Music columnist Ella Boyd SC ’21 pens an ode to the Chicago alternative rock band Wilco and their new release, “Ode to Joy.” “Filled with their signature stripped down songs, soft vocals and haunting lyrics, Wilco continues to create meaningful music that’s sure to stand the test of time,” she writes.
Author: Ella Boyd
The downbeat: Could the return of TNGHT save a dying genre?
Music columnist Ella Boyd SC ’22 explores the fluidity of TNIGHT’s sound in their latest releases and what it means for EDM.
The downbeat: Sick of hearing about love? Jenny Hval’s latest album offers a new spin on an old cliché
In this week’s music column, Ella Boyd SC ’22 reviews Jenny Hval’s album “The Practice of Love,” praising it for its soulful lyrics and multi-faceted portrayal of love. “Hval reminds us that love does not always need to be an extravagant, ring-on-the-finger, mind-blowing, orgasmic, romantic experience. Love can be mundane, and still be beautiful and just as worthwhile.”
The downbeat: Experimental music back in the mainstream with boundary-pushing artist JPEGMAFIA
JPEGMAFIA’s boundary-pushing music channels humor and poeticism, earning him the label of “genre-defying noisemaker.”
The downbeat: Six noteworthy new songs to add to your end-of-summer playlist
As summer winds down, notable songs of the summer include “Cinnamon Girl” by Lana Del Rey and “Surf” by Young Thug.
The downbeat: 03 Greedo releases ‘Summer In The Projects’ from jail, reminisces about past to look to future
“Still Summer In The Projects” may be 03 Greedo’s last release for a while as he is currently in jail for drug and gun possession.
The downbeat: YBN Cordae’s dual videos showcase the relationship between marketing and artistry
YBN Cordae released two music videos for his new song, bringing up the question of how important visual artistry is to enjoying music.
The downbeat: The price and politics of the free-spirited Coachella
Coachella is known worldwide for its lineups of popular and successful artists, but political conflict abounds with the festival.
The downbeat: Kari Faux’s latest release speaks to mainstream music’s still-present objectification of women
Kari Faux’s latest release, “CRY 4 HELP,” presents a vulnerability and compassion that is often missing from music.
Ambiance and mindfulness: Making a case for ‘boring’ music
Music is often used to escape the present, but can ambient music enhance my surroundings and change my perspective on the environment?