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Sad girl anthems dominate Honeymoon.

A sad girl on her honeymoon: Lana Del Rey releases new album

Michael Wu, Contributing Reporter September 25, 2015

After firmly taking a place in the current culture thanks to a disastrous Saturday Night Live performance, in support of her first major album “Born to Die,” Lana Del Rey once again takes her spot...

Julia Holter branches out in new album

Charlie Topel, Staff Reporter September 25, 2015

Julia Holter’s fourth album, “Have You In My Wilderness,” begins with orchestral lead single “Feel You.” Holter asks in the chorus: “Can I feel you? / Are you mythological?” and calls to...

Playlist of the Week: Sept. 25

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 25, 2015

"The Yabba”—Battles Listening to Battles is to hear the sound of three guys—John Stanier, Ian Williams and Dave Konopka—who are beyond excited to create music together. “The Yabba” is proof;...

Albums to look forward to this Fall

Charlie Topel, Contributing Reporter September 11, 2015

As the summer draws to a close, classes start and leaves begin to fall, many highly anticipated albums will be released. Below are just a few choice cuts of soon-to-be-heard albums that have already been...

Playlist of the Week: Sept. 11

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 11, 2015

“Stay In My Corner”—The Arcs Born from Dan Auerbach’s insatiable appetite to create groovy songs with sweet melodies, The Arcs is the latest venture from the guitarist best known for his work...

Playlist of the Week: September 4, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

“S.O.B.”—Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you hear a song with a groove so infectious you just have to get out of your seat and dance. “S.O.B.” is one such...

Beach Houses latest album, Depression Cherry, manages to tie all the bands previous sounds together in one work.

The “Cherry” on top

Charlie Topel, Contributing Reporter September 4, 2015

“There’s a place I want to take you,” coos Victoria Legrand, one half of dream pop duo Beach House, on the opener to their fifth studio album, "Depression Cherry." This track, “Levitation,” sets...

Playlist of the Week: August 28, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter August 28, 2015

“I Feel Love (Every Million Miles)”—The Dead Weather Continuing to prove themselves the best group Jack White has even been a part of, The Dead Weather’s dark and brooding attitude makes “I...

Playlist of the Week: Essentials of Summer 2015 Edition

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter August 21, 2015

“Losing Touch”—Albert Hammond Jr. Readers beware: The title of “Losing Touch,” the latest single from guitarist Albert Hammond Jr., is a bit of a misnomer. Since shifting his focus away from...

Playlist of the Week: April 24, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 24, 2015

“Raising the Skate”—Speedy Ortiz “I’m not bossy, I’m the boss,” sings Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis on “Raising the Skate,” the second track from the Massachusetts quartet’s new album...

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