On March 16, Irish singer and songwriter Hozier announced the release of his new EP, “Eat Your Young,” and his Unreal Unearth tour.
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In a dimly lit basement, a stranger’s sweat seeps into my skin. My ears are beating from the indistinguishable rhythms of oppressively loud drum kits. Mosh pits merge and scatter around me as students headbang uncontrollably. This is the House Show, an essential component of the college music scene.
As Violent Femmes prepare to embark on their 40th anniversary tour celebrating their debut album, I figured it was only right to properly honor the album that shaped my high school experience. That, and I also wanted an excuse to mention how upset I am that the tour doesn’t stop on the East Coast.
Indie Folk band Yo La Tengo's newest release, “This Stupid World,” oscillates between a harsh, chaotic dissonance and a satisfying softness, leaning into a grating tension that has produced one of their most dynamic albums in their 40-year career.
Although a recent addition to the music industry, Em Beihold has quickly risen in popularity, breaking ground with her newest release, “Roller Coasters Make Me Sad” and opening for artist Lewis Capaldi’s upcoming tour.
In the TikTok era of music, artists have less than 15 seconds to hook an audience with a catchy enough song to keep them interested. Independent artist and producer from Los Angeles, Alex Sloane, is one of the artists utilizing the platform to reach an audience. Her recently released EP, “Dear Diary,” features self-produced songs that combine dreamy pop vocals with 8-bit-inspired beats. Sloane’s TikTok and Instagram feeds showcase clips of her writing in her diary, lounging in her heart-shaped bed, or going on earmuffed hot girl walks while her most popular hits play. Sloane is currently featured on two Spotify-curated playlists, “Fresh Finds Pop” and “Dope AF” (featuring TikTok star Bella Poarch on its cover).
Mezzo-Soprano Dr. Rachel Day Velarde ‘94 returned to Smith on Feb. 19 to perform “Songs from Women of Pan America,” a recital featuring women composers from across North and South America, accompanied by Dr. Luis Rodriguez, a pianist and music educator at Grand Canyon University.
As Smithies continue to settle into the new semester, their listening habits are adjusting to new routines and adapting to new tastes. Here is a sample of what some Smithies are listening to around campus:
In their newest album “Pollen,” husband-wife duo Tennis solidify their signature, nostalgic sound and weave together an ’80s-inspired, danceable masterpiece. Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley…
mehro, a 22-year-old from Manhattan Beach with 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, kicks off the night. He legally changed his name to his artistic…