Arts & Entertainment
Coexisting Giants
Indie bigwigs Grizzly Bear, St. Vincent (and David Byrne) and The xx all released new albums this week. Never heard of them? Allow us to break it down for you.
Carly’s Awesome, So Listen Maybe
Some may cringe at her poppy anthems, but Carly Rae Jepsen's supporters beg to differ.
Trailer of the Week: On the Road
The first trailer for the movie adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s timeless novel premiered this summer, and it’s chock–full of cars, sex, drugs and Kristen Stewart.
The Perks of Being Directed by the Author
Stephen Chbosky’s cinematic adaptation will please fans of his novel and coming–of–age dramedy suckers alike.
DIY: Bleached Tie-Dye Jeans
This week's featured artist Lorena Nicol teaches you how to add some flair to your basic blue jeans.
Right on the (Bent) Button
Penn’s only film production club shows prowess of aspiring filmmakers
Artist Profile: Lorena Nicol
Name and Year: Lorena Nicol, 2013 Hometown: New York, New York Major: Psychology Tumblr: http://www.la-musemalade.tumblr.com/ Interested in commissioning work?
Moviemaker Profile: Rayne Harris
Junior Health and Societies major Rayne Harris spent a month on a movie set this summer in Seattle, working as a producer’s assistant.
Review: Shields - Grizzly Bear
After three superb studio productions, the expectations for Grizzly Bear’s newest album were high.
Review: Coexist - The xx
It didn’t seem possible for The xx to become more minimalist, but they may have succeeded in doing just that on their sophomore album, “Coexist.” The vocals of Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft have not lost their smooth and dreamy qualities, but instead of each song packing its own unique punch as they did on “xx,” the songs run in a nearly unchanging stream, both lyrically and musically, the sounds melting together in an indiscernible mix.
Recap: Summer Box Office 2012
Despite high expectations and a few blockbusters, Hollywood underperformed this summer.
Love This Giant - St. Vincent and David Byrne
Long understood as prolific collaborators, David Byrne and St.
Concert Previews: 9/16 - 9/23
Who’s Playing Philly This Week
Playlist of the Week: 9.17.2012
Enjoy our past playlists here.
Review: Beacon - Two Door Cinema Club
In their sophomore effort, the Irish band reprise their catchy, clean–cut blend of indie rock and electro–pop, proving that in the two years since “Tourist History” they’ve matured without losing their upbeat energy.
Summer Photo Contest
You went somewhere cool this summer. We want to see it.
Bachelorette is Girls Behaving Badly
Let’s get this out of the way right now: "Bachelorette," the new indie rom–com from writer–director Leslye Headland, adapted from her play of the same name, is not "Bridesmaids." Yes, the two do share a similar “B” title, and both center on the upcoming nuptials of the protagonist’s BFF.
Artist Profile: Miles Hodges
Name and Year: Miles Hodges, 2013 Hometown: New York, New York Major: Urban Studies/English The Striver’s Row: http://www.thestriversrow.com/ Street: How did you get started writing poetry?
City Reign
Local musician Ben Runyan grows up, conquering heartbreak and Philly
