The relaxing ambiance of the HUB fireplace lounge drew an intimate crowd to last Friday’s Open Mic, hosted by Poets and Writers. The evening began with a diverse mix of guitar and comedy acts. Among them was Billy Barth, who provided a nice change of energy for the crowd, […]

What to make of James Blake? The simple facts are these: James Blake is a twenty-three year old musician, British, and Pitchfork.com, the indie music mecca, loves him dearly. Within the last year he has managed to release three EP’s and last month he capped it all off with […]

With the release of his 3rd album on Tues. March 8, Lupe Fiasco has done it again with his newest album, L.A.S.E.R.S The LP appeals to both the critics and the masses with billboard appeal. L.A.S.E.R.S features the up tempo and electronic beats that are popular on the radio […]

On Wednesday, Mar. 2, the Dance department held Open Body Night in the Silver Center for the Arts to preview potential pieces for the Contemporary Dance Ensemble concert, which will be held in May. At Open Body Night, dance students and instructors come together to share works in progress. […]

Welcome to the White Mountains, Wiz. This Thurs., Feb. 10, the Spring Fling Committee formally announced that PSU will host hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa for the 2011 Spring Fling concert, to be held on May 8. This past fall, students were asked for their input on what has proven […]

When the so called “screamo” movement hit the American alternative music scene in the early part of the decade, few bands were as overloaoked and critically maligned as New Jersey’s bleeding heart champions Senses Fail. The band enjoyed their fair share of success despite the haters, and singles like […]

In the vast landscape that is European metal, bands have always been faced with an uphill battle when it comes to making it in the States. It doesn’t seem fair, considering so many of metal’s most beloved subgenres began in Europe, but for some reason Americans tend to love […]

It all began when James Brown “changed from the upbeat to the downbeat… simple as that really.” Brown is referencing a music genre originating in the 1960s, known as funk. This genre began in the later 1960’s when African-American musicians blended soul music, soul jazz and R & B. […]

One of the most critically acclaimed bands to emerge from the metalcore boom of the early 00’s has been Florida’s favorite Christian bruisers, Underoath. The preachy sextet has canvassed the country countless times since the release of their breakthrough album They’re Only Chasing Safety, peddling their brand of Jesus-praising […]

After their reunion at the annual Bridge School Benefit concerts, Buffalo Springfield has left us wondering about a reunion tour. The concerts, played Oct. 23 and 24 in Mountain View, Calif. included the surviving band members Neil Young, Stephen Stills, and Richie Furay. In an interview with Rolling Stone […]