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Sophia Mirabal


ARTICLES

On the Classical ‘Pause’

What is pop music’s problem with silence?

Ticketmaster Killed the Radio Star

When it comes to the contemporary concert scene, maybe we should shoot the messenger. 

Xiu Xiu’s Most Recent Release Is Not So Tough a Pill To Swallow

If there’s a best time to expose your friends to the evocative, experimental indie outfit, it’s now.  

Anna Shoemaker Has Been Doing Some Serious Sole Searching

For this Philly native, growing pains and the  open countryside are the perfect recipe for new tunes and a little self discovery. 

Penn Student Bands Make Good Grooves Easy to Find

Just in case you missed it, here’s the skinny on Penn Records' inaugural rockfest.

Rahim the (American) Dream

One man’s halal, Penn culture, and the how the "taste of home" resonates with all walks of life.

Streams, Screens, and the 15–Second Earworm

In the age of constant refresh, focus is fleeting—so is the music. 

'Challengers'’ Fourth Lead: Exploring Music in Luca Guadagnino Films

The man loves his Blood Orange and Nine Inch Nails.

Charli xcx’s Lively Call for a Return to 2000s Club Culture in 'BRAT' Has a Not–So–Remarkable Soft Side

Discothèques, motherhood … maybe we should all stick to what we know.

End The Musical Witch Hunt

Musicals are our most maligned form of entertainment—why not sing their praises instead?

Microgenres, Macro Problems

Is this “dadcore”, or am I not rocking these New Balances? 

Don’t Be Mad at Musical Nepo Babies

There’s something uniquely transmissible—and democratic—about musical talent. 

The Seattle Sound and Its Origins

What is the recipe for musical innovation? It’s not as glamorous as you might think.

Green Day Just Keeps Doing Pop Punk Right

Thirty years of Dookie, waterproof eyeliner, and the art of staying true
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