Music
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
The Perfect Cures for Songs Stuck on Repeat
That Top 40 song still stuck in your head? Shake it off. Listen to these jams instead.
