A brief history of music for the purpose of sex
James Lepinsky
November 1, 2019
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 credit or not. In my opinion,...
Nirvana and Slothrust
Zoe Joy
October 31, 2019
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 three-piece ensemble who’s music can...
The Pinch is Dead, Long Live the Pinch
Milo Paul
October 31, 2019
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 and performing there now...
A Brand New Historemix
Jessica Anthony
October 31, 2019
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 other form of storytelling, and...
Serotonin for the Soul: Midterm Mini-Playlist
Marjorie Blum
October 30, 2019
As I have been ever so trudging through midterm season, the only thing that has been keeping me grounded, focused, and calm is music. When I was on the verge of absolutely losing my mind, the second I put on any of the following songs, my worries faded away, and my blood pressure began to settle. Here...
Go to the Concert: A Lesson Learned from Tom Petty
Claire Daniel
October 29, 2019
There are many reasons why I jump at the chance to see my favorite artists everytime they are performing near me. In some instances, their writing processes might take a while and it could be years before I have another opportunity to see them live. It’s also not unheard of for artists to go on tour...
Getting to Know H.E.R.
Maggie Mahoney
October 28, 2019
Who is Gabriela Wilson? Wilson’s most recent, 2019 compilation album: I Used to Know Her grapples with exactly that question. Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R (Having Everything Revealed), is a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter who made a name for herself through Radio Disney’s Next Big Thin...
The Catharsis of Julien Baker’s “Tokyo”
Johanna Zen
October 25, 2019
“You want love/This is as close as you’re gonna get.” It’s hard to imagine a lyric full of such ancient-sounding sorrow coming from someone as young as 24 years old. But singer-songwriter Julien Baker has always had a way of rooting her own pain into some universal feeling that sounds as old...
Dumpster Fire: IDLES
Niccolo Bechtler
October 24, 2019
This column is supposed to be about pointing a spotlight at small punk/hardcore bands that don’t get the recognition they deserve. IDLES has over half a million listeners on Spotify, so they’re not strictly in my wheelhouse. But I went to see them play live at the 9:30 Club last week, and it was...
MetaMusician: Experience is King
Sam Graziano
October 24, 2019
I believe art in all forms deserves various forms of consideration in order to gain as much as one can. Each type of consideration can be seen as looking at art through a different lens, a different perspective. One kind of consideration is analysis. This is combing through a song, a film, or a painting...
Big Meme Moods: “Me, Trying to Take Your Sadness Away”
Georgia Abdow
October 22, 2019
This is one of the most wholesome memes I have ever laid my eyes on, in that it depicts an act of kindness to someone in need of a pick-me-up. It reads, “Your sadness” and “Me, trying to take away your sadness,” where a cat tugs at a blanket. I thought I would lighten up the mood from my last column and give you a playlist that d...
Songs for Scorpios
JJ Smith
October 21, 2019
Brace yourselves, it’s almost Scorpio Season. October 23rd to November 21st means deep emotions and causes one to search for deeper meaning in almost everything. Scorpio is one of the most emotional and intense zodiac signs to exist, so a playlist of soothing songs to satisfy this sign is essential. As...
