Listen to Arcade Fire’s newest single “I Give You Power”
It’s been four long years since we’ve seen new music from the beloved Arcade Fire. This week the band returns with “I Give You Power,” a collaboration with gospel legend Mavis Staples. The track itself implements a menacing disco beat with a slightly dark edge. They explore cloudy territory as the synths cast a shadow over the ominous undertones the song presents. Mavis Staples empowering … Continue reading Listen to Arcade Fire’s newest single “I Give You Power”
Foxygen – Hang
If The Beatles classic concept album Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and Meatloaf’s pinnacle rock opera Bat Out of Hell made a love child, you’d have Foxygen’s fourth studio release Hang. The groovy L.A. based duo comprising of Jonathan Rado and Sam France have once again reinvented their sound, but their style remains the same. Their 2013 release We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic propelled them into … Continue reading Foxygen – Hang
Top 25 Albums of 2016
Despite 2016 being a questionable year in more ways than one, it’s undeniable that it was a glorious year in music. We saw great debut introductions from bands such as Whitney and Big Thief, and we received long awaited releases from our longtime favorites such as Radiohead, Frank Ocean and Leonard Cohen.
For this article, we combined forces and put together a list of our favorite records of 2016.
Top Songs of 2016
25. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam Batmanglij | I Had a Dream That You Were Mine | “The Morning Stars” 24. Lucy Dacus | No Burden | “I Don’t Wanna be Funny Anymore” 23. Drake feat. Kyla & Wizkid | Views | One Dance 22. Beyoncé | Lemonade | “All Night” 21. Car Seat Headrest | Teens of Denial | “Fill in the Blank” 20. Solange feat. Sampha … Continue reading Top Songs of 2016
Top 10 Songs About Jennifer
Jennifer, a popular female name originating from the Cornish name Guinevere. The name translates into “white enchantress,” or “the fair one,” which for me personally rings accurate because I am about as pasty as it gets. “Jennifer” hit its peak in the 1970’s as the top female baby name in the U.S. for 14 years straight. With that being said, it’s no surprise why there … Continue reading Top 10 Songs About Jennifer
12 Songs for Each Kind of Breakup
Because music will always be there for you. 12. The resilient breakup song: “You Have Killed Me” by Morrissey Kicking the list off with Mr. Misery himself, Morrissey. He has a song for every kind of heartbreak: unrequited love, loneliness, revenge, remorse, and accepting the inevitable. “You Have Killed Me” is a straight forward breakup track about when you’ve been hurt so badly you feel as if … Continue reading 12 Songs for Each Kind of Breakup
Death Cab For Cutie Ranked From Worst to Best
I was 12 years old when I heard Death Cab for Cutie for the first time. Soon they became my band. They were the first concert I ever went to on my own, I would write Death Cab lyrics on my notebooks, and had an inappropriate obsession with Ben Gibbard. It’s been over 10 years and many bands have come in and out of my life, but … Continue reading Death Cab For Cutie Ranked From Worst to Best
David Bazan – Blanco
“If I’m not losing sleep, I’m probably over it,” proclaims indie rock crooner David Bazan in the opening lines of his third solo album Blanco. Bazan has spent the last few years playing living room shows across America, performing songs from his extensive back catalogue. Finally, he stopped touring and recorded Blanco, a reflection of his life on tour. Bazan has a reputation for being cynical in his perspectives, but he … Continue reading David Bazan – Blanco
Cover Songs That are Better Than the Original
Because imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 12.”Rubber Ring” by Girl in a Coma (The Smiths cover) Girl in a Coma are heavily influenced by 1980’s English rock legends The Smiths, yet they do not sound anything like them. The female rock trio from San Antonio have a distinct sound, lead singer Nina Diaz’s powerful voice matched with the punkier instrumental work is anything but comatose. … Continue reading Cover Songs That are Better Than the Original
The Choice is Easy. Vote For Yeezy.
(Written Spring 2016) I love the spectacle that is election season, and engage in it with the same fervor and fanaticism that some would for the World Cup. This cycle, however, is an anomoly. The entertaining, turbulent, and terrifying nature of it can be attributed to Donald Trump – the sexist and xenophobic reality star/billionaire who declared his candidacy in June 2015. As the general … Continue reading The Choice is Easy. Vote For Yeezy.
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