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(03/02/20 12:13pm)
In any other year, Armor for Sleep’s tour announcement would have caused an uproar. After all, the Jersey emo band officially broke up in 2009, playing a final show at Bamboozle Festival in 2012. Releasing a cryptic video two days before announcing a tour should have had every rock music outlet frothing at the mouth. Instead, it was just the latest in what’s rapidly becoming 2020’s weirdest musical trend.
(03/02/20 12:12pm)
It's easy to see the world in binary. Good or bad, love or hate, friend or lover, right or wrong. Things are, or they are not. Yes, it's easy to see the world in pairs, but in doing so, we limit ourselves from experiencing the full spectrum of life. In reality, binary views are overly simplistic—degrading, even—and rarely paint the full picture. In the first entry of Moses Sumney's double LP græ (labeled græ: Part 1; Part 2 will come out May 15), the vast space between black and white is stretched open, allowing the infinite shades of grey to be examined with crystal clear focus.
(02/25/20 12:47am)
Billie Eilish is inescapable. Since releasing her debut album, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?, less than a year ago, Eilish's rise to fame has been stratospheric. Eilish became a six–time Grammy recipient and the subject of a meme all before she could legally vote. The constant media attention she receives leads to hot takes, think pieces, and comparisons to other artists—namely, Lorde, the teen alt–rock star that came before her.
(02/28/20 2:21am)
As is the case for many young artists in the age of the internet, Orla Gartland gained popularity after posting covers to her YouTube channel. Almost a decade later, her success on the charts and her sold–out tours indicate the twenty–five–year–old Irish musician managed to translate her success into the “real world.” Only six months after releasing her third EP, Why Am I Like This?, Gartland is back with her fourth, Freckle Season.
(02/25/20 12:29am)
Grimes (aka Claire Boucher, aka c) has had it rough the past few years. Since 2015, label issues have delayed new music from coming out. She's been under constant media and public scrutiny thanks to her relationship with Elon Musk. Azealia Banks came for her throat. And she's a bit upset that we're killing the fucking planet.
(02/21/20 12:42am)
It may sound trite to begin with some version of "time flies," but it's difficult to avoid the sentiment this time of year—The Family Jewels turned ten years old on February 15th. The debut studio album of Marina, then performing under the name Marina and the Diamonds, ushered in a wave of emotional lyrics masked by danceable pop. From the deceptively upbeat and hits–slightly–too–close–to–home “Oh No!” to the vulnerable ode to isolation “I Am Not A Robot,” the album is filled with some of Marina’s classics. On “Hollywood,” she sings about the allure of American commercialism while “Girls” is filled with a sarcastic overturning of all of the stereotypes women must overcome. It’s personal and honest, the perfect example of how pop music can be made powerful.
(02/19/20 3:12am)
“There is only one result with comedy, laughter. If you do something bizarre, you can justify any reaction.”
(02/17/20 5:37am)
After releasing his debut 2018 record vertigo—which went to number one on the iTunes chart in 12 countries and accumulated a jaw–dropping 200 million streams—and selling out a world tour, EDEN lives up to his success on his sophomore album. With no future, the 24–year–old Irish musician and producer manages to maintain his dedication to the art while continuing to experiment with his sound.
(02/17/20 5:21am)
Post–hardcore defies definition, even within its name. Hardcore suggests a connection to hardcore punk, but "post" implies an X–factor, something beyond its parental genre. In practice, that has meant everything from the metal screams of Dance Gavin Dance's Jon Mess to the gothic elements of AFI and the progressive concept albums of Coheed and Cambria. Orange County–based Thrice had its roots in the Southern California melodic hardcore scene, but it was the 2005 release of their album Vheissu that elevated them from a simple rock band to a titan of post–hardcore.
(02/17/20 4:48am)
Although the Oscars are primarily a night to celebrate film, live musical performances have become a staple of the award show. This was especially true this year, when the Academy decided that, for the second consecutive year, the Oscars would not have a host. These performances ran the gamut of quality: some were fantastic, some dull, and some were just bizarre. With this in mind, Street has ranked these performances from less–than–ideal to iconic. It should be noted, however, this ranking will only include the musical performances that were not written for use in the broadcast, so musical moments such as Janelle Monáe’s enjoyable opening number and Utkarsh Ambudkar’s skilled yet perplexing mid–show rap recap, will not be present.
