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Review: "Lousy with Sylvianbriar"—Of Montreal

After 17 years of testing genre boundaries, Of Montreal is still surprising fans with its ’60s psychedelic pop/’70s glam rock–inspired 12th studio album, “Lousy With Sylvianbriar.” Opening with standout track “Fugitive Air,” Of Montreal maintains the energized art rock of earlier albums against a backdrop of traditional classic rock.

by GABE MORALES

In–Depth: Underground Arts as a Place for New Ideas

A new player in the Philly music scene makes a strong debut.

by 34TH STREET

Review: "The Speed of Things"—Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

The sophomore release from Detroit’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. sticks to what the band doe s best. Similar to the band’s debut, “Speed of Things” combines electronic grooves with spacey vocals to create dreamy indie pop jams.

by EMILY GRABLUTZ

Rivalries in Music: An Education

Miley Cyrus and Sinead O’Connor’s recent open letter and tweet exchanges reminded us just how much we all love a little musical feuding in our lives.

by 34TH STREET

Review: "Melophobia"—Cage the Elephant

Cage the Elephant’s third studio album, ironically titled “Melophobia” (meaning the fear of music), is a ten–track musical cacophony that makes for thrilling listening.

by ARIELA OSUNA

Review: "Bitter Rivals"—Sleigh Bells

Sleigh Bells has been described as a “noise pop” group, and they do nothing if not live up to exactly that description.

by PAUL DINAPOLI

Remix Wednesday: Sigur Ros—Isjaki vs. Juicy J—Bandz A Make Her Dance

"Another Bandz A Make Her Dance remix!

by CASSANDRA KYRIAZIS

Playlist of the Week: 10.14.2013



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Interview: Atlas Genius

Street secures its own, exclusive interview with Atlas Genius' Keith Jeffery

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You Have to Listen to This: Surfer Blood

It’s winter of 2009. Billy Mays has died, Penn 2014 is about to finish high school and Ed, Edd and Eddy is off the air.

by ALEX HOSENBALL

Playlist of the Week: Bastille Transcribed Us Edition

We're in Italian on Bastille's homepage. Isn't that cool?

by 34TH STREET

Music Video Monday: "Rose Quartz"—Toro Y Moi

Chillwave artist Toro Y Moi's most recent music video features the concept, direction and artwork of an artist named Lauren Gregory.

by CASSANDRA KYRIAZIS

Album Review: "Innocents"—Moby

Veteran musician Moby’s electronic pop once again hits the bullseye with his newest album, “Innocents.” “Everything That Rises” starts the album off perfectly with just acoustics.

by JONATHAN WILSON

Album Review: "Old"—Danny Brown

Danny Brown, a Detroit rap veteran who took advantage of the Internet to burst into the limelight in 2011 with “XXX,” returns with his highly–anticipated album “Old.” His trademark atypical rap voice and drug–addled lyrics are back, and, much like last time, the album is split evenly between silly raps about Molly and the size of his member and serious joints about his struggle with drugs.

by MARK PARASKEVAS

Shock Absorber: How to Put Music on

This week I want to dim the lights for 34st, and talk about the all-important, collegiate sex playlist.

by MICHAEL SCOGNAMIGLIO

Throwback Thursday: The Unremembered 80s



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Street Music & Film Eds Weigh in on "Scarecrow"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUtnas5ScSE

by 34TH STREET

Ten Covers that are Better Than the Originals

The best sex of your life was never the first time.

by NOAH SHPAK

Acoustic Lifehacks: 5 Easy Music DIYs

Why invest in a jambox when you’ve got the ingredients for a bass–dropping good time right in your dorm?

by CAROLYN GRACE

Album Review: "Glacier"—Teen Daze

Ambient is the name of the game, and though Teen Daze hits the mark on a few songs, he falls short on crafting a holistic experience.

by JOHNATHAN WILSON

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