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Sophia Mirabal
ARTICLES
Music
On the Classical ‘Pause’
What is pop music’s problem with silence?
December 4, 2024 at 10:57 pm
Music
Ticketmaster Killed the Radio Star
When it comes to the contemporary concert scene, maybe we should shoot the messenger.
December 4, 2024 at 10:13 pm
Music
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.
November 24, 2024 at 6:20 pm
Music
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.
November 11, 2024 at 10:04 pm
Music
Penn Student Bands Make Good Grooves Easy to Find
Just in case you missed it, here’s the skinny on Penn Records' inaugural rockfest.
November 4, 2024 at 9:55 am
Style
Rahim the (American) Dream
One man’s halal, Penn culture, and the how the "taste of home" resonates with all walks of life.
October 9, 2024 at 12:00 am
Music
Streams, Screens, and the 15–Second Earworm
In the age of constant refresh, focus is fleeting—so is the music.
September 25, 2024 at 12:00 am
Music
'Challengers'’ Fourth Lead: Exploring Music in Luca Guadagnino Films
The man loves his Blood Orange and Nine Inch Nails.
July 12, 2024 at 12:00 am
Music
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.
June 12, 2024 at 2:41 pm
Music
End The Musical Witch Hunt
Musicals are our most maligned form of entertainment—why not sing their praises instead?
May 1, 2024 at 12:00 am
Music
Microgenres, Macro Problems
Is this “dadcore”, or am I not rocking these New Balances?
May 1, 2024 at 12:00 am
Music
Don’t Be Mad at Musical Nepo Babies
There’s something uniquely transmissible—and democratic—about musical talent.
April 26, 2024 at 12:00 am
Music
The Seattle Sound and Its Origins
What is the recipe for musical innovation? It’s not as glamorous as you might think.
March 17, 2024 at 8:06 pm
Music
Green Day Just Keeps Doing Pop Punk Right
Thirty years of Dookie, waterproof eyeliner, and the art of staying true
March 10, 2024 at 6:55 pm
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