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.”
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The bassline: Is music theory essential or antiquated?
In this week’s music column, Kyla Walker PO ’22 discusses the relevance of formal education in music composition. She writes, “The absence of music theory should not invalidate [modern] artists’ work.”
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 bassline: Rewinding, recrossing Abbey Road
The bassline recaps the musicality and origins of Abbey Road, The Beatles’ last group album, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
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.
Modern-day cassette tape: Your ultimate poolside playlist
The return of warm weather means that people are returning to the pool. Here’s my list of song suggestions to meet your group vibes.
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.
Former Vampire Weekend singer Rostam Batmanglij delivers raw performance at Pomona
Rostam Batmanglij left Vampire Weekend to pursue his own identity, and he has since learned to acknowledge endings and embrace complexities.