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Music

PSA: There's a Gucci Mane Biopic is in the Works

Fingers crossed for an appearance by Trappy.

by ISABELLA FERTEL

Amy Winehouse and the Importance of Crediting Black Influencers

Where is the line between appropriation and influence?

by SAMMY GORDON

Uplifting Hip–Hop Songs to Boost Your Self–Confidence

Look no further if you need a little self–esteem boost after bombing that midterm.

by PAUL LITWIN

Meek Mill Responds to Eagles Fans Fighting for his Freedom

A brief history of Meek's only successful romance.

by ISABELLA FERTEL

A Playlist of Italian Pop

Do I know what any of the words mean? Not one. Does it matter? Not a bit.

by NOAH KEST

In Defense of Pop Music

Pop doesn't suck after all.

by ZOE ALBANO-ORITT

A Very Philly Playlist

Featuring all Philadelphia–related songs.

by JAMIE GOBRESKI

A Track–by–Track Review of Black Panther: The Album

Does the music inspired by the film live up to its high expectations?

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Album Review: Blood by Rhye

This may be the sexiest album ever made, but some of the lyrics fall short of their deep intentions.

by HOLDEN CAPLAN

2000s Music to Win Your Crush Over with Before Valentine's Day

Love tunes to make them fall in love.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

The Science of Music and Love

The connection is very real.

by NOAH KEST

Songs to Listen to this Valentine's Day

A roundup of the best love songs of 2017, just in time for Valentine's Day.

by JACOB WINICK

Album Review: "A Crow Looked At Me"

Why an album explicitly about death is the most striking tribute to love I have ever heard.

by CHRIS TROOP

Bruno Mars Just Pitched the Best Super Bowl Halftime Show Ever

We want Bruno in Atlanta in 2019.

by ISABELLA FERTEL

A Playlist for Single People on Valentine's Day

We came up with a few lonely songs for the lonely.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Crank Up the Heat with Street's Hook–Up Playlist

The top five songs for adding a little spice to your Valentine's Day.

by MICHELLE PEREIRA

LOVEJOY: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Album For Penn Students

Anderson .Paak explores the moody in–betweenness of adolescence with a touch of funk.

by NATALIA JOSEPH

Steve Lacy is the Future of Independent Music Production

He makes Grammy–nominated beats on his iPhone.

by NOAH KEST

Rex Orange County is More Than a Flower Boy Feature

Looking beyond the gifted teenager's contributions to Tyler's new album.

by NOAH KEST

Student Rapper: How Felly Went From USC to Touring the US

How a suburban white boy made his mark on the rap game.

by NATALIA JOSEPH

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