Ashley AllenStaff Writer The UNCG symphonic group, Sinfonia, performed a professional and elegant display of talent on Feb. 26. In the School of Music Recital Hall, the group performed pieces such as Antonia Vivaldi’s, “Il Teuzzone’ Sinfonia, RV 736,” and Howard Hanson’s Rhythmic Variations on Two Ancient Hymns. Sinfonia is a strings performance group comprised of both music majors and non-music majors. The group is … Continue reading The UNCG Sinfonia
Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief In this era of #MeToo, it seems as if many of our favorite artists are being outed as sexual predators. The allegations range from isolated cases to years of rampant abuse of power and, inevitably, the abuse of bodies which are in lesser positions of power. Yet, once your favorite artist is outed as an abuser, can you still appreciate their art? The … Continue reading Separating the Art and the Artist
Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief On March 1, local Greensboro singer-songwriter Julian Creech-Pritchett will be releasing two new singles in preparation for his album, “Live in North Carolina.” The songs are titled “All the Way” and “Siren Song.” The first release, “Siren Song,” is a slightly more up-tempo track, describing the singer’s encounter with a Siren, and his debating about whether her love is worth his demise. Accompanied … Continue reading Julian Creech-Pritchett Two-Track Preview
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer Music is an integral part of society that is found in every culture. One can point to a region on a map and discover instruments and styles of music that would not be found in another area. Musical traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. Although it is important to celebrate music that is native to one’s culture, there is … Continue reading Changing the Beat of Musical Gatekeeping
Kaitlyn BoeckelStaff Writer Chicago has been featured in two national headlines this week, one being the freezing low temperatures, and the other being that of a heartbreaking hate crime. Jussie Smollett, a musician and actor, was attacked early last Tuesday by two masked men. Smollett, a cast member for the tv show “Empire” is black, queer and a well-spoken activist who has called out the … Continue reading Jussie Smollett Targeted for Skin Color and Sexuality: Who’s Next?
Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor Every now and then as listeners, we hear an oddly familiar sound in the melodies of a rather unknown artist. They sound like someone we all know, but yet, they somehow separate themselves from everyone else. Anaheim Rapper, Phora, is this kind of artist. Phora is a 24 year-old rapper from Anaheim, California. He is often described as a … Continue reading Phora: Love is Hell Album Review
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer Hayley Williams, the Lead singer of the band Paramore, has recently dropped a bomb on fans. The band has announced that they will no longer be performing their hit song “Misery Business.” The decision came out of concern that some of the lyrics in the song were no longer representative of the bands views. A particular verse contains language that is … Continue reading Misery Business Bites The Bullet
Kaitlyn Boeckel Staff Writer After nearly four years, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier finally released a powerful new EP. It is a change of tune from his self-titled first album, with a sense of urgency combined with a variety of themes that vary widely from song to song. While just an EP, if these songs are an indicator of what’s to come, the future is optimistically nihilistic. … Continue reading Nina Cried Power. Hozier Listened.
Trent Ryden Staff Writer The young, wild, and debatably reckless musical artist Travis Scott released his third studio album “Astroworld” only a few weeks ago, and yet it has rocketed to the number one spot on the billboard 200. For the second time in his career, Scott has a number one album. This time around, however, Scott surpassed the prominent Veteran Rapper Nicki Minaj who … Continue reading Past, Present and Future, A Look at Travis Scott’s Debut Album “Rodeo”
Molly Lawler Staff Writer In today’s day and age, listening to an album from beginning to end is almost unheard of. The widespread use of apps, such as Spotify, has encouraged users to choose their favorites off of an album and create their own modern day “mixtapes”, better known today as playlists. Although I would consider myself a huge supporter (and user) of the “shuffle” … Continue reading Album Review: Blonde by Frank Ocean
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