Music
Review: "Bangerz"—Miley Cyrus
The slow beat and sentimental lyrics from “Adore You,” the first track of Miley’s new album “Bangerz,” show Miley’s maturation into a true singer.
Review: "Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song"—Amos Lee
Philly–born singer/songwriter Amos Lee has always been known for his grass roots musical style, and loyal fans will be more than satisfied with his Americana–inspired turn on “Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song.” Opening track “Johnson Blvd” and fourth track “Chill in the Air” embody the feel of the album best, featuring Lee’s calming vocals with more southern–tinge than usual.
Review: "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!"—Panic! At the Disco
The exclamation mark may be back, but Panic!
Review: "In a Perfect World"—Kodaline
Perfection is what we all aspire to, and though Kodaline misses the bullseye, they come very close.
Review: "Lousy with Sylvianbriar"—Of Montreal
After 17 years of testing genre boundaries, Of Montreal is still surprising fans with its ’60s psychedelic pop/’70s glam rock–inspired 12th studio album, “Lousy With Sylvianbriar.” Opening with standout track “Fugitive Air,” Of Montreal maintains the energized art rock of earlier albums against a backdrop of traditional classic rock.
In–Depth: Underground Arts as a Place for New Ideas
A new player in the Philly music scene makes a strong debut.
Review: "The Speed of Things"—Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
The sophomore release from Detroit’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. sticks to what the band doe s best. Similar to the band’s debut, “Speed of Things” combines electronic grooves with spacey vocals to create dreamy indie pop jams.
Rivalries in Music: An Education
Miley Cyrus and Sinead O’Connor’s recent open letter and tweet exchanges reminded us just how much we all love a little musical feuding in our lives.
Review: "Melophobia"—Cage the Elephant
Cage the Elephant’s third studio album, ironically titled “Melophobia” (meaning the fear of music), is a ten–track musical cacophony that makes for thrilling listening.
Review: "Bitter Rivals"—Sleigh Bells
Sleigh Bells has been described as a “noise pop” group, and they do nothing if not live up to exactly that description.
Remix Wednesday: Sigur Ros—Isjaki vs. Juicy J—Bandz A Make Her Dance
"Another Bandz A Make Her Dance remix!
Interview: Atlas Genius
Street secures its own, exclusive interview with Atlas Genius' Keith Jeffery
You Have to Listen to This: Surfer Blood
It’s winter of 2009. Billy Mays has died, Penn 2014 is about to finish high school and Ed, Edd and Eddy is off the air.
Playlist of the Week: Bastille Transcribed Us Edition
We're in Italian on Bastille's homepage. Isn't that cool?
Music Video Monday: "Rose Quartz"—Toro Y Moi
Chillwave artist Toro Y Moi's most recent music video features the concept, direction and artwork of an artist named Lauren Gregory.
Album Review: "Innocents"—Moby
Veteran musician Moby’s electronic pop once again hits the bullseye with his newest album, “Innocents.” “Everything That Rises” starts the album off perfectly with just acoustics.
Album Review: "Old"—Danny Brown
Danny Brown, a Detroit rap veteran who took advantage of the Internet to burst into the limelight in 2011 with “XXX,” returns with his highly–anticipated album “Old.” His trademark atypical rap voice and drug–addled lyrics are back, and, much like last time, the album is split evenly between silly raps about Molly and the size of his member and serious joints about his struggle with drugs.
Shock Absorber: How to Put Music on
This week I want to dim the lights for 34st, and talk about the all-important, collegiate sex playlist.
