by Jette-Mari Anni
When I’m not in my car listening to the radio, I still carry music with me everywhere I go in my phone – from getting ready in the morning, to going to my next class, to winding down at night.… Click here to continue reading!
Let’s Talk Vinyl
by Jette-Mari Anni
Records. What a nostalgic word with so many memories and emotions that might run through your mind as you hear the word. The first vinyl records, also known as LPs, were released in 1948 and dominated the market even over cassette tapes until the arrival of CDs.… Click here to continue reading!
Why Don’t We Listen to Entire Albums Anymore?
by Emily Vickers
In today’s age of technology, there’s always something new to listen to, watch, cook, attend, and so on. With this constant stream of new media and stimulus, our brain begins to expect more and more. This also means we get tired of things much more easily.… Click here to continue reading!
Concert Season is Upon Us
by Emily Vickers
Yeah, I said it. We might be stuck inside, but that doesn’t mean we have to go on without live music performances! One of my favorite past times during the summer is going to concerts. While we’re all doing our best to adjust to this new normal, we have the option of watching all of our favorite musicians from the comfort of our own home (and without the outrageous food and drink prices).… Click here to continue reading!
The Music Will Get Us Through
by Jette-Mari Anni
I go on long walks daily and have been taking notes on what I hear around me. There are always several houses that have their windows open, and you can hear the shifting mood of the nation through their music choices.… Click here to continue reading!
Pearl Jam are Back, But it’s Like They Never Left
by Will Clausel
Pearl Jam are back after a 7-year absence from studio work with the release of their 11th studio album, Gigaton. While the band celebrates their 30th birthday this year, they can still reach back for some of the magic from their early 90’s albums and combine it with the maturity that has been accumulated during a 30-year career.… Click here to continue reading!
Coldplay Front Man Chris Martin Uses Instagram to Spread Positivity
by Jared Moser
Lead singer, pianist, and keyboardist of Coldplay, Chris Martin, took to an Instagram live stream on March 16th from his house to talk about music, take requests and to spread positivity. It’s not every day you get so close to a celebrity’s personal life, but through live streams and the amazing world of social media, it seems almost normal to see into the personal lives of your favorite influencers.… Click here to continue reading!
Twenty One Pilots Release New Surprise Single “Level of Concern”
by Jared Moser
The two man band from Columbus, Ohio, Twenty One Pilots, dropped a new single titled “Level of Concern” today. The song deals with the quarantine, and how it’s affecting lead singer Tyler Joseph, as he’s “concerned” for his loved ones.… Click here to continue reading!
A Very Strange Direction in Rock n’ Roll: Ween’s “The Pod”
by Nick Papanicholas
By now, the ins and outs of rock n’ roll have been muddied and stomped upon for decades. Lots of directions have been explored in the genre, as well as the creation of new genres like alternative and metal, producing many interesting sounds and people who got their inspiration from the godfathers of rock music, such as Hendrix and The Beatles.… Click here to continue reading!
Surf Rock Isn’t Dead
by Tom Arndt
There’s a long-standing tradition in the surf film community to film surfers and put it to music, but this is usually done in two parts. The surfers surf and the rockers rock, never meeting and only being brought together by someone after both are done.… Click here to continue reading!