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Newsic Music February 3rd-10th: Grammy Preview, Lady Gaga, Klaxons

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This week, the music world is amping up for our favorite night of the year: the Grammys. Rumors are swirling around potential performance surprises, guest appearances, and of course, winner [...]

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Feb 10, 2012 | Leave a response

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From Raves to Rock Shows: Must-See Spring Concerts

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As with upcoming record releases, a new semester brings four fresh, action-packed months of concert-going to look forward to. For those who love the arena experience and those who find [...]

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Feb 3, 2012 | Leave a response

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The Rise and Fall of Lana Del Rey

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Six months ago no one knew about Lana Del Rey, but when the entrancing and haunting “Video Games” hit the web, she become somewhat of an overnight sensation. The road [...]

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Feb 1, 2012 | Leave a response

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A$AP Rocky: Live at the Middle East

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Few rap artists in recent memory have utilized social media and the “blogosphere” music mediums as successfully as Harlem-based A$AP Rocky, whose real name (rather prophetically) is Rakim Mayers. Since [...]

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Jan 31, 2012 | Leave a response

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Top Picks in Upcoming Albums: Who To Look Out For This Semester

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The start of 2012 brings the beginning of a fresh year of music. Who knows which unknowns will hit it big this year? In the meantime, we can look forward [...]

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Jan 25, 2012 | Leave a response

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Spiritual Rez: A Funky Fresh Spin on Reggae

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Add a handful of Red Hot Chili Peppers to a cup of Bob Marley, then add a tablespoon of energy from the sun, and top it off with a pinch [...]

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Jan 23, 2012 | Leave a response

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The Black Keys Are Back: ‘El Camino’ Puts the Glam Back In Rock

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Put simply, the Black Keys’ El Camino is a solid rock album. Every track stays unique, while the album as a whole is pleasantly cohesive. The current (and only) single, [...]

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Dec 12, 2011 | Leave a response

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The Milk Carton Kids: 2011′s Best Kept Secret

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The Milk Carton Kids, AKA Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, explore musical minimalism in their newest album, Prologue. Prologue was released in the summer of 2011, although its music—the simple [...]

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Dec 12, 2011 | Leave a response

The xx have perfected 'suitable for homework' ambient music and, as such, feature on this playlist. | Album cover courtesy of Young Turks.

The Finals Playlist Fall 2011

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As December approaches its halfway point, there is only one thing on BU students’ minds. Not ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’ parties. No, no. What I refer to is, of course, finals. [...]

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Dec 12, 2011 | Leave a response

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Where Are You Mr. 3000?

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Dear André Lauren Benjamin aka André 3000, First, let me say that I am a fan of you music. Your lyricism is incomparable; the flow is simple yet tactful; and [...]

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Dec 12, 2011 | Leave a response

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What Your Ears Are Missing: King Krule

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The last time the world heard from Archy Marshall, he was recording under the moniker Zoo Kid, under which he recorded the brilliant Out Getting Ribs. Now, at just 17, Marshall has released [...]

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Dec 6, 2011 | Leave a response

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Newsic Music November 26th – December 2nd: Grammy Nom Week, Lady Gaga, and Green Day

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This week is basically all about the Grammy nominations. Also: Lady Gaga’s unsurprising weekly cameo in Newsic Music and Green Day goes, well, green, for the holidays. Grammy Noms Announced [...]

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Dec 5, 2011 | 1 Response