Music

Jack Johnson has charmed his way into the music industry by consistently delivering lovable and laidback songs.
September 19, 2013 at 5:20 am

Grouplove’s choice to experiment more on their sophomore album, “Spreading Rumours,” further proves they are capable of more than 2011’s radio hit “Tongue Tied.” “Spreading Rumours” ranges from crooning to pulsing beats and back over 13 tracks, occasionally all in one song (“Shark Attack” or “Hippy Hill”), while more upbeat songs like “Ways to Go,” the lead single, are likelier to reach larger audiences.
September 19, 2013 at 5:15 am

Veteran Penny Loafer and self–proclaimed “West Coast kid” Michael Lewis sat down to talk to us about his recently released EP “Hearts of Sand” and the struggle of wanting to be a musician.
September 19, 2013 at 5:10 am

While widely known for breakthrough pop songs off their first album, MGMT’s most recent output continues to shun mainstream pop in favor of the experimental style they pursued on “Congratulations,” but “MGMT” meanders when it needs to focus.
September 19, 2013 at 5:10 am

Empire of the Sun's "Walking on a Dream" is one of the more under–appreciated songs of the past five years.
September 18, 2013 at 10:01 am

September 16, 2013 at 3:36 pm

Arcade Fire’s new existentialist music video of “Reflektor,” has kept fans eagerly awaiting the release of their upcoming album.
September 16, 2013 at 11:38 am

It’s okay to claim you like these songs “ironically,” but we all know better.
September 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm

September 12, 2013 at 3:00 pm

September 12, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Spotify or Pandora? Casual music listeners tell us about their preferences.
September 12, 2013 at 5:59 am

Accomplished musicians in our own backyard: the first installment of Meet the Penn Musician.
September 12, 2013 at 5:50 am

“Do I Want to Know?” the first track on the Arctic Monkeys’ highly–anticipated fifth studio album, starts out with a thumping bass like the stomping of a marching band announcing its arrival.
September 12, 2013 at 5:27 am

2013 has seen the summer of electro–pop, and Spanish dance outfit Delorean offers a contribution in the form of its new album “Apar.” The band has Basque origins and a characteristic sound—a sunny, melodic optimism that drives the album forward with relentless cheer.
September 12, 2013 at 5:27 am

Canadian–born artist Abel Tesfaye, or as we know him, The Weeknd, releases his sophomore album “Kiss Land” this week.
September 12, 2013 at 5:14 am

“Electric Lady” is comprised of the fourth and fifth installments of Janelle Monae’s “Cindi Maywater Android” series that began with her 2007 debut EP.
September 12, 2013 at 5:01 am

Music is back with mash–ups every Wednesday.
September 11, 2013 at 11:25 am

Follow Street on Spotify at 34st-music.
September 9, 2013 at 4:56 pm

Before you read the rest of this blurb, be warned that it's possible you will glean even more satisfaction from this video by watching it without reading the rest of this blurb.
September 8, 2013 at 9:08 pm

Name and Year: Janelle McDermoth, C’14 Hometown: Bronx, NY Major: Africana Studies, Music Minor Website:  http://janellemcdermoth.tumblr.com/ Street: You’re an extremely multifaceted artist—you sing, act, write, and photograph.
September 5, 2013 at 4:00 pm