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(01/29/20 12:35am)
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The Six Best Singles Out This Week
(01/26/20 9:20pm)
It's only three weeks into 2020 and musicians are already bringing their A–game. A whole host of talented artists have announced upcoming albums for the year and dropped their first singles, and Street has been digging all of them. Here are the top six released just this week:
Selena Gomez's New Album Struggles to Tell Us Why She is So 'Rare'
(01/21/20 2:15am)
On the opening title track of her new album Rare, Selena Gomez asks a distant, uncaring lover why he doesn't recognize how rare she is. However, the next 39 minutes of the album provide the listener with little to no further evidence for this claim. Rare, despite its name, fails to make Gomez stand out as a pop star among her peers.
Harry Styles Finds an Uneven Pace on 'Fine Line'
(01/21/20 1:33am)
Following his boy band introduction, Harry Styles has continuously shaped and reshaped his image in pop music—all while maintaining an attractive repute in his sound. His 2017 self–titled album demonstrated this coolness through fleshed–out images of women in black dresses, toying with what the term “good girl” entails, and ample electric guitar melodies embedded throughout.
'Good Luck Everybody' is AJJ at Their Most Cautiously Optimistic
(01/19/20 10:42pm)
It’s impossible to have a neutral opinion of AJJ. Sean Bonnette’s warbled lyrical delivery of topics from self–loathing and mutilation to the coming apocalypse, paired with the furious acoustic strumming of hardcore on a budget, are either beloved or loathed by all who stumble across the Phoenix–based folk punk band. The band’s newest record, Good Luck Everybody, won’t do much to sway the skeptics, but it will be rightfully adored by longtime fans.
Frances Quinlan Comes Full Circle in Her Solo Debut
(01/20/20 2:06am)
In an age when algorithms often dictate our tastes, a genuine recommendation can be hard to come by. But, so unlike everything else is Frances Quinlan's music, connections form in the most unlikely of places. A story heard on the radio, a book she read, a podcast, an album—all are fair game for Quinlan. Listeners are inspired to seek out the hidden gems within each lyric, put forth like a good friend giving suggestions over coffee.
Street's Favorite Albums of the Decade
(12/04/19 2:25am)
This list was compiled from a poll of Street staff's favorite albums of the decade, collected and organized first by artist, then by most popular album. The result was fifteen artists and fifteen albums. We chose to order these albums chronologically, rather than ranking them. These are the albums we came to love this decade—let’s dive in.
A Spotlight on The Penn Glee Club Band
(12/03/19 5:40am)
The Glee Club is a staple of Penn. Founded in 1862, it’s the oldest performing arts group on campus, with 150 years of history in singing a mix of classics, standards, and hits that showcase the talents of its members. Beyond its male singers, the Glee Club also includes a tech staff and a pit band, the latter of which often performs its own gigs in addition to supporting the semesterly shows. In fact, the Glee Club Band was one of the groups that performed at Street’s Battle of the Bands competition hosted at Smokey Joe’s in November—and they won.
Madeon Finds His Own Voice with 'Good Faith'
(12/03/19 6:51am)
Madeon launched his career off of a viral video. “Pop Culture"—an intricate 39–song mashup uploaded onto his Youtube channel in 2011—blew up within days. It’s since amassed over 50 million views. Multiple record labels approached him based on the strength of his mashup, and he soon signed with Columbia Records.
Coldplay's 'Everyday Life' Is Their Most Experimental Album To Date
(12/02/19 12:30am)
It's a rare feat for a rock band to stay together for over twenty years. In an era where pop music has quickly shifted to R&B, rap, and dance–pop, Coldplay has managed to consistently produce sentimental soft rock songs. Their music is predictable, almost formulaic—with Chris Martin’s warm and comforting vocals that often ascend into falsettos, existential lyrics, and guitar riffs. Whether you're a fan or not, Coldplay will long be part of the soundtracks of stores and coffee shops. Although throughout their fame they haven’t been known for being inventive, their eighth studio album Everyday Life is their most ambitious and experimental album to date.
A Conversation with Corey Flood, Penn's Favorite Basement Rockers
(11/29/19 4:53am)
Corey Flood is the name of a Philly–based dark rock band, but it's also the name of a side character in the 1989 John Cusack film Say Anything—she's a teenage girl who writes sad songs about her ex–boyfriend on her acoustic guitar. Although her sound couldn't be more different than that of the band Corey Flood's 2018 EP, Wish You Hadn't, there's something to be said for the sheer emotion that both of their works inspire. Corey Flood's sound—with deep, churning bass, rippling guitars, and eerie vocals floating on top—dredges something up in the listener, something felt deep in your stomach.
