URI freshman Kyle Gunning records with his band, Scoot Bandits, who released their full length album this month. PHOTO CREDIT: @scoopbanditsofficial The music industry continued to impress with monumental releases for the month of February and these are some of my favorites. English rock band Black County, New Road served some of the best new…
Stone Nobles, a band of URI alumni, music can be streamed on Spotify and Apple Music. PHOTO CREDIT: Stonenobels.com When Ross “Reign” Magliocco planned a show for the University of Rhode Island’s Greek Week in 2019, he never expected to take a years-long musical journey with three of his friends. Three years and 250,000 Spotify…
Tune into a rundown of the new Mitski album “Laurel Hell.” PHOTO CREDIT: thegatorseye.com On Feb. 4, Mitski released the genre-bending album, “Laurel Hell,” an album with a new-age feel but with 80s synths, a departure from her typical indie style. Mitski, full name Mitsuki Laycock, has been coming out with music since 2012 and…
The Super Bowl halftime show was stacked with hip-hop icons last weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: sportingnews.com Hip hop finally had its moment at the Super Bowl LVI Sunday night when legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Eminem took to the stage for an electrifying halftime show at the So-Fi Stadium in…
David W. Jacobson displays versatility in new album David W. Jacobson delivers pain and comedy in his latest album. PHOTO CREDIT: miamitodaynews.com/ David W. Jacobsen released his new album, “Expecting Different Results,” an album about the challenges he has faced that juxtaposes serious struggles with a lighthearted and comical feel. The album features eight songs,…
Listen into these thoughts on The Weekend’s newest album. PHOTO CREDIT: Genius.com Abel Tesfaye, better known as the R&B pop artist, The Weeknd, released his fifth studio album “Dawn FM” on Jan. 7. This album continues the chart-topping legacy of his 2020 album “After Hours,” featuring the smash hit track “Blinding Lights.” The success of…
2022 has kicked off with many impressive albums and singles, and I’ve narrowed those releases down to my five favorites from the month of January. Rap artist Earl Sweatshirt released his album “SICK!” which, oddly enough, kept me sane despite the title. He initially opens with a laid-back feel that quickly builds to an intense…
Miss Olivia Rodrigo rose in popularity in 2019 when she starred as Nini in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” on Disney+, a spin-off show based on the iconic “High School Musical” franchise. That show was popular, however Olivia really got her claim to fame in early 2021 when she released “drivers license,” the…
The University of Rhode Island music department opened the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall’s doors to welcome in audiences and allow the Concert Choir to showcase the talented voices of URI in two languages and many harmonies. Mark Conley, director of the Concert Choir, said that being online and having to socially distance when in…
Spotify Wrapped came out at the beginning of the month to ring in the start of the year’s end. PHOTO CREDIT: creativebloq.com Spotify Wrapped was released on Dec. 1 to the excitement of many devoted Spotify users like myself who wait all year to find out just how they listened. Launched in 2016, Spotify Wrapped…