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 …
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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, …
Camping Culture: Heaven or Hell?
By: Zoey Martinez To some people, buying a concert ticket and proceeding to forget about it until a few days before is the norm. Others, however, plan for the occasion months in advance–their outfit, their makeup, and most importantly, their camping plans. Although camping for concerts has been around for decades, it’s grown tremendously since …
Scooter Braun? More Like Scooter Fraud.
By: Maddie Bimonte and Jack Warner An artist always needs a manager. Someone to jump start their career and be a driving force in getting them gigs and appearances. But most of the time, they’re the villains in the story. Take a look at Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Pressley’s manager. Or even Allen Klein who …
Laufey’s Genre-Less Jazz
By: Sara Morales Jazz, often considered the soundtrack of the 20th century, has seen its unfortunate demise in recent decades. While popular culture of the time included the likes of artists such as Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington, the age of Rap and Raeggeton has pushed Jazz to the back of the shelf. Avid Jazz …