Music
Review: "Reflektor"—Arcade Fire
"Reflektor," Arcade Fire's fourth album, has been hugely hyped—and while it's not an instant classic, it satisfies.
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.
You Have to Listen to This: Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper is rap’s Next Big Thing. Actually. His mixtape “Acid Rap” dropped earlier this year to broad acclaim, he’s getting ink in Rolling Stone and on the cover of Complex, and he’s touring with Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
Music Video Sunday: Tyler the Creator—“Tamale”
Perennial question: what is Tyler, the Creator? It’s easy to say who he is: the 22-year-old head of Cali-based hip-hop collective Odd Future (OFWGKTA in full), but his actual influence extends far beyond that.
Synesthesia: Gossip Girl
Sometimes you can only picture a show with a particular soundtrack. That's synesthesia, yo.
Shock Absorber: No Thank YouTube
Are you devastated that you missed the MTV Music Awards? Have no fear— on November 3 a re-run will be aired.
Interview: Mount Kimbie
English electronic duo, Mount Kimbie, will be headlining Jazz & Grooves' fall show on Friday at the Rotunda.
Interview: Dream Safari
Scheduled to open for Mount Kimbie as part of Jazz and Grooves' fall concert on Friday, Dream Safari, Philadelphia native properly known as Chris Coulton, talked with Jazz and Grooves contributor Kyle Kisicki about music, style and the Philadelphia scene.
Album Review: "Guilt Trips"—Ryan Hemsworth
It’s hard out here for a DJ.
Album Review: "Fade Away"—Best Coast
The superficial lyrics and undercooked refrains on Best Coast’s new seven-song EP render this supposed “mini-album” almost immediately forgettable, making its title, “Fade Away,” seem appropriate.
Interview: Julie Kathryn
Following the release of her debut studio album, “Black Trees,” Julie Kathryn will be performing at the Kelly Writer’s House today, Oct.
Album Review: "Prism"—Katy Perry
Katy Perry is definitely our first lady of pop and she proves her merit once again on “Prism.” The album is filled with the kinds of punchy pop pieces we've come to expect from her, but “Prism,” more than her previous albums, showcases her impressive pipes.
College Hookups: Music Poster Edition
Typical college scenario: a few extra drinks at Smoke’s and raging hormones find you at a stranger’s place staring at a stranger’s posters. It turns out that Bob Marley poster—and those other poster fair staples—mean more than you think...
Meet the Penn Musician: Wes Spiro
Gospel music fanatic, a cappella performer, cover artist, budding musician and advocate for independent Penn performers: all terms that could describe Elmo senior Wes Spiro.
Interview: A Sol Mechanic
David Blazer, otherwise known as A Sol Mechanic, will be opening for Mount Kimbie on Friday at Jazz and Grooves' fall concert.
