Despite the success found by artists like Beyonce and Rhianna, releasing surprise digital albums won't help revive album sales for the music industry and smaller artists. Our music columnist explains. Read more »
Macklemore's new song "White Privilege II" has many people up in arms while others are happy that he is using his fame to ask the right questions and begin a conversation about race. Read more »
This year, many festival lineups are boasting names of bands that strike a chord with older crowds. While some may think they are using the power of nostalgia to sell tickets, others are just excited for opportunities such as seeing Guns N' Roses back together for the first time in 22 years. Read more »
When Ludo Coudert came to SU from France, his passion for funk and jazz grew. He now uses his trombone to connect with fellow students when language fails him. Read more »
In high school, when Henry Kaczman hurt his calf, he traded exercise for rap. Today, he continues to rap and record. His most recent album, 'Shent', details the lives of two friends. Read more »
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses David Bowie's last album, "Blackstar," and the surge of success that came after his passing Jan. 11. Read more »
Humor columnist Evan Hohenwarter hands out 5 stars each to his favorite albums of 2015, which, he says, are perfect for sitting around and doing nothing in your pajamas. Read more »
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schelsinger picks his favorite songs and artists from the 2016 Grammy nominees and predicts who he thinks will win. Read more »
Ulf Oesterle, chair of the department of music and entertainment industries, went from being a three-sport athlete with a health science degree to sole operator of an independent record label and professor in the Bandier program at Syracuse University. Read more »
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that the power of high-profile artists has the potential to change the ways in which the music streaming industry operates. Read more »
Friend groups all across campus reached their boiling points this weekend after Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” was played one too many times at various pregames.
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Taylor Davis-Van Atta started the nonprofit organization devoted to publishing and promoting the work of underrepresented artists around the globe four years ago. Read more »
Gender and Sexuality columnist Caroline Colvin explains the ways in which Drake’s music video for “Hotline Bling” is a positive push to broaden conventional beauty standards. Read more »