Carrying the tune: SU students form indie band in basement of BBB
Brewster, Boland, Brockway, Basket(s). A dorm basement might not be the ideal place to form a band, but two years ago the members of Basket(s)… Read more »
From the Studio
London calling: Syracuse local raps about personal life, vulnerabilities
Demerris Bufford is no ordinary Pastabilities employee. When he’s not working as a line cook, the 25-year-old Syracuse native is also an aspiring rapper. Bufford,… Read more »
Note-worthy: A capella group releases album named after signature attire
Orange Appeal, an all-male a capella group, has been making crowds go wild since 1997 with its signature Chuck Taylors, ties and black button-down shirts. On… Read more »
SU alumnus shines at box office with 'The Fault in Our Stars'
John Green’s "The Fault in Our Stars" has sold 10.7 million copies worldwide. The young adult novel-turned blockbuster made $48 million opening weekend. Michael Weber, a… Read more »
Taste of Syracuse draws restaurants, musicians to Clinton Square for two-day festival
In Syracuse’s early days, Clinton Square was the center for commerce and social gatherings, with vendors, shops and farmers’ markets lining the crossroads. And every… Read more »
Time to say goodbye: Graduate compiles graduation playlist
The best albums and mixes tell a story. They manage to formulate a theme and capture a mood. With graduation right around the corner, I’ve… Read more »
Dalle Alone: Artist's solo debut establishes individual sound
Brody Dalle is best known as the frontwoman for the disbanded punk group The Distillers, where her lyrics were fighting words more often shrieked or… Read more »
Knock 'em Zedd: DJ Zedd, rapper 2 Chainz bring high-energy performance to Block Party
Zedd walked behind his DJ booth stretched across the stage, stood there, lifted his hands toward the ceiling of the Carrier Dome and dropped the… Read more »
MayFest musical acts draw crowds to Walnut Park
The smell of beer and freshly cooked hamburgers filled the air as girls donning high-waisted shorts and boys in sunglasses danced and sang in Walnut… Read more »
Spring artist showcase to spotlight student singer-songwriters
Listening to the same Top 40 hits on the radio every single day can be boring, but students have a chance to update their playlists… Read more »
Error 404: In strange sci-fi world of “Transcendence,” strong cinematography, acting is not found
With “Transcendence,”cinematographer-turned-director Wally Pfister attempted to create a world in which technology could overcome any environmental or human obstacles. But the film wasn’t able to… Read more »
Beast mode: After 16 years off, Afghan Whigs bring back dynamic grunge roots for revival attempt
Revival efforts are tricky. When a band breaks up, even for the most amicable reasons, it sends a message that the story is over. That… Read more »
Fright night: Salt City Horrorfest revives classic scary movies, slasher flicks on nostalgic 35mm film
If running from pumpkin-headed ghouls and reciting “Candyman” three times in front of a dusty mirror are two of your favorite pastimes, this weekend’s Salt… Read more »
Space man: Hardwell impresses sold-out crowd during energetic performance at F-Shed
Hardwell proved to be easy to love during an out-of-this-world performance at the F-Shed at the Market. All of the usual characters — young, neon-toting… Read more »
Scouting report: “Draft Day” appeals to football diehards, casual fans
Your typical sports movies either include an aging superstar looking for redemption, a true team of underdogs taking down a juggernaut or other cliches about… Read more »
Born to be Wylde: Black Label Society sticks to its usual Southern-tinged metal playbook
Zakk Wylde and his iconic bull’s-eye guitar are back, but not quite with a vengeance. Wylde’s band Black Label Society’s ninth album, “Catacombs of the… Read more »
Watered down: With flimsy acting, overwrought storyline, "Noah" is disaster of biblical proportions
With “Noah,” director Darren Aronofsky tried to add drama and action to a universally recognized parable. But with mismatching elements from different sections of the… Read more »
Deep roots: Nickel Creek sticks to blueprint of rock-infused mountain music
This is not your grandpa’s bluegrass. After a seven-year hiatus, bluegrass darling Nickel Creek has gotten the band back together just in time for their… Read more »
Like 'Old' times: Danny Brown kicks off new tour with a bang at Schine Underground
Set to embark on a nationwide tour to promote his recent album “Old,” Danny Brown brought his unique style to Syracuse on Wednesday night to… Read more »
No satisfaction: "Divergent" refuses to deviate from dystopian movie tropes
For moviegoers who enjoyed the world that Suzanne Collins helped create in “The Hunger Games,” “Divergent” will probably be a fun watch. But it doesn’t… Read more »
Danny Brown expected to bring energetic, rowdy show to Schine Underground
Danny Brown will bring his signature high-pitched flow, gap-toothed grin and wild-flowing mane to the Schine Underground on Wednesday night. The eccentric Detroit rapper will… Read more »
Shakira, Shakira: Colombian superstar oversteps her limitations, gets experimental on self-titled album
Best known for her skillful blend of Latin and pop music, Shakira has shown throughout her career that her interests lie elsewhere, too. But on… Read more »
Off course: 'Need For Speed' veers into laughable territory with sloppy story, flat acting
For a movie that starts in second gear, most of “Need For Speed” is as about as good as being stuck in traffic. “Need For… Read more »
