That did Happen
Dan Gallen, Editor in Chief
May 24, 2010
On his self-titled debut album as LCD Soundsystem, James Murphy proclaimed that he was losing his edge. Whether or not this is true, Murphy has shown over the past five years that he is indeed not losing his edge. Instead, he is enhancing his image and breaking out into the mainstream electronic scene. On... Read more »
Neon Indians ride the chillwave
Dan Gallen, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2010
Recently, iTunes created an electronic section of its music store entitled “Ride the Chillwave,” focusing on the buzz surrounding one of the newest genres of music, chillwave. Chillwave has been steadily gaining momentum behind the release of Neon Indian’s “Psychic Chasms” in October 2009 and... Read more »
Titus Andronicus rebirth the Civil War
Dan Gallen, Editor in Chief
April 19, 2010
From the sprawling suburbs of Mahwah, New Jersey comes a sprawling epic from Titus Andronicus with the album “The Monitor.” A concept album based on the American Civil War, Titus Andronicus invokes the images Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in contrast with the current state of the Jersey suburbs... Read more »
MGMT changes music
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
April 11, 2010
MGMT has made their living on synth lines with songs like “Kids,” “Time To Pretend,” and “Electric Feel.” All of them have five or six simple notes that resonate in your head long after listening. But with the band’s upcoming album “Congratulations,” MGMT has turned their music... Read more »
Real Estate and Woods proves to be unorthodox
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
April 11, 2010
Two of the hardest working bands in the indie music scene today put on a show on Saturday, March 27 at the Rock N Roll Hotel. Real Estate and Woods validated their blog hype in front of a packed house at the small Washington, D.C. venue. Of course, sometimes great things take a little while to get... Read more »
JC track & field gears up for a stellar spring season
Mollyann Pais, Photo Editor
March 18, 2010
Bonding, improving, and running. These three things define JC track & field. Although the February blizzard pushed the season back a week, coach Rob Torres isn’t worried. “I’m looking forward to a strong team with quality veterans,” Torres said. “We have a great group of seniors.” In... Read more »
Get ready for the Grammys
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
January 25, 2010
It’s Grammy season again. With the nominees announced for the 52nd annual installment of what are usually considered the most prestigious awards in music, “The Patriot” is taking a look at what viewers should expect to see on January 31 when they tune in. Here’s a look at some of the most... Read more »
Vampire Weekend opens up with “Contra”
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2010
Two years ago, Vampire Weekend burst onto the music scene in their sweaters, “bleeding madras,” and boat shoes to accompany the eccentricity of their self-titled debut album full of African tribal beats, string quartets, and catchy hooks. Back then, the world wasn’t quite sure what to make of the... Read more »
Top 50 Songs of 2009
Dan Gallen, Editor in Chief
December 25, 2009
After a great year in music, “The Patriot” is bringing you its editor in chief’s Top 50 Songs of 2009 to go along with the Top 25 Albums of 2009. 50. “Fireflies” – Owl City 49. “The Sound” – Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson 48. “Hate Everyone” – Say Anything 47. “Coast... Read more »
Japandroids declare “Sovereignty”
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
December 23, 2009
The year is over and with New Year’s on the way, it’s time to reminisce on the music in 2009. I’m bringing you my Top 25 albums of the year. Some you’ve heard and some you have not, but all are worth checking out before the 2010 crop arrives. 25. “Beast Rest Forth Mouth” – Bear In Heaven This... Read more »