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.
Local
The Demos welcome Rochester’s cooperative music community
The Demos is a Rochester band with an indie-rock sound, self-described on its Facebook page as being influenced by "girls, fast cars, nightlife, girls, reckless romance, and girls."
Music
Sun Kil Moon invites listeners to think more
It is exceptionally rare, especially within the realm of music, that we get such a realistic look into someone else’s head.
Media Matrix
Gumball Machine is very, very gay
If you are looking for gay artists or are feeling really gay or just want to feel like you're in a dark club with neon pink lights and sweat beading on your neck, Gumball Machine is worth a listen.