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Music

Street Sartorialist: Band T-shirt Edition

Here’s a breakdown of some iconic music T–shirts and what they really say about you.

by SAM BRODEY

Campus Playlist: Capogiro

In which we explore the sonic landscapes of your favorite campus spots.

by JAKE SPINOWITZ

Tramp - Sharon Van Etten

On Tramp, Sharon Van Etten drones in the best way possible.

by MICHAEL SCOGNAMIGLIO

Young and Old - Tennis

It’s no coincidence that Tennis’s Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley released their sophomore album, Young and Old, on Valentine’s Day.

by BEN BERNSTEIN

Concerts of the Week: 2.16.2012

Mates of State When: Today, Feb. 16th Where: Union Transfer Tickets: $15, all ages Why you should go: Sure, there may be a lot of boy–girl, lovey–dovey acts out there now, but these guys are better than anything with Zooey Deschanel in it. William Fitzsimmons When: Sunday, Feb.

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Valentine's Playlist 2012: Love Rocks!

Check out our other Valentine's Playlist: Love Sucks!

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Valentine's Playlist 2012: Love Sucks!

Check out our other Valentine's Playlist: Love Rocks!

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Album Releases: 2.14.2012

Danny! – Payback Prolific rapper and producer Danny! pulls out all the stops to justify that ! beside his name.

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Playlist of the Week: 2.13.2012

The Playlist - 2/13/12 by Street Music on Grooveshark Check out our recent playlists.

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Attn: Penn Frats. Play This, Not That

It’s not the jungle juice. Your music sucks. But you can make it better.

by SAM BRODEY

Review: Be The Void - Dr. Dog

Philly–based Dr. Dog has consistently released enjoyable, if unambitious, psychedelic pop rock.

by BEN BERNSTEIN

Review: Paralytic Stalks - of Montreal

There are times on Of Montreal’s album Paralytic Stalks in which the sonic assault is so unabashedly irritating that you pray desperately for those few moments of catchy bliss.

by MICHAEL SCOGNAMIGLIO

Playlist of the Week: 2.7.2012

The Playlist - 2/6/12 by Street Music on Grooveshark Check out our recent playlists.

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Album Releases: 2.7.2012

Air – Le Voyage Dans La Lune Everyone’s favorite ambient/electronic group from Versailles, France adds to their soundtrack repertoire with this score for Le Voyage Dans La Lune, a short science fiction film released in 1902 that has recently been restored.

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Street Interviews Andrew McMahon

Street spoke with former Something Corporate front man Andrew McMahon, who has channeled a sunnier California-based sound into his latest project, Jack’s Mannequin.

by NICOLE GREENSTEIN

Street Genius

Looking for a new, slightly cooler oracle to show you the way? Street’s here with our superior, algorithm–free judgment calls.

by FRIDA GARZA

Talkin' With Tycho

SPEC Jazz & Grooves brings Tycho to the Rotunda this Friday at 8 p.m.

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Album Review: Born To Die

Let me preface this review by noting the grudge I hold against Lana Del Ray for shaming SNL with the most breathy, awkward, wince–inducing performance I’ve seen since passing an asthmatic homeless woman choking out “At Last” in a New York subway station.

by PATRICK FORD-MATZ

Album Review: Old Ideas

Leonard Cohen, the legendary Canadian singer–songwriter, is equally known for writing incredibly emotional, moving songs and for being totally unable to actually sing them.

by BENJAMIN PARRY

Weekend Concert Listings: 2/2-2/4

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour w/ Vacationer - Union Transfer, Thurs. 2/2 Doors at 8 pm, $15 This Danish alternative pop band - whose quirky sound has been featured on Heineken and Mad Men commercials - is promoting their Golden Age EP, alongside the "serenity-inducing sonic arrangements" of Vacationer. Check the site for tickets and more info. Tycho w/ Beacon (presented by SPEC Jazz & Grooves) - the Rotunda, Fri.

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