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Music

10 Songs Instrumental to our Experiences

The 10 songs that have shaped Street Music's lives.

by 34TH STREET MUSIC

La Dispute Brings Life and Love to Union Transfer

With boundless energy, jumps from the stage, and a new setlist, the post–hardcore band gives back to its fans.

by MELANNIE JAY

A Grown–Up Carly Rae Jepsen Drops 'Julien,' But Her 'Call Me Maybe' Days Are Far From Over

The single is the opening track on Jepsen's upcoming studio album, 'Dedicated'.

by BEBE HODGES

Loyle Carner's 'Not Waving, But Drowning' Intersects Poetry and Music

The artist's lyrics stand alone as something special on his sophomore album.

by TERESA XIE

Artist of the Week: SASAMI

Sasami uses restrictions to thrive on her debut self–titled album. 

by SAM KESLER

'In League With Dragons' Recaps The Mountain Goats' History with a Fantasy Twist

With callbacks and sequels, the indie rockers' seventeenth studio album represents a culmination of the last 26 years of Goats history.

by MELANNIE JAY

LSD: The Supergroup Just Dropped The Hottest Collaboration of 2019

Labrinth, Sia, and Diplo sent some psychedelic magic our way.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Who Runs The Music Industry? Google, Potentially

Street breaks down what could could possibly be the music industry's biggest merger.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Donald Glover's 'Guava Island' is Beautiful, but Lacks Message

Be prepared to be both pleasantly surprised and a little disappointed.

by TERESA XIE

'This Life/Unbearably White' EP by Vampire Weekend is a Flop

It's been six years since we've heard from them, and Vampire Weekend is starting to show their age. 

by JOHNNY VITALE

Against All Logic's '2012-2017' is a Legendary Work of Sampling

The album from Nicolas Jaar set a new standard for musical experimentation in EDM.

by PAUL LITWIN

Kevin Abstract pursues a new musical direction on 'ARIZONA baby'

The talented hip–hop/R&B artist bursts back onto the solo scene.

by PAUL LITWIN

Beck’s 'Saw Lightning': An Alternative Folk–Rock Conundrum

The ageless artist drops a new single for his upcoming album that swings and misses.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Frankie Cosmos Turns the Mundane into Magic on 'Haunted Items'

The DIY popstar looks to the everyday for inspiration in her new digital collection.

by JULIA DAVIES

On 'Cuz I Love You', Lizzo Turns Positivity into the Pop Album of the Year

 With dynamic one–liners and and punchy rhythms, the singer’s third album feels like a pep–talk. 

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Tame Impala Embraces Meaninglessness on "Borderline"

The psychedelic–pop group return to the form that made 'Currents' a hit.

by ALEC DRUGGAN

The Drums Hit Hard on Their New Album 'Brutalism'

Jonny Pierce's group takes the new–wave revival to pop heights.

by JOHNNY VITALE

Why Taylor Swift’s Latest Marketing Ploy Is Pointless

 As the singer teases a new era, fans clamor to define it.  

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Artist of the Week: Hatchie

Harriette Pilbeam makes nostalgic indie pop for the modern era.

by SAM KESLER

Anderson .Paak's "Ventura" Delivers on Love and Spunky Beats

.Paak seems to have learned a few things since Oxnard. 

by TERESA XIE