rock Archives – The Statesman

Album Review: MGMT returns from the rabbit hole with “Little Dark Age”

Kayla McKiskiArtsFebruary 11, 2018

Psychedelic rock band MGMT has returned to its roots with a synth-pop record, “Little Dark Age,” released Feb. 9 by Columbia Records.

Astronauto is keeping it zen in 2018

Louis James MarroneArtsJanuary 24, 2018January 29, 2018

By night, John Velsor is the frontman of Astronauto, a Valley Stream pop-rock band.

Student Gui Williams releases debut EP

David PepaArtsSeptember 22, 2016September 24, 2016

Stony Brook student Gui Williams just released his debut EP, “Oaths of the Heart,” last month and performed it at the Amityville Music Hall on Sept. 21.

Brookfest atmosphere not exactly perfect for rock music

Michael KohutFeatured Opinions Top StoryFebruary 24, 2015March 17, 2015

USG faced notable backlash on social media following the cancellation of the Streetlight Manifesto concert that was set to take place late last month.

Indie rock group Vampire Weekend leaves listeners thirsty for more

Jessica McKayArtsSeptember 22, 2014December 30, 2014

“Modern Vampires of the City” is indie rock sensation Vampire Weekend’s latest album. The album has not only helped the band maintain their success, but also flourish in the rock community.

Aerosmith: not as good as the past, but still worth the listen

Jon WinklerArtsNovember 12, 2012February 13, 2013

In the music world, seniority means that the longer you or your band have been around, the better you or your band are. However, seniority can also put rust on a band.