Music
OBOC
OBOC closes semester, with love
“All You Need is Love!” contained a variety of songs from musicals inspired by the joys of infatuation and romance. The skits performed in each song were quite different from their original enactment, with their own unique UR touch.
Music
Ne-Hi talks genre, inspiration, and about making music in America
The four-piece rock band “Ne-Hi” from Chicago is an experimental group with a summertime happy-jam sound to beat.
Eastman
Redbeard Samurai sets sights high for musical future
Redbeard Samurai’s sound is one that seeks to combine the broad appeal and entertainment value of hip-hop with the refinement, intricacy, and musicality of jazz and soul music.
Yellow Jackets
Yellow Jackets recognized for ‘Y2J’
“The best male collegiate album award is an especially big deal,” Hogan said.
Rap
On ‘ABBA’ a fresher Joey Bada$$
But you want more from this talented young emcee, especially because he shows he’s able to give it.
Institute for Popular Music
Sgt. Pepper’s concert salutes Beatles’ history
Faculty, students, staff, and alumni from the Eastman School and River Campus Music Department made up the band on Saturday night for “‘It Was 50 Years Ago Today’: A Sgt. Pepper Celebration.”
CT Recommends
CT recommends: Angel Olsen
The breathiness of Lana Del Rey, the jazzy upbeat of Zooey Deschanel, and a devil’s-in-the-details touch that’s all her own, Angel Olsen’s album is one to dance around your room alone and maybe have a good cry to.
Music
Vaporwave sound makes nostalgia surface
"OASYS" is serene, nostalgic, and just a little bit funny.
Music
Sheeran sells out (again)
Ed Sheeran is losing the very things that make him a compelling pop star, with hubris and swagger replacing his former honesty and down-to-earth image.
