Category: Music

Greta Van Fleet Raises Question About Familiar Sound

Is it Right to Judge a Band Simply by Comparison?  by Peter Keough ’20 A&E Staff During its midseason debut on Jan. 19, Saturday Night Live hosted the up-and-coming Michigan rock outfit Greta Van Fleet as their musical guest. Comprised of frontman Josh Kiszka, brothers Jake and Sam Kiszka on guitar and bass, and drummer […]

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Vinyl Revival

Jack White Opens  Detroit Record Press by Dan O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff Jack White may not be a household name when it comes to music lovers, but he is without a doubt one of the most influential artists and producers of the 21st century.  On Tuesday, January 15, White’s record label, Third Man Records, announced […]

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Post-Festivus Festival Lineups Announced

by: Peter Keough ’20 A&E Staff Fresh off the recent winter holiday season, music fans from around the country are prepping for another festive season that is fast approaching. Much like the winter holidays, this upcoming season is centered around big names, large gatherings, and the sharing of food and music. This season, of course, […]

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Looking Back: The 1975’s A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships

by: Brigid Walshe ’19 A&E Staff After months and months of anticipation (including a 30-day countdown on their Instagram page), British alternative/indie rock group The 1975 finally released their highly anticipated new album, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, in November, 2018. The band is known for their hits, “Chocolate,” “Girls,” “Somebody Else,” and “The […]

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The Curious Case of R. Kelly’s Continued Success

by: Madeline Weaver-Nolting ’19 A&E Staff The notorious R&B singer R. Kelly’s reputation might be suffering due to numerous sexual abuse allegations against him, but his music is thriving. The new Lifetime docu-series called “Surviving R. Kelly” features different women share their stories of sexual abuse and misconduct at the hands of R. Kelly.  Despite […]

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Imagine Dragons Evolve From Their Origins

by: Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff Nevada-based rock band Imagine Dragons has released a new album titled Origins, a decision which many fans have questioned, considering that it has only been a little over a year since the group’s last album release. Evolve, which debuted in late June 2017 and included the popular track “Believer,” […]

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Bruce Springsteen Performance Coming to Netflix

 Legend Makes Broadway Show Accessible by: Anne DeLello ’20 A&E Staff It is safe to say that Bruce Springsteen’s venture into the world of theater has been a success. His one man show Springsteen on Broadway arrived at the Walter Kerr Theatre on October 3, 2017, and will soon finish on December 15, 2018, following three […]

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Rapper Earl Sweatshirt Returns to Spotlight

Album Some Rap Songs Reveals His Stream of Consciousness by: Peter Keough ’20 A&E Staff Thebe Kgositsile, better known by his stage name, Earl Sweatshirt, is a man who values his privacy. The song “Veins” from his new album Some Rap Songs includes the bars “It’s been a minute since I heard applause / It’s […]

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Concert Previews: Opportunities to Support Providence Venues

by Patrick Fuller ’21 A&E Co-Editor The Mavericks Formed in Florida during the rocking ’80s, The Mavericks have shaped their sound throughout the years. The group hit its stride in the mid-90s with What a Crying Shame, a twangy, old-school country album which paid homage to the likes of Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, and Johnny […]

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Summer Breeze Blowing Fall Leaves: On Oxnard, Anderson .Paak Delivers a Breath of Fresh Air

by Peter Keough ’20 A&E Staff Even if you have not heard of Anderson .Paak by name, it is likely that you are probably familiar with some of the work with which he is affiliated. The man is not only a rapper, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, but has also produced and featured on songs by the […]

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