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Album Review: Supermodel

"Supermodel:" Foster the People Foster The People surprises audiences with “Supermodel,” the indie–rock band’s second album.

by CAROLINE MARQUES

Album Review: Singles

"Singles:" Future Islands Future Islands’ new album, “Singles,” is a perfect demonstration of how a band can grow over time, yet simultaneously remain static.

by ALEX HOSENBALL

Haiku Reviews

“THE RITE OF SPRING” THE BAD PLUS If you missed them at The Village Vanguard this fall, listen to this now.

by LUCY HOVANISYAN

Album Review: Shakira

“Shakira:” Shakira It’s been almost four years since we’ve heard new music from Shakira, but her new material is worth the wait.

by PAUL DINAPOLI

Hidden Philadelphia Music Spaces

Keep talking about leaving the "Penn bubble," but never know where to go? Music's got you covered.

by CAROLYN GRACE

You Have To Listen To This: Wild Beasts

You’ve never been into indie rock. I know. I understand. There’s just something missing. “I just need...It doesn’t have enough...” I look at you, recognition shining in my eyes.

by CHARLES DAVIS

Playlist of the Week: 03.24.2014



by 34TH STREET

Haiku Reviews

Roses are red. Spring break is over. Read these Haikus if St. Patrick’s Day hasn’t turned you into a four–leafed–clover.

by LUCY HOVANISYAN

Album Review: Mastermind

"Mastermind:" Rick Ross Rick Ross and “big” are synonymous, both in physique and in product.

by MARK PARASKEVAS

Meet The Penn Musician: Hey Day

Hey Day doesn’t just mean Styrofoam hats and wooden canes anymore.

by CAROLYN GRACE

You Have To Listen to This: The Growlers

As a surfer and psychonaut of sorts, I was destined to fall in love with the Growlers’ grungy sound, which evokes sunburnt relationships, rainy acid trips and the smell of surfboard wax.

by JAMIE KENT

Album Review: Joyland

“Joyland:” Trust “Joyland” is the ironically–named second LP from gothic–synth artist Trust, and it sounds just like what you would expect gothic–synth to sound like: Crystal Castles, except less catchy.

by BETHANY CHRISTY

Album Review: Atlas

“Atlas:” Real Estate Listening to the new Real Estate album elicits the feeling of longing for bygone summer day moments of serene beauty tinged with just a little sadness.

by IAN SKAHILL

Underhyped

Yeah, you're missing out.

by BETHANY CHRISTY

Remix Wednesday: "I Got U (Bondax Remix)"

If the weather isn’t helping you get into the mood of spring, then here’s a song that might help.

by MITCHELL HUNG

Upcoming Concerts: 03.17.2014

Click on the chart below to see some upcoming concerts in Philly!

by 34TH STREET

Album Review: Voices

“VOICES”—PHANTOGRAM In a world of CHVRCHES and Grimes and Neon Indian and The xx, atmospheric synth–pop is pretty much everywhere.

by BETHANY CHRISTY

Album Review: Helios

“Helios:" The Fray The Fray is back with “Helios,” the quick–paced follow up to “Scars and Stories.” The ingredients in this album, which came out Tuesday, are familiar and instantly recognizable: 11 pop rock numbers with a catchy rhythm that complement emotional lyrics.

by CAROLINE MARQUES

Album Review: Oxymoron

“Oxymoron:"Schoolboy Q Just seconds into Schoolboy Q’s major label debut, one thing becomes very clear: “Oxymoron” marks the return of the old school.

by SEAMUS POWERS

Nanananonsense Songs

With the most nonsensical lyrics known to music, it’s easy to wonder how these tracks became so popular. Here’s a breakdown of why you should listen to them. Did we miss something? Tweet us @34st_music.

by CAROLINE QUIGLEY

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