Junior lands local record label deal and volunteers performing at hospitals
Dylan Carroll has been singing for as long as he can remember. Read more »
From the Studio
Weiser-Schlesinger: Spotify is awful for artists, but great for listeners
This week music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger takes on Spotify in defense of the artists it pays little to. Read more »
Halloween playlist: Songs to get you in the ghoulish spirit
Get the chills with this Halloween-themed playlist. Read more »
Benjamin: Chris Rock's natural humor makes him the ideal host for the 88th Academy Awards
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin thinks that Chris Rock was the perfect choice for host of the 88th Academy Awards because of his diversity and natural stage presence. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Why I don't care that Luke Bryan is coming to the Carrier Dome
Luke Bryan just announced he'll be playing at the Carrier Dome in April, so music columnist and non-country fan Brett Weiser-Schlesinger weighs in. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Fast reaction to Raury headlining next Bandersnatch concert
Bandersnatch headliner Raury is hard to place under any one genre. Read more »
6 things to know about Bandersnatch performers Raury and Demo Taped
Here are 6 facts about upcoming Bandersnatch performers Raury and Demo Taped. Read more »
Raury to headline second Bandersnatch concert of fall semester
Raury and Demo Taped will perform at the Schine Underground as the second Bandersnatch concert of the fall semester. Read more »
Damle: Young the Giant's additions to 'In the Open' are distinct in tone
In their "In The Open" series, the California-based band records stripped down live versions of their music in scenic outdoors locations. Somehow, the covers are on par with their studio recordings, and at times, are even better. Read more »
Sophomore launches rap career on Soundcloud
Jay Rose, launched his public rap career Sept. 30 on SoundCloud. His premier track, “Dreams” is about how he’s been waiting for an opportunity to arrive, working hard and having a goal Read more »
Tours to be held at Crouse College historic bell tower Saturday
It’s not every day that Crouse’s historic bell tower is opened to the public. But this Saturday, alumni and students will have the opportunity to experience the bells first-hand as a part of Syracuse’s Orange Central events. Read more »
Luke Bryan to perform in Carrier Dome on April 9
Country music star Luke Bryan will perform at the Carrier Dome on April 9 as part of his "Kill The Lights" tour. Read more »
Coming Out Month: 34 songs by influential LGBT artists
Pulp put together some of the best tracks from LGBT musicians in honor of Coming Out Month. Check out the playlist here. Read more »
2015 doesn't quite match up with 'Back to the Future: Part II' predictions
We have FaceTime, we have Snapchat and we kind of have hoverboards. Check out what else Marty McFly and Doc Brown got right and wrong in the year 2015. Read more »
Benjamin: 'Steve Jobs' is one of the best films of the year
Once the "Steve Jobs" began, the audience was captivated by its electric energy. Read more »
Damle: Why it doesn’t matter if you heard it first
Music columnist Isha Damle explains why discovering music is a personal journey. Read more »
Syracuse International Film Festival to bring 30-plus films to area
The Syracuse International Film Festival will host over 30 films from six different countries. Read more »
Author interviews SU professor and alumnus for Bob Dylan book 'Dylan Disc by Disc'
David Yaffe and Garland Jeffreys contributed their knowledge of Dylan's life to music critic Jon Bream's latest novel. Read more »
2 reasons why going to concerts sober is better
You’ve paid money to see an artist, usually because you enjoy them, right? So you should probably remember it. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Foo Fighters are generic, but front-man Dave Grohl is anything but
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger poses the question: how is this relatively generic band somehow the most iconic rock act of the millennium? Because Dave Grohl knows how to work his celebrity status. Read more »
Former director of jazz studies at VPA details life as musician and teacher
For Joe Riposo, 82, music might as well be his first language. Read more »
Midterm madness medicine: Tunes to calm down with
Nervous for midterms? Find some stress-relief with this indie-chill playlist. Read more »
Benjamin: Why 'Pan' could never fly
“Pan," based on the story of Peter Pan, flopped at the box-office this weekend. Here's why: Read more »
5 reactions to Life In Color Syracuse
Five thoughts on LIfe In Color, the massive paint party that took over the Oncenter on Friday. Read more »
