November 2016 – The SoCC Blog

SONG OF THE DAY: BONOBO – “STAY THE SAME”

30Nov

By Cameron BellianNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE DAY: BONOBO – “STAY THE SAME”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsxQQuIrfhQ This song has drawn me into a whole new genre of music. Distinct jazz influences are a mainstay of this song, especially the prominent saxophone. With more prominent percussion as well, this song is a great mix of new and old. It is a great example of acid jazz style music. I’ve been jamming to all kinds of jazz-based music since someone showed me this song a little while ago and I’ve really been enjoying it.

Song of the day: Kendrick Lamar- “Alright”

14Nov

By Maya DayNo Comments

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Song of the day: Kendrick Lamar- “Alright”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-48u_uWMHY It’s been easy to feel powerless as I hear about friends and family who have already faced racially fueled harassment as consequence to this election. As a person of color processing events that have transpired these past few days, music has been a necessary tool in reaffirming my worth and power. "Alright" is an anthem of persistence and revolt, and Kendrick's words are a source of reassurance and solidarity in a time that feels hopeless to many.

Song of the Day: R.E.M. – “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”

10Nov

By Sam FasonNo Comments

Song of the Week(end)

Song of the Day: R.E.M. – “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”

https://open.spotify.com/track/2oSpQ7QtIKTNFfA08Cy0ku That's great, it starts with an earthquake. An escalator, actually. "President-elect Donald J. Trump?" Christ. Well, at least Lenny Bruce is not afraid. Because he's dead, presumably. Don't misserve your own needs. Seems a little late for that. Reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped. TRUMPED. What in the fuck, Michael Stipe. What a prophetic line. Except who the fuck saw this coming? But while you and I are freaking the fuck out, the vitriolic and patriotic sure are feelin' pretty psyched. Six o'clock, TV hour, don't get caught in Trump Tower. A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies. No shit. Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline. Sounds like a quote you'd see in gilded letters on a wall in Donald's...

SONG OF THE DAY: EDDIE VEDDER – “SOCIETY”

6Nov

By Cameron BellianNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE DAY: EDDIE VEDDER – “SOCIETY”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgQR0x5ljek Changing it up from his Pearl Jam days, Eddie Vedder’s Into The Wild Soundtrack is some of his finest work. Ever since I read the book and watched the movie, I’ve been obsessed with this soundtrack. It captures everything I love about being in the outdoors. “Society” is definitely the highlight of the album for me. It is both my go-to adventure stoke song and my song for a good Sunday night existential crisis.

SONG OF THE DAY: The Kinks –– Waterloo Sunset

5Nov

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SONG OF THE DAY: The Kinks –– Waterloo Sunset

https://open.spotify.com/track/0R5wFTAB0W2MaH9ybw4EzZ I can’t quite remember the first time I heard a ‘Kinks’ song, but it was definitely before ninth grade, when this song became my weekend anthem: almost every Saturday evening, I would catch the train back from Waterloo Station in London back to my house, looking for the fabled sunset that, unfortunately, rarely appeared; England is really submerged in clouds most of the time.This song has a lovely, Beatles-ey rhythm, that so far I’ve found perfect for people-watching, driving back from DIA at three a.m., and, of course, watching the sunset. I have no doubt that the list of places and times that this song fits impeccably goes on and on.

SONG OF THE DAY: RAVYN LENAE- BLOSSOM DEARIE

3Nov

By Amelia EskenaziNo Comments

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SONG OF THE DAY: RAVYN LENAE- BLOSSOM DEARIE

https://soundcloud.com/ravynlenaesounds/blossom-dearie-prod-by-monte-booker-1 Ravyn Lenae hails from the Chicago music scene. She has already collaborated with Noname and Mick Jenkins and is part of the Zero Fatigue collective in Chicago. In "Blossom Dearie," Lenae's lyrics pulsate through the song as her ad-libs guide the listener & various sounds loop in the background. “Blossom Dearie” is featured on Lenae’s most recent EP, Moon Shoes.

1Nov

By Amelia EskenaziNo Comments

Reviews

CONCERT REVIEW: PWR BTTM

5 things you need prior to a PWR BTTM concert Glitter A good lipstick shade An outfit that is comprised of funky patterns, bright colors, and/or anything mesh Shoes to dance in More glitter Since Sunday night I have showered three times and my hair is still shedding silver and gold glitter. My sheets are spotted with the remnants of the blue mascara that was covering my eyebrows approximately 48 hours ago. It’s hard to convey the magic that occurs at a PWR BTTM concert. Starting with the name of the band, the shows are unapologetically queer, but I think the importance of PWR BTTM concerts lie in the safe spaces that they create. At every concert venue, the bathrooms are turned into gender-neutral bathrooms for the night, allowing individuals to focus on the music being played ...