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(01/22/19 2:46am)
As someone always looking for different ways to stumble upon new artists, I’ve experimented with a bunch of different platforms to do so, from Spotify’s somewhat disappointing “Made for You” playlists to NPR’s classic Tiny Desk Concerts. Finding the YouTube channel COLORS was like discovering a hidden gem that not only expanded my musical palette by introducing me to up–and–coming artists, but also engaged my visual senses in a way that I had never experienced before. Driven by their motto, “all COLORS, no genres,” COLORS is a YouTube channel based in Berlin, Germany that showcases performances of artists from different genres in an aesthetically pleasing space that matches their vibe with associated colors. I’ve narrowed down seven of my favorite performances from hundreds of videos to get you started:
(01/22/19 1:12am)
When I was three years old, I refused to watch anything other than MTV and Animal Planet for months. Instead of playing tag and watching The Backyardigans, I worshiped at the altar of TRL and its weekly rotation of up–and–coming pop divas. First, it was Christina Milian. Then it was Avril Lavigne. However, my most enduring obsession was with JoJo, the 13–year–old wunderkind with a voice reminiscent of a young Mariah Carey—all vocal runs and vibrato. I remember choreographing dance routines to her ever–catchy single “Baby It’s You” and inventing an imaginary boyfriend so I could relate to “Leave (Get Out).” In many ways, JoJo’s commanding vocals and playful demeanor cemented my love for mainstream pop. So when she re–recorded her self–titled debut album after a dispute with her former record label that deprived Spotify of some quintessential throwbacks, I knew I had to take a listen.
(01/22/19 11:32pm)
2019 is gearing up to be a powerhouse year in music. Plenty of top artists are slated to release new records, from Ariana Grande to The 1975 to Migos. In an age when surprise albums have become more common, it’s fair to assume that a number of singers could follow that trend this year. With that in mind, there’s a few musicians that have made their fans wait far too long for new content.
(02/01/19 10:34pm)
If the frigid weather has you a little down lately, have no fear! Before you know it, festival season will be upon us. In the meantime, you can power through that winter slump by planning for all of the music events coming your this summer. Street has the lowdown on some great summer festivals you can buy tickets for now.
(12/13/18 12:32am)
2018 is nearly over. And with the new year comes reflection, retrospection, and some top ten lists. This year gave us an onslaught of pop culture, and now Street has endeavored to choose the best of all of it—best albums, best television shows, best books, and best movies from this year, based on staff's picks.
(12/04/18 1:00pm)
The concept of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series is simple: musicians from all different genres are invited to perform an intimate concert at the desk Bob Boilen, the host of NPR’s All Songs Considered. Only at a Tiny Desk Concert can we experience T–Pain’s “Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin’)” without any special effects, or see Tyler the Creator use the desk itself as a stage for his performance, setting up lights with varying shades of bright colors to reflect the themes of his “Flower Boy” album. However, these two sets are amongst the most popular of Tiny Desk Concerts; T–Pain’s video has over 13 million views and Tyler’s has almost seven million. Here are five underrated, equally as great, Tiny Desk Concerts that you need to check out from this year:
(12/03/18 1:00pm)
While tiptoeing in the back of the standing–room–only, free–for–all crowd at the Fillmore on November 29th, The Internet looked larger–than–life. With “INTERNET” dramatically projected onto the screen behind the band in all–white capital letters, their initial presence, combined with the raucous cheers of the audience, was impressive.
(12/01/18 10:33pm)
Mark Paraskevas (C ’17) packs the same thing for lunch every day: “a chicken gyro basically, with like pita bread and spinach and cheese. I just cook a lot of chicken in advance.” In between hours spent at the studio, Mark, a former The Daily Pennsylvanian and Street staffer, is a high school teacher in New York City with the two–year placement program Teach For America.
(12/05/18 1:00pm)
It’s hard to categorize Spanish singer–songwriter Rosalía. Rosalía’s songs aren’t just songs—they're vibrant soundscapes, bursting at the seams in every syllable, beat, and chord with seemingly infinite amounts of color. And while she may not yet be known by the masses in the US, the world has taken notice of this genre–defying artist marrying flamenco with pop, hip hop, and electronic music.
