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(04/09/18 1:00pm)
The dilemma in listening to controversial rappers has been a hot topic for the past couple weeks. Noisey, Vice’s music blog, published an article on the topic, and renowned music vlogger Anthony Fantano gave his personal thoughts on the issue. Their general consensus: by listening to controversial artists, you are thereby helping them avoid the consequences of their actions, so it's best not to listen to them at all. Though these critics have helped spotlight the conversation, they tread rather lightly. It's this ‘lightness’ that prompts a new standard for listeners to adhere to: if you're a true defender of the sexually abused, you cannot promote the music of the abuser.
(04/06/18 1:00pm)
Lorde released her sophomore album Melodrama on June 16th, 2017 after a four–year hiatus following her full–length debut, Pure Heroine. In that time, she ended a long–term relationship and wrote a record that captures what it's like to be going through those things while simultaneously growing up and shedding past ideals for reality. It came out a month after my own first long term relationship ended, and it cut through me like a knife. I've only been able to listen to it the whole way through without crying for a few months. It was a visceral catharsis; she was able to put everything I was feeling into words and then some.
(04/08/18 1:00pm)
While most songs tell some kind of a story, a lot of these stories sound the same. Many songs are about things such as falling in love, feeling lost in the world, heart break—all very personal themes, all things we can relate to. These songs are great in some ways, but they can also get old. I'm tired of hearing songs about real life.
(04/05/18 12:20am)
Move over, All–American Rejects. Penn is in the running for a visit from the great Cardi B herself.
(04/15/18 1:00pm)
“You have to understand, my dears, that the shortest distance between truth and a human being is a story.”
(04/05/18 1:00pm)
If you know me, then you probably know that I'm not very soft–spoken about my queerness. Neither is Hayley Kiyoko. Her fans refer to her as "Lesbian Jesus," and her music videos always feature a female romantic interest. The artwork of her debut album Expectations, released March 30, features Kiyoko sitting in a chair while gazing at a naked woman whose back is to the camera. Kiyoko's position suggests lust; her head tilts to the side, jacket falling off her shoulder with no effort by Kiyoko to pull it back up, transfixed by the woman in front of her. The art is a good metaphor for the album itself. In an interview with Jill Gutowitz for them., Kiyoko says, "That would normally be a guy sitting in that chair...I'm putting myself in these positions, but it's always going to be different because I am a woman."
(04/02/18 1:00pm)
Drake might be a polarizing figure, but you can’t deny that he’s everywhere. From Sprite commercials to courtside seats at Toronto Raptors games, the Canadian rapper has been one of the most popular and recognizable figures in hip–hop for years. So when Drake dropped More Life and described it as a “playlist” in late March 2017, it was bound to make headlines. And despite some critics lambasting the use of the term “playlist” to describe what is essentially an album, the music itself was mainly met with a positive reception. For many, at least, this is because Drake managed to incorporate a multitude of sounds and subgenres in the playlist that were far more diverse than Views or If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late. This isn’t to say More Life is superior to either of those albums, but I would make the argument that More Life, albeit too long a “playlist,” has a wider range of sounds than any of his previous works except perhaps Nothing Was the Same. From “Free Smoke” to “Passionfruit” to “Madiba Riddim,” More Life capitalizes on a vast array of influences and sounds in modern music.
(04/03/18 1:00pm)
I’ll say it. The jaw harp’s the coolest instrument there is. People who play guitar think they’re so slick. Drummers do fancy tricks. Ukulele–strummers think they’re quirky or something. But everyone forgets about the jaw harp.
(04/03/18 1:00pm)
Desert Island discs are an anomaly of music fans. While it becomes near impossible for music lovers to list their top five “favorite” albums, best artists, or even favorite songs, it seems everyone can think of their “desert island discs.” These discs are what you would take with you to the end of the world, what you truly feel will never get old, and what continues to grow on you as you grow up. Although it seems unimaginable to pick just THREE albums that would get you through a period of absolute desertion, it must be done—you know, just in case it actually happens. Music Beat writers Chris Troop and Holden Caplan have set out to explain their Desert Island Discs and why they keep them in an emergency Walkman case in their room at all times. It’s time to get sentimental.
(04/23/18 1:00pm)
When Buzzfeed News first reported last July that R. Kelly was being accused of holding women against their will in a “cult,” a few other incidents came to mind: his supposed illegal marriage to then 15–year–old singer Aaliyah in 1994, sexual misconduct and child pornography allegations regarding an underage girl in 2002 (for which he was eventually acquitted), and constant lawsuits from other women regarding abusive underage relationships.
(03/30/18 11:22pm)
Penn's Social Planning and Events Committee (SPEC) announced Friday night that the 2018 Spring Fling Concert will feature four artists: CupcakKe, Sage the Gemini, JoJo, and The All–American Rejects.
(04/05/18 1:00pm)
First things first; if you haven’t been to Boot and Saddle yet, you’re missing out. A giant neon sign of a cowboy hat and boot with spurs beckons you in to a bar that is equal parts Western kitch and hipster grime. Nestled in the back behind the main room is an intimate concert venue, with restored yet perfectly distressed painted patterned tin tiles lining the walls and ceiling. The stage is a simple set up of a keyboard on the right, drums in the back. A tattered, hand–woven rug and tapestries artfully draped around the walls bring warmth to the otherwise bare stage. Boot and Saddle is intimate, fiercely non–mainstream, and perfectly quirky—in other words, perfect for an intimate night of indie folk.
(04/01/18 1:00pm)
Ah, 2014. ‘Twas the year that Pharrell started wearing those giant hats on red carpets, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin decided to ‘consciously uncouple,’ and How I Met Your Mother (finally!) finished airing.
(04/17/18 1:00pm)
I'll be honest: these aren't the music videos that will go down in history. However, some are true feats of artistry, and some just make you smile like crazy. Although they may not be the 10 best music videos of all time, here are 10 music videos I think you need to see.
(04/02/18 1:00pm)
When you're listening to Daft Punk, you can't really go wrong. Whether it's their work from 1997 or 2013, Daft Punk has consistently put out some of the best house music to date, yet their incredible influences and sounds range far beyond just house and electronic music. That being said, some of Daft Punk's work is better than others. And I'm here to set the record straight for their 5 albums (excluding live and remix albums).
(04/09/18 1:00pm)
When getting in the zone for that grind session, one thing is always a must: some high quality music to put you in the mood to crank out the six–page paper that you didn’t start until the night before it’s due. The choice of genre varies among individuals, but a few stand above the rest. With that being said, Street decided to rank the best types of study music:
(03/27/18 1:00pm)
Another week, another music news roundup.
(03/29/18 1:00pm)
Hayley Kiyoko has been called “Lesbian Jesus.” The former Disney actress and current rising pop star’s success has gained much attention from the press, in part because of her identity. She’s a queer woman of color in an industry that lacks diversity. And, her new album, “Expectations,” is coming out on March 30th—you can’t miss it.
(03/26/18 1:00pm)
I want to see more college–aged people at jazz and blues shows, but I didn’t know I wanted that until I saw Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers perform at The World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Listening to the music and feeling the energy the band was radiating from the stage, all I wanted to do was let loose and dance. However, because most of Abair’s audience is older, much of the crowd was at the bar, at the tables, and on the balcony. The dance floor was dead.
(03/29/18 1:00pm)
From Jay–Z to TDE, summer 2018 is shaping up to be a great season for hip–hop fans. Although tickets for many of the big name artists going on tour aren’t exactly cheap, many fans think it’s worth it to get to see their favorite artists perform live at least once. Here's what you have to look forward to:
