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The Voltage Lounge is known around the Philadelphia music scene for hosting wild shows within a rather small venue, and with the block long line forming by the door I knew that tonight’s show was going to live up to expectations.
Continue reading“Jesus is King: A Kanye West Experience”
Kanye West’s highly-anticipated ninth studio album, “Jesus is King” drew hundreds to, what is sure to be a one-of-a-kind listening experience for the ages. Following his Sunday Service at the Greater Allen Cathedral in Queens, New York, West invited fans to a free, final listening of his Jesus is King: Kanye West Experience mini-tour at the United Palace Theatre in Washington Heights, New York City. Over the past week, West and his Sunday Service Choir have made tour stops in Detroit and Chicago. The listening experience started promptly at 8:30 PM before fans fully-entered the theatre. West previewed beats before starting the show that could be heard from outside the theatre and immediately animated the fans lined-up outside, eager to get inside. The venue was very high-class and upscale; and at the very beginning, the ambiance was very fancy. Over 3,000 fans shuffled into the floor seats and balcony and secured everyone’s phones for the event.
Continue readingMen I Trust – “Oncle Jazz” Review
The dream pop trio, Men I Trust, just released their newest album this past month: Oncle Jazz. At twenty-four tracks, Oncle Jazz is a behemoth of a record, however, many of the songs will prove familiar to listeners, as much of the record is comprised of singles previously released over the years. As a band that isn’t signed to any label and produces and releases on their own accord, Men I Trust’s slow-burning rise to mainstream indie pop might be a surprise to those unfamiliar with them. The four year gap between albums (besides single releases) makes Oncle Jazz an insanely exciting release.
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Tagged clairo, Dream Pop, Electropop, Indie, Indie Pop, instrumentation, Jay Som, jazzy, men i trust, Pop, smooth, Sports, vansire
Slayyyter Slays on Her Debut Mixtape “Slayyyter”
The self-titled debut mixtape by 23-year-old Slayyyter has finally arrived wrapped up in a hot pink, bedazzled bow. The self-proclaimed “e-girl,” gained traction on her six released singles thanks to her tens of thousands of Twitter followers. She received the ultimate seal of approval from pop-futurist Charli XCX, by appearing on her “THE MOTHERF***ING FUTURE” Spotify playlist in 2018. The songs featured, “BFF” and “Ghosttt,” boosted her musical following even more.
JPEGMAFIA’s “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” is a Collage of Audial Brilliance
Baltimore-based rapper and producer JPEGMAFIA stitches together sonic vignettes on his new album All My Heroes Are Cornballs. On his third studio release, Peggy’s songs completely wash over the listener. From the start, All My Heroes Are Cornballs provides both thunderously raw and delicately smooth ideas that seamlessly juxtapose in a paradoxically complementary way.
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Tagged Baltimore, electronic, frank ocean, Hip Hop, intstrumentation, kenny beats, production, Rap, rapper
Earthgang’s “Mirrorland” Review
Atlanta has become a hot spot for innovative up-and-coming rappers over the past few years. From Playboi Carti and 21 Savage to Young Thug and Future, the city has delivered some of the most original and creative rap projects of the 2010s. Dreamville Records’ Earthgang are no exception.
On their major-label debut Mirrorland, Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot want to show everyone their side of their hometown. They take listeners through their streets, riding around with the top down, trying to avoid getting into trouble while finding their place in the world. Most importantly, they present themselves as a confident, fun new voice that is a blast to hear.
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Tagged 21 savage, Atlanta, Doctur Dot, Dreamville, Hip Hop, J.COLE, JID, johnny venus, kehlani, Mirrorland, Nipsey Hussle, playboi carti, Rap, rappers, t-pain, Xxxtentacion, Young Thug
“Crew Cuts” 10/8/2019
Miss yesterday’s edition of The WRSU Crew? Get caught up with “Crew Cuts”, and be sure to tune into The WRSU Crew, Mondays through Thursdays, 6-8pm and Fridays, 4-6pm!
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The Faim Interview with WRSU
WRSU’s Noah Edwards spoke with vocalist Josh Raven and drummer Linden Marissen of the up and coming alternative pop band The Faim. The three talked about the future of their genre and of their band as a whole. Check out the full interview below!
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Tagged alternative pop, josh raven, linden marrisen, noah edwards, the faim
“Crew Cuts” 10/7/2019
Best from Monday’s edition of The WRSU Crew, with Jake Ostrove, Troy DeSavino, and Brant Wolff.
Get caught up on what you missed today on The WRSU Crew! Be sure to tune in Mondays – Thursdays, 6-8pm and Fridays, 4-6pm.
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“Holy Terrain” – FKA Twigs feat. Future Review
FKA Twigs, preceding her upcoming album MAGDALENE, gave the music industry a peek of the production with her moody single “holy terrain.” She returns to the molasses tone of her music, building simultaneously intimate and vast landscapes with her voice and production. In theme with the biblical figure of her new album’s namesake, the vulnerability of her lyrics contrast with the rigid structuring of the song’s instrumental track. The hip-hop backings of the song create a strong foundation from which Twigs and Future lyrically call for vulnerability and change in a loveless land.
