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The first things that come to mind when someone mentions Courtney Barnett are her fast electric guitar, the monotonous voice, and her conversational lyrics. I was hesitant at first when I heard she was releasing an MTV unplugged album, because while the toned down...

With the 2010’s coming to a close, many in the entertainment industry are writing about what the best album of the decade is. There are many ways to try to answer this question. Recently, Spotify put out data which shows that the top five most listened to artists of...

Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) are not (yet) regarded as an official “classic rock” band, so to speak, however, their influence on modern heavy rock puts them at par with the classics. QOTSA has been one of my favorite bands for the majority of my life as a result of...

We all know and love the iconic college party song “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, featuring Halsey. If you don’t, then “do you really college?” No judgment, but after seeing this meme, I thought to myself how EDM is prominent in the college party scene. It is the...

It’s almost a new year and time for a new sign, so it’s only fitting for this change to be introduced by the sign of the future and new life, Aquarius. Born January 20th- February 18th, this sign reflects idealism and future promise. As an Air Sign, an Aquarius tends...

Recently in my regular article, Respect the Classics, I wrote about the incredibly talented and underrated grunge rock band, Slothrust (if you haven’t read it yet, you should.)  The stars somehow aligned in the universe and I was granted a Press and Photo Pass from...

There is nothing new under the sun; lo-fi musicians included. I implore listeners to appreciate the lo-fi as a technique as opposed to a sub-genre. This allows for a plethora of artists to comfortably sit in the category: Nujabes, Flying Lotus, J-Dilla, Wun Two and...

It’s almost time for Thanksgiving break, and we all know what that means: time to gather around a table with extended family members you don’t really know while sitting through conversations that make you angry. It also means that, as finals week approaches, we’re all...

I love listening to albums while driving. There is something about being laser-focused on the road in front of me that puts me in a great headspace to listen to an album front to back. If I’m just sitting at home, I get lost in my own thoughts and surroundings and...

As a college student, the stress and thoughts about upcoming assignments tend to take a toll on me late at night. I have long, insufferable nights of rolling around in bed, trying to ease my mind and fall asleep. I found a meme that embodies this suffering, where it...

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Alexander 23 breaks through the conventional impression of the burgeoning bedroom-pop movement, which is often believed to be made up these kids pushing random keys on their pianos and putting sample beats on loops, and sets himself...

Keep calm and remain cool and collected- Capricorn season will soon be among us. With their season being December 22nd to January 19th, Capricorns’ prime time is a little more than a month away from being in full swing. An Earth element, this sign is rather grounded...

1985: Thirty-four years ago, a decade after a historic run of classic albums, Stevie Wonder released In Square Circle. Much like his previous masterpieces, the album weaves together a compelling, socially conscious tale in a mere fifty minutes. Only one of the ten...

Iconic. Ethereal. Provocative. Ground-breaking. Innovative. These are just some of the ways that both Prince and Lizzo have been described. The incredibly unique styles and pure talent that both artists have incorporated into their music have cemented their positions...

People go to concerts for various reasons. Whether it be a creative release, something to do with friends or family, part of your job, or just to have fun there’s a certain expectation of enjoying your time. Another aspect of concerts is the community of people who...

In my last article, my mini-midterm playlist, I mentioned two songs by the artist, Lauv. After writing that article, I decided to dive into the enchanting and captivating utopia that is his discography, and I serendipitously discovered my version of musical paradise....

Hamilton is often credited for being this incredible, new take on the musical format. Talk to anyone who doesn’t know much about Broadway, and chances are, they cite Hamilton as one of their favorites because of its blend of rap and r&b style music on a musical...

Folks begin to check-in at the box-office after 6:30 p.m., any day of the week like clockwork, until there are diverse throngs of music fans, band-supporters, and even wary family in a 200-capacity basement in Adams Morgan,...

The English born Grammy-nominated singer songwriter, Jorja Smith, never fails to make me feel something with her mellow and otherworldly tracks. Jorja Alice Smith has been a lifelong musician, taking piano lessons from age eight on and earning a music scholarship at...

On Thursday, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus released a new single called “Fool’s Gold” right before the rest of her new EP, which comes out Friday. She explained the process of writing it, saying “I started writing ‘Fool’s Gold’ after the last person left a New Year’s...

When I write about how we should approach music, I worry that it comes across as pretentious. I’m just some college kid and I write about how we, as a culture, should appreciate music in a certain way. All of the statements I make about a better way to interact with...

If you told me there was a concept album I needed to listen to, I’d probably imagine some complex heady thing full of swishy pad synths and existential questions. But punk band Ausmuteants’ 2019 record " ...Present the World in Handcuffs" is a concept album stripped...

So far in 2019, this has been one of the most popular memes that circulated platforms like Twitter and Reddit. The original meme reads, “This shot is brilliant and should be shown in any film studies class” and displays a screen cap from TV series Game of Thrones....

The seasons are changing and as cold weather prepares to really kick in, the season for Sagittarius is also getting ready to make a grand entrance. Come November 22nd, this sign’s prime time will be in full effect, so it’s best we brace ourselves with a playlist...

"We all need a role model in our lives." I hate to break it to you, but Tucker Pillsbury is nowhere near your perfectly crafted idea of "a role model" no matter what his stage name is, which, ironically and in all caps, is ROLE MODEL btw. He is one of those boys that...

1970: Forty-nine years ago, after already solidifying legendary status and achieving major Woodstock success, Santana released Abraxas, an unassuming, career-defining, nine-track masterpiece. Its conceptual simplicity is countered by unrivaled instrumental mastery....

The following is another excerpt from James Lepinsky’s upcoming book, “How to Write a Song.” Other than nourishment, the one thing that drives human beings is sexual desire and interaction. Our sexuality is an important aspect in our lives whether we may give it...

Before I even begin to scratch the surface of the similarities between Nirvana and Slothrust, I would like to say that Slothrust deserves a lot more love, attention, and appreciation. There are numerous comparisons I can make; the grunge-like guitar sound, the...

On October 21st 2019, the DC-based “Pinch” had its last ever show. At the time of my writing this on October the 22nd, I recognize that today will mark the final closing of this under-rated venue’s doors, the good times, memories, and friendships I’ve created moshing...

People love to hate on musicals. They say it’s unrealistic; everyone breaking out into coordinated song and dance is too silly to ever take seriously. I argue, that’s the strength behind the genre: the suspension of disbelief and magic created onstage is unlike any...