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Music

Set It Off's 'Midnight' Is A Worthy Addition to the Pop Punk Catalog

Punchy riffs and catchy vocals may bring the band to pop punk fame.

by MELANNIE JAY

Celebrating Michel Legrand and Reflecting on the Nature of Film Music

Looking back at how movie scores have evolved over the past century. 

by TERESA XIE

Yes, Gen–Z Really is Killing the Music Festival

 Sorry Billy Joel, we actually did start the Fyre. 

by BEATRICE FORMAN

A Preliminary Guide to Summer 2019's Music Festivals

Get over your winter blues by planning which music festival you'll be at this summer.

by JORDAN WACHSMAN

The Mountain Goats Announce a Dungeons & Dragons–Inspired Album 'In League with Dragons'

Learn more about the genre the indie–rock band is calling 'dragon noir'.

by MELANNIE JAY

Hoodie Allen and Penn: A Timeline

Peering into the notable alum’s relationship with the University.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Lizzo is your Self–Confidence Guru for 2019

This feel–good artist releases bop after bop about body positivity and self–love.

by SAM KESLER

The Five Essential Record Stores for Building Your Vinyl Collection

 Take your music taste for a spin with these classic stops. 

by BEATRICE FORMAN

The Most Important Album Anniversaries This Year

Who actually rocked the past five, ten, and twenty years?

by MELANNIE JAY

My Love Letter to Gretsch Guitars

A mediation on the brand that always feels just right

by MELANNIE JAY

James Blake's 'Assume Form' is Vulnerable and Haunting

Just when you thought Blake couldn't outdo himself, he proves you wrong.

by TERESA XIE

Vulnerability Shines on Sharon Van Etten’s 'Remind Me Tomorrow'

The singer sheds her acoustics for a rawer, realer sound. 

by BEATRICE FORMAN

The Stars Align with Maggie Rogers' 'Heard It In A Past Life'

With her first studio album, Maggie Rogers proves herself to be a bright new talent. 

by SAM KESLER

Where Have All The Albums Gone?

Frequent EP and single releases and constant tours threaten to replace the usual album cycle.

by MELANNIE JAY

Live Music Near Campus to Make You Feel Alive

We love you Kweder, but it's time to branch out.

by SHUNMEL SYAU

Three Artists that Need to Drop an Album in 2019

Picking the stars that are long overdue for a new release.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

7 COLORS Performances You Have to Watch

This unique youtube channel showcases artists at their most stylized.

by TERESA XIE

Redefining Childhood: How JoJo’s Rereleased Debut Holds Up 15 Years Later

2004 called. It wants its sound back.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Prog Rock Band Kindo Reigns Over a West Philly House Show

The 7-piece prog rock band crammed their instruments into a basement for an intimate and high-energy performance.

by MELANNIE JAY

Year in Review: Street's Top Ten Albums of 2018

The albums Street writers and editors couldn't stop listening to this year. 

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

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