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Before I started reviewing concerts, I essentially ignored opening acts, taking advice from concert–goers I knew to arrive about an hour after the official start time. Walking into a larger crowd made me feel comfortable with that decision, as if being “fashionably late” saved me from some self–perceived embarrassment of isolation.
The reviews that surface after a Google search for Post Malone’s beerbongs & bentleys all seem to deliver similarly damning conclusions—that frankly, the album sucks. It’s a “Flexing, Partying, Rich–Sad Bummer,” proclaims Rolling Stone. Pitchfork deems the album “false and performative,” and its predecessor—Post’s debut, Stoney—a “cynical, punishing listen.”
When Rita Ora’s new song “Girls” dropped last week, the singer called it a "bisexual anthem" and marketed it as her personal lyrical coming–out celebration. Now, only days later, the British songstress has issued an apology over critiques of being “tone–deaf.”
The music world has graced us with a much needed post–finals gift. The Arctic Monkeys, Britain’s indie rock golden boys, have broken their five–year dry spell to deliver Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, an 11–track romp through the cosmos on the keys of a Steinway.
Even though new music comes out every day of the year, it’s often the ones from the summer that stick with us most as the background of memories from road trips, barbecues, and warm nights out. Though it’s not technically summer yet, several artists have released music over the past few weeks that will undoubtedly be dominating the airwaves in the months to come.
Best known for hit single “Chelsea Dagger,” a raucous anthem that became the goal song for numerous sports teams, Scottish indie rock band The Fratellis recently released their fifth album, In Your Own Sweet Time. The new release strays from their usual boisterous sound—it's more refined, though delightfully colorful and energetic.
Paying special attention to instrumentals, and often employing complex chords and time signatures, the technical features of the post/math rock genre are universal—but, cultural differences between East Asia and the Western world are obvious even in this relatively obscure realm. Though you might have heard of bands like Slint and Don Caballero, we bet their Asian counterparts are still unknown to you. Here are five bands you should check out, if you haven’t already.
Philadelphia has one of the most vibrant music scenes in America, and now that classes are over, there’s no excuse not to take advantage of it. Those spending the summer off–campus will be sorry to miss the live performances of some of modern music’s best up–and–comers. Here’s a short run–through of some must–see rock shows coming up this month:
During an interview with interior designer Axel Vervoordt for the Hollywood Reporter, Kanye West casually mentioned that he may be working on a book of philosophy. Fast forward six days, and Yeezy has already started working on the book via Twitter.
With Coachella coming to a close, many festival goers are wondering what is the best one to hit next. Firefly, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Gov Ball, Hangout Fest, and more are all essentially the same. Unless you have an artist you really want to see, you could pretty much go to any of these. My deciding factor between these festivals is distance from my home and specific, big–name artists that I would not be able to see for much cheaper at a regular concert.
Kid Cudi is severely underappreciated—let’s make that clear. Since the release of his critically acclaimed 2008 mixtape A Kid Named Cudi, Scott Mescudi has been an integral part of the industry through his innovative style and his contributions to works by artists such as Kanye West. From the experimental nature of his albums and the manner in which he conveys his insecurities through music, Cudi comes across as truly different—and that’s what draws so many people to him.
Even though Fling has come and gone, music festival season at Penn is not over. On Friday April 20th, The Collctve and ZBT are hosting the first ever BLOCkLy Music Festival. The festival’s name comes from Blockly, the original name for University City. The festival “aims to bring Penn back to its roots.” The event will take place at the backlot on 41st St. between Locust and Spruce from 7:15–11 p.m. and will feature performances by over seven Penn acts.
Over here at Street Music, we’d like to think we know a thing or two about who the major players are. King Krule is most definitely one of them and we want to help you all bask in his glory too. That's why we're sponsoring a ticket giveaway for his May 2nd show at The Fillmore, in partnership with Matador Records. If this piques your interest, read on for more details!
Every building on campus has a different vibe. Whether it be the high–pressure nature of VP or the tangible feel of athleticism in the Palestra, people on campus have come to recognize the character of each building. So, keeping that in mind, enjoy five of my favorite UPenn buildings' Spotify playlists.
With new albums coming out every week, it can be hard to keep up on the works of fringe artists. Here at 34th Street, we have compiled a few albums released in the past two weeks that are worth a full listen. If you are looking for some new music to get into, you’re sure to find a new favorite artist from this list.
An entertaining screenplay, excellent acting, and well–done cinematography are all necessary for a great movie, but one more piece is required to elevate one to a masterpiece: a fantastic soundtrack. Since the inception of film, sound has been integral to creating a mood that seeps into the audience like a mesmerizing potion. Without scores, motion pictures would be a dull affair. That being said, a few stand out above the rest—so here are a few recommendations for soundtracks that everyone should listen to:
Cardi B’s recent astronomical rise to fame alongside the mainstream establishment of Migos and Future have firmly established trap music as the definitive sound of mainstream hip hop—but you didn’t need me to tell you that. Several recent trends have become especially prominent, such as the sampling of live instruments and drums; see Migos’ “Stir Fry” and Future’s Mask Off, the “ayy flow,” and, of course, autotuning one’s vocals, as popularized by Future. The whole genre is constructed to exploit and highlight a song’s hook. Perhaps this explains its incredible performance across the charts, but it also explains its proliferation.
The final hurrah of Fling 2018 was filled with polar opposites—CupcakKe and The All–American Rejects, sweltering heat and freezing winds, flashing lights and a fog–enveloped setting sun. Despite the low praise for this year’s lineup of Sage the Gemini, JoJo, CupcakKe and the All–American Rejects, a combination of sentimentalism and second–hand Coachella hype made this night a memorable one. As I got into line at 6:45 p.m., I was shocked by how few people had showed up early for the festival. After being scanned in by a very kind security guard, I walked up to the very front of the enormous white platform SPEC had set up for the event, and took my perch mere feet from the stage.
Fling is upon us, and you know what that means—a rowdy weekend full of raucous festivities and topped off by SPEC’s annual concert featuring The All American Rejects, JoJo, Sage the Gemini, and Cupcakke. Street figured that you could use a playlist to jam out to this weekend, so here’s a lineup of jams from some of the performing artists, as well as some other tracks that fit the vibe:
Heritage, a restaurant and bar in Northern Liberties, is known for its live music. Every night, starting as early as 6 p.m., the restaurant has a band set up on a stage at the far side of the joint. By the stage, there's room for dancing, seats at the bar, and tables where people can leave their drinks, food, and jackets.
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