Music

In which the more musical among us tell of their pursuits.
February 10, 2011 at 3:18 am

“Helplessness Blues” is a misnomer when it comes to sound.
February 10, 2011 at 2:12 am

Bright Eyes’ Partially Poignant Pamphlet for the Proletariat
February 10, 2011 at 2:08 am

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February 7, 2011 at 10:28 am

There really isn’t anything that’s not controversial or polarizing about Kanye West. You’d be hard–pressed to find someone who doesn’t think he’s an asshole, but somehow his assholery can make him even more appealing — not just as a musician, but as a cultural icon.
February 3, 2011 at 8:58 pm

Need You Now by Cut Copy “Need You Now” is the kind of song that takes its time.
February 3, 2011 at 3:26 am

Blue Lebaron by Real Estate Real Estate opened its set with instrumental–only “Blue Lebaron” at the Rotunda on Friday, the same day the band posted a demo of the track on its blog.
February 3, 2011 at 3:17 am

Lukewarm Kids: The status of raw, modern blues takes an unfortunate turn for the polished
February 3, 2011 at 3:04 am

Eminently Kwelified: Talib Kweli goes old school on latest.
February 3, 2011 at 2:53 am

Below is the very first Street Music Video review, in which we present a stream of consciousness reaction to a particularly intriguing music video.
February 2, 2011 at 10:46 am

January 31, 2011 at 11:29 am

Acoustic god goes electronic — to mediocre results.
January 27, 2011 at 4:02 am

Cymbals Eat Guitars, a rock band from Staten Island, will bless Penn with its presence tomorrow night.For those of you who couldn’t get enough of what they had to say in the magazine, here’s an extended version of the interview.
January 27, 2011 at 1:51 am

Originally from New Jersey, Real Estate is a four-piece band whose sound might be deemed psychedelic.
January 27, 2011 at 1:42 am

When Toni Braxton’s lover, Tyson, died in a studly motorcycle accident, she belted out “Un–break My Heart.” I rediscovered the hit when I sat in on a friend’s 90s–themed college radio show.
January 27, 2011 at 1:32 am

End–of–year lists in the music world gain credibility by doing one of two things: they either compile a bunch of albums that have already been validated with critical acclaim, or they include obscure bands just to score some indie cred.
January 25, 2011 at 12:44 am

January 11 was a good day for music — Britney Spears dropped her new single “Hold it Against Me,” and Kanye West and Jay–Z released “H.A.M.” A few days after, 'Ye tweeted, “Yo Britney, I’m really happy for you and I’mma let you be #1, but me and Jay–Z single is one of the best songs of all time.” Sorry, Kanye: while we might have agreed with you on the whole Beyonce/Taylor Swift thing, we’re not as persuaded by your latest effort. “H.A.M.” is the first official single off the rap heavyweights’ joint EP, Watch the Throne, and stands for “hard as a mothafucka.” The track has all the bounce of Jay–Z’s best work, but Kanye’s verse is among his worst: his lazy flow sounds like a failed freestyle and features themes he’s covered better elsewhere.
January 20, 2011 at 11:48 pm

The Decemberists show few signs of life on latest full–length
January 20, 2011 at 12:39 am

Joke Issue: I LIKE BIG BANDS By Bubba "Hands" McNulty Hey fellas. Depression got you down?
December 9, 2010 at 2:52 am

Joke Issue: By Rack 'Em Rack Willie Oh freight train. I remember when you used to come 'round these parts.
December 9, 2010 at 2:50 am