Music
Remix Wednesday: “Panama—Destroyer” (Cosmo's Midnight Remix)
Cosmo’s Midnight has blown up in the past year. Remixing everyone from Anna Lunoe to Flume, Cosmo’s applies their unique future beats feel to every song they touch.
Grammy Drinking Games
Whether you’re holed up in Huntsman or having a sofa cuddle sesh with your Sunday night hookup, the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards give us a chance to pull out the Chardonnay. Bankers and Natty Light also acceptable.
“Mind Over Matter" by Young The Giant Review
Aside from breakout singles “Cough Syrup” and “My Body,” Young the Giant’s 2010 debut album was far from noteworthy.
Hidden Gems: Grammy Edition
“Music’s biggest night” (take a drink) seems to be all about the radio–abused mainstream artists (shoutout to our boy Jay–Z, who’s nominated nine times in seven different categories). In the spirit of fairness, here are the nominated artists who don’t share the airwaves with Taylor Swift and Rihanna. Give them a listen.
New Music Haikus
Roses are red / Violets are blue / We know you like verses / So read these haikus.
Beats at McD's
Over a period of 30 minutes, the following tracks were played at McDonald’s on 40th and Walnut streets. The cashier revealed that these lovely tunes were courtesy of “some satellite radio station.” (Tweet @34st if you have a guess—we sure don't) Allow us to break down what we heard.
The Real 40th and Walnut Soundtrack
Because who’s even really listening to that soundtrack we detail for you on the next page?
Beats on the Street: 11.23.2013
Name: Josh Rojas Year: Junior Listening to: “Fire Woman”—Crush 40
Shock Absorber: Ambient Paradise
Today we’re talking about work music. And I’m not talking about the Bruce Springsteen classics you and your dad blast out of yellow DeWalt speakers painting a doghouse in the yard (I don’t know if these moments really exist, but I saw it on a Lowes commercial once). No, by “work”, I mean the luxurious act of studying, for which the ear’s delicate palate prefers muted tones and hushed soundscape. If you’ve entered the cranially-demanding world of *~the humanities~* then you’re well aware that Jersey Highway ballads are not conducive to the creative process. I’ve never gotten the appeal of classical music as a work soundtrack, and am suspicious it’s just a go-to for people that don’t know better.
Five Music Fan Stereotypes
We all know those diehard music fans—they love one genre only. You might recognize some of them.
Pop That: Songs You Lost Your Virginity To
In an anonymous survey, we asked an important question: what'd you listen to your first time? Responders (hey, "writing bitch") self–identified.
Guilty Pleasure: Pottruck's Playlist
Forget the haters, because somebody loves ya, Pottruck.
Remix Wednesday: “Girls”—The 1975 (The Knocks Remix)
Leave it to electronic music duo The Knocks to surprise you with an unexpected twist. "Girls", by British band the 1975, is an 80's punk influenced song with youthful pop lyrics.
