ears to absorb, I really just prefer listening to music on my own earbuds. I’m just not as drawn to concerts as other music fans. Although it’s not a popular opinion, and some music junkies may look down on me, I still find myself enjoying my listening experience much more in a setting of my own choosing while playing my recently–created Spotify playlist.
(02/10/18 10:17pm)
Rex Orange County is more than a smooth R&B voice featured on Tyler, the Creator’s Flower Boy. Although this album may have been the first place many listeners came across his velvety British voice, the 19–year–old had actually released a couple albums before that. Hailing from Haslemere, England, Rex’s real name is Alex O’Connor, but he picked up the moniker from a high school teacher who nicknamed him “the OC.” He’s kind of like Ed Sheeran before Ed Sheeran started making radio pop, in that when he sings it sounds like he’s speaking directly to you. His voice is so genuine that it feels as if you’re hearing a story or the internal musings of one of your good friends.
(01/19/18 5:27pm)
You know that feeling when you wake up, check your phone, see it’s 15 degrees and snowing, and immediately decide to stay inside all day? This is a playlist for that. Hopefully it captures the pseudo–sadness that comes with the freezing weather while ultimately filling you with a romantic warmth. Ideally, you’ll listen to this while looking out your window and gazing at some snow–covered trees, letting the tenderness of these songs spread throughout your insides.
(01/17/18 3:14am)
(11/29/17 6:28pm)
When it came to determining the album of the year, Street Beats were up in arms about everything except for one thing: it wasn't Reputation by Taylor Swift. But that's as far as we got in crowning the best of 2017. Baby steps.
(12/03/17 5:03am)
Having only six of his own songs on Spotify, 20–year–old Gus Dapperton is far from prolific or well–known—but he will be. He has a name that will make you question, “Is that his real name?” and a sound that will make you ask, “What genre is this?” To the first question, yes. To the second, it’s impossible to really categorize it, which is what makes his music so novel. He's inspired heavily by The Beach Boys and David Bowie, so his music doesn’t really have a contemporary style. It’s not quite alt–rock, has some pop vibes, and is kind of dreamy–sounding. His genre–bending creates a refreshing sound that is suitable to almost any situation. His songs are fun to chill to, dance to, and think with. They’re both energizing and soothing at the same time. The more you listen to them, the deeper they seem and more enjoyable they become. His voice doesn't line up to the soft, pleasant voices of artists such as Frank Ocean or Ed Sheeran—it has a somewhat rough quality to it that oddly makes him feel more relatable. When he hits higher notes, his voice gets a little jagged in a way that lets you know he's putting everything he has into it.
(11/14/17 8:24pm)
You might know Professor Ralph Rosen as a Classical Studies expert, coffee extraordinaire, and Quad resident—but what you might not know is that he’s a master of all things music. While in his apartment a few weeks ago for his biweekly Espresso Open House, my friend pointed out his vast record collection lining his apartment shelves. Naturally, Street followed up with Professor Rosen to hear all about Professor Rosen’s family history, musical tastes and the magic of vinyl.
(10/21/17 1:23am)
If you’re looking for a super niche genre of music, P–Funk is calling your name. This little–known genre is a subcategory of psychedelic funk, which is a subcategory of funk, which is a subcategory of jazz, R&B, and soul. So yeah, you can say it’s pretty niche. With its space–like vibes, trippy voice changes, and uplifting beats, P–Funk kind of just makes you feel as if you’re floating through an utterly unfamiliar dimension of music.
(09/22/17 7:08pm)
Streaming is a touchy subject here at Street Music. There are those among us who'll be on Spotify until they die, some who have hopped on the Apple Music bandwagon, and others who have made the switch. Street Beats Paul Litwin and Noah Kest explained the pros and cons of their favorite streaming services.