Q&A with Chad Butler, drummer for Switchfoot
It’s only fitting that a band as sun-soaked as San Diego’s Switchfoot is filming a surfing documentary. While working on the project, the band is… Read more »
From the Studio
With the band: Students get chance to strike up some tunes for marching band class
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series appearing occasionally that is intended to give readers a glimpse into distinct courses available at… Read more »
Speaking his mind: Poetic lyrics, powerful flows bring Lupe Fiasco's social commentary into focus
Lately it seems that every time someone mentions the name Lupe Fiasco, stories of Twitter beefs and a possible retirement sprout up. There’s no debating… Read more »
Coheed and Cambria play diverse set at Westcott Theater
Hours before its show in Syracuse sold out Monday, Coheed and Cambria played an acoustic performance at The Sound Garden record store in front of… Read more »
Avicii dials up lively dance show at Lava nightclub
House music is a sweeping phenomenon, and it’s no wonder why it’s grown as much as it has. The combination of heart-pulsing music and stellar… Read more »
Human Rights Film Festival delves into social justice topics
Like so many children, Ruby knows the names of her favorite dinosaurs. She knows she wants to be an astronaut. What she doesn’t know are… Read more »
From the box office: Sept. 14- Sept. 16
From the Box Office: Sept. 14 – Sept. 16 It was another disappointing box office weekend for Hollywood, the second-worst weekend of the year. The… Read more »
Hometown heroes: The Heavy Pets' jam band sound brings life to Syracuse music scene
From a makeshift stage at Harry’s Bar to one of the premier venues in upstate New York, one local band, The Heavy Pets, has made… Read more »
Empty Words: Unimaginative plot wastes talented cast on dull, plodding story
1.5/5 Popcorns “The Words” is the story of a story within a story within yet another story. Problem is, none of the stories are particularly… Read more »
Student band woos crowd at Westcott Theater
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, Max Newland's and Grennan Milliken's academic years were misstated. Newland is a senior and Milliken is an… Read more »
Hip-hop artist Kid Ink, alternative rapper Skizzy Mars to perform in first Bandersnatch Music Series Show of semester
Hip-hop artist Kid Ink will headline University Union Concerts’ first Bandersnatch Music Series show of the semester. He’ll perform in the Schine Underground on Monday,… Read more »
Smoke and mirrors: P!nk hides behind similar edgy pop formula of 'Funhouse'
P!nk has come to be the tough, no-nonsense chick that girls want to be like, guys want to date and everyone is guilty of rocking… Read more »
Downfall: Aside from one glimmer of hope, fall season offers disappointing pilots
Summer TV is coming to a close at this point, and unless you’re vehemently invested in finding out which American finally got some talent on… Read more »
Shooting for perfection: Rich historical setting, star performances can't salvage lackluster story
3.5/5 Popcorns During Prohibition, moonshining and bootlegging were family businesses — none more infamous than the Bondurant brothers. “Lawless” epitomizes the harsh reality of their… Read more »
Dumbed down: Garage pop band captures teenage attitude on self-titled album
4 out of 5 Decibels Hipster college kids and indie music lovers alike are notorious for filling the underground music scene with extremely lackluster garage… Read more »
'I want to see your hands up': Calvin Harris, Childish Gambino energize crowd at sold-out Juice Jam
For a concert that’s been pockmarked by spurts of rain in recent years, the only precipitation at Juice Jam came from perspiration in the pit… Read more »
Despite small crowd, Aer captivates audience, inspires young musicians
A small crowd only took up a fraction of The Westcott Theater, but its energy still seemed to fuel the performers at Aer’s concert on… Read more »
Tickets for Dalai Lama talk, One World Concert to go on sale Friday for SU, SUNY-ESF students, Monday for general public
Tickets for the Oct. 9 One World Concert — a public talk by the Dalai Lama and a festival-style concert in the Carrier Dome featuring… Read more »
Full list of musical artists released for One World Concert in Carrier Dome
The One World Concert, a festival-style music event in the Carrier Dome, released its full list of more than 20 musical artists set to perform,… Read more »
Down to earth: Independent film takes raw, brutally honest look at working class lifestyle
4/5 Popcorns When personal tragedy and financial ruin collide, everyone has a breaking point. In “Blue Collar Boys,” director, writer and producer Mark Nistico explores… Read more »
Juice Jam boosts production value for Sunday's concert
Sunday’s Juice Jam is a rain-or-shine affair. But University Union concert director Ken Consor is keeping his fingers crossed for shine. “It’s been cloudy the… Read more »
Q&A with director, studio executive of indie film "Blue Collar Boys"
An award-winning independent film is coming to Syracuse for its world theatrical premiere. “Blue Collar Boys” is a gritty New Jersey story of a family’s… Read more »
