Weiser-Schlesinger: There's a reason why you get hooked on a song
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains why sometimes it takes a while to like a song, and why "guilty pleasure" songs get stuck in your head. Read more »
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SU-based EDM group Not Sober aims to become apparel business
Syracuse University-based EDM group Not Sober is planning on doing more than just produce music. The group hopes to copyright their name and begin selling apparel. Read more »
Riley: A breakdown of Tokyo Police Club’s new EP
Music columnist Emera Riley reviewed Tokyo Police Club's newest EP, “Melon Collie and theInfinite Radness (Part 1),” and thinks the music is perfect for summer. Read more »
5 things to know about Vince Staples
Mayfest is just around the corner, and California-based hip-hop artist Vince Staples is coming to SU fresh off his performance at Coachella. Here are five things you need to know about the rapper before his Walnut Park performance. Read more »
Vince Staples, Louis the Child, PUBLIC to perform at Mayfest
This year's Mayfest will feature three diverse groups of musicians. Hip-hop artist Vince Staples, electronic music duo Louis the Child and pop rockers PUBLIC will all appear at the festival in Walnut Park. Read more »
The Vault offers an eclectic mix of art, music and film
The Vault is a creative environment that features art, film, music and an eclectic variety of events. Built inside an old M&T Bank, The Vault has been around for six months. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Electronic Dance Music is dying
Music columnist, Brett Weiser-Schlesinger argues that EDM music as a pop genre is phasing out of popularity much like rock did in the '90s. Read more »
Riley: The Lumineer's latest album is fantastic
The Lumineers just released their newest album, “Cleopatra,” and music columnist Emera Riley listened to it, loved it, and has decided it's evidence of the band finally coming into its own. Read more »
Freshman performs under Wisconsin-themed stage name
Andrew Idarraga is a freshman Bandier student who released his first track, under the stage name The Wisconaut, a few months ago on Soundcloud. The song is now approaching nearly 4,000 plays. Read more »
Syracuse-based podcasts cover everything from music to gaming
In anticipation of "Serial" co-creator Sarah Koenig coming to Syracuse University for a talk, the Pulp staff met with three Syracuse-based podcasts to learn more about what it takes to produce a show. Read more »
SU seniors create application to combine music streaming and social media
Alec Ellin and Prodan Statev are the co-founders of Darkchart, an application that combines Soundcloud and Spotify. The application will be released in a couple of weeks but only to a select group of people. Read more »
SU community members form jazz funk band Casaroja
Casaroja is a Syracuse-based jazz funk collective composed of members Matt Berger, Matt Kingsley, Sam Roux, Jon Kane, Nick DiNardo, Shaun Kinney and Ludo Coudert. Read more »
Riley: Why you should embrace your musical guilty pleasures
Whether it’s the "High School Musical" soundtrack, Taylor Swift’s "1989" or German death metal, music columnist Emera Riley says that you should not be afraid of embracing your love of the music others may look down on. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Music reviews set precedent for the industry and listeners
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger said that he often finds himself listening to what music reviewers say is good. He believes this mindset can limit a person's exploration of new artists. Read more »
Junior to craft photo book to honor Woodstock’s 50th Anniversary
Liz Stantley loves music festivals. That's why, for her senior thesis, she has decided to create a photo book to examine and remember the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Read more »
5 songs to know by Chance The Rapper
Excited to see Chance The Rapper perform at Syracuse University's Block Party? Before you go, make sure you know these five songs to jam out to. Read more »
5 songs to know by The Chainsmokers
Here are five of the most popular songs by the popular duo The Chainsmokers made up of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall who will be performing at Block Party 2016. Read more »
5 things to know about The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers will be co-headlining the Block Party 2016 in the Carrier Dome. The duo of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall has been gaining popularity since their single #SELFIE was released in 2014. Read more »
The Chainsmokers, Chance The Rapper to co-headline Block Party 2016
DJ duo The Chainsmokers, Chicago-based hip-hop artist Chance The Rapper and Jon Bellion, will perform at this year’s Block Party. Read more »
4 fast reactions from Hannibal Buress's standup set at Syracuse University
Hannibal Burress, the comedian known for his roles on Comedy Central and in movies such as "Daddy's Home" entertained in Goldstein Auditorium in Schine Student Center on Thursday. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Ranking this year’s Final Four on their musical alumni
Music columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger ranks this year’s Final Four schools based on their musical alumni. Read more »
Riley: Madonna is not a feminist
After Madonna exposed an underage fan's breast on stage in Australia, music columnist Emera Riley argues that she has no understanding about the boundaries of other people's bodies. Read more »
Syracuse freshmen will open for EDM rising star TroyBoi
Classically trained musicians and Bandier students Memphis White and Benji Scheinman have been making EDM music since their high school years. They have worked their way up to opening for a large EDM star on Thursday at Westcott Theatre. Read more »
Sophomore creates campus magazine devoted to hip hop
Sophomore Joanna Agwanda needed an outlet for her love of hip hop, so she started The Mixtape, a student-run magazine on campus dedicated to every aspect of hip hop culture. Read more »
