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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 »

April 9, 2017 at 11:07 pm

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 »

April 4, 2017 at 10:57 pm

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 »

March 28, 2017 at 8:11 pm

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 »

March 26, 2017 at 10:26 pm

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 »

March 21, 2017 at 11:55 pm

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 »

March 21, 2017 at 11:18 pm

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 »

March 21, 2017 at 9:34 pm

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 »

March 19, 2017 at 10:19 pm

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 »

March 19, 2017 at 9:54 pm

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 »

March 7, 2017 at 11:18 pm

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 »

March 5, 2017 at 8:10 pm

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 »

February 28, 2017 at 9:37 pm

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 »

February 26, 2017 at 9:31 pm

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 »

February 26, 2017 at 7:28 pm

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 »

February 24, 2017 at 11:56 pm

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 »

February 21, 2017 at 10:40 pm

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 »

February 19, 2017 at 8:01 pm

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 »

February 14, 2017 at 9:47 pm

Whatever happened to giving people mixtapes?

Music columnist Christine Chung really wants you to make a mixtape this Valentine's Day. Read More »

February 12, 2017 at 6:37 pm

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 »

February 11, 2017 at 11:13 am

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 »

February 7, 2017 at 9:37 pm

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? More like Hall of Same

With the 2017 class set in stone, it's time to take a look at who is choosing the inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They could use some diversity. Read More »

January 31, 2017 at 11:45 pm

You need to stop listening to Chris Brown right now

If you haven't already stopped listening to problematic singer Chris Brown's music, columnist Christine Chung will convince you to. Read More »

January 29, 2017 at 9:53 pm