X Ambassadors brought electric indie-rock to MemAud
By Rebecca Wojcinski | Mar. 21, 2017The indie-rock band played the Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium on Monday night.
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Amplified Observation: 'More Life' shines in collaboration but mostly offers more of the same
By Luke Furman | Mar. 20, 2017Drake drops a few noteworthy tracks on “More Life” but fails to cover new musical or lyrical territory.
Local band Clubhouse headed to Firefly Music Festival
By Alex McCann | Mar. 20, 2017The Athens-based indie-pop band was announced as the winner of Firefly’s Big Break Global Contest on Sunday night.
X Ambassadors to bring alternative music to MemAud Monday
By Alex Darus | Mar. 19, 2017The band is known for hit songs “Renegades” and “Unsteady.”
On A High Note: Must-have records for your collection
By Halle Weber | Mar. 16, 2017Here are 10 records to include in your collection.
A century of music: The School of Music has year-long celebration for centennial
By Jess Umbarger | Mar. 14, 2017The School of Music celebrates its 100th year with festivities happening across the country
Amplified Observations: 'Every Breath You Take' encapsulated the good and sinister of love and loss
By Luke Furman | Mar. 13, 2017Sting’s 1983 song 'Every Breath You Take' channels the strange place of holding onto lost love following a crumbling relationship.
On A High Note: Lorde wows on Saturday Night Live
By Halle Weber | Mar. 13, 2017Lorde's Saturday Night Live performance was perfection.
Nigerian Jewish Music night to teach through food and film
By Alex Darus | Mar. 12, 2017The event will take place Wednesday at Hillel and is co-sponsored by the Multicultural Center and Black Student Cultural Programming Board.
On A High Note: Lorde leaves lasting impression with new single
By Halle Weber | Mar. 8, 2017Halle Weber shares her love for Lorde's latest single.
On A High Note: The 1975's new single disappoints
By Halle Weber | Mar. 2, 2017"By Your Side" is less than stellar.
Weekender Briefs: Nashville, Cleveland musicians to perform in Athens
By Alex McCann | Mar. 1, 2017Another iteration of Fiesta Latina will also take place, and ‘Moonlight’ will continue to play at the Athena.
Amplified Observations: Future shakes up conventions with two albums in two weeks
By Luke Furman | Feb. 27, 2017Only a handful of artists have the confidence to overshadow their own release before the public can fully digest it.
On A High Note: Lana Del Rey's new single is enchanting
By Halle Weber | Feb. 23, 2017Lana Del Rey's new single was made for the old souls of her fans.
Blond returns to The Union stage for first time since the reopening of the venue
By LynAnne Vucovich | Feb. 22, 2017Blond will play The Union on Friday with a Columbus band, Worn Flints.
Wind Symphony to host preview of upcoming Carnegie Hall performance
By Rebecca Wojcinski | Feb. 21, 2017Before the group travels to New York City for the concert next Monday, they will perform at MemAud.
Cloud Nothings and Conor Oberst added to the Nelsonville Music Festival Lineup
By Alex Darus | Feb. 21, 2017Nelsonville Music Festival added 18 more artists to its lineup.
Amplified Observations: The essence of rock and roll dates back to ancient Greece
By Luke Furman | Feb. 20, 2017The spirit behind rock and roll came into existence long before the electric second half of the 20th century.
OU alumni create Lady Gaga and Rent mashup
By Lindsey Lukacs | Feb. 19, 2017Michael Korte, who created the #HAM4BEY mashup of Hamilton and Beyoncé music, has released his second YouTube mashup.
Weekender Briefs: Wine tasting, Beers N’ Queers and a Star Party
By Alex McCann | Feb. 15, 2017Your local guide to weekends in Athens.
