By: Matt Mazzari
Kanye West announced that James Blake, a British electronic musician with only two LP releases, is his “favorite artist” currently performing, offering to collaborate with Blake on his next album.
Arts, Music
Beck’s Lyrical Talent Is On The Rise With ‘Morning Phase’
By: Phoebe Fico
‘Morning Phase’ ends up in the same place as it starts-both musically and lyrically-but the album never feels stale, as new elements are added to each song.
Arts, Music
‘Dark Horse’ Video In Tune With Perry’s Personality
By: Luiza Justus
The brand-new addition to Katy Perry’s collection of colorful, whimsical, and flamboyant music videos is up to par with the others, and then some.
Arts, Music
‘Satellite Flight’ Is Launching Point For Cudi’s Next Release
By: Ryan Dowd
For the surprise release Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon, the vibe is there, but the content is somewhat lacking. Regardless, Satellite Flight is still a bridge, and it’s hard evaluating a bridge when one doesn’t really know where that bridge is heading.
Arts, Music
Avicii Modernizes Classic Bonnie and Clyde Tale With New Video
By: Ryan Dowd
“Addicted to You” has a catchy tune and stunning visuals, with aesthetic and thematic contrasts, but still feels a bit rushed.
Arts, Music
Phantogram Refines Original ‘Voices’ With Latest Album
By: Magdalena Lachowicz
The tracks on Voices are not highly distinguishable from one another, but the album still reflects the duo’s own “street beat” style.
Arts, Music
Swindell’s Debut Album Traps Him Within Own Paradigm
By: John Wiley
Enter Cole Swindell, a figure who addresses common themes of country from beer to pick up trucks, with no sense of irony or sincerity. What’s so devastating about his debut, however, is the missed opportunity of it.
Arts, Music
BC bOp! Plays Concert In Cabaret Room To Kick Off New York Tour
Jazz group BC bOp! performed on Wednesday, previewing its weekend shows in New York City.
Arts, Music, Column
‘Dazed And Confused’: Red Hot Chili Peppers At Halftime
By: Matt Mazzari
Opening for Bruno Mars at this weekend’s Super Bowl half time show, Red Hot Chili Peppers will allegedly perform the live version of Led Zeppelin’s “Dazed and Confused.”
