Wolfmother ironically comes up with a loss in its latest album ‘Victorious’ as uninspiring instrumentals and lyrics run rampant in the latter half of the album.
Music, Arts
Yoko Ono Challenges Listeners With Crowded Sounds in ‘Yes, I’m a Witch Too’
Song to song adhesion suffers in Yoko Ono’s latest album, ‘Yes, I Am a Witch Too,’ as she remixes and samples from her own library on songs.
Arts, Music
Macklemore, Gwen Stefani, BJ the Chicago Kid in Singles This Week
Macklemore gets goofy in ‘Spoons,’ Stefani’s ‘Make Me Like You’ infects the airwaves, and BJ the Chicago Kid entrances listeners with ‘The New Cupid.’
Column, Featured Column, Music, Arts
A Reflection on the ‘Alternateen’ Phase
When bands connect with us, we memorize lyrics, touring schedules, and even deface our clothing. In doing so, we engage more than in the simple act of being a fan, but in being part of a larger group of people passionate about music.
Column, Music, Arts
Nicki Minaj and Old-School Kanye: The Soundtrack to My Stride
Even on the busiest days, music has the power to improve anyone’s mood. My morning commute to class is made better with a soundtrack of old-school rap.
Television, Music, Arts
‘Vinyl’ Deftly Critiques the Cultural Evolution of Music of the ’70s
Set in the ’70s, during a turbulent time in the music industry, ‘Vinyl’ uses its star power on and behind the scenes to create a marvelous period piece on one of the most crucial times in the history of music.
Music, Arts
Synchronized Ascetics and Song Harmonize in Ok Go’s “Inside Out and Upside Down”
More of a flashy showpiece than an integral part of the music, Ok Go’s ‘Inside Out and Upside Down’ plays with electric sound of pop rock in a zero-gs setting.
Arts, Music, Movies, On Campus, Off Campus
Picasso, Jim Norton, and Animal Collective This Weekend in the Arts
See Picasso at the MFA, Jim Norton on tour, and and Juice at the Garage Lounge, this weekend in the arts.
Arts, Music, Column
Kanye & the Covenant: How Kanye West’s Music Helped Win a War
With Kanye’s newest album release last week, I took some time to reflect on how I came across Kanye West and what has changed with his music since then.
Featured Story, On Campus, Music, Arts
BC bOp! Offers Refuge from the Cold With Warm Sounds and Sweet Melodies
Rife with soulful melodies and warm overtones, BC bOp! gave another remarkable performance, accessible to all listeners regardless of musical background.
