Music
Quaker Quotes
Tired of hearing “Turn Down For What” every Saturday night? We’ve got you covered. Here are some vaguely Penn-related songs to make your next darty the rager of the year. Hurrah, hurrah, Pennsylvania (Note: We cannot confirm that these songs will be effective at parties).
Remix Wednesday: "Often"—The Weeknd (White Sea Remix)
Just when you thought The Weeknd's music couldn't get any more luscious...
You Have To Listen To This: ODESZA
I used to strongly dislike electronic music. I thought its legitimacy was invalidated by the idea of a single man or woman up on a stage surrounded by machines—what do they do up there, really—mysteriously and debatably recreating songs for people who habitually wear a lot of neon.
Music Video Monday: "No Wawa In The Hood"
Notable lyrics: "Downtown, South Street, UPenn don't count".
Seven Artists Who Love Substances
“Hotel California”, yes. The Beatles, sure. Wu Tang, of course. We get it. Musicians love drugs.
Haiku Reviews: 9/18
“ALWAYS RETURNING” ENGINEERS Am I under the sea?
Album Review: "X"—Chris Brown
Brown's new record is better than you want it to be.
Playlist Of The Week: 9/18
This week, we have some new releases from Engineers, The Juan McLean, Slash and Chris Brown, along with plenty of fun picks to vibe out to from your trusty Music editors.
Artists With The Best Social Media
We all have those friends with cringe–worthy (or hysterical) Twitter accounts, and although we may not realize it sometimes, celebrities are people, too.
Remix Wednesday: "When I Die"—GoldLink (Jonah Baseball & Alex Young Remix)
A total DMV effort, producers Jonah Baseball and Alex Young came together to give us a bouncy, fun remix of GoldLink's track "When I Die".
Music Video Monday: "Don't Be Gone Too Long" –Chris Brown
This week, Chris Brown and Ariana Grande bring us a steamy, medieval (when's the last time you heard those two words together?) video full of dance moves and heavy–looking armor.
Album Review: "Souled Out"—Jhene Aiko
This album is all about Jhene.
You Have To Listen To This: Simian Mobile Disco
Here are three things you need to know about "Whorl": it just came out, it’s hot, and it’s about to make your late nights a lot more fun.
Playlist Of The Week: 9/11
New tracks from Jhene Aiko, The Kooks, and Banks all make the playlist, along with a few throwbacks (JT!) and some picks from your lovely music editors. Enjoy!
Haiku Reviews: 9/11
Cathedrals, Karen O, and Tops get the haiku album review treatment.
Album Review: "Listen"—The Kooks
The Kooks have finally taken it upon themselves to reinvent their sound.
Album Review: "Dream Your Life Away"—Vance Joy
Australian singer/songwriter Vance Joy's debut LP "Dream Your Life Away" is nothing if not consistent.
Throw(back) to School Music
Don't act like you don't know the words.
