Review
Album Review: Mastermind
"Mastermind:" Rick Ross Rick Ross and “big” are synonymous, both in physique and in product.
Review: Shattering Expectations, Magic Gardens
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens has a groundbreaking—or in this case, tile–breaking—new exhibition that is guaranteed to change the way you think about mosaic.
Album Review: Joyland
“Joyland:” Trust “Joyland” is the ironically–named second LP from gothic–synth artist Trust, and it sounds just like what you would expect gothic–synth to sound like: Crystal Castles, except less catchy.
Album Review: Atlas
“Atlas:” Real Estate Listening to the new Real Estate album elicits the feeling of longing for bygone summer day moments of serene beauty tinged with just a little sadness.
Review: Unseen at Tiger Strikes Asteroid
319 N. 11th Street exploded last week with multiple show openings on every floor of the building including the notable “Unseen” show at Tiger Strikes Asteroid featuring the paintings of Philadelphia artist Keith Crawley. Open until March 30th, the exhibition features five eerily photographic paintings in the tiny two–windowed room.
Remix Wednesday: "I Got U (Bondax Remix)"
If the weather isn’t helping you get into the mood of spring, then here’s a song that might help.
Album Review: Voices
“VOICES”—PHANTOGRAM In a world of CHVRCHES and Grimes and Neon Indian and The xx, atmospheric synth–pop is pretty much everywhere.
Review: Beyond the Paint at PAFA
[media-credit name="photo courtesy of Darin Rowland (at darinrowland.com)" align="alignright" width="216"][/media-credit] In celebration of the Mural Arts Program’s 30th anniversary, the Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts welcomes a historical exhibition on mural arts in the city.
Remix Wednesday: "Don't Wanna Be Your Girl"
Anyone who is familiar with both WET and Branchez will find it a little weird to see both their names associated with the same song.
Street's Guide to Asian Cuisine
Circles Thai South Philly 1514 Tasker St. (267) 687-1778 Don’t miss: Pumpkin Chicken Curry + Cheesesteak Spring Rolls Skip: Papaya Salad Price: $$
Street's Guide to Restaurants Near Campus
Beck’s Cajun Café University City 30th Street Station (212) 382-2800 Don’t miss: Gator Gumbo Skip: Jambalaya bowl Price: $
Music Video Monday: "She Knows" J. Cole
In “She Knows,” J. Cole tells the story of Kyle, a teenager playing hooky with his friend—continuing a trend of cinematic and narrative music videos for songs off his latest album, Born Sinner.
Music Haikus: Cult and Guided by Voices
“CULT” BAYSIDE You listened to them when you thought you were “emo” in the seventh grade
Album Review: Lost in the Trees
“PAST LIFE” LOST IN THE TREES
Remix Wednesday: “Burn”—Ellie Goulding (Four Tet Remix)
I know what you’re thinking: “Another remix of “Burn”? I’ve had enough f**king EDM already.” But fear not, that’s exactly what this remix isn’t about.
Vagina Monologues Review: The Theater and the Vagina
[media-credit name="Erica Sasche" align="alignleft" width="199"][/media-credit] After several weeks of seeing girls walking around dressed up as giant vaginas, it is easy to forget that they are promoting a piece of art.
Review: Michael Snow's "Photo-Centric," Philadelphia Museum of Art
On Wednesday I took advantage of the Pay–What–You–Wish evening at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (a.k.a.
Band of Horses Album Review
“LIVE AT THE RYMAN”: Band of Horses Beginning as a rock outfit in 2004, Band of Horses was catapulted into alternative stardom on the back of iconic singles “The Funeral” and “No One’s Gonna Love You.” Likened to The Decemberists and Bon Iver, lead singer Ben Bridwell’s fragile, emotive vocals take center stage.