Celine Dion's 'Courage' Is Disappointing and Forgettable
(11/29/19 5:06am)
As a Canadian, it’s practically required to love Celine Dion. She's a five–time Grammy winner and has the most number ones on the radio of any female artist. She has been awarded both the prestigious Order of Canada and the proud Order of Quebec, two of the highest civilian honors a Canadian can get. She's also the best–selling Canadian artist ever and the 200 million copies of her music sold worldwide make her one of the best–selling artists of all time.
Gus Dapperton Brings Youthful Energy to Union Transfer
(11/24/19 11:44pm)
Gus Dapperton was at home at Union Transfer on Tuesday, Nov. 12. A former Drexel student, Dapperton’s performance in this redesigned farmers' market and factory felt like an easygoing college show. With his bowl cut, baseball hat, and baggy vintage sweatshirt, he’s as much of a peer as he is a performer. He’s Generation Z’s indie rock artist: a goofy guy with a 90’s–inspired look. Dapperton’s not there to put on a spectacle, but rather a fun and comfortable dance party.
Bikini Kill Is Back
(11/18/19 5:50am)
On Nov. 6, 2019, riot grrrl band Bikini Kill announced a 2020 tour that includes a series of shows across the United States and Canada. Less than a week after the tour was announced, eight shows had sold out and several more dates were added to make room for the demand. This will be the first Bikini Kill tour in over 20 years, and in the time that they were gone, the band became the face and heart of the riot grrrl movement.
'MAGDALENE' is FKA twigs' Most Accessible Album Yet
(11/15/19 8:45pm)
After much delay, genre–bending artist FKA twigs released MAGDALENE on Nov. 8, her first album in four years. Between MAGDALENE and her last album, M3LL155X EP, not only did twigs and now ex–fiancé Robert Pattinson break up, but she also had six fibroid tumors removed from her uterus last winter.
Get to Know Vegyn, Experimental Music Artist and Frank Ocean Collaborator
(11/18/19 3:59am)
Although his name may sound unfamiliar, Joe Thornalley, aka Vegyn, has contributed to two of the most influential albums of the decade: Frank Ocean’s Endless and Blonde (2016). You won’t hear Vegyn’s vocals anywhere, but his electronic beats helped shape these two albums. In addition to his creative collaborations with Frank Ocean, he’s been a co–host on the artist’s blonded RADIO show.
Clairo Brought 'Immunity' To Life At Union Transfer
(11/15/19 8:52pm)
It’s not abnormal these days to rise to stardom with a single video or TikTok. To then maintain that attention, however, is a more daunting task. On Nov. 7, Claire Cotrill, better known as Clairo, proved her successful artistic craftsmanship at her sold–out show at Union Transfer.
Jessie Ware Gets Back in Her Groove With 'Mirage (Don't Stop)'
(11/17/19 6:00pm)
Quality over quantity. Jessie Ware has managed to make that the statement of her career. It doesn’t seem like she cares about the actual timeline between releases — rather, Ware wants to create music for herself. And at the end of her process, we're beyond grateful.
Hotel of the Laughing Tree Offers Something for Everyone
(11/18/19 4:43am)
When someone asks me how I discover new bands, I inevitably draw a blank for a few moments. Sometimes it’s through the magic of Spotify’s Discover Weekly, or other playlists that are supposed to take the music I already enjoy and recommend similar artists—Daily Mixes, artist radio stations, curated playlists like Pollen and Global X. Other times, I stumble across an act at a festival that captures my attention, like Pkew Pkew Pkew at Chicago’s Riot Fest this year, or an opening act stays in my head long after the headliner, such as the enigma that is Joseph Keckler.
Frank Ocean is Staging a Strong Return with Two New Singles
(11/16/19 10:22pm)
Last month, Frank Ocean released his single “DHL,” marking his first original track since dropping “Provider” in August 2017. This noteworthy release came just days after Frank Ocean announced he would be releasing two new singles, “Cayendo” and “Dear April” on vinyl through his website, Blonded.co. On his Youtube page, short clips were released of the two new singles being previewed at PrEP+, Frank’s new controversial queer nightclub in New York City.
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