(12/01/18 1:00pm)
With the wind chill, it was down to a sturdy 21 degrees outside, and I was up on stage in a T–shirt, jeans, and the world’s thinnest blazer. While I owned a pair of gray cloth fingerless gloves that would have given my hands some protection from the wind, I made no effort to wear them: they would have ruined my snazzy black–and–white aesthetic, and it’s not like I was doing anything that needed dexterity—I was just playing guitar.
(11/29/18 7:41pm)
Calling all ABBA fans and Mamma Mia enthusiasts—this one’s for you. Gone are the days of singing “Dancing Queen” into your hairbrush as you get ready for yet another Friday night of parties. For one night only, you can channel your inner dancing queen or king and bask in 1970s glamour—Parisian nightsuits optional.
(11/30/18 1:00pm)
It’s a generally accepted part of the concert experience: you’re walking out of the venue after the encore, and as you step out onto the street, every sound is muffled save for a buzzing in your ears, the aftereffects of standing next to a speaker for the better part of the evening. You’ll go home, sleep it off, and everything will be normal in the morning.
(11/27/18 1:00pm)
The moment I met Yoni Gottlieb (C ‘19) on a Thursday afternoon in Starbucks, I could immediately tell he loves his music. Influenced by artists such as Earl Sweatshirt, Mac DeMarco, and Tame Impala, and often spotted wearing a Frank Ocean sweater, the art of song is in his blood—his mom is a professional pianist. We were able to discuss our thoughts on some new album releases this year, from Astroworld by Travis Scott to Daytona by Pusha T, before we jumped into his experiences with music and producing rapper Slim Reaper’s debut album, RIP to the Peaceful (Me).
(11/27/18 1:00pm)
Jon Bellion makes me genuinely happy. He reminds me of car rides home when my friend and I would sing every consecutive "low" in the chorus of “All Time Low” without pausing to breathe. Or my junior year spring break when I listened to the entirety of his first album, The Human Condition, six times. Fast–forward to November 9 when the rapper, singer, and songwriter dropped his second album Glory Sound Prep—I'm now ecstatic.
(11/19/18 1:00pm)
Despite having numerous friends who are die–hard lovers of K–pop, I was only a casual fan in 7th and 8th grade. While I had been impressed with the wide–ranging talents of K–pop idols and their respect for their audiences, the language barrier and the fact that I didn’t listen to music much prevented me from really getting into the fandom.
(11/19/18 5:00am)
Listened to 'thank u, next' recently? Were you confused about a line or two? Were you unable to understand any of the song at all? Would you like a comprehensive overview of what in the world has been happening this past month in the field of pop music culture?
(11/14/18 1:00pm)
A few weeks ago, I saw the music video for a song called “Ivy League” that, to my surprise, had been filmed all over Penn's campus. I immediately wanted to find out more about this song, and the artist behind its ludicrous sounds and fun–filled imagery.
(11/15/18 1:00pm)
Spring Fling is a magical time of year: every April, we come together for the parties, the performances, the celebration of making it through another year at Penn—and it all culminates with a few musical guests putting on a show for us courtesy of SPEC. There’s been a diverse range of artists at Penn Park these past few years, from Chance the Rapper to Zedd to The All–American Rejects. So it got me thinking—who would be some performers that I’d like to see at Fling this year? For openers, they’d have to be rising stars with plenty of songs for singing along and a vibe that can get the crowd going early on. Headliners should be new big names with a number of popular radio singles within the last few years that’ll build the requisite excitement for the event.
(11/17/18 1:00pm)
Not All Heroes Wear Capes is the album Metro Boomin wanted us all to be waiting for. Just seven months ago, Metro announced his retirement from hip hop via an Instagram post. However, the retirement was short lived as billboards started appearing in New York City that read “METRO BOOMIN’ MISSING PERSONS.” Then, Not All Heroes Wear Capes finally dropped, packed with features from artists like Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Gunna, Young Thug, and Swae Lee. Not All Heroes Wear Capes is Metro Boomin’s debut studio album after becoming infamous for playing a huge role in productions like Future’s DS2 with “Mask Off” and of course, Migos’ “Bad and Boujee.”
(11/12/18 1:00pm)
The first time I heard Hoodie Allen, I was 11 years old and hopelessly nerdy, with a music taste that started and ended with Taylor Swift. He was a breath of fresh air, with a knack for word play and sampling that, in my adolescent eyes, rivaled that of Kanye West. Just like that, I was hooked, and have been for the past six years. So when Allen dedicated his sold out November 7 Foundry headliner to the crowd, I knew I was in for a night of my teenage dreams.
