Music
Playlist of the Week: 4.2.2012
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Ruminating with Rommen
Street chats with Professor Tim Rommen, of Penn's favorite World Musics and Cultures class, about the accordion, yoiking and Passion Pit.
Music & Lyrics
Our in–depth look at the lesser–known throwaway lines of today’s biggest hits will give you the info you need to drunkenly sing the whole thing, too.
Happy to You - Miike Snow
[liveblog]The Swedish electronic–pop trio Miike Snow creates music that camps out in your ears longer than caffeinated undergrads on the walk for Tiesto.
Noctourniquet - The Mars Volta
For over a decade now The Mars Volta has been churning out an eccentric blend of experimental, post–hardcore rock for headbangers everywhere to enjoy.
Concerts of the Week
Who: The Joy Formidable When: Tonight Where: Union Transfer How much: $16 Why: Solid–as–a–rock rock music at a reasonable price?
Playlist of the Week: 3.26.2012
The Playlist - 4/2 by Street Music on Grooveshark Check out our recent playlists.
Walkin' On Sunshine
Explore the charming Center City West neighborhood over some well-matched tunes
To Rock Out or Not To Rock Out
The pros and cons of the hottest summer music festivals
Concerts of the Week
Designer Drugs and Mustard Pimp When: Today at 10 p.m. Where: Castle How much: Free Why: SPEC Jazz & Grooves brings these electronic artists to campus tonight to celebrate the launch of the J&G website -— it'll be free and aaaawesome Odd Future When: 03/23 Where: Tin Angel How much: $10 Why: Come catch this cray–cray rap collective spit inappropriate rhymes and try not to break your nose in a fist fight Dr. Dog When: 03/24 Where: The Electric Factory How much: $23 Why: Because the show promises solid, accessible indie–rock and because you want to support your Philly–native acts Bruce Springsteen When: 03/28 and 03/29 Where: Wells Fargo Center How much: $71–$101 Why: It’s Bruce Springsteen.
The OF Tape - Odd Future
OFWGKTA returns with a self–congratulatory victory lap.
Port of Morrow - The Shins
When musicians evolve, they can lose track of themselves and their original sound.
Album Releases: 3.20.2012
Daniel Rossen – Silent Hour/Golden Mile EP Talk about a multitasker: already a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for Brooklyn darlings Grizzly Bear as well as the more experimental Department of Eagles, Daniel Rossen is now releasing his first solo EP.
Playlist of the Week: 3.19.2012
The Playlist - 3/19/12 by Street Music on Grooveshark Check out our recent playlists.
WQHS's review of Miniature Tigers: Mia Pharaoh
After their sophomore slump F O R T R E S S, I seriously questioned the trajectory of Miniature Tigers.
In Philadelphia, Born and Raised
Will Smith ain’t the only musical thang to come out of the city of brotherly love.
Student Spotlight: Marigolds
Street sat down with Ronnie DiSimone, College junior and guitarist for the student band Marigolds.
Review: Delta Spirit - Delta Spirit
Delta Spirit goes hard in their third full–length effort. The Americana–influenced rock band trades in their polished and completely likeable indie sound for a grittier, fuller resonance.
While You Were Out
An inexhaustive summary of what happened in the music world over break.
