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Ego of the Week: Chirag Pathre
This Whartonite is in the business of funny: he’s a Mask and Wig cast member and serves on the exec board for the Performing Arts Council (PAC). When he’s not admiring Hugh Grant or entertaining the masses, he’s probably suspended upside down in mid-air.
Campus Gems: "40th and Walnut" By McDonald's
This under–appreciated installation features a mixed–media collage of linoleum, stale fries and service with a smile.
Beats at McD's
Over a period of 30 minutes, the following tracks were played at McDonald’s on 40th and Walnut streets. The cashier revealed that these lovely tunes were courtesy of “some satellite radio station.” (Tweet @34st if you have a guess—we sure don't) Allow us to break down what we heard.
Ego Presents: Things We Should Be Thankful For
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Remix Wednesday: “Girls”—The 1975 (The Knocks Remix)
Leave it to electronic music duo The Knocks to surprise you with an unexpected twist. "Girls", by British band the 1975, is an 80's punk influenced song with youthful pop lyrics.
You Have to Listen to This: Ryan Hemsworth
Ryan Hemsworth is like a lot of other up and coming producers unexpectedly birthed by the internet (think Baauer). He has an active SoundCloud page and numerous mentions on all the biggest music blogs as well as a few well received EPs and singles.
Music Video Sunday: CHVRCHES—"Lies"
Once you get past the inexplicable “V” in “CHVRCHES” and the ensuring pronunciation issues (it’s definitely “churches” if you were wondering), you can’t get past the band’s infectious, synthy sound.
10 Quintessential Lou Reed Tracks
Sex, drugs and some remarkable rock ‘n’ roll.
Music Video Sunday: Washed Out—"All I Know"
A matter of lost love and youth, the video begins with a guy filming his friend Victor, inquiring about the fallout of Victor’s relationship.
Trailer of the Week: "Neighbors"
The release of a new trailer for “Neighbors,” Seth Rogen’s upcoming comedy that’s sure to be a hit, gives us a glimpse of what life turns into for a couple with a newborn baby when a fraternity moves in next door.
Synesthesia: "Friday Night Lights"
“I was living in a devil town/ didn’t know it was a devil town,” sings Tony Lucca as he covers Daniel Johnston’s 1990 song, “Devil Town.” Johnston had no idea his “devil town” would be Dillon, Texas, the imaginary town profiled in “Friday Night Lights,” but his song, reprised in a huskier tone yet with a whimsical air by Lucca, is one of the standouts of the show.
The Street Drinking Playlist and Rules
SHOT–INDUCING SONGS “Shots” By LMFAO Expanding on this is already superfluous.
Review: "Recharged"—Linkin Park
With their new remix album “Recharged,” which includes only one new song, Linkin Park has finally eliminated all doubt that there is any rock left in their sound.
You Have to Listen to This: Danny Brown
There are pretty much two reactions when someone mentions Danny Brown: “Who?” and “Is he that rapper with the weird haircut who got a blowjob onstage?” Yes, yes he is.
Remix Wednesday: Isaiah Rashad—“Shot You Down Remix” ft. ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock
Earlier this year, Kendrick Lamar's record label, Top Dawg Entertainment, signed a young rapper from Chattanooga, Tennessee by the name of Isaiah Rashad.
