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Playlist of the Week: April 24, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 25, 2014

“You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover” — The Strypes A sloppy guitar riff starts off “You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover”, stumbling over the one-two punch of a rolling bass line and simple...

Playlist of the Week: April 18, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 18, 2014

“High Ball Stepper” — Jack White What can be said about Jack White that hasn’t been already? He’s a genius, guitar-god and madman all rolled into one, something that “High Ball Stepper”...

Playlist of the Week: April 11, 2014

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

“I’m Not Part Of Me” — Cloud Nothings Take a minute to let the chunkiness of the riff that starts “I’m Not Part Of Me” hit you. In one word, it’s satisfying. Thick, yet nimble; polished,...

Playlist of the Week: 4/4

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

“Sprinkles” — We Are Scientists With a name like We Are Scientists, these indie rockers might as well be Case students. “Sprinkles” sports a hook that you’ll be humming after just one listen,...

Playlist of the Week: 3/28

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter March 27, 2014

“100” — Eternal Summers Do yourself a favor and buy this entire record right now. Not only will it provide you with the perfect pining-for-summer soundtrack, but their album “The Drop Beneath”...

Playlist of the Week 3/21

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter March 22, 2014

“The Lords of Summer”—Metallica Metallica’s new single, performed recently in Columbia, brings some of the band’s classic style through this band’s lengthy metal song. James Hetfield’s lyrics...

Playlist of the Week, 2/28

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

“Prince Johnny” — St. Vincent Finally, St. Vincent’s new self-titled album was released. “Prince Johnny” layers St. Vincent’s breathy, melodious vocals over a groovy beat. “Wanderlust” —...

Playlist of the Week: 2/21

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter February 21, 2014

“Walking Light” — Beck Beck’s new album, “Morning Phase,” was released earlier than expected, and I’m glad that this song got to be in real life existence for even just an extra week. It’s...

Playlist of the Week: 2/14

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

“No Stranger” — Small Black Small Black put on a groovy show at Spot Night last week, with chill, difficult-to-discern lyrics. Everything meshed well, though. No one member of the band was overpowering,...

Playlist of the Week: 2/7

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter February 7, 2014

“In the Wake of You” — Dum Dum Girls This song is reminiscent of Billy Idol’s “White Wedding”...and 80’s songs in general. If you ignore the fact that it’s on the album “Too True”...

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