TV Review: Premiere of 'The Young Pope' is absurd, but you should watch it
By Marisa Fernandez | Jan. 16, 2017HBO premiered the shocking drama starring Jude Law as a limited series Sunday.
FILM, TV & MUSIC
Chainsmokers 'let down' fans with new track 'Paris'
By Kevin Pan | Jan. 16, 2017Chainsmokers' new song "Paris" strays from their original EDM sound.
More than 100 high school students to participate in Honor Choir and Orchestra Festival
By Jess Umbarger | Jan. 12, 2017High school students from across Ohio will perform at the concert.
On a High Note: Pascal Guyon Q&A, an insider’s view of the industry
By Halle Weber | Jan. 12, 2017Pascal Guyon is a three-time Grammy nominee. He is a French music producer who has found much success working with artists known for their big voices, such as Leona Lewis and Anthony Hamilton. He has also done work in the Latin, jazz and classical scenes. I wanted to hear insight from a seasoned producer with a diverse resume.
Caamp to play first Athens show of the year
By Lindsey Lukacs | Jan. 11, 2017The Ohio-based indie duo will perform at the Union on Friday.
Ween, Twin Peaks, Emmylou Harris among artists announced in Nelsonville Music Festival lineup
By Kevin Pan | Jan. 9, 2017The lineup for Nelsonville Music Festival, which was announced Monday afternoon, includes Ween, Twin Peaks, Emmylou Harris and more.
Amplified Observations: Searching for a song by melody sends listeners on an unexpected quest
By Luke Furman | Jan. 9, 2017You can use Genius and Shazam, but where are you to turn to identify music when it’s only a memory?
RENT and Dustin Lynch are coming to MemAud for Performing Arts and Concert Series
By Georgia Davis | Jan. 8, 2017The Performing Arts and Concert Series offers an assortment of performances for students to enjoy.
‘Cowboys and Angels’ singer Dustin Lynch set to perform in MemAud
By Georgia Davis | Dec. 14, 2016Dustin Lynch will return to Athens, but this time as a headliner.
OU alumnus creates Beyonce and Hamilton mashup
By Lindsey Lukacs | Dec. 1, 2016Musical mashup featuring tracks from musical Hamilton and Beyonce has swept the nation.
On a High Note: Chrissie Comes Home
By Halle Weber | Dec. 1, 2016The Pretenders play for front-man’s hometown Akron crowd of rock n’ roll fans.
Two Thumbs Down: Kevin James is not an awful actor, especially in his newest movie
By Tyler Corbit | Nov. 30, 2016In the Netflix Original True Memoirs of an International Assassin, James plays a surprisingly strong role.
Amplified Observations: Traveling back and forth from home is improved by listening to songs about tours
By Luke Furman | Nov. 28, 2016There are a bounty of great songs about the woes of touring and they improve any tedious road trip from school to home or vice versa.
On a High Note: Ho, Ho, H…appy Thanksgiving
By Halle Weber | Nov. 27, 2016It’s Thanksgiving not Christmas. Chill guys.
Migos to headline Sibs Weekend 2017 concert
By Georgia Davis | Nov. 21, 2016The Black Student Cultural Programming Board announced on Monday the rap trio Migos will perform in MemAud for Sibs Weekend 2017.
Amplified Observations: It doesn’t take headphones to listen to music while running
By Luke Furman | Nov. 21, 2016The choice of listening to music while running has its positives and negatives but, in a way, it’s always present.
The Marching 110 performed a high-energy Varsity Show to end their fall season
By Jess Umbarger | Nov. 20, 2016The band ended its season with a performance in MemAud.
After being escorted off stage, Mavis Staples returned and continued to provide Mem-Aud with soulful R&B
By Lindsey Lukacs | Nov. 17, 2016Mavis Staples performed on Thursday night as part of the Performing Arts and Concert Series.
On a High Note: Elle King steals the throne
By Halle Weber | Nov. 17, 2016The bluesy starlet is a whole new kind of wonderful.
