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5 Great Covers You Probably Thought Were Originals
I was driving around with a friend of mine when “Hey Joe” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience came on the radio. A great song, we both agreed, and I added that the lyrics make it sound like an old blues number. My friend laughed and said that it indeed was an old blues number; “Hey Joe” had been around for years before Hendrix recorded his version. The best kind of cover is one that doesn’t even seem...

"We Are the World"

By Nicole Ogrysko

Published: April 5, 2010

Ah, the eighties. A time of big hair, shoulder pads, and memorable music. “We Are the World,” the 1985 hit single sung to raise awareness about the poverty in Africa, gathered a group of the decade’s best musical acts for a set of unforgettable performances. Twenty-five years later, “We Are the World” is back again, with major changes in the styles of music and performing artists.

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I Like it Rough: Ok Go's new album is a subtle and sexy success

By Amelia Blevins

Published: March 6, 2010

When I first saw OK Go on tour for their second studio album, Oh No, I thought they couldn’t get any sexier. Beyond the stiflingly crowded club, Damian Kulash’s melodious, sensual vocals, classic suit and commanding stage presence gave me even more reason to sweat.

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Vampire Weekend: Contra - CD Review

By Nicole Ogrysko

Published: March 1, 2010

Unlike the title of their second album, “Contra,” might suggest, Vampire Weekend faces little opposition with the success of their latest project. Two years after their debut into the indie-rock scene with their self-titled album, Vampire Weekend presents 11 tracks of fun, eclectic beats, funky bass lines, and catchy guitar riffs in “Contra.”

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Putting the Pieces Together

By Devon Haley

Published: February 18, 2010

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Show Review: Built to Spill

By Metta Crouse

Published: November 4, 2009

BTS frontman, Doug Martsch. Photo Credit: Chris FoitoBTS frontman, Doug Martsch. Photo Credit: Chris FoitoThe doors for Built to Spill opened at 7:00 PM at the State Theater in Ithaca, NY.  A handful of enthusiastic fans that had gathered outside of the building immediately swarmed to the very front of the theater to ensure their front row views. 

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The Nice Girls' Club: Vh1 Divas 2009

By Alicia Gallen

Published: October 21, 2009

Diva (noun) a distinguished female singer; prima donna.

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Top 10 Stage Crashers

By Alex Palombo

Published: October 10, 2009

We all saw it, and we’re all sick of talking about it… yet, we can’t stop talking about it. Kanye West stole Taylor Swift’s thunder at the VMAs. And even though he let her finish, he effectively made the whole night about him, his opinions, and that weird spiral pattern in his hair.

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Top Ten '80s Movie Songs

By Meg Rindfleisch

Published: October 9, 2009

In remembrance of one of Hollywood's hottest hunks, Patrick Swayze, this list captures only the best of the 1980s, when he first became a star. Get ready to re-enter the era when the Brat Pack ruled supreme and shoulder pads were cool.

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40 Years Later: A Day at Woodstock

By Norah Sweeney

Published: September 13, 2009

Our Music editor visits the site of the most memorable concert in history--never to be outdone.

I finally got to Woodstock on August 21, 2009, forty years and three days after the original Woodstock Music and Art Fair ended. Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina and Poco arrived a little late too, but that old saying, ‘better late than never,’ certainly rings true.

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How-To: Making the Most of College Radio

By Kelsey McArdle

Published: May 23, 2009

With the raise of his hand, no one dares make a peep-this is live. During the 20-second countdown, Craig Shank glances quickly around the desk that surrounds him, checking every blinking light and fader. He gets comfortable in his chair and adjusts his headphones to fit just so.

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