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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

The Case For The Interlude

Those tracks nobody listens to on albums are better than you might think. 

by SRINIDHI RAMAKRISHNA

Roundup of the Most Underrated Tiny Desk Concerts of 2018

Procrastinate with Tiny Desk Concerts this finals season!

by TERESA XIE

Soulful and Candid, The Internet Comes to Philadelphia

The jazzy alt–R&B band played the Fillmore on November 29th. 

by SRINIDHI RAMAKRISHNA

Mark Paraskevas, a.k.a. Hadji Gaviota, Talks His New Album 'Captain'

Mark Paraskevas, stage name Hadji Gaviota, spills on his new album and what he doesn't miss about Penn. "Captain" is out Dec. 1, 2018.

by JAMIE GOBRESKI

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Embrace the Funk

What I learned playing funk music for the first time at the Blutt Band Slam.

by MELANNIE JAY

Protecting Your Ears from Concerts and Gigs

Tinnitus and progressive hearing loss aren't very punk rock.

by MELANNIE JAY

Have the Time of Your Life at this ABBA Dance Party

 For one night only, we all get to be dancing queens. 

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Yoni Gottlieb: Penn Senior Turned Music Producer

The senior talks about his experience with music and producing Slim Reaper’s new album, 'RIP to the Peaceful (Me).'

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Jon Bellion’s Unique Sound Shines in 'Glory Sound Prep'

Bellion’s self–produced album features 10 tracks that constantly shift in sound for an enjoyable 43 minutes.

by BEBE HODGES

Album Review: Don't Mess With EXO'S Tempo

K-pop group EXO drops new album

by SHUNMEL SYAU

Penn Sargam and Penn Sangam Explore Their Identities Through Music

The fusion ensemble and discussion-based organization collaborated over chai, samosas, and good tunes.  

by SRINIDHI RAMAKRISHNA

a deconstruction of thank u, next

Listened to thank u, next recently? Feel out of loop in the world of music pop culture? Have no fear! Here’s a detailed deconstruction of every line in Ariana Grande’s new hit song.

by SHRIYA BEESAM

Metro Boomin Stealthily Brings Out the Best of Today's Hottest Rappers With New Album

At just 25 years old, Metro Boomin lays down his first studio album.

by TERESA XIE

5 Artists I’d Like to See at Fling 2019

Street chooses some ideal performers for the concert next May.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

An Interview with Local DIY Artist ARTHUR

His debut album will be out Friday, November 16. 

by HOLDEN CAPLAN

From Meme Icon to Rapper: Who Is Bhad Bhabie?

Danielle Bregoli, who said "cash me outside, how 'bout dah?" on Dr. Phil, is now a rapper. Here's what I think of her music.

by BEBE HODGES

Concert Review: Hoodie Allen Invents Forward–Thinking Nostalgia

The Penn Alum sailed through the crowd on an inflatable raft during his sold–out show on Nov. 7.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

Stop! Hoodie Time: Hoodie Allen Gives Business, Career, and Life Advice at Penn

Rapper Hoodie Allen (W ’10) shares his steps to success – along with several laughs – at Tuesday’s “The Business of Life Lecture.”

by BEBE HODGES

Six Steps to Successfully Buy a Guitar on a College Budget

How much is that Fender in the window?

by MELANNIE JAY

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