Music people are notoriously ostentatious, mentioning that “really underground band” or “project” you’ve “probably never heard of”... in this series, we’re cutting the crap and sharing the music that everyone deserves to know; because music is for everyone, and its accessibility is crucial.
This series should be used as a stepping stone towards discovering your style– what you like, what you don’t like, and what you need to hear more of… any of these ways, at least you’re educated. You never know until you try… and guess what? You might find out you love it.
-Laney Goodrum
MUNA. Does the name ring a bell? If so, you, or someone you know, is very gay. Whether this person loves them (most likely) or hates them (psycho), MUNA is changing the landscape for queer music. Naomi McPherson (they/them), Katie Gavin (she/they), and Josette Maskin (she/they) met in college, the latter two both music students. The three quickly formed a band and began writing lyrical pop tunes that hit at a feeling many had never had articulated before.
Read More“I believe in God, and I certainly believe in the Devil. There’s a devil, and he knows my name.” These are the words of Daniel Johnston, a hyper-Christian music and visual artist who struggled with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia throughout his life. Despite his struggles, Daniel is upheld in the music industry for his raw emotional lyrics, and drive to become a famous musician. Though The Beatles never backed him up in concert like he dreamed, Daniel's music career and life have, and will continue to, inspire generations of artists.
Read MoreShoegaze is a type of alternative rock characterized by loud distorted guitar riffs, blissful vocals, and its dedicated but small fanbase. The genre began in the late 80s in the United Kingdom and was coined by music critics who attacked bands for “gazing at their shoes” throughout their performances because of their overwhelming use of guitar pedals.
Read MorePerhaps you’ve just met a pretty brunette with bangs who carries a tote bag that you’d like to go on a date with. Maybe you’d like to give depression a try– or maybe you already have depression but you’d like to take it to a new level. Maybe you’ve listened to her jolly hit Kyoto and want to groove to more headbanging travel songs. No matter who you are, we’re sorry you’ve found yourself in this position, and we hate to be the ones to convert you to this both nihilist and existentialist lifestyle. Because that’s what listening to Phoebe Bridgers is – a lifestyle. Welcome to the dark side.
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