Music
Music Video Sunday: Tyler the Creator—“Tamale”
Perennial question: what is Tyler, the Creator? It’s easy to say who he is: the 22-year-old head of Cali-based hip-hop collective Odd Future (OFWGKTA in full), but his actual influence extends far beyond that.
Synesthesia: Gossip Girl
Sometimes you can only picture a show with a particular soundtrack. That's synesthesia, yo.
Shock Absorber: No Thank YouTube
Are you devastated that you missed the MTV Music Awards? Have no fear— on November 3 a re-run will be aired.
Interview: Mount Kimbie
English electronic duo, Mount Kimbie, will be headlining Jazz & Grooves' fall show on Friday at the Rotunda.
Interview: Dream Safari
Scheduled to open for Mount Kimbie as part of Jazz and Grooves' fall concert on Friday, Dream Safari, Philadelphia native properly known as Chris Coulton, talked with Jazz and Grooves contributor Kyle Kisicki about music, style and the Philadelphia scene.
Album Review: "Guilt Trips"—Ryan Hemsworth
It’s hard out here for a DJ.
Album Review: "Fade Away"—Best Coast
The superficial lyrics and undercooked refrains on Best Coast’s new seven-song EP render this supposed “mini-album” almost immediately forgettable, making its title, “Fade Away,” seem appropriate.
Interview: Julie Kathryn
Following the release of her debut studio album, “Black Trees,” Julie Kathryn will be performing at the Kelly Writer’s House today, Oct.
Album Review: "Prism"—Katy Perry
Katy Perry is definitely our first lady of pop and she proves her merit once again on “Prism.” The album is filled with the kinds of punchy pop pieces we've come to expect from her, but “Prism,” more than her previous albums, showcases her impressive pipes.
College Hookups: Music Poster Edition
Typical college scenario: a few extra drinks at Smoke’s and raging hormones find you at a stranger’s place staring at a stranger’s posters. It turns out that Bob Marley poster—and those other poster fair staples—mean more than you think...
Meet the Penn Musician: Wes Spiro
Gospel music fanatic, a cappella performer, cover artist, budding musician and advocate for independent Penn performers: all terms that could describe Elmo senior Wes Spiro.
Interview: A Sol Mechanic
David Blazer, otherwise known as A Sol Mechanic, will be opening for Mount Kimbie on Friday at Jazz and Grooves' fall concert.
Review: "More Is Than Isn't"—RJD2
Philadelphia–based musician and producer RJD2 rose to fame on the back of singles like 2008’s “Ghostwriter,” colorful, cut–and–paste blends of downbeat hip–hop, jazz, soul and funk.
Review: "Bangerz"—Miley Cyrus
The slow beat and sentimental lyrics from “Adore You,” the first track of Miley’s new album “Bangerz,” show Miley’s maturation into a true singer.
Review: "Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song"—Amos Lee
Philly–born singer/songwriter Amos Lee has always been known for his grass roots musical style, and loyal fans will be more than satisfied with his Americana–inspired turn on “Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song.” Opening track “Johnson Blvd” and fourth track “Chill in the Air” embody the feel of the album best, featuring Lee’s calming vocals with more southern–tinge than usual.
Review: "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!"—Panic! At the Disco
The exclamation mark may be back, but Panic!
Review: "In a Perfect World"—Kodaline
Perfection is what we all aspire to, and though Kodaline misses the bullseye, they come very close.
