Tag: music
Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson to perform extended tour in Syracuse
Brian Wilson will perform Sunday night for the 50th anniversary of the band’s album “Pet Sounds.” Read More »
Fergie's second solo-album ‘Double Dutchess’ was worth the 11 year wait
Music columnist Phoebe Smith says Fergie’s new solo album “Double Dutchess,” will create the same effect as her first solo album from 11 years ago. Read More »
Bandier student is shaking up the cloud with popular rap singles
With the help of fellow Syracuse University students, sophomore Bandier student Kedar Ramanathan has increasingly gained a following on SoundCloud with his catchy rap songs and remixes. Read More »
Root Shock to perform 2-night mini festival at Funk 'n Waffles
Syracuse University alum Bill Eppel, Root Shock’s bassist, shares his perspective on the band’s five-year history before its shows this weekend. Read More »
Meek Mill’s performance at Syracuse University delayed until November
The rapper was the headliner for this year's Greek Freak concert. The tickets from the original date are valid for entry on Nov. 4. Read More »
Getting streamy: Spotify v. Apple Music fight for top music streaming service
By integrating video, Spotify will reign supreme in the streaming feud, argues Music columnist Phoebe Smith. Read More »
Hard-driving musician Popa Chubby to rock at Funk ‘n Waffles
Blues and punk rocker Popa Chubby will perform at the downtown restaurant at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Read More »
Former Rolling Stone and Billboard editor now runs Bandier program at Newhouse
Bill Werde interviewed Prince, attended Grammy after-parties and ran iconic music magazines. Now he's head of the Bandier Program. Read More »
Westcott Street Cultural Fair celebrates 25 years
In 1992, a group of local volunteers in the Westcott community put together a fair to stir the economic pot. The fair still serves as a hallmark of the community. Read More »
Q&A: Musician Cliff Diver jumps into his solo career
Singer and songwriter Cliff Diver will open for Smart Alec Friday at Woody’s, and will play his own show at InsideOut Tavern on the Sept. 22. Read More »
Gallery: Counting Crows and Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows made a stop at Syracuse’s Lakeview Amphitheater Saturday night as part of their A Brief History of Everything Tour. Read More »
Tattoo serves as motivation for Syracuse University junior to follow her dream
Angela Gallina uses her treble clef tattoo to embody her passion for music and the significant outlet it has been for her. Read More »
will.i.am defines new era of music industry, joining Mobile Record Label’s startup Amuse
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks will.i.am is defining a new type of record label industry as he joins Mobile Record Label’s startup Amuse. Read More »
Unimpressed by Juice Jam lineup, students put together their own music festival
“Blacker the Berry,” featuring student DJs and artists, was hosted at the same time as Juice Jam. The student-organized music festival was a response to displeasure over the Juice Jam lineup. Read More »
Counting Crows flew over Syracuse and brought some bangers with them
Adam Duritz and the American rock band captivated the Lakeview Amphitheater’s audience Saturday night with hits like “Omaha,” “Mr. Jones” and “Rain King.” Read More »
Juice Jam 2017 exceeds some students' expectations
Although Juice Jam did not sell out for the first time in three years, low expectations were exceeded with performances by Diplo and MØ. Read More »
Why some students decided to not go to Juice Jam
There were many reasons some students didn’t attend Juice Jam. Lack of interest in musical artists and expensive ticket prices are among them. Read More »
To all Juice Jam veterans: You are not alone in your indifference about going this weekend
Think Juice Jam is going to be one of the greatest nights of your life? Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt is here to tell you the shocking truth of a disappointing afternoon on Syracuse University's South Campus. Read More »
President of Republic Records speaks at first Soyars lecture series
Every week Bandier hosts the Soyars Leadership Lecture series to put students face to face with leading industry executives. Read More »
3 things to know about Matchbox Twenty before their Syracuse performance
He once stole a car, but now Rob Thomas, and the rest of Matchbox Twenty, come to the Lakeview Amphitheater on Saturday. Read More »
Annual Syracuse Irish Festival to take place this weekend
Nearly 20 years ago, the first Syracuse Irish Festival took place right in Armory Square. Today, bands from all around the country and even Ireland will gather to perform this weekend. Read More »
Whether it's rap or indie, here are 4 playlists for a Juice Jam pregame based on genre
Juice Jam is a long-standing Syracuse University tradition that welcomes all students to the new school year. Here are four playlists celebrating previous Juice Jam lineups. Read More »
5 ways to recover from your Juice Jam hangover, according to science
Juice Jam is around the corner and so are all the pregames, parties and after-parties that come with it. Learn how to recover from Syracuse University's fall festival. Read More »
You know Juice Jam, but do you know what happens behind the scenes?
Juice Jam is right around the bend, thanks to months of planning by University Union, a student-run organization at Syracuse University. Its members have been in contact with artists from across the country for the one-day music festival on South Campus. Read More »