Original Grain gets hip with a Hip Hop Brunch
Original Grain, a restaurant located in Downtown Syracuse, serves up live DJ performances alongside its weekend brunch. Read more »
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From college duo to group of 9, Turkuaz to play at Westcott Theater
Funk and R&B group Turkuaz will kick off the fall leg of their 2018 tour with a performance at the Westcott Theater this Thursday. Read more »
John Legend made history as the first black man to reach EGOT status
John Legend recently made history as the first black man to win an Emmy, Grammy Award, Oscar and Tony Award, reaching the heralded “EGOT” status. But there’s something bigger going on with black representation in the awards arena. Read more »
Bandier scholarship fundraiser to honor, continue Gregg Allman’s legacy
Before Gregg Allman died in 2017, he helped set up a scholarship for students in Syracuse University’s Bandier Program. Today, community members are ensuring the scholarship lives on with Allman’s legacy. Read more »
Playboi Carti cut it short, but A$AP Ferg finished strong
While this year’s Juice Jam music festival wasn’t a slam success, it was enough to leave students happy and wanting more. Read more »
Here’s how UU gets artists like A$AP Ferg to come to Juice Jam
University Union brings big-name artists to campus every year, but choosing the lineups is only part of the organization’s role. Read more »
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s Juice Jam performers
University Union’s annual Juice Jam music festival is this weekend, and here’s what you need to know about the artists performing. Read more »
WORLDS APART: After 13 years, Salat Ali is returning to the refugee camp he once left to reunite with his mother
Salat Ali came to the United States from a refugee camp when he was 11 years-old. 13 years later, he’s now preparing to return to the camp —and reunite with his mother for the first time. Read more »
Metal bands from across the country to hit Syracuse this weekend
Metal band Abigail Williams will play at The Lost Horizon this weekend, joined by Ghost Bath and Wolvhammer. Read more »
Festa Italiana to celebrate its 20th anniversary
The three-day festival features plenty of homemade Italian food, bocce tournaments and prize giveaways. Read more »
The anatomy of an indie art venue
Spark Contemporary Art Space is an art community that has been in Syracuse for the past 20 years and continues to host live music, art shows, poetry nights and much more. Read more »
Feminist icon artist Ani DiFranco to perform at The Westcott Theater
Ani DiFranco has led a 25-year-long career, producing 20 studio albums and launching a record company, all while remaining at the forefront of feminist causes. DiFranco is set to perform at The Westcott Theater this weekend. Read more »
BUILDING THE BRIDGE: How a Setnor School of Music program makes music education a more inclusive community
The Music Technology Access Project was started by Setnor School of Music Professor James Abbott as a way to make music education more accessible to students with disabilities. Read more »
Hip-hop can no longer be a men’s-only club
With rising hip-hop and rap artists such as Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, the music world is constantly evolving. But it’s time for the industry to change alongside it. Read more »
Billboard Dance founder talks cross-platform brand building, future of EDM
Matt Medved, founder of Billboard Dance, spoke at Syracuse University on Wednesday. Read more »
Bandier student signs 1st artist to his own record label
Justin Goldman, a student in Syracuse University’s Bandier Program, just signed his first client to his record label. Read more »
How to navigate separating an artist from their artistry
Music fans everywhere are having to consider where they draw the line without risking their morals and values. Read more »
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie sets attendance record at The Great New York State Fair
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s Sunday performance set an all-time attendance record at The Great New York State Fair. Read more »
A$AP Ferg, Playboi Carti to co-headline Juice Jam 2018
University Union announced Friday that the two rappers will co-headline the annual music festival, with the support of artists Anne-Marie, Loud Luxury and Omar Apollo. Read more »
‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,’ 20 years later, is still iconic
“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” was released on Aug. 25, 1998. Twenty years later, it proves to be a timeless classic that continues to influence artists today. Read more »
If music is your thing, here’s what you can look forward to this semester
Music columnist Jalen Nash breaks down the impact campus events such as Juice Jam and Mayfest have on bringing students together, one beat at a time. Read more »
Remembering the legacy of Aretha Franklin
Music columnist Jalen Nash reflects on Aretha Franklin’s lifetime of influence on music, women’s empowerment and civil rights activism. Here’s just some of what she left behind. Read more »
How I’m going to spend all this money from my unpaid internship
Being an unpaid intern can be tough, but humor columnist Josh Feinblatt making the most of it! Here's what he's spending all of his hard un-earned cash on. Read more »
Seedstock music mestival to celebrate 10th anniversary this weekend
A small time festival with big local talent, Seedstock celebrates its 10th year with music and food. Read more »
