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Amanda Silberling


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Creepoid’s Pat Troxell Refelcts on the Philly DIY Scene

From destroying guitars at Penn’s Pilam house to getting kicked out of clubs on South Street, Creepoid and their psychedelic grunge rock have made their mark in our city. Check them out at Underground Arts this Thursday as they kick off their U.S. tour.

No Fling? No Problem!

Not everyone wants to rock head–to–toe glitter this weekend. If you're not seeing Kesha and Kygo at Franklin Field, we've got some alternatives for you.

Your Week In Music (04.09.15)

This weekend, punk is taking over Penn at Pilam's 37th annual Human Barbecue.

Monday Mixtape: Fling, Flang, Flung (03.30.15)

Last week, SPEC (or, well, Ke$ha's Facebook...) released this year's Fling lineup: Ke$ha and Kygo. This week, we're listening to a mixtape of fling performers past and present.

Backstage with Magic Man: on Ghosts, Nerf Guns and Near–Death Experiences

Last year, Magic Man opened for David Guetta at Penn's Spring Fling concert. After last week's triumphant return to Philadelphia, the synth–rockers reflect and look forward.

Best Song To...

Missing your favorite childhood board game? Head over to the Start key to begin your Music Monopoly (Musicopoly?) adventure. Listen to the song and then move to the next square. Now you finally know what to jam out to when you’re walking around campus, avoiding past hookups, cramming for last–minute midterms or working out (read: pretending to workout). Lucky you!

Q&A with 2:54: British Ambient Duo to Hypnotize Johnny Brenda's

Sisters Colette and Hannah Thurlow's gloomy and mysterious rock brought them all the way from London to the States as 2:54­­­­­­. Check them out on Sunday and appreciate their relocation. 

Style Profile: Gena Basha

With pink hair and Andy Warhol flair, this chic freshman skips the Canada Goose and keeps warm in Yves Saint Laurent.

In Photos: The Districts at Union Transfer (02.14.15)

"We've played a handful of shows here, but we didn't expect anything like this," said The Districts' frontman Rob Grote, staring out from center stage at a sold-out Union Transfer crowd.

Musical Dream Dates

It's a fact: musicians are hotter than regular people. And we've got some ear boners.

Your Week In Music 02.12.15

Valentine's Day may be coming up, but this week is just another week, because music is always our Valentine. Call us—we're single.

Invisible Familiars: Amorphous and Alluring

Jared Samuel might be NYC's zaniest new singer-songwriter, and he just dropped his debut album Disturbing Wildlife to prove it. Check Invisible Familiars out at the North Star Bar on Thursday for genre-bending, intricate jams.

Monday Mixtapes: Upbeat Songs for the Start of the Semester

While you revel in your beginning-of-semester optimism, here’s a Monday Mixtape to put some pep in your step as you strut down Locust.

Meet The Penn Musician: Devon

This week, Street sat down with Devon to talk about what it’s like to be both a Wharton student and an accomplished musician. Here’s the good news: We’re sure that her skills from Management 100 really helped Devon work as a team with the other bands on tour.

Dispatch: Sweet Sixteen Musical Adventure

10:06 AM: “Hollaback Girl”—Gwen Stefani I wake up and it’s the day of my SUPER SWEET 16!

Album Review: "Encyclopedia"—The Drums

After three albums, The Drums have finally surpassed one–hit wonder indie stardom.

​Contrapposto: The Selfie Problem

My Facebook cover photo is a picture of me standing in front of a large, colorful art piece at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Quaker Quotes

Tired of hearing “Turn Down For What” every Saturday night? We’ve got you covered. Here are some vaguely Penn-related songs to make your next darty the rager of the year. Hurrah, hurrah, Pennsylvania (Note: We cannot confirm that these songs will be effective at parties).

Artists With The Best Social Media

We all have those friends with cringe–worthy (or hysterical) Twitter accounts, and although we may not realize it sometimes, celebrities are people, too.

​Locust Walk Diaries: What’s on your Penn Bucket List?

Ego takes to The Walk to let the people be heard!
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