Music Archives – The Statesman

The 1975 revisit their musical roots in new album “Being Funny in a Foreign Language”

Arts MusicOctober 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Fans of The 1975 — myself included — were pleased with the nostalgic sound and tone of “Being Funny” and felt it was a return to the sound they know and love from Healy and the band.

R&B duo LION BABE brings soul and funk to Staller

Arts MusicSeptember 26, 2022

On Sept. 23, musical duo LION BABE graced the stage of the Staller Center with a blend of R&B, soul and funk. Multidisciplinary artist/vocalist Jillian Harvey and producer/DJ Lucas Goodman aka Astro Raw had audience members off of their seats.

Beyoncé’s “Renaissance”: Track by track

Arts MusicSeptember 11, 2022

R&B and pop icon Beyonce released her seventh studio album “RENAISSANCE” on July 29, topping the charts with a selection of groovy and self-empowerment-themed songs.

Blondie rounds off the “Against the Odds” tour at The Paramount

Arts MusicSeptember 8, 2022

For the nights of Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, Blondie finished off the last leg of their “Against the Odds” tour at The Paramount in Huntington Village, New York. With it being a total success, let’s take a look at their past, rise and future as a band.

Russian musicians speak out against Ukraine invasion

Arts MusicSeptember 3, 2022September 4, 2022

Ever since the start of the war in Ukraine, many artists from Russia have voiced their support for the people of Ukraine. Now, those artists are bringing their opinions with them on tour in the United States.

Andrew McMahon and Dashboard Confessional rock Pier 17

Arts MusicAugust 23, 2022August 23, 2022

Dashboard Confessional and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness’ co-headlining “Hello Gone Days” tour reached its New York City stop on Friday, August 12 atop South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 venue.

Canadian-Korean singer JUNNY’s first North American Tour

Arts MusicAugust 22, 2022August 21, 2022

Canadian-Korean singer-songwriter JUNNY is making his way to New York on his first-ever North American tour, the ‘blanc’ tour, named after his newly released album.

South Korean Rapper CAMO’s first North American Tour

Arts MusicAugust 21, 2022

South Korean rapper CAMO is gracing fans with her first-ever North American tour, “CAMO: WIFEY TOUR”, with special guests JMIN, DJ Yungrican, and Butch Dawson.

Off the Record: Spotify versus Apple Music, and Hollywood Remakes

Arts Movies Multimedia Music PodcastsJuly 1, 2022June 29, 2022

In Episode 2, hosts Amaya and Melanie discuss the timeless battle over Spotify and Apple Music. The hosts also get into a heated discussion over the Hollywood remake He’s all That and Hollywood’s infamous reputation of ruining classics.

Off the Record: The Best No Skip Albums

Arts Multimedia Music PodcastsJune 29, 2022

Join Arts & Culture editors Amaya McDonald and Melanie Navarro for the new Statesman podcast, “Off The Record.” From The “King of Pop” Michael Jackson to Lady Gaga, they dig into the artistry that creates a cohesive no-skip album.

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University Orchestra shines at Staller

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Enhypen ends first U.S. tour in Radio City Music Hall

Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” lives up to the hype

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