Tag: music
Q&A: Tony Award winner and SU alumnus talks Broadway and architecture
Nine SU alumni were nominated for Tony Awards this year. The Daily Orange sat down with one of the winners to talk about how his degree in architecture led to a Broadway career. Read More »
Hunter Watson remembered for his love of comedy, musical past and present
Hunter Watson, a Syracuse University student who died in a car accident last week, is remembered by his friends and loved ones for his love of comedy and passion for music. Read More »
SU construction update: University Place promenade work on schedule
Construction on the University Place promenade is progressing on schedule, according to Monday's summer construction update from Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer. Read More »
Top 10 artists to perform at Syracuse University during the past four years
Syracuse University has hosted numerous entertainers at events like Block Party and Juice Jam the past four years. Here are the highlights. Read More »
Benjamin: Fast reactions from the 'Beauty and the Beast' teaser trailer
Disney just dropped a teaser trailer for its newest live-action remake, "Beauty and the Beast." Movie columnist Erik Benjamin shares his take on what to expect from this new feature film. Read More »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Profiling the last four years in music
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger profiles the history of the Class of 2016's college career in pop, indie and hip-hop. Read More »
Exhausting, yet thrilling Block Party satisfies everyone's tastes
Our music columnist reviews this year's Block Party. Read More »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Fast reactions from Block Party
Block Party 2016 had a bit of something for everyone between The Chainsmokers, Chance The Rapper and Jon Bellion, Here are music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger's immediate reactions to the show. Read More »
Hundreds of students enjoy Mayfest and free food despite rainy weather
Hundreds of Syracuse University and non-SU students gathered in Walnut Park for Mayfest on Friday. They enjoyed free food, music and "swag." Read More »
Riley: Indie music is gravitating towards a uniform sound
Music columnist Emera Riley profiles the history of indie music and its development from a social movement into a distinctive sound. Read More »
Sophomore band leader looks to expand popularity while keeping sound
Sophomore Andy Horvath is the leading man in the lo-fi band Super Defense. Beginning in Ohio, the band has expanded to perform on multiple college campus. Read More »
Take a behind-the-scenes look into how Block Party comes to life
University Union has been working since the first day of school to insure Block Party runs smoothly. They start by securing the venue and then move to book the artists around mid February. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse community gathers at annual Earthfest
A number of Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students gathered in Thornden Park on Sunday to celebrate Earthfest. Read More »
Murthy: Top 10 tips for Mayfest
Mayfest is less than a week away. If you're a Mayfest newbie, never fear. Pulp asked some veterans for their top tips for enjoying the day, from enjoying the free food to dressing like a star. Read More »
Earthfest to take place Sunday in Thornden Park Amphitheater
Earthfest is community-wide art and music festival that is sustainably themed. There will be vendors, food trucks, bands and speakers. Read More »
Weiser-Schlesinger: There's a reason why you get hooked on a song
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains why sometimes it takes a while to like a song, and why "guilty pleasure" songs get stuck in your head. Read More »
SU-based EDM group Not Sober aims to become apparel business
Syracuse University-based EDM group Not Sober is planning on doing more than just produce music. The group hopes to copyright their name and begin selling apparel. Read More »
Riley: A breakdown of Tokyo Police Club’s new EP
Music columnist Emera Riley reviewed Tokyo Police Club's newest EP, “Melon Collie and theInfinite Radness (Part 1),” and thinks the music is perfect for summer. Read More »
5 things to know about Vince Staples
Mayfest is just around the corner, and California-based hip-hop artist Vince Staples is coming to SU fresh off his performance at Coachella. Here are five things you need to know about the rapper before his Walnut Park performance. Read More »
Vince Staples, Louis the Child, PUBLIC to perform at Mayfest
This year's Mayfest will feature three diverse groups of musicians. Hip-hop artist Vince Staples, electronic music duo Louis the Child and pop rockers PUBLIC will all appear at the festival in Walnut Park. Read More »
The Vault offers an eclectic mix of art, music and film
The Vault is a creative environment that features art, film, music and an eclectic variety of events. Built inside an old M&T Bank, The Vault has been around for six months. Read More »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Electronic Dance Music is dying
Music columnist, Brett Weiser-Schlesinger argues that EDM music as a pop genre is phasing out of popularity much like rock did in the '90s. Read More »