Arjun Swaminathan
ARTICLES
Music
A Spotlight on The Penn Glee Club Band
The Penn Glee Club: talented instrumentalists, committed community members, and the winners of Street's Battle of the Bands
Style
Don Barriga Brings Homemade Mexican Food to University City
The new spot masters traditional cuisine with its pure authenticity.
Music
‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’: Lana Del Rey Masters Her Craft
The singer’s new album is a tour de force that deconstructs her relationships and her own self–perception.
Give 'Bojack Horseman' the Emmy it Deserves
After five seasons of critical acclaim, the Netflix show is overdue for TV’s top honor.
Music
LSD: The Supergroup Just Dropped The Hottest Collaboration of 2019
Labrinth, Sia, and Diplo sent some psychedelic magic our way.
Music
Beck’s 'Saw Lightning': An Alternative Folk–Rock Conundrum
The ageless artist drops a new single for his upcoming album that swings and misses.
Music
BTS Returns in Style with 'Map of the Soul: Persona'
After a short break, the premier Korean boy band triumphs with their new EP.
Music
Lil Nas X and 'Old Town Road': Country Trap Deserves Respect
The Atlanta artist’s viral hit is emblematic of growth in country and trap music.
Music
Ranking the Best Sitcom Theme Songs: Which is Most Iconic?
Street dissects which sitcoms have the most legendary opening titles.
Music
The Value of Music Covers
Dissecting why singing new versions of songs are integral to music as an art form
Style
Koukouzeli: Simply Sweet and Superb
The Greek spot delivers delicacies, both traditional and innovative.
Music
PennSori's 'Sori’s Sketchbook': A Delightful Celebration of Talent and Creativity
Penn’s pop/K–pop a capella group nails their Spring concert.
Music
Ranking the Best Hip Hop Artists from Philly
Which rappers stand out among the rest from the 215?
Music
Avril Lavigne’s 'Head Above Water': Very, Very Mediocre
The pop singer shares a few important messages, but the music itself falls flat.
Music
Five Songs to Make Your Significant Other Fall in Love with You Again
Picking the bops that make us feel the butterflies once more.
Music
Meet the Band Behind Mask and Wig's Performances
Getting to know Mask and Wig’s musicians as they work their magic.
Entertainment
Predicting the 2019 Grammy Winners, from Lady Gaga to Kendrick Lamar
Street predicts the winners and losers of music’s biggest night.
Music
Hoodie Allen and Penn: A Timeline
Peering into the notable alum’s relationship with the University.
Music
Three Artists that Need to Drop an Album in 2019
Picking the stars that are long overdue for a new release.
Music
Yoni Gottlieb: Penn Senior Turned Music Producer
The senior talks about his experience with music and producing Slim Reaper’s new album, 'RIP to the Peaceful (Me).'
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