By: Sophia Skelton Legacy, a record store in the Dumbo area of Brooklyn, is a musical haven with a homey, retro feel. As vinyl experienced a resurgence, owners Haile Ali, Barkim Salgado, and Victorious De Costa created the perfect oasis for the everyday music lover and vinyl collector to discover new music and fall back …
Live at Wigmore Hall: Sheku Kanneh-Mason
By, Brooke Ricci Sheku Kanneh-Mason is an up and coming cellist who I recently had the pleasure of listening to as he performed at Wigmore Hall in London, England. Wigmore Hall is designed in the Renaissance style and is famous for having the best acoustics in Europe. Although small in size and humble looking in …
“Somewhere” in West Side Story
By, Sara Morales The fascinating beauty of musicals, especially that of West Side Story, is beyond immeasurable. With a score written by both the lyrical genius Stephen Sondheim and the celebrated Leonard Bernstein, this classic musical piece finds a breath of fresh air in the 2021 Stephen Spielberg adaptation. The West Side Story film reimagines …
The Hype and The Heart
By, Mari Apazidis Anime lovers everywhere know the power of an iconic opening song. If you aren’t familiar with anime openings, they usually last about ninety seconds, which contrasts the 10-15 second openings of most Western cartoons. A song is overlaid with beautifully animated and visually stimulating scenes, serving as a perfect introduction for whatever …
Review: Eat Your Young by Hozier
by Maddie Bimonte Hozier is back again after a four-year hiatus with a brand new EP: Eat Your Young. The lead track, “Eat Your Young,” which had been teased for weeks on TikTok, immediately grabbed my attention. The snappy drum beat paired with the instrumental strings made it sound like it came from a movie …
Review: Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
by Clare Flynn In my opinion, Lana Del Rey is one of the most influential artists in music today. With artists such as Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish crediting her as inspiration for their songwriting, Lana Del Rey rarely disappoints. The artist announced her newest studio album, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under …
Review: Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) by Yves Tumor
by Josh Atlas Yves Tumor is easily one of the most enthralling artists of the last decade. Sean Bowie can’t seem to help themselves from making some of the most infectious anthems that seamlessly blend different genres of music. On their newest LP, Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, …
Behind the Scenes of Spring Weekend
By Anna Fahy Spring Weekend is one of Fordham’s greatest traditions. Dating back to 1980, it’s a week-long programming fest hosted by Campus Activities Board that culminates in the Spring Weekend concert. I, along with my two co-concert chairs, Adeyinka Maddy and Gibson Borelli, are so lucky to be producing it this year. Every year …
Fordham Music Venues, Ranked
By, Maura Mulvihill As a big fan of live music and also a big fan of Fordham and also a big fan of live music at Fordham, I’ve spent a decent amount of time in the various venues that have so generously agreed to host a plethora of live music acts. Though I appreciate all …
Conor Cary + Flow Radio One
By, Kate Caperan Conor Cary is a junior at Fordham University who has turned his passion for DJing and electronic music into a non-profit online radio station. This station highlights DJs across New York City and even beyond to other continents. Although Cary started DJing in middle school, it took him years to discover his …