APPreciation: Shazam
Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Mountain Jam, Burning Man, Governor’s Ball and Sasquatch. It’s the season of festival announcements, and lineups are being finalized and publicized left and… Read more »
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Man of the Hour: Big Sean lights up Goldstein Auditorium as part of 'Save the Horn' benefit concert
Big Sean had every “clique” swerving and showed anything but “mercy.” More than 1,200 people filled Goldstein Auditorium on Friday night for the “Save The… Read more »
Off-kilter: Album showcases local band's talent through existential sound
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, several songs on The Vanderbuilts’ new album were said to be sung by lead singer Sam Kogon.… Read more »
Built to last: The Vanderbuilts release new album, prepare to graduate and keep playing music
It’s 6:15 p.m. at The Westcott Theater and The Vanderbuilts can’t get on stage for a sound check. The other bands are taking too long,… Read more »
Syracuse native band Ra Ra Riot takes SXSW, 30 under 30 list by storm
Not only will former Syracuse-University-band-turned-indie-rockers Ra Ra Riot perform at SXSW next week, they are also featured on BuzzFeed’s “30 Under 30” list of bands… Read more »
Meeting of minds: Reznor creates a sombre setlist with mixture of acoustic, electronic sounds
Trent Reznor has never really had a penchant for making happy music, but the Nine Inch Nails frontman hasn’t sounded sadder than when channeling his… Read more »
Come get it: 90's child star Aaron Carter throws party for crowd of screaming fans
Aaron Carter has taught his listeners three things: If you want the girl, sing about it; if you want a party, throw it; and if… Read more »
Misfire: Confusing compilation of emo, stadium rock makes conventional weapons worst My Chemical Romance album to date
Emo died in 2006, and “The Black Parade” was the album that killed it. My Chemical Romance apparently thought generous applications of “guy-liner” and swooping… Read more »
Syracuse-based Indie-folk rockers The Vanderbuilts release new single
The Vanderbuilts are on the brink of releasing a second full-length album, and if “I Wish I Was A Saber Toothed Tiger” is any indication,… Read more »
Disheartening: Compilation about Valentine's Day evokes anything but love
Sorry for this one, hopeless romantics, but Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark cash grab. So, of course, I was slinking back into “spending Valentine’s Day… Read more »
Krewella concert attracts audiences with LED light dancing skills
Grimy. Dirty. Filthy. These are words that, in the electronic dance music scene, can be used to describe an atmosphere that is great for fans.… Read more »
Sounds of silence: Senior capstone project tackles seriousness of bullying through visually appealing orchestra performance
The trombonist circled the cellist, taunting the cello player with booming sounds and playing the instrument with a punching motion. The two musicians, as part… Read more »
Blue Man Group shocks audiences with memorable musical acts
The Blue Man looked bewildered. He had already stuffed five marshmallows into his mouth, but his fellow Blue Man was still tossing marshmallows to him… Read more »
Electro-turned-jam band Lotus performs at The Westcott Theater
With dreadlocks and glow sticks coiling through the air, students and locals alike grooved to the electronic waves generated from one of the most popular… Read more »
Future classic: Chamber music performance group Dinosaur Annex brings modern, surreal sound to Setnor Music Hall
The cello pulsed in low, haunting waves while the jumpy piano echoed the high woodwinds. The piano, cello, clarinet and flute sounded in a perpetual… Read more »
So much to say: Seasoned pop-punk band Say Anything mixes old songs with new material in three disc set
Pop-punk bands collecting rare cuts, bootlegs and B-sides have become just that: a rarity. Most bands get easily embarrassed by their early albums — Brand… Read more »
Road to relaxation: Don't let the stress college brings define your college lifestyle
Stress happens. It is an inevitable part of college life. Between the time consumption of class schedules and the anxiety over whether to wear your… Read more »
Overcharged: Dubstep artist Datsik brings powerful sound show to Westcott Theater
As the temperature dropped elsewhere in Syracuse last night, The Westcott Theater became a sauna. Dubstep producer and rapper Troy Beetles, known by his stage… Read more »
Q&A with Jon Simmons, lead singer and guitarist for Balance & Composure
Since the band formed in 2007, Balance and Composure has released three records. Their most recent album, “Separation,” was released in 2011. The emo-punk quintet… Read more »
Overshadowed: A$AP Rocky's feature artists outshine him on his own album
Rap needs a new unspoken rule sandwiched somewhere between “Thou shall stop hashtag-rapping and start writing real punch lines” and “Thou will never, ever ask… Read more »
Move along: All-American Rejects pump out high-octane show at Westcott
As the first opener left the stage, the audience could hardly stay silent. Howls for the All-American Rejects bellowed from the crowd in the pit… Read more »
Walk the Moon draws energy from audience at Schine Underground
Students sporting bold stripes of face paint and glow-in-the-dark dots around their eyes danced, clapped and sang along to headliner Walk the Moon. “We rattle… Read more »
Playing with fire: Alicia Keys' soulful, jazz-infused new album stays red hot
Alicia Keys hasn’t given music critics much to criticize. The singer has secured a spot as R&B royalty with soulful, piano-accompanied hits about her often-aching… Read more »
Syracuse a capella groups put their vocal chops on display to raise money for charity
All-girl group Main Squeeze filed onto the stage and formed a ring as the lights dimmed down in Hendricks Chapel. The stage, lit from the… Read more »
