Father of the Bride by Dan O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff Vampire Weekend has always been an important part of the alternative music scene, and the arrival of their newest singles show that the band is still as influential as before. The group released two singles, “Harmony Hall” and “2021,” both which demonstrate a revolutionized sound. […]
by Peter Keough ’20 A&E Staff In some cases, music has the power to become an institution. In the case of the Vans Warped Tour, it did just that. Founded in 1995, this tour became a holy ground for alternative and punk rock music, proving itself a favorite among performers and fans alike over the […]
by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff Last year, alternative rock band Weezer released a cover of Toto’s notorious hit song, “Africa.” On Jan. 24, the group released a full-length album consisting entirely of cover songs. The collection, self-titled, but also referred to as the Teal Album, is Weezer’s 12th studio release, coming a few months […]
Mysterious British Singer Allies with Travis Scott, Metro Boomin for New Album by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff English singer James Blake released his fourth record entitled Assume Form on Jan. 18. As is the case with many artists today, Blake’s work spans a multitude of genres. Historically, his earlier songs consisted of an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]