Young Syracuse R&B artist has more than 100K listens on SoundCloud, will open for Migos
Syracuse local Nick Sgroi plans to open for Migos next month, while just debuting his career within half a year. Read more »
From the Studio
The guy that started this Grateful Dead cover band has seen them more than 200 times
Pearly Baker's Best, a Grateful Dead cover band, plays Funk n' Waffles every Monday. Rhythm guitarist Charley Orlando shares his experiences covering the rock legends. Read more »
Super Bowl weekend proves to be scary at box office
Super Bowl weekend typically isn’t a good time to release a film. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin shares why horror genres can break that trend. Read more »
Beyoncé’s pregnancy photo album broke the internet
On Feb. 1, I looked down at my phone in the middle of class and I very audibly gasped. Sorry, professor. I got a Twitter… Read more »
TV is diversifying, and it's about time
TV columnist Malvika Randive talks about diversity on television and how it's perhaps the most relevant time to talk about this issue. Read more »
The hero we’ve all been waiting for is actually a piece of plastic
Superhero flicks are dominating film culture nowadays, but movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen says we're about to meet a hero better than them all — Lego Batman. Read more »
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? More like Hall of Same
With the 2017 class set in stone, it's time to take a look at who is choosing the inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They could use some diversity. Read more »
Sofar Sounds has success with first Syracuse performance
The global organization Sofar Sounds has been brought to Syracuse by two SU students, bridging the gap between the city and college communities. Read more »
Controversy transports 'A Dog’s Purpose' into irrelevance
"A Dog's Tale" garnered a lot of attention recently because of a controversial video filmed on set. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin says the talk doesn't matter. Read more »
You need to stop listening to Chris Brown right now
If you haven't already stopped listening to problematic singer Chris Brown's music, columnist Christine Chung will convince you to. Read more »
Don't sleep on Hulu's 'The Path'
Aaron Paul breaks out of his usual character mold in Hulu's hit show "The Path," and TV columnist Malvika Randive says the show's second season is one to watch. Read more »
Documentaries surge back to relevance thanks to streaming, diversity
In a big year for the Oscars, some of the most notable nominees are the ones we tend to overlook: the documentaries. Read more »
'La La Land,' 'Moana,' and 'Beauty and the Beast' bring comfort and hope to ailing nation
Music columnist Jenny Bourque has never enjoyed musicals but finds solace in their growing revival among low national mood. Read more »
From freestyle battles in the park to a poet on stage, Milan Chaney integrates honesty in her raps
Milan Chaney, musical artist and poet wants to make a name for herself in the rap community and inspire others in her community to strive for what they want. Read more »
The rise and fall of M. Night Shyamalan and how he shattered expectations
From a break out phenomenon with "The Sixth Sense" to the hard flop "Lady in the Water," M. Night Shyamalan's career has been anything but predictable. Read more »
From Puff Daddy to Lorde, artists are making 2017 their comeback year
After long hiatuses, musicians are making epic comebacks this year. Music Columnist Christine Chung previews the variety of new music being released by popular artists and bands in 2017. Read more »
5 must-watch tv shows new this season
TV columnist Malvika Randive has a list of five new shows hitting the small screen this season that you can't miss. Read more »
'La La Land' is everyone's Oscar pick. It should lose.
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star in the musical film that's on everyone's Oscar radar. Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen says it doesn't deserve to win Best Picture. Read more »
Onondaga Lake historical documentary to premiere Friday
The Onondaga Historical Association partnered with Otto Media to create a documentary on the history of Onondaga Lake. Read more »
The xx's new album shifts into new but familiar territory
The xx's new album is a cohesive blend of strengths and an interesting new sound. Read more »
Junior Charlie Burg believes that music can heal the world
Junior Charlie Burg creates music with soul in order to touch the lives of his listeners, and ultimately heal the world. Read more »
Datsik is pumped to vibe with Syracuse students at his upcoming performance
DJ Datisk dicusses his background in the music industry, what motivates and inspires him to create new music and why he likes coming to Syracuse. Read more »
SU alumna Lacey Mark eliminated from 'The Bachelor,' drama continues
"The Bachelor" continued it's 21st season tonight on ABC -- there were several noteworthy moments even though SU alumna Lacey Mark did not have much screen time. Read more »
3 movies to watch before Inauguration Day
These three films have certain qualities that make them a good watch before Donald Trump is inaugurated Friday. Read more »
