Tag: music
Musicians should be allowed to share political opinions
Music columnist Emera Riley said politics is an icky mess of everyone screaming their opinion. Does this mean that musicians can get a say as well? Read More »
Jazz musicians improvise at downtown open-mic night
Jazz musicians from all around Syracuse gather every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. for the Jazz Jam at Funk 'n' Waffles downtown. Read More »
Chance the Rapper is changing music with exclusively digital releases
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks this was the biggest year for artist Chance the Rapper, especially because his new album is Grammy eligible. Read More »
Senior builds on love of music, theater after ACL injury
Senior psychology major Bryana Greer loved performing in the First Year Players show "Rent" her freshman year, and FYP has given her a strong circle of friends. Read More »
5 things to know about Oh Wonder
The London-based due Oh Wonder use their unique collaboration of genres to create a unique sound, which is popular on streaming website SoundCloud. Read More »
Bandier student releases music video for single "Good Days"
Artist Ricky Smith released the music video for his song, "Good Days," on Friday. The song landed on Spotify's Top 50 Viral Hits chart and revolves around staying positive and happy. Read More »
Q&A: Michael David of Classixx talks Westcott show, new album
Electronic music duo Classixx will play the Westcott Theater Saturday. One half of the duo, Michael David answered questions about the performance and their new album. Read More »
Riley: First Bandersnatch was lackluster, but enjoyable for students
The crowd engaged in a dance party at Schine Underground for University Union’s Bandersnatch concert series but music columnist Emera Riley didn't like it. Read More »
Riley: 5 fast reactions to first Bandersnatch concert of the semester
Sam Feldt and Hotel Garuda played a full Schine Underground Wednesday. Here are music columnist Emera Riley's five fast reactions to the concert. Read More »
Grimes is not a sellout and never has been
Emera Riley says stops hating on Grimes for being a sellout, because as a completely independent artist, she isn't one. Read More »
Graduate student combines love of learning with opera singing
Syracuse alum and graduate student Maria Whitcomb combines her education in business, communication, and music to help her growth as an opera singer. Read More »
The Chainsmokers have evolved from EDM to pop
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks that The Chainsmokers have moved away from being an electronic duo to a pop duo. Read More »
Q&A: 'The Voice' finalist Sarah Simmons talks influences, music and waffles
Sarah Simmons, a finalist on season four of "The Voice," stops during her tour to talk with The Daily Orange about her journey and musical influences. Read More »
Radio is dead and corporations killed it
According to music columnist Emera Riley, contrary to what the song says, video didn’t kill the radio star. The 1996 Telecommunications Act did. Read More »
Junior sings, plays instruments to get unique sound
Junior, Iain Standing sings and plays guitar, bass, drums and theremin to create one-of-a-kind, avant-garde music Read More »
3 things to know about Sam Feldt
23-year-old DJ Sam Feldt is the first performer as part University Union's Bandersnatch concert series. The Dutch producer is best known for his EDM song, "Show Me Love." Read More »
Sam Feldt to headline first Bandersnatch concert of the semester
The Dutch DJ will headline the first Bandersnatch concert of this academic year, according to a University Union press release. Feldt's performance will be preceded by a set from DJ/producer duo, Hotel Garuda. Read More »
TV soundtracks are more than just background music
Music columnist Phoebe Smith discusses how background music in television shows and emotionally connect the viewer with the show. Read More »
Aspiring musician inspired by rock-and-roll bands, writes own music
Krischer’s dream is to be a musician and to take in all of life’s experiences. Most importantly, he wants to be able to help people through their day with his own music, the way his favorite artists helped him. Read More »
WERW kicks off fall semester with electrifying Schine Underground show
PWR BTTM helped student-run radio station, WERW, kick of its fall semester with a hit show in Schine Underground Thursday. Read More »
Just Joe performs with multiple metal bands, plays solo piano rock covers
Local solo artist, Joe Altier, performs keyboard as “Just Joe” throughout the Syracuse area, after spending years performing in a heavy metal band. Read More »
Overproducing Indie music ruins the artist for die hard fans
Music columnist Emera Riley has an request: please stop overmastering Indie records. It hurts our ears and our hearts. Read More »
