By: Delaney Gouveia Merritt Cathers was born and raised in Middletown, Rhode Island. Growing up, he said he was “always drawn to music,” and would often drum along to songs in the backseat of the car. At age 14, he joined his school’s band, but didn’t enjoy it and quit soon after. However, his grandfather …
Sofia Coppola & the Art of the Soundtrack
By: Georgie Fleming Although Sofia Coppola began her career as a baby in her father, Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, her innovative and unique directorial style has made her a prominent name within the film industry. Watching The Virgin Suicides for the first time as a teenager, I was introduced to AIR through the dreamy, …
Influence of Country on the Charts
By: Maribelle Gordon It’s no secret that country-western influences are having a massive impact on pop culture right now in a variety of ways. From the ‘coastal-cowgirl’ fashion craze which seamlessly integrates western staples like cowboy boots and straw hats into mainstream fashion to a young and growing interest in cities like Austin, Texas, country …
Noah Kahan & The Red Rocks Experience
By: Jaclyn Wickersham As a lover of live music, my lifelong dream was to see a concert at Red Rocks in Colorado. Spending many nights of my adolescence watching YouTube livestream performances from the venue, I have been cultivating this aspiration for a long time. This dream was particularly special because it was one I …
Merging Tunes: How Generations Come Together to Appreciate Music
By: Catherine Lynch The act of sharing one’s passions with others is a source of sincere happiness and connection. Within the realm of music, the YouTube channel “Turning the Tables” created by Connor and his father, embodies this atmosphere of shared enthusiasm. Through the channel, Connor introduces his father, Kevin, to his favorite albums, along …
Griselda: Bringing Old Hip-Hop Back to Life
By: Andrew Benavides As we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, folks around the nation are taking a blast into the past and rejoicing over old tunes they grew up with. Although this is a wonderful occasion, I have to beg the question: what has happened to the music genre we used to love so dearly? …
Inside College Radio: WPTS-FM
By: Therese Burgo Fordham University is home to WFUV: Fordham University’s Voice – a nationally recognized non-commercial station and NPR affiliate. That in mind, Fordham is no stranger to radio. While this station is based on our college campus, it is not to be confused with college radio, which is run mostly – if not …
A Concert Cost V. Experience Analysis
By: Jenna Lizasuain April 14, 2023: The Eras Tour at Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL) Seats: Back Lower Bowl Price: $145 Method: Ticketmaster As most of TikTok has pointed out, getting tickets for The Eras Tour directly from Ticketmaster was no easy feat. While I was not the person in my group that purchased the …
Is This the End of boygenius?
By: Jaclyn Wickersham It’s safe to say that 2023 has been the year of the boys. The band boygenius, composed of female indie artists Julian Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus, has been dominating the music scene recently. The band reunited with the release of their first album, “The Record,” in March, five years after …
Still… At Their Very Best
By Jack Warner On Nov. 7, English pop-rock band The 1975 brought another installment of “The 1975: Still…At Their Very Best.” to Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center. An entirely sold out arena overflowed with fans from near and far to witness a set that lasted for the better part of two hours. Despite that length, …