On A High Note: The National and 'The Day I Die'
By Halle Weber | Sep. 14, 2017The song is a head above the rest of their latest album.
MUSIC
Words I Might Have Ate: I miss the old Mac DeMarco
By Shelby Campbell | Sep. 13, 2017His sound has changed as all artists do.
Amplified Observations: When the music matches the moment
By Luke Furman | Sep. 11, 2017'Minecraft' taught me about how memory interacts with music.
Album Review: Thomas Rhett blends bro-country, traditional sounds on ‘Life Changes’
By Georgia Davis | Sep. 11, 2017Rhett released Life Changes on Sept. 8.
Local bands find names through innovative methods
By Summer Schmier | Sep. 10, 2017Water Witches, Dandelion Hunters and Clubhouse are some local bands with unique names.
Jazz group hopes to attract younger audience for Tuesday performance
By Caitlin Hunt | Sep. 10, 2017The popular jazz quintet Boston Brass will perform at Ohio University on Tuesday.
On A High Note: Lorde's sophomore album the highlight of summer
By Halle Weber | Sep. 7, 2017Lorde perfected the angst of being young in 2017.
Words I Might Have Ate: You shouldn't hate Father John Misty
By Shelby Campbell | Sep. 6, 2017His music makes up for his personality, kind of.
Country duo Brothers Osborne to perform in MemAud on Friday
By Halle Weber | Sep. 6, 2017Christian Lopez will open for the act.
Happy Birthday Beyoncé! 36 iconic moments in honor of Queen Bey’s 36th birthday
By Jacquez Printup | Sep. 5, 2017Beyoncé Knowles turned 36 Monday.
Amplified Observations: Music like Swift’s further commodified by corporate partnerships
By Luke Furman | Sep. 4, 2017Taylor Swift’s recent partnership with UPS and promo spots for ABC shows and college football raise questions about the connection between musicians and businesses.
Taylor Swift releases sultry new song 'Ready For It'
By Georgia Davis | Sep. 3, 2017The song debuted on a college football promo Saturday.
New Tune Friday: More about Taylor's single, Frank Ocean ends Blonded Radio.
By Chuck Greenlee | Sep. 2, 2017Just dance out of the room when “What Lovers Do” comes on.
Sam Smith teases new music to come soon
By Jacquez Printup | Sep. 2, 2017Sam Smith hinted at new music to be released on Sept. 8.
On A High Note: I wish old Taylor hadn't died
By Halle Weber | Aug. 31, 2017I wish we didn't have to look at what we made you do.
Gaptooth Grin and folk musicians to kick off new academic year at The Union
By Bharbi Hazarika | Aug. 30, 2017The Union Bar & Grill is welcoming the school year with William Matheny, Adam Remnant and the Gaptooth Grin
Words I Might Have Ate: Why do we hate sell-outs?
By Shelby Campbell | Aug. 29, 2017Even punks 'sell out.'
Amplified Observations: Even an idiom could do it — the case of songs based around idioms
Aug. 28, 2017The success of idioms in songwriting depends on how much the writer can elaborate on the obvious.
Wednesday Night Acoustic Showcase to bring local and regional performers
By Georgia Davis | Aug. 28, 2017The showcase will take place in Front Room every Wednesday.
Quite Contrary: Disco isn’t dead. It just went soul-searching.
By Chuck Greenlee | Aug. 27, 2017Disco just changed a little, that’s all.
