Music
Pete's Beats
Getting to know Pete through his top–played iTunes tracks
Review: Peter Hess - His Voice
When Pete’s voice hits a certain tone, your knees get weak, your stomach gets filled with butterflies and your ears ring with the sound of angels.
Talking Heads
Street sat down with Doron Roberts–Kedes, a CogSci major with a passion for music and an intimate relationship with theory.
From A Cappella to Zart
What exactly is a "capella"? Is it a hat? Street breaks it down for those of you unschooled in the ways of music theory.
Rihanna - "Unapologetic"
According to Metacritic, “Unapologetic,” Rihanna’s latest studio album, is receiving “generally favorable” reviews.
Lana Del Rey - "Paradise"
While her debut album, “Born to Die,” polarized audiences and her SNL flop did little to help, Lana del Rey’s follow up, “Paradise,” could win over some of her detractors.
Holiday Playlist: 11.26.2012
playlist 11/29/12 by halex on Grooveshark
Mash-Up of the Week: Aesop Rock vs. This Too Shall Pass
Whenever I watch Lord of the Rings, all I can do fidget anxiously until Ian McKellan gets on screen and starts denying everyone their passage.
Review: Soundgarden - "King Animal"
Chris Cornell and Soundgarden are back after 16 years without a studio record with the upcoming release of "King Animal." Listening to the album, it’s pretty hard to believe that the grunge gods are in their forties.
Review: Crystal Castles "(III)"
Experimental/electronic duo Crystal Castles is not typically remembered for its lyrics, so the focus put on them on their third album, “(III),” is a startling — but not unwelcome —change.
Review: One Direction - "Take Me Home"
Every fangirl’s dream has come true.
Nights Out Mics Out
Ready to make a fool of yourself sooner? Check out some of Philadelphia’s other Open Mic spots below.
Collective Them All
Tonight, Penn Music Collective is hosting a showcase with SPEC and the Undergraduate Media and Entertainment Club at the Rotunda, featuring four Penn–affiliated acts.
Concert Preview: 11/13 - 11/18
Who’s Playing Philly This Week
Thanksgiving Playlist
thanksgiving playlist by halex on Grooveshark
Viral Video: "It’s Thanksgiving"
If you enjoyed learning the days of the week in Rebecca Black’s “Friday,” you’re going to love this month’s autotuned tween sensation, Nicole Westbrook’s “It’s Thanksgiving.” This poised-to-go-viral, club-ready single has an accompanying video, which mostly takes places in what looks like Westbrook’s house, presumably because she’s nowhere near old enough to drive.
