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(03/04/20 8:28pm)
It would be nearly impossible for anyone walking down South Broad Street to miss the colossal building that makes up the Kimmel Center campus. The hub claims to be the center of Philadelphia’s arts culture, and though such a statement is exclusive and incredibly lofty, it does manage to be the home of many incredible performance groups. One such group is The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. As one of the founding resident companies of the Kimmel Center, the Chamber Orchestra has made its home in the Perelman Theatre where it performed its most recent engagement, “À la Française.”
(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.
(02/21/20 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.
(02/17/20 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 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.
(02/05/20 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.
(01/27/20 8:08pm)
It would be hard to find a musician or audience that loathes a good cover. Music, like all art forms, exists to be shared with one another so that we may find some sort of connections with those who live alongside us on this earth. This desire to participate in the shared world of music is perhaps nowhere clearer than in Bonny Light Horseman’s debut self–titled album, which was released on Friday.
(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.
(11/10/19 11:45pm)
With 58 subscribers on her Youtube channel and, until recently, two songs released, Grace Cummings is like a modern day cryptid. With limited public social media and no published interviews, she is a mystery to all. The little bit of information that you can find on a Google deep dive is that she's from Melbourne, Australia, and that it was announced that she was signed to Flightless Records at the end of October. Other than that, there's basically radio silence.
(11/16/19 8:10am)
It's not until about half way through its runtime that Come From Away gives a firm indication of when it takes place. Even so, everybody knows by the end of the first song. The musical, written by Canadian composers and lyricists Irene Sankoff and David Hein and currently visiting Philadelphia on its national tour, tells the story of the aftermath of 9/11 through the lens of Gander, Newfoundland.
(10/31/19 11:26pm)
Let’s face it: we all love "Monster Mash." Every so often, however, some variety is welcome. To combat the typical novelty songs of fall, here is a playlist of eerie songs to carry with you not only throughout Halloweekend, but also the entire melancholy season that leads up to winter.
(10/27/19 10:55pm)
While Billie Eilish may belong to teenage girls, King Princess belongs to those who are leaving those years behind. Mikaela Straus, professionally known as King Princess, is a 20–year–old NYC–based artist who captures the essence of the liminal space between teenhood and adulthood.
(10/25/19 7:29am)
On Friday, Oct. 18, there was no cohesion to be found in the lobby of The Met Philadelphia. A man in a skeleton bodysuit chatted with a girl in ripped jeans and a ratty t–shirt. A 30–something in a pink pin–covered bucket hat and oversized black sweatshirt stood in the drinks line in front of a college–aged girl in head to toe tie dye. The only sprinklings of aesthetic unity were in the glow stick accessories and light up goggles worn by many attendees, emulating Rezz's signature look.
(10/28/19 1:57am)
Music is fueled by innovation, and that does not exist only in styles and trends. Instead, musical instruments themselves are always being invented and modified in response to the needs of an era. When people think about musical instruments, they often only think of the basic examples (violins, pianos, flutes, etc.), but there are so many more that deserve more love. In particular, American folk and bluegrass music is home to countless underrated instruments, and below is a selection of five such instruments that deserve your attention.
(10/16/19 6:00pm)
Though it may not receive the same media attention as its 2020 US counterpart, the Canadian federal election will take place on Oct. 21, 2019. Canadian students, who have hopefully either voted early over fall break or have their absentee ballots ready, make up one of Penn’s largest demographics of international students and are all probably tired of everyone asking them whether or not they love Drake.
(10/24/19 5:48pm)
The middle of autumn is the perfect time to celebrate the ten–year anniversary of Florence + the Machine’s Lungs. The band, lead by Florence Welch, released its debut album in 2009, and in the years following, Welch has earned her reputation as melancholia personified.
(10/04/19 9:36pm)
Though we may try to be civil, most of us roll our eyes when we hear that an actor or actress is going to release an album. After all, they’re not “singers.” They have not put in decades of work and hours of networking to appeal to record labels and get one shot of success. Nevertheless, they get signed to a major label and get radio play based on name recognition alone.