Arts & Entertainment
Meet the Penn Musician: Danielle Harris
Senior Danielle Harris was hard to track down last year because she spent most of it working to pay off voice lessons in New York with celebrity-acclaimed vocal coach Don Lawrence, who has experience with the likes of Bon Jovi and Whitney Houston.
Netflix Pick of the Week: "Blue Valentine"
“Blue Valentine” considers love, but it doesn’t consider any of the normal tropes that are associated with the genre.
Contrapposto: Taking a Stance on Jason Rhoades
Where the ICA’s new exhibition really isn’t pushing boundaries.
Mash–up Wednesday: “Diggin’ Ray Charles”—MashMike
Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx vs. Chiddy Bang [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/35531834" params="" width=" 100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] There are many reasons to throw shade at Kanye West.
You Have to Listen to This: Sam Smith
Like every other fad-tracking fool, I got the Macklemore haircut this summer. Shaved the sides, left the top long, strutted out from the barber feeling like a progressive pop star, albeit shorter and more modestly dressed. Within a week, I was regretting my choice and whining nonstop about what seemed to be an unending onslaught of unfriendly comparisons to the “Same Love” MC, my favorite of which was “You look like a young Macklemore, but even gayer.” One friend though, went a different route.
BREAKING BAD RECAP: "Granite State"
Absolute decay is both physical and moral. Taking us through each remaining character's rapid disintegration, “Granite State” emphasized this above all else.
Music Video Sunday: "Dolce & Gabbana"—RiFF RaFF
RiFF RaFF-- the rapper whom (supposedly, but it's basically definite) James Franco's "Alien" character from Spring Breakers is based off of-- has graced with us a new music video for his single "Dolce & Gabbana." With deep and profound lyrics such as "Only f*** with hoes who rock Dolce & Gabbana," RiFF RaFF keeps it ridiculous as usual.
Shock Absorber: The End of the Video?
Street presents a new series of music commentary by the music section, featuring Michael Scognamiglio. Can you absorb it?
Trailer of the Week: "Homefront"
The fast–paced trailer for the action movie “Homefront,” based on a novel by Chuck Logan and due in theaters Nov.
34 Seconds with the Artist: Anastasiya Shekhtman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61pLtz_byY4
Artist Profile: Anastasiya Shekhtman
Artist Profile: Anastasiya Shekhtman Name and Year: Anastasiya Shekhtman, C’14 Hometown: Philadelphia, PA; born in Zaporozhye, Ukraine Major: Fine Arts—Communication Design
B Roll: Indeed, Big Brother is Watching
What happens when bad reality TV reveals uncomfortable truths about the state of America?
Netflix Pick of the Week: "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?"
Did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp were in a movie together? Or that Johnny Depp used to have long, ginger locks?
Philadelphify Your Music
You could wait another year for your favorite band to stop in town for one night only. Or you could check out these Philly–based bands who are always here (and might even be better).
Album Review: “From Here To Now To You”—Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson has charmed his way into the music industry by consistently delivering lovable and laidback songs.
Album Review: "Spreading Rumours"—Grouplove
Grouplove’s choice to experiment more on their sophomore album, “Spreading Rumours,” further proves they are capable of more than 2011’s radio hit “Tongue Tied.” “Spreading Rumours” ranges from crooning to pulsing beats and back over 13 tracks, occasionally all in one song (“Shark Attack” or “Hippy Hill”), while more upbeat songs like “Ways to Go,” the lead single, are likelier to reach larger audiences.
