Music
Beats on the Street 2.24.13
Street asked students about their Locust Walk song of choice.
Beach Fossils—“Clash the Truth”
Beach Fossils’ second full–length album, "Clash The Truth," sounds like a sophomore slump. With its 2010 debut, the group seemed like a standout contender among the litany of other Brooklyn dream–pop bands (think Real Estate and Cloud Nothings). But rather than mature into a more expansive, richer sound, Beach Fossils simply continued to make lethargic lo–fi pop.
Atlas Genius - "When It Was Now"
Atlas Genius’s debut opens with a good first impression as the retro–tinged “Electric” sets the standard for the rest of the album.
SPRING INTO FESTIVAL SEASON
From Coachella to Ultra, Street preview this spring's most appealing music festivals.
Movie Music Retrospective
What would the movies be without music? In light of the Oscars, Street takes a look at the best song and scene pairings in movie history.
STRFKR—“Miracle Mile"
Known for its signature brand of spacey pop, STRFKR (pronounced "starfucker") is pretty appropriately named.
Playlist of the Week: 2.18.13
Week of 2/21 by arielaot on Grooveshark
Interview: Glee Club
We sat down over coffee with Penn Glee Club President Scott Ventre and Business Manager Stephen DiGregoria to talk about Penn Glee Club, its history and its upcoming show "Office Bass," which hits campus this weekend
Review: Foals—"Holy Fire"
Four minutes into Foals’ new album, “Holy Fire,” the instrumental build–up of pounding drums and plunging guitar strings in “Prelude” establishes an atmospheric vibe that strongly resembles their previous hit, “Spanish Sahara.” The resemblance ends as soon as “Inhaler” begins.
Cheesy Love Songs Decoded
We take apart the world’s corniest love songs, line by line.
Guilty Pleasure: Mariah Carey—"Always Be My Baby"
Choosing a favorite Mariah Carey song is a doozy (after all, she’s been around since before Britney and has a repertoire to match), but mine would have to be the 1996 winner “Always Be My Baby.” Maybe it has to do with that instantly identifiable opening guitar strum, but “Always Be My Baby” is one of those songs that everyone can recognize, but not everyone can name.
Playlist of the Week: Singles Awareness Edition
Feeling the ups and downs of the roller coaster of love? Music has a playlist for that—the lowest heartbreak and the love in hopeless places.
A Mixtape for All Occasions
Whether you're shopping for some fuzzy hipster apparel or practicing SABS and avoiding work, Street's got you and your headphones taken care of.
Double Artist Profile: BADBADNOTGOOD and Xaphoon Jones
BADBADNOTGOOD Street: Let’s start with your name. How did you guys come up with BADBADNOTGOOD, all caps, no spaces? Matt Tavares: Before this whole band thing was even a thing, I was just writing a TV show with some of our friends, and that was the name for it.
JOSH GROBAN—“ALL THAT ECHOES”
There’s nothing Mama Scogs likes better than donning her fluffy robe, kicking back with a glass of chardonnay and rocking out to Josh Groban.
Bjork—"Bastards"
Listening to Björk’s new album, "Bastards," is a sonically–challenging experience.
Playlist of the Week: 2.4.13
Playlist 2/4 by Michelle Ma on Grooveshark
Guilty Pleasure: "Damaged"—Danity Kane
Remember that song “Damaged” by Danity Kane?
Five Stages of a Breakup: The Playlist
Breakup mixtape by arielaot on Grooveshark
