Music
Album Releases: 2.7.2012
Air – Le Voyage Dans La Lune Everyone’s favorite ambient/electronic group from Versailles, France adds to their soundtrack repertoire with this score for Le Voyage Dans La Lune, a short science fiction film released in 1902 that has recently been restored.
Street Interviews Andrew McMahon
Street spoke with former Something Corporate front man Andrew McMahon, who has channeled a sunnier California-based sound into his latest project, Jack’s Mannequin.
Street Genius
Looking for a new, slightly cooler oracle to show you the way? Street’s here with our superior, algorithm–free judgment calls.
Talkin' With Tycho
SPEC Jazz & Grooves brings Tycho to the Rotunda this Friday at 8 p.m.
Album Review: Born To Die
Let me preface this review by noting the grudge I hold against Lana Del Ray for shaming SNL with the most breathy, awkward, wince–inducing performance I’ve seen since passing an asthmatic homeless woman choking out “At Last” in a New York subway station.
Album Review: Old Ideas
Leonard Cohen, the legendary Canadian singer–songwriter, is equally known for writing incredibly emotional, moving songs and for being totally unable to actually sing them.
Weekend Concert Listings: 2/2-2/4
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour w/ Vacationer - Union Transfer, Thurs. 2/2 Doors at 8 pm, $15 This Danish alternative pop band - whose quirky sound has been featured on Heineken and Mad Men commercials - is promoting their Golden Age EP, alongside the "serenity-inducing sonic arrangements" of Vacationer. Check the site for tickets and more info. Tycho w/ Beacon (presented by SPEC Jazz & Grooves) - the Rotunda, Fri.
Album Releases: 1.31.2012
Check out all of these albums dropping today. Sample them free on Spotify.
Playlist of the Week: 1.30.2012
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For The Record
Yes, people still buy them. Log out of Spotify for an hour and you can, too.
Something - Chairlift
Art–pop outfit Chairlift offers a long–awaited follow–up to 2008’s Does You Inspire You? (best known for the hit “Bruises”) with Something. During the four–year hiatus, the band’s sound seems to have matured perfectly — Something is a fully–realized expression of innovative pop.
Attack On Memory - Cloud Nothings
The semi–punk rockers Cloud Nothings have grown up.
Take One For A Spin
Audio–Technica AT–LP60 Automatic Price: $99.95 on audio–technica.com, about $70–80 on Amazon Good for: Starting off slow.
A Guide to Your First Time (At a Record Store)
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about vinyl but were too afraid to ask those guys behind the counter.
Concerts of the Week
The snow’s melted, so put on those dancing shoes and check out these shows.
Playlist of the Week: 1/23
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We've Seen the Future
And there's a lot more stank, weird dudes, gangster hipster girls (and hopefully less LMFAO-ing)
Beautiful Things - Anthony Green
Anthony Green, of indie darlings Circa Survive, offers a strong solo effort with Beautiful Things. It’s impressively diverse — tracks like “Just to Feel Alive” are airy and gentle, while lead single “Get Yours While You Can” boasts a killer guitar hook.
Cream of the Musical Crop This Week in Philly
Who: Anthony Green Where: Union Transfer When: 1/20/12 Tickets $17, all ages Why you should go: He'll be playing an array of high–energy rock and chill pop from Beautiful Things. ------- Who: Twin Sister Where: Johnny Brenda’s When: 1/22/12 Tickets $10-12, 21+ only Why you should go: This dream–pop quintet will blow you away with their funky, cozy sound.
