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(04/20/12 9:51am)
Street: We’re curious — what do you guys do 30 minutes before a show and 30 minutes after a show?
Caroline Polachek: Well, I’m always running late or behind, or backstage thinking “crap, what am I going to wear?” Patrick is usually extremely relaxed and playing hip–hop loudly in the dressing room. And we’re all drinking whiskey. We’re usually talking about the set list and I find that, before going on stage, doing dance warm–ups is more valuable than vocal warm–ups. I like thinking about hand and leg movements. Dancing a little bit in the green room makes me more mentally prepared. You’ll find me doing some really stupid, strange dance moves backstage. Then 30 minutes after the show, we’re usually hanging out with friends who have come to the show. And I love eating — as soon as we get off–stage, even if I’m not that hungry. When you go up on stage you give a lot of energy, so when I’m off, it’s like take take take and I’ll eat just about anything. So if someone put, like, a poisoned burrito in front of me after a show, I’d eat it without question. Actually, speaking of dancing, we’ve been having these mini–raves backstage — turning up the music, turning the lights off. It’s been getting intense.
(04/19/12 9:39am)
Best Heartwarming Moment: Adele at the VMAs
Best Tear–jerking Moment: Adele at the VMAs
Only a performance from the ineffable Adele could win both of these categories. Her stunning rendition of “Someone Like You” — an inescapable song that we’ve all heard a zillion times in line at CVS — is inspiring in how emotionally debilitating it is. It wrecks you. Watching it feels like your heart is simultaneously swelling and breaking and nothing is right but everything is OKAY because, holy shit. Someone somewhere had the foresight to bless that girl with mad pipes and the world is a better, more tearful place for it.
(04/12/12 9:46am)
How to act like a true fan during the Fling Concert. (Hint: when in doubt, look to your neighbor.)
(04/05/12 9:37am)
Running in Pottruck
Justice: Make Pottruck your personal club with this French duo’s techno jams. They’re dirty, high–energy and sure to pump up your run. Check out “Phantom Pt. II” and “D.A.N.C.E.”
Passion Pit: Not just for Flinging anymore — these guys will also liven up a routine run on the treadmill. Their electro–pop blend produces upbeat, catchy and just plain feel–good tracks to work out to. Check out “Little Secrets” and “Make Light.”
Rihanna: If you’re looking for extra fuel for your run, look no further. Rihanna has enough fresh beats and girl power to boost your motivation and bring you one step closer to that runner’s high. Check out “You Da One” and “Birthday Cake.”
(03/29/12 9:46am)
Our in–depth look at the lesser–known throwaway lines of today’s biggest hits will give you the info you need to drunkenly sing the whole thing, too.
(03/28/12 9:14am)
TAQUERIA VERACRUZANA
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(03/22/12 9:58am)
Coachella
(03/15/12 9:25am)
Street: How long has Marigolds been together, and how did you guys meet?
Ronnie DiSimone: Marigolds has been together since 2009, although back then, we were called the Modern Age. Lucy [Stone, Drexel Sophomore], Nic [Sheehan, New School Junior] and I met because we were all recruited by a mutual friend to join a band called Dancefloor Diplomacy.
We put out two EPs as the Modern Age, and then last year recruited Tiffany Ortiz and Ben Plotnick [both Penn Class of 2011] to accompany us at the Drexel Battle of the Bands. We ended up getting second place and opened for B.o.B. and Major Lazer at Drexel Spring Jam last year. Then, this past year, we changed our name to Marigolds and recorded Easy-Going.
(03/15/12 9:18am)
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – those legendary rockers from Jersey – came out with their 17th studio album last week. The Boss, best known for 80s working–class ballads like “Born in the USA,” returns to familiar themes on Wrecking Ball. Capitalizing on today’s fertile Wall Street v. Main Street tropes, he loads the album with fiercely political protest music, buoyed by hard–driving hooks, gritty flairs and Springsteen’s own classic voice. The Boss is back, in vigorous form – and he’s always worth a listen.
