Since instrumental rock band Sound Tribe Sector 9 formed in Atlanta more than a decade ago, the group has transcended the average performance and created a much more engaging atmosphere for its shows. And the band is bringing that energy to Lawrence. Sound Tribe Sector 9, or STS9, consists of Hunter Brown (Guitar/Keys), Jeffree Lerner [...]
This Saturday, March 9, KU Hillel will host its ninth annual Bagels and Basketball. Students, alumni and community members are all welcome to gather at Abe and Jakes, 8 E. Sixth St., to watch the Jayhawks take on the Baylor Bears. Typically, students have enjoyed a traditional bagels and lox brunch at the event; however, [...]
For the first time in 13 years, music sales are up. For musicians and fans alike this is seemingly great news – or is it? Sales saw a growth of a mere 0.3 percent in 2012, raising the industry’s revenue to $16.5 billion, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. However, this number [...]
Music festival season is right around the corner. The snow on the ground will soon be replaced with green grass, which will bring warm summer nights filled with music blaring from several stages. Some festivals have already started releasing the lineup for 2013, and many bands appear on more than one schedule. Bonnaroo and Coachella [...]
Yonder Mountain String Band will play at Liberty Hall on Thursday. The set will showcase songs off the band’s latest album, “The Show,” as well as feature new material that will be included on their next studio album due out sometime this year. This Colorado quartet can be considered a bluegrass band, but they definitely [...]
Update: “The Buried Life” video lecture has been postponed until Tuesday, March 12. Tomorrow, students will be inspired to contemplate the question “What do you want to do before you die?” Two of the four members of the MTV show “The Buried Life” will lead an interactive video lecture discussing the show and how they [...]
Artists like Frank Ocean and Miguel have been receiving plenty of media attention surrounding the 55th Annual Grammys. They’re doing something right. They are reviving and revamping the long lost genre of R&B. According to Spin Magazine, “R&B is evolving and this is a thrilling moment for fans of the music.” The magazine has named [...]
The Jewish holiday of Purim falls on Feb. 23. Purim is considered to be the most joyous holiday of the Jewish calendar. The literal meaning of the word Purim is ‘lots,’ in reference to a lottery that would determine the day of the annihilation of the Jews. Fortunately , the Jewish community survived and prospered [...]
Jack White, also known as John Anthony Gillis, has just been named “Record Store Day Ambassador,” according to Rolling Stone. To announce this news, White recorded a short video about record production that was filmed in Nashville at United Record Pressing. White has had quite the year. His debut solo album, “Blunderbuss,” was released last [...]
Atlas Genius, an indie rock band from Adelaide, Australia, released its debut full-length album today. This band of brothers from down under consists of Keith (vocals/guitar), Michael (drums) and Steven Jeffery (bass), as well as Darren Sell (keyboard). The name of the band comes from the fact that two of the members have incredible map-reading [...]
Valentines day brings about many emotions… and this playlist covers them all. Whether you are celebrating with a loved one or having a pity party, there is a song here for you. This playlist includes some good oldies by Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, and The Beatles as well as some of today’s favorites such as [...]
Matt Easton, a senior from Libertyville, Ill., is working to avoid the constraints of falling into any one musical genre by creating one that is all his own. Easton is both a rapper and musician, and feels that there is a niche in the music market for artists like him. “I first started making rap [...]
The 55th Grammy Awards ceremony will take place this Sunday, Feb. 10. The ceremony will be hosted by LL Cool J for the second year in a row, and will broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Rihanna, Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Taylor Swift, and Fun. will all perform at the [...]
Sum 41 has been pushing musical limitations since 1996. Tonight, students have the chance to witness this firsthand at The Granada, where the punk rock group will perform. The tour is a celebration of the album’s 10th anniversary. The set list will honor all of their biggest hits and fan favorites. Brianna Brown, a freshman [...]
The quick-picking bluegrass band, Trampled by Turtles, will perform at the Granada tonight. The group consists of Duluth, Minnesota natives Dave Simonett (guitar), Tim Saxhaug (bass), Dave Carroll (banjo), Erik Berry (mandolin), and Ryan Young (fiddle). The group’s title may seem humorous but when asked where it came from, Berry only said, “I wish there [...]
