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Must Watch of the Week: 9.26.2013

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Album Review: "The Bones of What You Believe"– Chvrches

Glaswegian synth pop trio Chvrches opens its debut album with “The Mother We Share,” a song that was released as a single over a year ago.

by YUQI ZHU

The Best Party Songs You Probably Forgot About

They may not be in heavy rotation anymore, but when you hear them, drop your jungle juice and haul ass to the dance floor.

by BETHANY CHRISTY

Album Review: "Mechanical Bull" – Kings of Leon

After three years without new music, Tennessee–based rockers Kings of Leon have returned to the spotlight with their latest album, “Mechanical Bull.” Overall, the album disappoints more than it excites.

by PAUL DINAPOLI

Album Review: "Nothing Was the Same" – Drake

Drake’s newest album, “Nothing Was the Same,” does not have a misleading title.

by MARK PARASKEVAS

B–Roll: As Seen On TV

Or Why Infomercials Complete My Life

by MICHELLE MA

Review: "Don Jon"

Joseph Gordon–Levitt’s first (and, hopefully, not last) time writing, directing and starring in a feature is the story of Jon Martello (Gordon–Levitt), a materialistic partier whose obsession with internet porn has taken a toll on his sex life.

by ANDREW SCIBELLI

DIY: Framed Chalkboard

Don’t bother with the bookstore—make your own message board in five minutes.

by ABBY GRAHAM

Autumn Art(s)piration: House Hopping

Retrace the steps of some of Philadelphia’s most renowned artists.

by JOHNATHAN WILSON

Meet the Penn Musician: Danielle Harris

Senior Danielle Harris was hard to track down last year because she spent most of it working to pay off voice lessons in New York with celebrity-acclaimed vocal coach Don Lawrence, who has experience with the likes of Bon Jovi and Whitney Houston.

by ARIELA OSUNA

Netflix Pick of the Week: "Blue Valentine"

“Blue Valentine” considers love, but it doesn’t consider any of the normal tropes that are associated with the genre.

by JUSTIN SHEEN

Contrapposto: Taking a Stance on Jason Rhoades

Where the ICA’s new exhibition really isn’t pushing boundaries.

by EMILY GRABLUTZ

Mash–up Wednesday: “Diggin’ Ray Charles”—MashMike

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx vs. Chiddy Bang [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/35531834" params="" width=" 100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] There are many reasons to throw shade at Kanye West.

by ARIELA OSUNA

You Have to Listen to This: Sam Smith

Like every other fad-tracking fool, I got the Macklemore haircut this summer. Shaved the sides, left the top long, strutted out from the barber feeling like a progressive pop star, albeit shorter and more modestly dressed. Within a week, I was regretting my choice and whining nonstop about what seemed to be an unending onslaught of unfriendly comparisons to the “Same Love” MC, my favorite of which was “You look like a young Macklemore, but even gayer.” One friend though, went a different route.

by PATRICK FORD-MATZ

BREAKING BAD RECAP: "Granite State"

Absolute decay is both physical and moral. Taking us through each remaining character's rapid disintegration, “Granite State” emphasized this above all else.

by ALEX HOSENBALL

Playlist of the Week: Happy Fall



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Music Video Sunday: "Dolce & Gabbana"—RiFF RaFF

RiFF RaFF-- the rapper whom (supposedly, but it's basically definite) James Franco's "Alien" character from Spring Breakers is based off of-- has graced with us a new music video for his single "Dolce & Gabbana."  With deep and profound lyrics such as "Only f*** with hoes who rock Dolce & Gabbana," RiFF RaFF keeps it ridiculous as usual.

by CASSANDRA KYRIAZIS

Shock Absorber: The End of the Video?

Street presents a new series of music commentary by the music section, featuring Michael Scognamiglio. Can you absorb it?

by MICHAEL SCOGNAMIGLIO

Trailer of the Week: "Homefront"

The fast–paced trailer for the action movie “Homefront,” based on a novel by Chuck Logan and due in theaters Nov.

by PAUL DINAPOLI

34 Seconds with the Artist: Anastasiya Shekhtman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61pLtz_byY4

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