Music
Meet The Penn Musician: Hey Day
Hey Day doesn’t just mean Styrofoam hats and wooden canes anymore.
You Have To Listen to This: The Growlers
As a surfer and psychonaut of sorts, I was destined to fall in love with the Growlers’ grungy sound, which evokes sunburnt relationships, rainy acid trips and the smell of surfboard wax.
Album Review: Joyland
“Joyland:” Trust “Joyland” is the ironically–named second LP from gothic–synth artist Trust, and it sounds just like what you would expect gothic–synth to sound like: Crystal Castles, except less catchy.
Album Review: Atlas
“Atlas:” Real Estate Listening to the new Real Estate album elicits the feeling of longing for bygone summer day moments of serene beauty tinged with just a little sadness.
Remix Wednesday: "I Got U (Bondax Remix)"
If the weather isn’t helping you get into the mood of spring, then here’s a song that might help.
Upcoming Concerts: 03.17.2014
Click on the chart below to see some upcoming concerts in Philly!
Album Review: Voices
“VOICES”—PHANTOGRAM In a world of CHVRCHES and Grimes and Neon Indian and The xx, atmospheric synth–pop is pretty much everywhere.
Album Review: Helios
“Helios:" The Fray The Fray is back with “Helios,” the quick–paced follow up to “Scars and Stories.” The ingredients in this album, which came out Tuesday, are familiar and instantly recognizable: 11 pop rock numbers with a catchy rhythm that complement emotional lyrics.
Album Review: Oxymoron
“Oxymoron:"Schoolboy Q Just seconds into Schoolboy Q’s major label debut, one thing becomes very clear: “Oxymoron” marks the return of the old school.
Nanananonsense Songs
With the most nonsensical lyrics known to music, it’s easy to wonder how these tracks became so popular. Here’s a breakdown of why you should listen to them. Did we miss something? Tweet us @34st_music.
Oscars "Best Original Song"
1. “Happy” by Pharell Williams “Despicable Me 2” This feel–good anthem (with a 24–hour music video) is pretty much unavoidable, but that doesn’t take away from its charm. SOUNDS BEST WHEN: Strolling down Locust Walk like you’re floating on air
Remix Wednesday: "Don't Wanna Be Your Girl"
Anyone who is familiar with both WET and Branchez will find it a little weird to see both their names associated with the same song.
Music Video Monday: "She Knows" J. Cole
In “She Knows,” J. Cole tells the story of Kyle, a teenager playing hooky with his friend—continuing a trend of cinematic and narrative music videos for songs off his latest album, Born Sinner.
Music Haikus: Cult and Guided by Voices
“CULT” BAYSIDE You listened to them when you thought you were “emo” in the seventh grade