Check out: “Death to My Hometown” and “We Are Alive”
(02/23/12 10:29am)
Tyga has already made one full–length, but thanks to his mega–hit “Rack City,” Careless World: Rise of the Last King is effectively his debut into the rap mainstream. The L.A. rapper doesn’t appear to have a distinct vision for the album; it wanders from lyrical rap to club hip–hop to R&B. If you can get past that, though, there’s a lot to enjoy here. “Kings & Queens” features Tyga and Nas shining on separate verses and, impressively, the upstart kid hangs rhyme–for–rhyme with the legend. Despite a few low points (“Faded” with Lil Wayne is a disappointing single), Careless World is an outstandingly clever, fun rap album. Even with his impressive guest list, Tyga reminds us that he has the skill, presence and charisma to be the main event on this project. Give the impeccable “Rack City” just one listen — that’s rap royalty on the mic.
(02/23/12 10:05am)
You’ve got a friend–crush.
You just met so–and–so, and you’re just blinded by their infinite coolness. You know your next move could lead to weekly Sweetgreen dinners and pregames at your place. Show off your great taste without seeming like you’re trying too hard. You should include:
o “Breaks” – The Black Keys
o “Disco Infiltrator” – LCD Soundsystem
o “Beard Lust” – Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head
o “Meantime” – Givers
o “Teen Creeps” – No Age
(02/16/12 10:49am)
Joy Division
(02/09/12 10:53am)
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(01/26/12 10:47am)
Art–pop outfit Chairlift offers a long–awaited follow–up to 2008’s Does You Inspire You? (best known for the hit “Bruises”) with Something. During the four–year hiatus, the band’s sound seems to have matured perfectly — Something is a fully–realized expression of innovative pop. It effortlessly jumps from strong electronic hooks like that on lead single “Amanaemonesia” to the dreamy acoustic instrumentation of “Frigid Spring.” Vocalist Caroline Polacheck’s versatile voice, with both haunting effervescence and impressive substance, is the band’s driving force and a central reason why this album is so outstanding.
(01/19/12 10:49am)
Album's We're Excited About
(01/19/12 10:48am)
Anthony Green, of indie darlings Circa Survive, offers a strong solo effort with Beautiful Things. It’s impressively diverse — tracks like “Just to Feel Alive” are airy and gentle, while lead single “Get Yours While You Can” boasts a killer guitar hook. Green’s stellar voice is a welcome constant, and his poignant, evocative lyrics deftly communicate angst, joy and, of course, beauty. With this inviting, emotional and authentic album, Green has managed to craft a beautiful thing of his own.
(12/01/11 11:52am)
Penn has long been a hotbed of musical activity. Now the scene is stronger than ever, thanks in part to the Penn Music Collective, a group designed by student musicians for student musicians looking to branch out. Tonight, SPEC Concerts is hosting the first Penn Music Collective concert, featuring four independent student bands. Street sat down with David Berliner and Adam Savitt, members of Silk City and Fat Panther, respectively, to talk about the inaugural concert they helped to organize and the current state of Penn’s music community.
(11/29/11 1:45pm)
Street spoke with Peter Berkman of the “chiptune” indie rock outfit Anamanaguchi about video games, the Spice Girls, and interning at Prada. Anamanaguchi will be performing with Baths and Ki: Theory at the ARCH, 8pm on Wednesday (11/30).
(11/03/11 10:30am)
This fall, collaborations between artists have been dominating music news and generating lots of hype and excitement — and the trend doesn’t show any signs of letting up. Follow our circle of collabs to see what connections have been formed and what’s in the works. They prove yet again that the music world is becoming ever more intertwined.
(11/03/11 10:10am)
It’s 2004. Fuzzy hats and velour track suits are still cool, yet to be replaced by jeans, fitted caps and snapbacks. It’s the golden age of club rap: forget the moody lyricism of Kanye, the titans of the charts are Nelly and 50 Cent. The hit of the year begins with an up–tempo beat and almost tropical bird calls, and then, from out of nowhere, “HAAAAAAAAAA!” It’s not a laugh. It’s like a duck call (if that duck had golden grills and was issuing a call to get crunk).