Tagged - music

In the Spotlight: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have more than just a sick name; they have a bright future moving forward to become the Riot grrrls of this generation.

A lively, local-run night at Montage Music Hall

 The performances at Montage made for a very memorable Saturday night, with Hamwey’s long saxophone solos the true highlight of the evening.

‘My Messy Mind’ has a personality of its own

Her music screams for your attention, but in a natural “you know you’ll find yourself here” and not in a “LOOK AT ME” type of way.

Racism in rap

For Black rappers, their art and career are one of the couple of means of escape from the harsh reality of systemic racism.

On BTS, K-pop, and toxic fan culture

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard people offhandedly refer to K-pop lovers as all “fangirls” or “Koreaboos.”

AAAH!BBA has reached its final form: the Hee Bee Bee Gees

The whole spectacle can really only be described as a theater kid fever dream, but it is delightfully campy and well-produced.

Old Taylor is back and better than ever with ‘Midnights’

"Midnights" is an amazing concept album that perfectly captures the tone of its inspiration, and the album speaks for itself when it comes to its success.

Tove Lo brings her emotions to the dance floor with ‘Dirt Femme’

For an album considered dance-pop, some of its songs feel more likely to send you crying on the bathroom floor rather than hitting the dance floor.

Spill the T(ay!): A secret that cannot be told

When you lose a part of yourself, it never really comes back completely. I didn’t time travel when I played anymore.

Balancing college and music: how student-run pop-funk band USP does it all

The Campus Times spoke to pop-funk Rochester-based band USP mid-recording session about the creation of their group, working to form and keep a band running as full-time students, and the creative process among engineers.