Music
Album Review: "Spreading Rumours"—Grouplove
Grouplove’s choice to experiment more on their sophomore album, “Spreading Rumours,” further proves they are capable of more than 2011’s radio hit “Tongue Tied.” “Spreading Rumours” ranges from crooning to pulsing beats and back over 13 tracks, occasionally all in one song (“Shark Attack” or “Hippy Hill”), while more upbeat songs like “Ways to Go,” the lead single, are likelier to reach larger audiences.
Meet the Penn Musician: Michael Lewis
Veteran Penny Loafer and self–proclaimed “West Coast kid” Michael Lewis sat down to talk to us about his recently released EP “Hearts of Sand” and the struggle of wanting to be a musician.
Album Review: "MGMT"—MGMT
While widely known for breakthrough pop songs off their first album, MGMT’s most recent output continues to shun mainstream pop in favor of the experimental style they pursued on “Congratulations,” but “MGMT” meanders when it needs to focus.
Mash-up Wednesday: "How Low vs. Walking on a Dream"—WasteTimeChasingCars
Empire of the Sun's "Walking on a Dream" is one of the more under–appreciated songs of the past five years.
Music Video Sunday: "Reflektor"—Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire’s new existentialist music video of “Reflektor,” has kept fans eagerly awaiting the release of their upcoming album.
Top 10 Hilariously Bad Rap Songs
It’s okay to claim you like these songs “ironically,” but we all know better.
Music Streaming Confessional
Spotify or Pandora? Casual music listeners tell us about their preferences.
Meet the Penn Musician: Meeka Kates
Accomplished musicians in our own backyard: the first installment of Meet the Penn Musician.
Album Review: "A.M."—Arctic Monkeys
“Do I Want to Know?” the first track on the Arctic Monkeys’ highly–anticipated fifth studio album, starts out with a thumping bass like the stomping of a marching band announcing its arrival.
Album Review: "Apar"—Delorean
2013 has seen the summer of electro–pop, and Spanish dance outfit Delorean offers a contribution in the form of its new album “Apar.” The band has Basque origins and a characteristic sound—a sunny, melodic optimism that drives the album forward with relentless cheer.
Album Review: "Kiss Land"—The Weeknd
Canadian–born artist Abel Tesfaye, or as we know him, The Weeknd, releases his sophomore album “Kiss Land” this week.
Review: "Electric Lady"—Janelle Monae
“Electric Lady” is comprised of the fourth and fifth installments of Janelle Monae’s “Cindi Maywater Android” series that began with her 2007 debut EP.
Mash–up Wednesday: "The Final Speech"—Thomas Jack ft. Adrian Symes
Music is back with mash–ups every Wednesday.
Playlist of the Week: The Perfect Pregame
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Music Video Sunday: "The Fox"—Ylvis
Before you read the rest of this blurb, be warned that it's possible you will glean even more satisfaction from this video by watching it without reading the rest of this blurb.
Artist Profile: Janelle McDermoth
Name and Year: Janelle McDermoth, C’14 Hometown: Bronx, NY Major: Africana Studies, Music Minor Website: http://janellemcdermoth.tumblr.com/ Street: You’re an extremely multifaceted artist—you sing, act, write, and photograph.
