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Arjun Swaminathan


ARTICLES

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

Don Barriga Brings Homemade Mexican Food to University City

The new spot masters traditional cuisine with its pure authenticity.

‘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.

LSD: The Supergroup Just Dropped The Hottest Collaboration of 2019

Labrinth, Sia, and Diplo sent some psychedelic magic our way.

Beck’s 'Saw Lightning': An Alternative Folk–Rock Conundrum

The ageless artist drops a new single for his upcoming album that swings and misses.

BTS Returns in Style with 'Map of the Soul: Persona'

After a short break, the premier Korean boy band triumphs with their new EP.

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.

Ranking the Best Sitcom Theme Songs: Which is Most Iconic?

Street dissects which sitcoms have the most legendary opening titles.

The Value of Music Covers

Dissecting why singing new versions of songs are integral to music as an art form

Koukouzeli: Simply Sweet and Superb

The Greek spot delivers delicacies, both traditional and innovative.

PennSori's 'Sori’s Sketchbook': A Delightful Celebration of Talent and Creativity

Penn’s pop/K–pop a capella group nails their Spring concert.

Ranking the Best Hip Hop Artists from Philly

Which rappers stand out among the rest from the 215?

Avril Lavigne’s 'Head Above Water': Very, Very Mediocre

The pop singer shares a few important messages, but the music itself falls flat.

Five Songs to Make Your Significant Other Fall in Love with You Again

Picking the bops that make us feel the butterflies once more.

Meet the Band Behind Mask and Wig's Performances

Getting to know Mask and Wig’s musicians as they work their magic.

Predicting the 2019 Grammy Winners, from Lady Gaga to Kendrick Lamar

Street predicts the winners and losers of music’s biggest night.

Hoodie Allen and Penn: A Timeline

Peering into the notable alum’s relationship with the University.

Three Artists that Need to Drop an Album in 2019

Picking the stars that are long overdue for a new release.

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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