For the past two decades Brian Cardany has been the director of bands at the University of Rhode Island. He instructs the URI marching band, who can be seen at all home football games, open houses and more. They performed twice this year at home games on Aug. 31 and Sept. 14. “I think the…
The 193 Coffeehouse, located in the Memorial Union at the University of Rhode Island, held their biweekly free open mic night for students on Thursday, Sept. 26. Students gathered in the eccentric haven-like coffeehouse to watch peers and local groups perform original songs, covers, poetry and more. The majority of 193 Coffeehouse events are based…
Once a leader of the hip-hop genre, Sean “Diddy” Combs now faces a storm of allegations – racketeering, sex trafficking and over 50 people with testimonies against him. On Sept. 26, Tony Buzbee, a Texas attorney known for high-profile cases, announced via Instagram that his firm, in collaboration with the Ava Law Group, would represent…
193 Coffeehouse was bursting at the seams on Thursday, Sept. 18, for the first Band Night of the semester. Upwards of 80 students crammed into the Memorial Union space to enjoy the music of local bands Fermat, Marble House and Dogtree. “The first show could have possibly been one of the best opening nights the…
On Sept. 10, fan favorite “Everlong” singer, David Grohl, revealed his humanity in more than just his music after announcing that he had become a father to a fourth daughter, outside of his marriage on Instagram, “I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her,” Grohl stated in his post. “I love my…
Growing up in a family of four kids and a restless golden retriever, my parents were constantly finding ways to keep us entertained. We traveled a lot, particularly on the road to go camping or on the long trek to our cottage in Northern Ontario. This carved out a long period of driving time, which…
Lauren Drapeau – Editor-in-Chief: With the commencement of autumn, tumultuous adjustment periods and a smidge of post-summer heartache, I’m proud to announce: INDIE ROCK IS SO BACK! I’d like to honorably mention “At Home” by Slow Pulp. As somebody who desperately tries to avoid any reminder that winter is approaching, I listen to this song…
Hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX halftime show, marking his second performance at the event in the last four years. The announcement comes after a big year from Lamar. The artist has gone through a very high-profile musical feud with Toronto rapper and R&B artist Drake, which has…
This summer, hit bands Oasis and Linkin Park both ended their extended hiatuses, yet neither return was without controversy. Founded in 1991 in Manchester, England, Oasis rose to fame after releasing their debut album, “Definitely Maybe” in 1994 to critical acclaim. It received five stars from New Musical Express, went platinum once in the United…
Coachella, one of the biggest annual outdoor music festivals in the United States, featured Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator and Doja Cat as the headliners for the past two weekends. Lana Del Rey was the headliner for the Friday dates, April 12 and 19. Tyler the Creator headlined the Saturday dates of April 12…