Freshman's family, friends influence musical interests
Jordan Reynoso decided she wanted to pursue a career in music after someone at her high school asked her to co-write a song with her. Read more »
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Gospel music becomes mainstream through Pharell's 'I See a Victory'
Gospel music, performed normally in church services, has become mainstream in hip-hop music, most recently in Pharrell's new song, "I See a Victory," a collaboration with gospel singer Kim Burell. Read more »
Willow Smith releases hopeful song following election
After a long hiatus, Willow Smith is back and using her music to spread hope amidst a confusing and uncertain election, says music columnist Phoebe Smith. Read more »
Q&A: Spiritual Rez discusses music video, working with AWOLNATION band member
Spiritual Rez, who got their start at Berklee College of Music in Boston, will play Nov 18 at Funk 'n Waffles downtown. Get to know them before heading out to the show. Read more »
Local band gets start performing on Marshall Street, combines jazz with rap
The Easy, founded by Syracuse natives and lifelong friends, are best known for their Thursday night performances outside popular student bars on Marshall Street. Read more »
Leonard Cohen’s death left behind musical legacy
Music columnist Emera Riley writes about the late Leonard Cohen and the lasting impact he had the the music world. Read more »
Q&A: Lead singer of the Heavy Pets talks about their upcoming performance
The Daily Orange sat down with lead singer and guitarist of the Heavy Pets, also a Syracuse Alum, to discuss their upcoming performance at Funk N Waffles and coming back to 'Cuse. Read more »
The Weeknd's new line with H&M furthers his creative transformation
R&B singer The Weeknd is set to replace David Beckham as the new face of H&M, which style columnist Darriea Clark worries with further transform him into a pop artist. Read more »
Sophomores combine unique talents, start music group
Sophomores Maggie Dooner, Austin Cieszko and RJ Levychin have completely unique music styles, but mesh together perfectly in their musical group, Sky Club. Read more »
Fetty Wap is being sued -- again
Fetty Wap is being sued over his song "679," and he was sued before over "Trapt Queen." Music columnist Emera Riley digs into copyright law and the validity of music court cases. Read more »
Happy 10th anniversary to Amy Winehouse’s iconic album 'Back To Black'
In honor of Amy Winehouse’s album 'Back to Black"'s 10th anniversary, music columnist Phoebe Smith brings us back to why the album was so iconic. Read more »
Gallery: Relive Rock the Dome 2016
Already missing Rock the Dome 2016? Relive all of the highlights of The 1975, Oh Wonder and 070 Shake with this gallery of photos from Friday's concert. Read more »
Fans show love for headliner The 1975 at Friday’s Rock the Dome concert
Rock the Dome hosted more than music on Friday. The concert drew longterm fans of The 1975, showing their love for the band. Read more »
Austin City Limits gives audience access to free concerts by high-quality artists
Austin City Limits gives viewers a chance at watching famous indie artists perform live for free, and it's great, according to music columnist Emera Riley. Read more »
University Union brings back Rock the Dome with The 1975, Oh Wonder
University Union is hoping to attract student fans of different music genres with their newest concert, Rock the Dome, which is happening this Friday. Read more »
Senior creates genre-busting music with little prior experience
Senior Joey Weinberg taught himself how to create music, and hopes to create a dreamwave EP sometime next year. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
