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Musicians use fame to support candidates, get millennials to the polls

Big-name artists like Jay-Z, Eminem and Miley Cyrus are using their fame to support candidate Hillary Clinton, encouraging their young fan base to get out and vote, said music columnist Phoebe Smith. Read More »

November 1, 2016 at 7:51 pm


The end of Vine marks ends one way to find music

Twitter recently announced it was discontinuing its video app, Vine. Music columnist Phoebe Smith discusses the potential repercussions of this when it comes to finding new music. Read More »

October 31, 2016 at 7:40 pm


Singing, performing colors senior's interests

Sean Jordan, an SU senior majoring in vocal performance and music history, loves singing baroque opera among other things. Read More »

October 30, 2016 at 8:53 pm


Folk music doesn't have to be totally traditional

According to music columnist Emera Riley, Maggie Roger's new single proves that folk music doesn't have to suck. Read More »

October 25, 2016 at 9:11 pm


Sophomore uses 2000s hip-hop as inspiration for new project

Sophomore Eric LiBassi is influenced by last decade’s rap music like J. Cole and Lupe Fiasco, artists whose style has influenced his latest 12-song project. Read More »

October 25, 2016 at 7:42 pm


Empow(her) a cappella collaboration celebrates girl power

The two all-female a capella groups on campus teamed up with female-led organizations on campus for a concert about self-love and body-positivity. Read More »

October 19, 2016 at 9:42 pm


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 »

October 18, 2016 at 9:32 pm


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 »

October 18, 2016 at 9:06 pm


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 »

October 17, 2016 at 8:49 pm


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 »

October 17, 2016 at 12:01 am


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 »

October 16, 2016 at 9:58 pm


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 »

October 16, 2016 at 5:33 pm


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 »

October 14, 2016 at 9:16 pm



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 »

October 13, 2016 at 12:00 am


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 »

October 12, 2016 at 11:31 pm


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 »

October 11, 2016 at 9:24 pm


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 »

October 11, 2016 at 8:34 pm


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 »

October 9, 2016 at 10:10 pm


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 »

October 5, 2016 at 9:54 pm


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 »

October 4, 2016 at 9:54 pm


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 »

October 4, 2016 at 9:04 pm


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 »

October 3, 2016 at 9:41 pm


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 »

October 3, 2016 at 8:02 pm