FORDHAM’S MULTIMEDIA MUSIC PUBLICATION
FORDHAM’S MULTIMEDIA MUSIC PUBLICATION
By: Gloria Tabone I never consciously chose to get into EDM, nor did I even consider myself a fan. Rather, it was always around me. My older brother introduced me to Deadmau5, Skrillex, and Galantis when I was younger, and my childhood best friend and I became obsessed with Trap Nation remixes. That phase lasted …
By: Andrew Meeker On January 31st, Fordham University, Lincoln Center campus hosted singer Ashlyn Rae Willson, known mononymously as Ashe, for its Winterfest, an event held annually by its Campus Activity Board (CAB) in LL Pope Auditorium. Ashe burst onto the American music scene in 2020 when her single “Moral of the Story” was featured …
Image courtesy of TeachRock. Pictured is DJ Kool Herc (Clive Campbell). By: Sarah Davidsen August 11, 1973. 1520 Sedgwick Avenue. A back-to-school party that would soon ignite a cultural revolution and reshape history. At the time, New York City was facing a profound economic collapse. The post-industrial shift, which marked a transition away from manufacturing …
By Jaclyn Wickersham Have you ever walked around campus and observed that nearly everyone you pass has their headphones on. Have you ever wondered what they could be listening to? Annually, the Campus Activities Board produces a survey to gather information on what the Fordham community wants for their Spring Weekend concert. This year, the …
By Gabriella Chinnici To get a closer look at the music scene across both Fordham campuses, I sat down with junior Luisa Ferreira, a member of Fordham’s Afro-Latin Ensemble. Throughout our conversation, we dove into her musical journey, the Ensemble’s unique energy, and the cultural significance of Afro-Latin music. As she spoke passionately about her …
By Jade Petalcorin Have you ever been asked the question “How are you?” and just never had the words to describe how you’re feeling, or maybe you don’t want to get into how you are actually feeling, so you settle for the response, “I’m good.” However, when it comes to the people I actually care …
By: Clare Flynn On Monday, September 30th, 2024, Conan Gray performed at Madison Square Garden for the first time with his Found Heaven on Tour. Despite playing in New York before, this sold-out show was his biggest performance in the city to date. All over Midtown, Manhattan, fans were decked out in yellow and black, …
By: Therese Burgo On a recent trip to the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, I found myself standing in front of an illustrated map of the neighborhood during the Harlem Renaissance. The map listed the names of many prominent musicians from the era in small writing, including where they lived, performed, won awards, and more. …
By: Emma Swope Irish rock sensation Inhaler performed for an electric crowd at Pier 17 on Friday, October 17th, marking a high point in their 2024 North American tour. The show was relatively early in their tour, only the 6th out of 22 shows. As it was my second time seeing them, I had very …
By: Natalie Kiene A hair bow is mandatory for any of Gracie Abrams’ sold-out shows. Entering the lobby of Radio City Music Hall you will be met with a sea of lace, ribbons and of course, bows. Gracie first gained attention when she opened for Olivia Rodrigo on her U.S. leg of the Sour Tour. …
