Music
Album Review: "Sweet Talker"—Jessie J
The vocal powerhouse modestly keeps her promises of originality.
Album Review: "STN MTN/Kauai"—Childish Gambino
Childish Gambino's new mixtape/EP has a little bit of something for everyone.
Haiku Reviews: 10/16
There was some good, under–the–radar music released this week. And then there was Steve Aoki.
Album Review: "You're Dead"—Flying Lotus
Flying Lotus kills us with "You're Dead" and earns himself a perfect rating.
Album Review: "Hell Can Wait"—Vince Staples
No I.D. protege and California rapper Vince Staples gives us seven impressive tracks on "Hell Can Wait."
Album Review: "Encyclopedia"—The Drums
After three albums, The Drums have finally surpassed one–hit wonder indie stardom.
Playlist of the Week: 10/2
Shwayze has been pretty much everywhere on Penn's campus over the last week, so he might as well be in the playlist, right? He joins a Kevin Rudolf track (remember Kevin Rudolf?) and some new songs from Elijah Blake, Whirr, Tweedy, and The Drums this week. Enjoy!
Appropriate Penn Elevator Music
We’ve all been there. Trapped by social convention, you stare desperately at the floor or the walls. If you speak up, the conversation will quickly fall dead and leave you with at least four more floors of mind–numbing discomfort. The elevator is nothing less than the physical epitome of a misanthropic, socially awkward culture. So, what songs describe your various Penn elevator experiences?
Music Video Monday: "Heavy Metal and Reflective"
Notable Lyric: I be PYT, you Billie Jean, you been that ex–bitch!
Album Review: "This Is All Yours"—alt-J
Two years after “An Awesome Wave,” alt-J have returned with their sophomore album, a slightly disjointed compilation of beautiful, experimental tracks.
Playlist Of The Wee(d)k: 9/25
In honor of our weed feature this week, we here at Music wanted to give you an appropriate soundtrack. Featuring some of this week's new releases (alt-J, Silva, Groundislava) and some other mellow, cloud–surfing jams, this playlist has the power to form a drum circle at the biopond by itself.
Pottruck Plays What
Here's a peek of what your friends listen to as they exercise.
Album Review: “Frozen Throne”—Groundislava
Groundislava’s third album, “Frozen Throne”, attempts to drag you into a magical cyber world. With songs like “The Descent”, “October Acid” and “A Way Out”, one feels trapped inside an old childhood video game.
Quaker Quotes
Tired of hearing “Turn Down For What” every Saturday night? We’ve got you covered. Here are some vaguely Penn-related songs to make your next darty the rager of the year. Hurrah, hurrah, Pennsylvania (Note: We cannot confirm that these songs will be effective at parties).
Remix Wednesday: "Often"—The Weeknd (White Sea Remix)
Just when you thought The Weeknd's music couldn't get any more luscious...
You Have To Listen To This: ODESZA
I used to strongly dislike electronic music. I thought its legitimacy was invalidated by the idea of a single man or woman up on a stage surrounded by machines—what do they do up there, really—mysteriously and debatably recreating songs for people who habitually wear a lot of neon.
Music Video Monday: "No Wawa In The Hood"
Notable lyrics: "Downtown, South Street, UPenn don't count".
