Kendrick Lamar continues to show the rap world how it’s done
Music columnist Christine Chung urges everyone to listen to Kendrick Lamar's latest album, "DAMN." Read more »
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‘Juice Box’: students work all semester in class promoting this concert
Twenty music industry and Bandier students take on this one-of-a-kind class project to promote a concert at the Westcott Theater. Read more »
With her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Queen of Folk Joan Baez sees the opportunity for activism
Music columnist Jenny Bourque rejoices in Joan Baez's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, while also recognizing the singer's remaining potential in a time that needs her voice Read more »
Harry Styles’ new song is unexpected
The former One Direction star made his solo debut with “Sign of the Times,” which is being compared to classic rock’s greatest icons. Read more »
The significance of artists taking years-long breaks between album releases
The process of putting out an album is exhausting to say the least, and columnist Jenny Bourque explores this trend from the past and present. Read more »
Bourque: ‘OK Computer’ revived the idea of the concept album, defied expectations in popular music
Columnist Jenny Bourque reflects on significance of Radiohead’s album “OK Computer” as it turns 20 this year. Read more »
Chung: Snoop Dogg’s new music video caught Donald Trump’s attention
Music Columnist Christine Chung questions the President’s response to Snoop Dogg’s latest music video for “Lavender.” Read more »
Taking Back Sunday is coming to central New York. Here are 3 things to know about them.
The Long Island band Taking Back Sunday, will play at the Saranac Brewery on August 18. Their music is described as melodic hardcore. Read more »
Bourque: Chance the Rapper put his money where his mouth is, other artists should too
Chance the Rapper's $1 million donation to Chicago Public Schools shows the kind of positive change celebrities can make. Read more »
The Beatles, an Irish fiddle and Celtic-Pop: an unplugged Ceili Rain
Syracuse University professor Bob Halligan and his bandmate Joe Davoli will take the stage at Steeple Coffee House in the basement of United Church of Fayetteville on Saturday, March 25. Read more »
Chuck Berry, the man behind rock and roll just died. Here's why his legacy continues.
The passing of Chuck Berry is bad news for everyone, and columnist Jenny Bourque explains why. Read more »
From Elvis to Iggy: Cultural appropriation should not be used for personal gain
Music columnist Christine Chung explores the large issue of cultural appropriation in the music industry. Read more »
Jay-Z says radio is losing its effectiveness and relevance in music
Jay-Z argues that radio is becoming less important to the music industry, and music columnist Jenny Bourque can back his claim. Read more »
Ed Sheeran returns with "Divide" and it is full of unexpected surprises
Ed Sheeran returns with "Divide" and it is full of unexpected surprises. Read more »
Ringo Starr’s latest gives hope to classic rock fans
Ringo Starr’s newest solo album won’t be amazing, but his place in history makes it noteworthy. Read more »
The Chainsmokers and Coldplay disappoint with new single, 'Something Just Like This'
Music columnist Christine Chung is really not pleased with this new single from The Chainsmokers and Coldplay. Read more »
Are genres even relevant anymore?
Music columnist Christine Chung wants to smash the genres we label artists with because they're not doing musicians justice. Read more »
Bourque: Atlanta rapper Russ rules Goldstein Auditorium during Bandersnatch
University Union hosted its first Bandersnatch concert of the semester Friday night in Goldstein Auditorium. Rapper Russ headlined the show. Read more »
Music & Memory is changing how doctors treat memory-related diseases in the elderly
Music has always helped people emotionally, but columnist Jenny Bourque looks into an organization using that for their benefit Read more »
Aaron Carter released a new EP and it's actually decent
Music columnist Christine Chung is excited to share that Aaron Carter — her first crush — released new music after nine years. It's not as bad as she thought. Read more »
Prince’s music on Spotify makes us wonder about the resistance against streaming services
Now that Prince is available on streaming services, columnist Jenny Bourque wonders how long until the rest of the remaining hesitant artists follow. Read more »
Whatever happened to giving people mixtapes?
Music columnist Christine Chung really wants you to make a mixtape this Valentine's Day. Read more »
Bourque: I don't know anything about EDM, but I loved seeing it live
Music columnist Jenny Bourque went to her first EDM concert ever -- and she loved it. Read more »
40 years after Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours,' Stevie Nicks is still one of rock's biggest icons
Despite Fleetwood Mac being a thing of the past, columnist Jenny Bourque believes Stevie Nicks is still a force to be reckoned with. Read more »
