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The Observer Playlist of the Week: 9/27

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 27, 2013

R. Kelly - “Genius” There are really no adjectives for this song other than “R. Kelly.” Get ready for “Black Panties,” out Nov. 11. Pusha T - “Nosetalgia (ft. Kendrick Lamar)” Pusha...

World-class Cleveland Orchestra calls Severance Hall home during the fall, winter and spring. During the summer, the Cleveland Orchestra performs at Blossom Music Center.

Severance Hall serves the students

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

More than ever before, the Cleveland Orchestra has pushed student attendance at their upcoming concert season by implementing huge student discounts and increased advertising. “We’re trying to have...

CHVRCHES debut album falls short of expectations

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

Artist: CHVRCHES Album: The Bones Of What You Believe Rating: 3 / 5 Although “The Bones Of What You Believe” is CHVRCHES’ debut album, it feels like they have been around for a while now. A...

Album Review: Elvis Costello

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

Some musicians stick resolutely to making the same sort of music throughout their entire lives, each album essentially identical to the last, with each song an attempt to recreate the formula that gave...

The Observer Playlist of the Week 9/20/13

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

Four Tet - “Parallel Jalebi” “Parallel Jalebi” is the second single from Four Tet’s upcoming album “Beautiful Rewind.” Four Tet aka Kieran Hebden has been making electronic music since...

Deerhunter brings good vibes and moves to stage

Tracy Boachie, Contributing Reporter September 20, 2013

“Don’t you wanna be somebody, don’t you wanna be? Don’t you wanna be somebody?” Marnie Stern asked her fans as she performed her song “Noonan” during her set on Sept. 11. It was not surprising...

Spot Night slows down: The Commonwealth plays to small crowd

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter September 14, 2013

Rarely does a concert opening band have a larger audience than the headliner. But at this week's Spot Night, Case Western Reserve University student and musician Henry Hershey drew a crowd at least three...

The guitarist of Wingtones began the daylong music festival around 1 p.m. on Sept. 8. Among other antics, Wingtones’ mascot Wingzilla graced the stage.

Studio-A-Rama draws music fans far and wide

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 13, 2013

Studio-A-Rama isn’t a typical kind of concert for Case Western Reserve University. Spot Nights, the Homecoming concert and Springfest have all delved into pop, folk or rap and all of them have had...

The Observer’s playlist of the week: 9/13

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 13, 2013

Oneohtrix Point Never - “Zebra” Oneohtrix Point Never, aka experimental and electronic producer Daniel Lopatin, made a splash in 2011 with his album “Replica.” His new album “R Plus 7” is...

From the rearview mirror: WRUW’s Studio-A-Rama

Tracy Boachie, Arts & Entertainment Reporter September 9, 2013

Disclaimer: A band's name that performed at the festival contains profanity. This is not intended to offend, and the content of this article does not necessarily represent the views of The Observer or...

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