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Music

Memorial Day-list

Love, Street + cheeseburgers

by 34TH STREET

Morgan's Pier

Get there

by FRIDA GARZA

Download of the Week*

"The Only Place" — Best Coast

by FRIDA GARZA

Playlist of the Week: 4.23.2012

The Playlist - 4/23/12 by Street Music on Grooveshark

by 34TH STREET

Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light

J. Spaceman turns a rough recovery into rock & roll bliss

by CHRISTIAN GRAHAM

Musical Chairs

We sat down with Chairlift and chatted about Australia and backstage raves. Here's an excerpt.

by SAM BRODEY

Defibrillator: “Animal”— Neon Trees (2010)

Fling weekend was hard for me.

by FRIDA GARZA

Best of Music, So Far

Best Heartwarming Moment: Adele at the VMAs Best Tear–jerking Moment: Adele at the VMAs Only a performance from the ineffable Adele could win both of these categories.

by SAM BRODEY

Concerts of the Week

Washed Out When: Tonight Where: Union Transfer How much: $15 Why: You’re ready to take a definitive stance on the “chillwave” debate.

by 34TH STREET

Album Review: The Picture Show - Neon Trees

If you’re listening to Neon Trees’ The Picture Show this summer, you’re probably being forced to drive your little sister and her friends to soccer practice in a minivan, and she’s just reached over your shoulder to ask, “Can you play track three again?” and you grind your teeth as you cue the radio single, while in the back they incant “Louder!

by MICHAEL SCOGNAMIGLIO

Love Is A Four Letter Word – Jason Mraz

Listening to Love is a Four Letter Word, the fourth studio album from acousto–pop–guru Jason Mraz, feels a little bit like getting wrapped in a fluffy blanket with a hodgepodge of vegan food products while being doused with a bucket of cold chamomile tea.

by JAKE SPINOWITZ

Album Releases: 4.17.12

Azealia Banks – 1991 EP Since making waves last December with her infectious (and filthy-mouthed) single “212," Azealia Banks has energized the rap scene with house beats and blink-and-you-miss-it speed verses.

by ELENA GOORAY

Playlist of the Week: 4.16.2012

The Playlist - 4/16/12 by Street Music on Grooveshark

by 34TH STREET

Street Interviews Teddy Geiger

Geiger opens up about making his new record, saving elephants and being compared to John Mayer.

by NICOLE GREENSTEIN

Your Guide to the Bands at Quadfest

Read ahead for a complete guide to navigating the fine acts brought to you by SPEC Jazz & Grooves for Fling Friday.

by FRIDA GARZA

Tiesto: A Spotter's Guide

How to act like a true fan during the Fling Concert. (Hint: when in doubt, look to your neighbor.)

by SAM BRODEY

This is Your Fling. This is Your Fling on Drugs



by 34TH STREET

K-pop 101

Get the lowdown on one of the most interesting music invasions since British bowl cuts

by STELLA YING

Album Releases: 4.10.12

Alabama Shakes – Boys & Girls Alabama Shakes has already achieved a feat in choosing a band name that is both geographically and musically apt — the notion of music so raw it gives you the shakes well suits the Southern blues rock crafted by these Alabama natives on their debut LP.

by ELENA GOORAY

Playlist of the Week: 4.9.2012

The Playlist - 4/9/12 by Street Music on Grooveshark

by 34TH STREET

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