Album artwork courtesy of Wikipedia After five years, The Killers are back with their fifth studio album “Wonderful Wonderful.” The album was set into motion more than two years ago. The band’s previous effort “Battle Born” was recorded in just eight months by a handful of producers. This resulted in […]
Tag: Music
2016 Music Year in Review
Photo courtesy of Roc Beyonce As 2016 draws to a close, the year leaves many with a bad taste lingering in their mouths. We’ve all lost icons, heroes, friends and family in the wake of mindless violence, unfortunate events and injustice; it feels like it will be quite some time […]
“Music in Africa” comes to Ramapo next semester
Photo courtesy of U.S. AID Africa Bureau, Wikipedia Next semester, Ramapo is offering a new course entitled “Music in Africa,” which will introduce students to a selection of musical traditions from the African continent. The course will cover a diverse range of performers, from amateurs and community musicians, to specialists […]
Lady Gaga’s Latest Disappoints
Photo courtesy of Jazmin Million, Wikipedia At this stage in Lady Gaga’s top-selling career as a pop icon and world-class performer, the one side listeners have not seen from the established pop mogul is her intimate side. On her fifth album, “Joanne,” Gaga trades meat dresses for cowboy hats, leather […]
Student Artistry Grows with Ramapo Music Scene
Home to over seven music-based clubs and ensembles and offering five music majors, minors and concentrations, Ramapo College is a standout school in terms of state college music programs. As the music scene on campus continues to expand each year, students are beginning to see the effects of the growing […]
Kanye West Steals Spotlight and Snubs Beck, Causing Controversy
Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Ferrari, Wikimedia Kanye West is known as a music icon, branded for his headline-making stunts and arrogant behavior. The rapper often calls himself a “creative genius” and has made outlandish claims that his music can cure cancer. He has even gone as far as to say that […]
Internet Remains a Vessel for Illegal Music Downloading
Music piracy is still prevalent amongst young people, and is a method college students employ on campuses across the United States. Though the Internet and record companies have had a love-hate relationship for over 10 years, the combination has provided ways for the recording industry to blossom and progress. The […]
Singer Kyshona Armstrong Puts on Riveting Show
Photo by Nicole Williams The first Tuesday Night Live of the year brought talented Nashville singer Kyshona Armstrong to the Friends Hall stage. Armstrong, originally from South Carolina, is a powerhouse entertainer who specializes in traditional country ballads. Opening the show was popular Ramapo student musician NJ Gordon. Gordon, who […]