Metal bands from across the country to hit Syracuse this weekend
Metal band Abigail Williams will play at The Lost Horizon this weekend, joined by Ghost Bath and Wolvhammer. Read more »
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Festa Italiana to celebrate its 20th anniversary
The three-day festival features plenty of homemade Italian food, bocce tournaments and prize giveaways. Read more »
The anatomy of an indie art venue
Spark Contemporary Art Space is an art community that has been in Syracuse for the past 20 years and continues to host live music, art shows, poetry nights and much more. Read more »
Feminist icon artist Ani DiFranco to perform at The Westcott Theater
Ani DiFranco has led a 25-year-long career, producing 20 studio albums and launching a record company, all while remaining at the forefront of feminist causes. DiFranco is set to perform at The Westcott Theater this weekend. Read more »
BUILDING THE BRIDGE: How a Setnor School of Music program makes music education a more inclusive community
The Music Technology Access Project was started by Setnor School of Music Professor James Abbott as a way to make music education more accessible to students with disabilities. Read more »
Hip-hop can no longer be a men’s-only club
With rising hip-hop and rap artists such as Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, the music world is constantly evolving. But it’s time for the industry to change alongside it. Read more »
Billboard Dance founder talks cross-platform brand building, future of EDM
Matt Medved, founder of Billboard Dance, spoke at Syracuse University on Wednesday. Read more »
Bandier student signs 1st artist to his own record label
Justin Goldman, a student in Syracuse University’s Bandier Program, just signed his first client to his record label. Read more »
How to navigate separating an artist from their artistry
Music fans everywhere are having to consider where they draw the line without risking their morals and values. Read more »
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie sets attendance record at The Great New York State Fair
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s Sunday performance set an all-time attendance record at The Great New York State Fair. Read more »
A$AP Ferg, Playboi Carti to co-headline Juice Jam 2018
University Union announced Friday that the two rappers will co-headline the annual music festival, with the support of artists Anne-Marie, Loud Luxury and Omar Apollo. Read more »
‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,’ 20 years later, is still iconic
“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” was released on Aug. 25, 1998. Twenty years later, it proves to be a timeless classic that continues to influence artists today. Read more »
If music is your thing, here’s what you can look forward to this semester
Music columnist Jalen Nash breaks down the impact campus events such as Juice Jam and Mayfest have on bringing students together, one beat at a time. Read more »
Remembering the legacy of Aretha Franklin
Music columnist Jalen Nash reflects on Aretha Franklin’s lifetime of influence on music, women’s empowerment and civil rights activism. Here’s just some of what she left behind. Read more »
How I’m going to spend all this money from my unpaid internship
Being an unpaid intern can be tough, but humor columnist Josh Feinblatt making the most of it! Here's what he's spending all of his hard un-earned cash on. Read more »
Seedstock music mestival to celebrate 10th anniversary this weekend
A small time festival with big local talent, Seedstock celebrates its 10th year with music and food. Read more »
UK-based band ‘struts’ their stuff at The Westcott
The Struts delivered an emotionally-charged performance at The Westcott Theater last Friday, delighting an intimate crowd of rock music fans. Read more »
'Scorpion' stings us with a lot at once
Drake addresses pressing topics and speaks his truths on most recent album, “Scorpion." Read more »
Why ‘Everything is love’ showcases the timeless talent of older rap artists
Music columnist Jalen Nash praises Jay-Z and Beyonce’s album, “Everything is Love,” and analyzes the evolving landscape of rap music for older performers. Read more »
A look at Kanye’s new album ‘Ye’
Kanye was Kanye in his eighth studio album he released last week. Music columnist Jalen Nash breaks down how each track connects to Kanye’s former albums and personal life. Read more »
Quinn XCII, Eminem close out Governors Ball 2018
Aminé, N.E.R.D. and Khalid also performed Sunday, on the final day of the eighth annual music festival. Read more »
Here's a roundup of the food and drinks available at Governors Ball 2018
Various cuisines from in and around New York were showcased at the eighth annual music festival at Randall’s Island Park. Read more »
Travis Scott, Halsey draw huge crowds at Governors Ball Day 2
Saturday’s lineup also included Silk City’s live debut and sets from Galantis, Russ and Pusha T. Read more »
Shawn Mendes, Jack White kick off 1st day of Governors Ball
Twenty-three artists performed at four different stages Friday, including Syracuse native Post Malone, indie rock trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Londoner James Blake. Read more »
