SU wins blood drive competition against UConn
This year, Syracuse University defeated its rival — the Huskies of the University of Connecticut — not only on the basketball court, but on a… Read more »
Writer archives: Erik Van Rheenen
Decibel : Falling apart: Gorillaz' new release plummets with disjointed tracks, poor production
Definition of a swan song: 'a farewell or final performance.' With the future of alternative hip-hop group Gorillaz up in the air, the hype behind… Read more »
Hip-hop group uses proceeds from Syracuse tour stop to help non-profits
Indie hip-hop group Zion I & The Grouch give collaborating a new meaning. The originally separate artists joined forces to perform as one unified act… Read more »
Decibel : Across the map: Varied musical genres, cultural influences inspire Simon's album
Artist: Paul SimonAlbum: 'So Beautiful or So What'Record Label: Hear MusicSoundwaves: 4/5Sounds Like: B-sides to Paul Simon's 'Graceland'Paul Simon needs no introduction. After a successful… Read more »
Decibel : Kings of rock: Foo Fighters continue to dominate rock genre with latest album
Artist: Foo FightersAlbum: 'Wasting Light'Record Label: RCASoundwaves: 4.5/5Sounds Like: Good old fashioned rock ‘n' rollThe Foo Fighters' 'Wasting Light' is the best rock album to… Read more »
Back for more: Ra Ra Riot energizes crowd during Syracuse performance
UPDATED: April 12, 2011, 1:01 a.m. CORRECTION: In this article and headline, the last time Ra Ra Riot played in Syracuse was misstated. Ra Ra… Read more »
Decibel : Gimme more...: Britney Spears' latest album fails to live up to former glory
Artist: Britney SpearsAlbum: 'Femme Fatale'Record Label: Jive RecordsSoundwaves: 1.5/5Sounds Like: Every other Auto-Tuned pop album that hits the chartsThere are some things in this world… Read more »
Decibel : Seasoned sound: Yellowcard's album reverts to original style, creates summery feel
Artist: YellowcardAlbum: 'When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes'Record Label: Hopeless RecordsSoundwaves: 5/5Sounds Like: The soundtrack to your summer Yellowcard, one of the pop-punk juggernauts of the… Read more »
Burning up: Young comedian Bo Burnham lights up stage with personable, energetic performance
The moment he asked, 'What kind of mascot is Otto the Orange?' Bo Burnham let loose his unique brand of cynical humor and tongue-in-cheek comedy… Read more »
Decibel : Break away: Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump releases first solo EP, produces soulful sound
Artist: Patrick StumpAlbum: 'Truant Wave' EPRecord Label: Nervous Breakdance MediaSoundwaves: 4/5Sounds Like: Fall Out Boy singing unreleased Michael Jackson tunesPatrick Stump, former lead singer of… Read more »
Decibel : No surprises: Radiohead's 'The King of Limbs' maintains group's style, lacks energy despit
Artist: RadioheadAlbum: 'The King of Limbs'Record Label: Self-releasedRelease Date: Feb. 18Soundwaves: 3.5/5Sounds Like: A Radiohead album meant for Radiohead fansRadiohead has more tricks up its… Read more »
Bringing the noise: Syracuse rock band gains recognition, seeks to sign with big record label
Silent Fury knows the rock band life is never as glamorous as it appears on MTV. Traveling long hours on the road, unloading and setting… Read more »
Decibel : Losing battle: Cold War Kids leave behind original sound in second album
Album: 'Mine is Yours'Artist: Cold War KidsSounds Like: A Kings of Leon cover bandSoundwaves: 2.5/5Release Date: Jan. 25, 2011In several ways, Cold War Kids have… Read more »
Decibel : Building a dynasty: The Decemberists' new album continues band's strong streak
Album: 'The King is Dead'Artist: The DecemberistsSounds Like: Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen's musical lovechildSoundwaves: 4.5/5Release Date: Jan. 18, 2011The Decemberists' 2009 release, 'Hazards of… Read more »
Decibel : Losing faith: Irish pop-rock band misses beat with sophomore album
Album: 'Science & Faith'Artist: The ScriptGenre: Pop rockSounds Like: Overproduced clone of The Script's self-titled debutSoundwaves: 2/5U.S.Release Date: Jan. 18, 2011Irish pop-rock band The Script… Read more »
SU listed as one of best colleges for hoops fans
For Trenton Gaucher, it came as no surprise that Syracuse University made World Report's Top 10 list of 'Best Colleges For Basketball Fans.' 'The… Read more »
Different tastes: SU introduces international students to traditional American holiday
Thanksgiving is seen as an American celebration, but Syracuse University's international students discovered that the holiday's values do not stop at U.S. borders. During the… Read more »
Mixed signals: New study finds confusion in tech-based communications
Quintin Baker couldn't tell if his friend was picking on him or not. After posting a profile picture on Facebook, Baker started getting comments from… Read more »
Scary storyteller, Odds Bodkin, shares Halloween tales
As the audience in Lyman Hall sat in silent anticipation for storyteller Odds Bodkin to weave his tales of the supernatural, three students from Bodkin's… Read more »
Keeping the conversation: Two Door Cinema Club chats candidly at second Bandersnatch concert
Despite hailing from Northern Ireland, Two Door Cinema Club proved that danceable electro-pop music transcends borders during the second concert of the Bandersnatch Music Series… Read more »
Students unenthusiastic about second Bandersnatch headliner
Two Door Cinema Club Where: Schine Underground When: Tuesday, 8 p.m. How Much: $5 with valid SU/ESF ID, $7 otherwise North Irish indie rockers Two… Read more »
Student disc jockeys ready for battle at Bandersnatch concert
Although DJ Steve Aoki has the headlining act for Monday night's Bandersnatch concert, three student disc jockey groups hope to have the energy levels… Read more »
