It’s always a gamble to see a band that hasn’t been popular in years. Will the concert be a desperate shot at reviving the nostalgia of old fans, or will it be able to engage new listeners too? I wondered this on my way to Echo & The Bunnymen’s show in Northampton last week.
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Despite the chill, a crowd of students gathered together last Thursday night to watch the annual “Celebration” ceremony on Wilson’s steps. This was the event’s 27th year and included performances by individual students, several Quad houses and a variety of acapella and student organizations.
Students and their parents took refuge from last Saturday’s rain to enjoy performances by a variety of Smith’s ensemble groups in John M. Greene Hall. “Montage” is sponsored by the Smith music department, and this year’s theme centered around royalty, which came through both in the music and the names of the artists chosen to cover.
Like them or not, you probably have some experience with Alt-J’s music. Whether it’s the mumbled lyrics, the unusual instrumentation or the twee habit of referring to their band as just “∆,” most people who are familiar with the indie music scene immediately recognize Joe Newman’s airy vocals and intertwining harp melodies.
Phoebe Lease ’21 | Arts Editor
Shemekia Copeland’s strong and powerful vocals rang out over a full house at the Iron Horse Music Hall last Saturday. Amidst witty banter and her thoughts on politics, Copeland performed both old hits and new work to an enthusiastic crowd.
Phoebe Lease ’21 | Arts Editor
William Fitzsimmons is no stranger to heartache and once again tackles the issue with grace in his newest album.
Hayley Kiyoko is a new artist with a small but devoted cult following. She’s on the cusp of hitting big time, but she has big…
Dr. Su’ad Abdul Khabeer and Miss Undastood are challenging representations of Black Muslim identity in the United States.
Josh Ritter along with his bandmates, the Royal City Band, performed at Calvin Theater in downtown Northampton on last Saturday. This performance was the second stop on his U.S. and European tour to promote his new album “Gathering.”
“I feel like every little girl dreams about being something when they grow up. Some girls dream about being lawyers. Some dream about being mommys, and I dreamt about being a singer.” This is the introduction to “Gatekeeper,” the fifth track on Jessie Reyez’s EP, “Kiddo.”