Q&A with Coni Duchess of Capsula: Latino indie-psychedelic rock band
The name Capsula — meaning capsule when translated — originated from David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” Capsula, a Latino indie-psychedelic rock band, formed during 1998 in… Read more »
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Kronos Quartet performs for Belfer anniversary
A single note on the cello rang through a sold-out Setnor Auditorium, building to a cacophony of sound and supported by a strobe light. This… Read more »
Scarred for life: Jason Derulo fails to grow musical style with release of unoriginal EP, 'Tattoos'
Jason Derulo's new EP "Tattoos" sounds like it was written in a high school boy's locker room. Every song is essentially about the same thing:… Read more »
Q&A with Ron McNeil: The Fab Four Beatles tribute band member
Almost everyone likes the Beatles, and the band continues to be popular more than 40 years after its breakup. Unfortunately for fans, they won’t have… Read more »
Band of sisters: Rock-, R&B-infused group releases experimental, catchy debut full-length album
In any other era, Haim may not have made it. Haim is made up of sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim. Born in the late… Read more »
Professor from New Zealand discusses effect of 'Psycho' soundtrack
“Psycho” may be full of murder and intrigue, but thanks to Dr. Stephan Prock’s analysis, it brought out smiles — not screams. Prock, visiting from… Read more »
The eclectic lady: Janelle Monáe delivers undefinable music genre, features diverse list of artists
Do not call her a rhythm and blues artist, because Janelle Monáe cannot be categorized into one genre. It’s almost impossible to categorize her as… Read more »
Q&A with Keller Williams: Funk-, bluegrass-inspired singer-songwriter
Drawing influence from genres like folk, reggae, funk, bluegrass and alternative rock, Keller Williams is constantly stirring up his own styles of music. On stage,… Read more »
Legend-ary: Talented lyricist John Legend explores love, commitment
In case you missed it, John Legend is in love. But this love is not to be mistaken for the infatuation described in the 2005… Read more »
Students react positively to new Juice Jam format
A cadence of electronic beats and vibrations pulsed through Skytop Field for more than six hours yesterday as part of the first-ever Juice Jam Music… Read more »
Bringin' the funk: Local band featuring Funk 'n Waffles owner returns to US, ready to tour again
The quirks of traveling in the United Kingdom — driving on the left side of the road, the archaic architecture — are old news for… Read more »
Midsummer serenade: Electronic artist strips down hit tracks in new melodic EP
Typically known for its whimsically fun beats, Owl City won the hearts of thousands with its debut album, “Maybe I’m Dreaming.” Then, its second album… Read more »
Pulp's top picks in Armory Square
It’s important to get off campus every once in awhile and explore what the city of Syracuse has to offer. One of the most popular… Read more »
New York State Fair concert ticket sales low despite 1 month to opening day
With the heat wave passed and internships winding down, it may feel like the summer season is coming to a close. But for the city… Read more »
Hendricks Chapel Choir performs choral music about genocide in Poland, Germany; visits Holocaust site
Visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was an emotional time for the president of the Hendricks Chapel Choir, Anna Lilikas. “I was speechless. I was angry… Read more »
Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah to perform at The Westcott Theater
First RZA, now Ghostface Killah. It’s been a great semester for 90s hip-hop enthusiasts. The former Wu-Tang Clan member will perform at The Westcott Theater… Read more »
Will.I.was: Black Eyed Peas' frontman will.i.am party rocks on new solo album "#willpower," features other top artists
Without Fergie’s hit-making clout backing his beats, will.i.am teeters dangerously close to being will.i.was. His solo albums range from silly to downright unlistenable, and too… Read more »
Hot and dangerous: Block Party artists Ke$ha, Trey Songz exceed concert-goers' expectations
The crowd partied on. They partied from the first bass-rattling beat of Drop City Yacht Club’s set to the dying strains of Ke$ha’s second encore:… Read more »
High & low: Stoner album falls way short of Kid Cudi's debut, shows laziness in artist's execution
To say Kid Cudi doesn’t try hard isn’t fair. At this point, he has pretty much stopped trying altogether. Since releasing his highly introspective and… Read more »
Q&A with country singer Miranda Lambert to play at Oncenter
If you hear a country song on today’s radio that is feisty with just a touch of crazy, Miranda Lambert is probably the voice behind… Read more »
Mightier than the sword: Rapper Jay Foss writes honest, smooth lyrics, infuses education into hopeful music career
While some rappers find success in being boastful, Jordan Foster finds his own claim to fame by going in the opposite direction — wielding a… Read more »
Out of the ashes: Fall Out Boy delivers evolved pop sound on reunion album
Don’t press play on “Save Rock and Roll” and expect the short, fast and loud confessionals of “Take This to Your Grave.” Don’t look for… Read more »
True to self: Pop-punk band Paramore releases self-titled album with new band dynamic, retains some rock sound
Paramore should have split up in 2010. The band’s instrumental core — guitarist Josh Farro and brother Zac — called it quits in a blog… Read more »
FYP's outstanding cast of 'The Wedding Singer' rises above technical difficulties
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, Zack Phillips's name and year were misstated due to an editing error. Phillips is a freshman. The stage was… Read more »