(02/17/20 12:27am)
As is the case every year, the Grammy Awards overtook social media with a flood of hot takes regarding nominees and winners. People love music, and after a year of falling in love with new albums, it only makes sense that people’s passions rise when the day of the awards ceremony finally arrives. There are a few categories, however, that are overlooked each year. Among these categories, which are typically cut from the evening ceremony and made part of a daytime broadcast, is the category for Best Musical Theater Album, and a trend in its recent winners suggests a laziness on behalf of Grammy voters.
(02/12/20 1:02am)
Regardless of whether or not you actually have a Valentine’s Day date, it's the time of year where relationships and love seem are inescapable. And that’s okay. Love is great and should be celebrated. Nevertheless, it's also complicated more often than it isn’t, and as a result, we turn to music for some sort of guidance or release. This playlist of French–language love songs, both from France and abroad, may just be what you need. After all, French is widely–known as the language of love, so perhaps these songs have some sort of secret key for which we have all been searching. Even so, they’re the perfect soundtrack a for night of crying, celebration, or a bit of both.
(02/19/20 4:49am)
Does your a capella group have 11 albums?
(02/12/20 1:04am)
Walking outside, it’s hard to tell it’s technically still winter. The sun is bright, with the temperature at a constant 50 degrees, and the air smells like spring. Even so, I am still feeling the negative effects of the season—being outside means dry hands and chapped lips. That's no good for Valentine's Day. Whether you've got a date planned with your significant other or you're just holding out hope for cupid to strike on Friday, your hopes for love will be dashed if your lips are too chapped to kiss. Here’s a special DIY lip balm you can make from the comfort of your own home that will keep your lips soft and ready for love.
(02/05/20 4:43am)
The Taylor Swift of Lana Wilson's new Netflix documentary, Miss Americana is alone—a surprising qualifier for someone whose reputation is at least partially built on her friends and ex–lovers. Wilson documents Swift as the hero of own life story, leaving everyone else around the star to the periphery. Nearly every frame of footage is filled with Taylor Swift.
(02/05/20 12:39am)
Unsurprisingly, I am a diehard fan of outdoor concert venues. Though typically the kind of person who would rather stay inside at all costs, outdoor concerts are one of the few exceptions I make. Unfortunately, however, more and more outdoor venues keep getting shut down each year. Case in point: Even Philadelphia lost Festival Pier in Summer 2019, and no more appear to be taking its place.
(02/05/20 4:11am)
At Penn, hearing the word “BYO” brings to mind establishments like Ken’s Seafood or Iztaccihuatl. For many students, the idea of a BYO restaurant doesn’t extend beyond the usual rowdy club or organization meeting meant for drunk bonding and less–than–average food. However, BYO restaurants can be much more than just a location for boat races, and can even make for a classy dinner. Here are some of the best BYO locations for any mood.
(02/05/20 4:08am)
As the clocks turned to midnight on New Year’s Day, a new decade began, but it felt as though all anyone could talk about was the past. The “Roaring 20s”, the nickname for the 1920s decade, brings to mind lavish, Gatsby-esque lifestyles. Now a full century ago, the 20s also coincided with Prohibition, a time when alcohol was banned in the United States. In true fashion, Americans did what they could to get around this rule—enter speakeasies, elusive locations where people could drink and party in legally dubious settings. The locations were secret, giving them a cult of exclusivity and mystery that has stuck around today. Though the actual Prohibition is over, these speakeasies in Philadelphia can help you revisit the now century–old mindset.
(01/29/20 12:00am)
When I was 12 years old, my life mostly consisted of going to school, sports practices, and playing Minecraft late into the evening, often accompanied by Pandora–curated electronic music. Yes, I’ll out myself here—I loved Minecraft. I played it often and for hours at a time, much to the bewilderment of my own dad who thought I was cooped up playing Minesweeper for that long. Imagine the peculiar sense of relief he must have felt when he found out I wasn’t.
(01/28/20 2:33am)
On Aug. 3, 2018, Mac Miller released Swimming, intended to be the first of two companion albums. On Sept. 7, 2018, Miller was found dead in his home, in what was later determined to be an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol. On Jan. 17, 2020, Warner Records posthumously released Circles, the intended companion to Swimming, and the final studio album by Malcolm James McCormick.
