The Statesman

Read Southall Band releases new album “For The Birds”

Skylar Sena • November 24, 2021

Read Southall, lead singer of his self-titled band, discussed the heart and soul that has gone into all of his lyrical projects, including the band’s most recent album release, “For The Birds,” in an interview with The Statesman.

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A flair for reinvention: From “Reputation” to “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

Melanie Navarro • November 15, 2021

Taylor Swift knows her fans “All Too Well.” On Nov. 12, “Red (Taylor’s Version)” was released as the second part of a mission to re-record her previous albums which are not owned by the singer.

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How Astroworld turned into a “mass casualty event”

Skylar Sena • November 14, 2021

On Friday, Nov. 5, at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, a crowd rush kickstarted a struggle that became a tragedy. In a crammed audience of around 50,000 attendees, momentum led to collapse, air loss and trampling, resulting in nine deaths.

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Celebrating Hip-Hop History Month

Amaya McDonald • November 7, 2021

Celebrate and recognize hip-hop's impact on groups both in and outside the Black community with the observation of Hip-Hop History Month. Here are some of the songs that define the culture.

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Kanye West is “Gone” – Meet Ye

Amaya McDonald • October 20, 2021

Say goodbye to Kanye West. The Chicago rapper famously recognized as Kanye Omari West has legally changed his name to “Ye.” The musician alluded to this change back in 2018, months after releasing his eighth studio album, “ye.”

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Promoting healing and compassion through music

Sydney Riddle • October 17, 2021

While many people turn to traditional western medicine when sick or struggling with mental health challenges, the integration of music has long proven to help convey compassion and empathy to many facing health problems.

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Staller Center welcomes Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti

Sydney Riddle • September 29, 2021

On Sept. 25, the Staller Center welcomed Grammy-winning trumpet player Chris Botti to its stage — the first major performance it has showcased since the beginning of the pandemic.

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The evolution of music festivals – America’s favorite pastime

Skylar Sena • September 23, 2021

With the return of live music has inevitably come the return of beloved and glamorized music festivals — the close of September will host the long-awaited Governor’s Ball at New York City’s own Citi Field.

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Drake drops latest album “Certified Lover Boy”

Isaac Saia Gluck • September 17, 2021

For rap megastar Drake, it's hard to know when the rapping persona stops and the goofing around starts. His feuds with other rappers and many of his actions are questionable and unatoned for, but his songs can have good hooks ... sometimes.

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An interview with Fleece, covering their newest album, “Stunning and Atrocious”

Sonya Gugliara • September 14, 2021

Indie-rock band Fleece released their album “Stunning and Atrocious,” introducing listeners to tracks such as “Like It A Lot” and “Upside Down.” The Montreal-based band shares their creative and personal experiences when it comes to making new music.

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Some Kanye West fans celebrate “Donda” – others are still confused

Isaac Saia Gluck • September 10, 2021

Kanye West, unquestionably one of the most important musicians of our generation and a proponent of the notion that there is no such thing as bad publicity, released his 10th studio album, "Donda," following multiple extravagant and dramatic listening parties.

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Back on Campus Playlist

Skylar Sena • September 5, 2021

An eclectic mix of the vintage and the modern, you’ll be humming this back-to-school playlist as you make the dreaded walk across campus this fall semester.

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