‘He had novel-sized ideas’: SU professor, classmate reflect on Lou Reed's admiration for poet
When David Yaffe changed offices, he had to leave behind a dysfunctional relic of a desk. But the desk itself was historic: It once belonged… Read more »
Writer archives: Erik van Rheenan
‘Excursions on a Wobbly Rail’: Alumna remembers Lou Reed's time at WAER
Katharine Barr was the head of WAER when a scruffy Lou Reed approached, begged and pleaded her to have his own program on the station… Read more »
'I'll be your mirror': Lou Reed's time at SU shapes career as music legend
Before his anti-authority attitude became a staple of his performances, a young Lou Reed mastered the art of the prima donna rock star at Syracuse… Read more »
Lockerbie residents to bring back Christmas lights
Come December, Lockerbie’s cold winter sky gets incredibly dark after sunset. That’s one of the first things Melissa Chessher noticed when she and her daughter… 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 »
Surveys, diverse artist selection lead to 3 concert sellouts this semester
When it comes to selling concert tickets, University Union is riding a hot streak. Tickets for UU’s second Bandersnatch Music Series show of the semester… Read more »
Alumni reflect on fond memories from SU days
Orange Central, Syracuse University’s Homecoming celebration, is a time to remember. For students today, it’s a chance to remember that iPhones, Ke$ha and Xbox’s weren’t… Read more »
Wiz Khalifa to perform at Oncenter War Memorial Arena on Oct. 18
Rapper Wiz Khalifa is slated to perform at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena on Thursday, Oct. 18, according to Live Nation. The Pittsburgh native hip-hop… Read more »
Decibel : Punk with a Purpose: The Wonder Years delve beneath superficial with enlightening album
Artist: The Wonder YearsAlbum: Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm NothingRecord Label: Hopeless RecordsSoundwaves: 5/5Sounds Like: No-frills pop-punkNew Found Glory. Blink-182. The Starting… Read more »
Q&A with Ra Ra Riot guitarist Milo Bonnaci
Indie rockers Ra Ra Riot will come home to Syracuse to play their first concert since releasing their second album, 'The Orchard.' They'll perform at… Read more »
Decibel : Offbeat: Rap, metal artists overpower Travis Barkers' personal side project
Artist: Travis BarkerAlbum: Give the Drummer SomeRecord Label: InterscopeSoundwaves: 3/5Sounds Like: Hardcore hip-hop remixesTravis Barker is one of a select handful of elite drummers who… Read more »
Decibel : Toning it down: Dubstep artist James Blake brings classic sound, softer beats in debut
Artist: James BlakeAlbum: 'James Blake'Record label: Atlas Recordings/A&M RecordsRelease date: Feb. 8, 2011Soundwaves: 4.5/5Sounds like: Dubstep for people who don't like dubstep Anyone who's stepped foot… Read more »
Decibel : Toning it down: Dubstep artist James Blake brings back classic sound in debut album
Artist: James BlakeAlbum: 'James Blake'Record label: Atlas Recordings/A&M RecordsRelease date: Feb. 8, 2011Soundwaves: 4.5/5Sounds like: Dubstep for people who don't like dubstep Anyone who's stepped foot… Read more »
Decibel : Out of this world: Bright Eyes moves past folky feel to synthesized sound in new album
Artist: Bright EyesAlbum: 'The People's Key'Record Label: Saddle CreekRelease Date: Feb. 15, 2011Soundwaves: 4/5Sounds Like: Bob Dylan in spaceConor Oberst, folk genre's wunderkind, has been… Read more »
