Music
Point/Counterpoint: Spotify vs. Apple Music
The Spotify/Apple Music debate may or may not have torn Street music writers apart
MTV Unplugged: A History
A look back at how artists went acoustic for MTV
Cecily Chen's Weird and Wonderful Vinyl Collection
For the record, Cecily has everything from punk rock to William Burroughs on vinyl.
Self Help Fest told through its most ridiculous moments
A Day To Remember's punk–rock music festival Self Help hit Philly last weekend, and it was one of the craziest days of my life.
For the fifth time, Jay-Z made sure skateboarders got air time at Made in America
The DL on the festival’s raddest stage.
I Braved Made in America Through The Rain And The Mud So You Didn't Have To
Disclaimer: I missed J. Cole to go home and make pancakes because I was cold.
Jazz was Never Dead, and Laufey Didn't Save it
Critics tout Laufey as the "savior of jazz," while ignoring the rich history of the genre.
J–Pop: It's Worth Checking Out
Street takes a look at some of Japan's most popular bands.
Migos' 'Culture II' is Just a Collection of Noises
Do NOT listen to all two hours.
Drake Night: "So Far Gone" Above Every Expectation
It’s Drake Night at the Foundry. And it’s pretty fucking lit.
Photographs Made Audible
Landscape / Soundscape: Sound artists respond to photographs from Penn’s University Art Collection.
Heroin, Middle Fingers, and Mid–Century German Men
Penn's Theatre Arts Program gives Brecht the middle finger in their upcoming fall production.
Improvisation in all Forms
A look at the performers and principles of the Endless Shout performance series at the ICA.
Back to School Playlist
Start off your year on a good note
20 Songs for the Class of 2020: Playlist
The freshmen are here.
The Biggest Stories in Music this Summer
The skinny on summer 2016.
Our gift, minus Swift: an NSO Playlist
It's another NSO, but there's no new Taylor Swift album. Here's a playlist to make up for that.
Listen to Bon Iver feature on Francis and the Lights' new single "Friends" (oh, and Kanye too?)
Francis and the Light's released a new single featuring Bon Iver and it is everything we have always wanted and more.
Girls Only: An Indie-Electro-Soul Playlist For the Soul
We made up a genre. You're welcome.
