Music

The Los Angeles–based Haim sisters burst onto the music scene during the summer of 2012 with danceable singles “Falling” and “Forever” that were ripe and ready for alternative radio play.
October 3, 2013 at 5:25 am

The second half of Justin Timberlake’s “20/20 Experience” falls short of the hype.
October 3, 2013 at 5:20 am

Dr. Dog’s seventh studio album combines a mixture of instrumental heavy tunes with their own style of psychedelic tunes for the masses.
October 3, 2013 at 5:15 am

Lorde’s highly anticipated debut album “Pure Heroine” doesn’t produce the same thrill that its title promises.
October 3, 2013 at 5:10 am

October 2, 2013 at 10:51 pm

I take it as fact that whenever I unintentionally see a musician or band live, I will become obsessed with them.
October 1, 2013 at 1:30 pm

September 30, 2013 at 2:04 pm

If you were planning to be Ms. Baddest Bitch 2013, we have unfortunate news: the spot has just been taken.
September 29, 2013 at 6:13 pm

Better late than never, #tbt
September 26, 2013 at 11:40 pm

Glaswegian synth pop trio Chvrches opens its debut album with “The Mother We Share,” a song that was released as a single over a year ago.
September 26, 2013 at 5:25 am

They may not be in heavy rotation anymore, but when you hear them, drop your jungle juice and haul ass to the dance floor.
September 26, 2013 at 5:23 am

After three years without new music, Tennessee–based rockers Kings of Leon have returned to the spotlight with their latest album, “Mechanical Bull.” Overall, the album disappoints more than it excites.
September 26, 2013 at 5:20 am

Drake’s newest album, “Nothing Was the Same,” does not have a misleading title.
September 26, 2013 at 5:15 am

Senior Danielle Harris was hard to track down last year because she spent most of it working to pay off voice lessons in New York with celebrity-acclaimed vocal coach Don Lawrence, who has experience with the likes of Bon Jovi and Whitney Houston.
September 26, 2013 at 5:05 am

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx vs. Chiddy Bang [soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/35531834" params="" width=" 100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] There are many reasons to throw shade at Kanye West.
September 25, 2013 at 1:53 pm

Like every other fad-tracking fool, I got the Macklemore haircut this summer. Shaved the sides, left the top long, strutted out from the barber feeling like a progressive pop star, albeit shorter and more modestly dressed. Within a week, I was regretting my choice and whining nonstop about what seemed to be an unending onslaught of unfriendly comparisons to the “Same Love” MC, my favorite of which was “You look like a young Macklemore, but even gayer.” One friend though, went a different route.
September 24, 2013 at 12:00 pm

September 23, 2013 at 3:35 pm

RiFF RaFF-- the rapper whom (supposedly, but it's basically definite) James Franco's "Alien" character from Spring Breakers is based off of-- has graced with us a new music video for his single "Dolce & Gabbana."  With deep and profound lyrics such as "Only f*** with hoes who rock Dolce & Gabbana," RiFF RaFF keeps it ridiculous as usual.
September 22, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Street presents a new series of music commentary by the music section, featuring Michael Scognamiglio. Can you absorb it?
September 21, 2013 at 7:19 pm

You could wait another year for your favorite band to stop in town for one night only. Or you could check out these Philly–based bands who are always here (and might even be better).
September 19, 2013 at 5:30 am