34th Street Magazine is part of a student-run nonprofit.

Please support us by disabling your ad blocker on our site.

Music

Playlist of the Week: 3.11.13

playlist of the week 3/14 by Michelle Ma on Grooveshark

by 34TH STREET

Beats on the Street 2.24.13

Street asked students about their Locust Walk song of choice.

by CAROLINE QUIGLEY

Beach Fossils—“Clash the Truth”

Beach Fossils’ second full–length album, "Clash The Truth," sounds like a sophomore slump. With its 2010 debut, the group seemed like a standout contender among the litany of other Brooklyn dream–pop bands (think Real Estate and Cloud Nothings). But rather than mature into a more expansive, richer sound, Beach Fossils simply continued to make lethargic lo–fi pop.

by FRIDA GARZA

Atlas Genius - "When It Was Now"

Atlas Genius’s debut opens with a good first impression as the retro–tinged “Electric” sets the standard for the rest of the album.

by GABE MORALES

SPRING INTO FESTIVAL SEASON

From Coachella to Ultra, Street preview this spring's most appealing music festivals.

by ARIELA OSUNA

Movie Music Retrospective

What would the movies be without music? In light of the Oscars, Street takes a look at the best song and scene pairings in movie history.

by CASSANDRA KYRIAZIS

STRFKR—“Miracle Mile"

Known for its signature brand of spacey pop,  STRFKR (pronounced "starfucker") is pretty appropriately named.

by BETHANY CHRISTY

Playlist of the Week: 2.18.13

Week of 2/21 by arielaot on Grooveshark

by 34TH STREET

Interview: Glee Club

We sat down over coffee with Penn Glee Club President Scott Ventre and Business Manager Stephen DiGregoria to talk about Penn Glee Club, its history and its upcoming show "Office Bass," which hits campus this weekend

by ARIELA OSUNA

Review: Foals—"Holy Fire"

Four minutes into Foals’ new album, “Holy Fire,” the instrumental build–up of pounding drums and plunging guitar strings in “Prelude” establishes an atmospheric vibe that strongly resembles their previous hit, “Spanish Sahara.” The resemblance ends as soon as “Inhaler” begins.

by ARIELA OSUNA

Cheesy Love Songs Decoded

We take apart the world’s corniest love songs, line by line.

by CAROLINE QUIGLEY

Guilty Pleasure: Mariah Carey—"Always Be My Baby"

Choosing a favorite Mariah Carey song is a doozy (after all, she’s been around since before Britney and has a repertoire to match), but mine would have to be the 1996 winner “Always Be My Baby.” Maybe it has to do with that instantly identifiable opening guitar strum, but “Always Be My Baby” is one of those songs that everyone can recognize, but not everyone can name.

by MICHELLE MA

Playlist of the Week: Singles Awareness Edition

Feeling the ups and downs of the roller coaster of love? Music has a playlist for that—the lowest heartbreak and the love in hopeless places.

by 34TH STREET

A Mixtape for All Occasions

Whether you're shopping for some fuzzy hipster apparel or practicing SABS and avoiding work, Street's got you and your headphones taken care of.

by BETHANY CHRISTY

Double Artist Profile: BADBADNOTGOOD and Xaphoon Jones

BADBADNOTGOOD Street: Let’s start with your name. How did you guys come up with BADBADNOTGOOD, all caps, no spaces? Matt Tavares: Before this whole band thing was even a thing, I was just writing a TV show with some of our friends, and that was the name for it.

by 34TH STREET

JOSH GROBAN—“ALL THAT ECHOES”

There’s nothing Mama Scogs likes better than donning her fluffy robe, kicking back with a glass of chardonnay and rocking out to Josh Groban.

by MICHAEL SCOGNAMIGLIO

Bjork—"Bastards"

Listening to Björk’s new album, "Bastards," is a sonically–challenging experience.

by CAROLINE QUIGLEY

Playlist of the Week: 2.4.13

Playlist 2/4 by Michelle Ma on Grooveshark

by 34TH STREET

Guilty Pleasure: "Damaged"—Danity Kane

Remember that song “Damaged” by Danity Kane?

by CAROLINE QUIGLEY

Five Stages of a Breakup: The Playlist

Breakup mixtape by arielaot on Grooveshark

by 34TH STREET

PennConnects

Most Read