Music

Hip–hop as a genre, or even as a lifestyle, is stereotypically dominated by braggadocio—whether it’s about cars, money, or women.
February 6, 2014 at 8:30 am

“Formed in the annals of Philadelphia, five souls have joined forces to form a union with a powerful bond: Rock n' Roll.” So reads the description on the Facebook page of USSMars, Penn’s up–and–coming experimental garage band.
February 6, 2014 at 8:15 am

“SO LONG, SEE YOU TOMORROW” Bombay Bicycle Club Do you like straight–ahead pop, rock n’ roll or any other mainstream genres?
February 6, 2014 at 8:15 am

If you spend enough time clicking on related videos on YouTube, eventually you’ll come to something weird enough to make you question how you got there.
February 3, 2014 at 8:05 am

Forget "If this, then that." Let your old favorite artists guide you to your new favorite jams.
January 30, 2014 at 9:45 am

“RESTORING FORCE” Of Mice and Men From the first bullhorn screams of opening track “Public Service Announcement,” you know it’s on.  Of Mice and Men's third album is chock full of punchy, mosh–pit igniting anthems like “Bones Exposed” and “You Make Me Sick,” but the band leaves room for some more accessible material, like closing ballad “Space Enough to Grow.”  Although some of the choruses feel somewhat forgettable, the group is in their element here, delivering a raw and aggressive, yet balanced and mature set of hardcore tracks that fans of the genre are sure to devour. Grade: A– Sounds Best When: Your angsty inner scene kid is begging for release Download: The aggressive and defiant “Break Free”
January 30, 2014 at 9:35 am

What do you get when you combine two guys from Brown, EDM and science fiction?
January 30, 2014 at 9:00 am

"TROUBLE”  Hospitality In their 2012 self–titled debut album, Hospitality sang about carefree love, fixing heartbreak with aplomb.
January 30, 2014 at 8:50 am

“WONDERLAND” CEO Sugary and sweet Lasery electro–pop Playfully Swedish Grade: A Download: "Whorehouse" Sounds best when: Thinking about your favorite semester
January 30, 2014 at 8:30 am

Cosmo’s Midnight has blown up in the past year. Remixing everyone from Anna Lunoe to Flume, Cosmo’s applies their unique future beats feel to every song they touch.
January 29, 2014 at 10:05 pm

January 27, 2014 at 7:23 pm

Bad deeds, good music.
January 26, 2014 at 12:00 pm

Switchfoot
January 23, 2014 at 9:30 am

January 23, 2014 at 9:15 am

Whether you’re holed up in Huntsman or having a sofa cuddle sesh with your Sunday night hookup, the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards give us a chance to pull out the Chardonnay. Bankers and Natty Light also acceptable.
January 23, 2014 at 9:00 am

Aside from breakout singles “Cough Syrup” and “My Body,” Young the Giant’s 2010 debut album was far from noteworthy.
January 23, 2014 at 9:00 am

“Music’s biggest night” (take a drink) seems to be all about the radio–abused mainstream artists (shoutout to our boy Jay–Z, who’s nominated nine times in seven different categories). In the spirit of fairness, here are the nominated artists who don’t share the airwaves with Taylor Swift and Rihanna. Give them a listen.
January 23, 2014 at 8:15 am

Roses are red / Violets are blue / We know you like verses / So read these haikus.
January 22, 2014 at 8:30 am

We’ve discovered McD’s best kept secret.
December 5, 2013 at 5:50 am

Over a period of 30 minutes, the following tracks were played at McDonald’s on 40th and Walnut streets. The cashier revealed that these lovely tunes were courtesy of “some satellite radio station.” (Tweet @34st if you have a guess—we sure don't) Allow us to break down what we heard.
December 5, 2013 at 5:45 am