Michael Scognamiglio

Today we’re talking about work music. And I’m not talking about the Bruce Springsteen classics you and your dad blast out of yellow DeWalt speakers painting a doghouse in the yard (I don’t know if these moments really exist, but I saw it on a Lowes commercial once). No, by “work”, I mean the luxurious act of studying, for which the ear’s delicate palate prefers muted tones and hushed soundscape. If you’ve entered the cranially-demanding world of *~the humanities~* then you’re well aware that Jersey Highway ballads are not conducive to the creative process. I’ve never gotten the appeal of classical music as a work soundtrack, and am suspicious it’s just a go-to for people that don’t know better.
November 22, 2013 at 6:25 pm

On why I don’t want to be a professional rapper anymore. On November 1, @DonaldGlover tweeted: “found some speakers.
November 8, 2013 at 2:53 pm

Are you devastated that you missed the MTV Music Awards? Have no fear— on November 3 a re-run will be aired.
October 25, 2013 at 12:00 pm

This week I want to dim the lights for 34st, and talk about the all-important, collegiate sex playlist.
October 4, 2013 at 10:53 am

Street presents a new series of music commentary by the music section, featuring Michael Scognamiglio. Can you absorb it?
September 21, 2013 at 7:19 pm

The crooner genre has come a long way since 2006’s "FutureSex/LoveSounds," and J.T.
March 24, 2013 at 4:30 pm

The crooner genre has come a long way since 2006’s "FutureSex/LoveSounds" and J.T.
March 21, 2013 at 7:00 am

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.
February 7, 2013 at 6:08 am

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!
April 19, 2012 at 5:38 am

[liveblog]The Swedish electronic–pop trio Miike Snow creates music that camps out in your ears longer than caffeinated undergrads on the walk for Tiesto.
March 29, 2012 at 5:35 am

OFWGKTA returns with a self–congratulatory victory lap.
March 22, 2012 at 5:40 am

It is unbelievable that Visions, a phenomenal and complex pop album steeped with lush electronica, is a solo project.
February 23, 2012 at 5:19 am

On Tramp, Sharon Van Etten drones in the best way possible.
February 16, 2012 at 5:44 am

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.
February 9, 2012 at 5:28 am

Depending on your tolerance level, knowing that Noel Gallagher is the man responsible for Oasis’ “Wonderwall” is either a deal–maker or a deal–breaker when approaching his solo work.
November 10, 2011 at 11:07 am