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“THE RITE OF SPRING” THE BAD PLUS If you missed them at The Village Vanguard this fall, listen to this now.


Album Review: Shakira

“Shakira:” Shakira It’s been almost four years since we’ve heard new music from Shakira, but her new material is worth the wait.



You Have To Listen To This: Wild Beasts

You’ve never been into indie rock. I know. I understand. There’s just something missing. “I just need...It doesn’t have enough...” I look at you, recognition shining in my eyes.



Haiku Reviews

Roses are red. Spring break is over. Read these Haikus if St. Patrick’s Day hasn’t turned you into a four–leafed–clover.




You Have To Listen to This: The Growlers

As a surfer and psychonaut of sorts, I was destined to fall in love with the Growlers’ grungy sound, which evokes sunburnt relationships, rainy acid trips and the smell of surfboard wax.


Album Review: Joyland

“Joyland:” Trust “Joyland” is the ironically–named second LP from gothic–synth artist Trust, and it sounds just like what you would expect gothic–synth to sound like: Crystal Castles, except less catchy.


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Album Review: Atlas

“Atlas:” Real Estate Listening to the new Real Estate album elicits the feeling of longing for bygone summer day moments of serene beauty tinged with just a little sadness.





Album Review: Voices

“VOICES”—PHANTOGRAM In a world of CHVRCHES and Grimes and Neon Indian and The xx, atmospheric synth–pop is pretty much everywhere.


Album Review: Helios

“Helios:" The Fray The Fray is back with “Helios,” the quick–paced follow up to “Scars and Stories.” The ingredients in this album, which came out Tuesday, are familiar and instantly recognizable: 11 pop rock numbers with a catchy rhythm that complement emotional lyrics.


Album Review: Oxymoron

“Oxymoron:"Schoolboy Q Just seconds into Schoolboy Q’s major label debut, one thing becomes very clear: “Oxymoron” marks the return of the old school.


Nanananonsense Songs

With the most nonsensical lyrics known to music, it’s easy to wonder how these tracks became so popular. Here’s a breakdown of why you should listen to them. Did we miss something? Tweet us @34st_music.


Oscars "Best Original Song"

1. “Happy” by Pharell Williams “Despicable Me 2” This feel–good anthem (with a 24–hour music video) is pretty much unavoidable, but that doesn’t take away from its charm. SOUNDS BEST WHEN: Strolling down Locust Walk like you’re floating on air