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Michael Scognamiglio


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Shock Absorber: Ambient Paradise

Today we’re talking about work music. And I’m not talking about the Bruce Springsteen classics you and your dad blast out of yellow DeWalt speakers painting a doghouse in the yard (I don’t know if these moments really exist, but I saw it on a Lowes commercial once). No, by “work”, I mean the luxurious act of studying, for which the ear’s delicate palate prefers muted tones and hushed soundscape. If you’ve entered the cranially-demanding world of *~the humanities~* then you’re well aware that Jersey Highway ballads are not conducive to the creative process. I’ve never gotten the appeal of classical music as a work soundtrack, and am suspicious it’s just a go-to for people that don’t know better.

Shock Absorber: Celebrity Culture

On why I don’t want to be a professional rapper anymore. On November 1, @DonaldGlover tweeted: “found some speakers.

Shock Absorber: No Thank YouTube

Are you devastated that you missed the MTV Music Awards? Have no fear— on November 3 a re-run will be aired.

Shock Absorber: How to Put Music on

This week I want to dim the lights for 34st, and talk about the all-important, collegiate sex playlist.

Shock Absorber: The End of the Video?

Street presents a new series of music commentary by the music section, featuring Michael Scognamiglio. Can you absorb it?

Review: Justin Timberlake — "The 20/20 Experience"

The crooner genre has come a long way since 2006’s "FutureSex/LoveSounds," and J.T.

Justin Timberlake- "The 20/20 Experience"

The crooner genre has come a long way since 2006’s "FutureSex/LoveSounds" and J.T.

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.

Album Review: The Picture Show - Neon Trees

If you’re listening to Neon Trees’ The Picture Show this summer, you’re probably being forced to drive your little sister and her friends to soccer practice in a minivan, and she’s just reached over your shoulder to ask, “Can you play track three again?” and you grind your teeth as you cue the radio single, while in the back they incant “Louder!

Happy to You - Miike Snow

[liveblog]The Swedish electronic–pop trio Miike Snow creates music that camps out in your ears longer than caffeinated undergrads on the walk for Tiesto.

The OF Tape - Odd Future

OFWGKTA returns with a self–congratulatory victory lap.

Review: Vision - Grimes

It is unbelievable that Visions, a phenomenal and complex pop album steeped with lush electronica, is a solo project.

Tramp - Sharon Van Etten

On Tramp, Sharon Van Etten drones in the best way possible.

Review: Paralytic Stalks - of Montreal

There are times on Of Montreal’s album Paralytic Stalks in which the sonic assault is so unabashedly irritating that you pray desperately for those few moments of catchy bliss.

Noel Gallagher Finds His Inner Oasis On Solo Debut

Depending on your tolerance level, knowing that Noel Gallagher is the man responsible for Oasis’ “Wonderwall” is either a deal–maker or a deal–breaker when approaching his solo work.
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