Out of the ashes: Fall Out Boy delivers evolved pop sound on reunion album
Don’t press play on “Save Rock and Roll” and expect the short, fast and loud confessionals of “Take This to Your Grave.” Don’t look for… Read more »
Writer archives: Erik Van Rheenen
True to self: Pop-punk band Paramore releases self-titled album with new band dynamic, retains some rock sound
Paramore should have split up in 2010. The band’s instrumental core — guitarist Josh Farro and brother Zac — called it quits in a blog… Read more »
Earl Sweatshirt to headline MayFest; Sound Remedy to open concert
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, the day of MayFest was incorrect. MayFest will take place on Friday, April 26. The Daily Orange regrets… Read more »
Office of Institutional Research and Assessment to start conducting concert surveys next fall
University Union is transitioning its survey process to meet stipulations set by a Student Association bill passed in fall 2011. UU’s survey for Juice Jam… Read more »
Awkward rapping: Tyler, The Creator provides fine musicality, but is deficient in his lyric abilities
Odd Future used to be the three-ring circus hip-hop collective — a cocky troupe of upstart, devil-may-care rappers armed with moody beats and sneering attitudes.… Read more »
Ke$ha to headline Block Party April 26
Pop star Ke$ha will headline Block Party, scheduled for April 26 in the Carrier Dome. University Union hopes to announce the concert’s opener within “a… Read more »
Sleep on it: OneRepublic's new bubblegum pop album bores rather than bops
There’s a place on Top 40 radio for dumb songs. Pitbull and Rihanna pretty much live there. There’s a place for trashy songs — here’s… Read more »
Well-suited: Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" is near perfection in classiness and music
“The 20/20 Experience,” Justin Timberlake’s return to pop music after seven years, is triumphant. It’s sleek, smooth and sexy. It flaunts some of music producer… Read more »
Off-kilter: Album showcases local band's talent through existential sound
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, several songs on The Vanderbuilts’ new album were said to be sung by lead singer Sam Kogon.… Read more »
Meeting of minds: Reznor creates a sombre setlist with mixture of acoustic, electronic sounds
Trent Reznor has never really had a penchant for making happy music, but the Nine Inch Nails frontman hasn’t sounded sadder than when channeling his… Read more »
Reviving the radio star: WERW celebrates 25 years of radio, music and independent style
When Nick Valauri walked into the WERW studio four years ago, he didn’t know what to make of it. The room, nestled in the heart… Read more »
Misfire: Confusing compilation of emo, stadium rock makes conventional weapons worst My Chemical Romance album to date
Emo died in 2006, and “The Black Parade” was the album that killed it. My Chemical Romance apparently thought generous applications of “guy-liner” and swooping… Read more »
One-hit wonder: University Union's Rock the Dome fails to return for 2nd year due to scheduling conflicts
Big-ticket co-headlining rappers Ludacris and Rick Ross basked in the spotlight at last year’s Rock the Dome concert, but it was University Union that might… Read more »
Disheartening: Compilation about Valentine's Day evokes anything but love
Sorry for this one, hopeless romantics, but Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark cash grab. So, of course, I was slinking back into “spending Valentine’s Day… Read more »
SNL veteran Seth Meyers to perform stand-up comedy act at SU
Seth Meyers, a Saturday Night Live cast member, will perform his stand-up comedy act live in Syracuse. University Union will present “A Night of Comedy… Read more »
Jukebox the Ghost to headline Bandersnatch Music Series concert March 19
Pop-rock band Jukebox the Ghost will headline University Union’s first Bandersnatch Music Series concert of the semester in the Schine Underground on Tuesday, March 19.… Read more »
Bridge to the past: Album brings synth and spirit of the '80s into today's pop scene
Strap on your platform shoes, dust off your leg warmers and give your favorite Duran Duran record a spin. Tegan and Sara’s candy-coated newest album… Read more »
State of the art: Public artist takes political messages, infuses with part-time art
From the black beanie perched haphazardly on his head, to his black shirt with “Revolt & Rebelle” written on the front, G Clay Miller doesn’t… Read more »
DJ Pauly D, rapper Rockie Fresh to headline Winter Carnival concert
Syracuse University’s annual Winter Carnival concert will feature headliner electronic dance musician DJ Pauly D and Maybach Music Group rapper Rockie Fresh. The show, hosted… Read more »
DJ Pauly D to perform in Goldstein Auditorium on Feb. 21
DJ Pauly D of “Jersey Shore” fame will perform in Goldstein Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 21, as part of Syracuse University's Winter Carnival. The concert… Read more »
So much to say: Seasoned pop-punk band Say Anything mixes old songs with new material in three disc set
Pop-punk bands collecting rare cuts, bootlegs and B-sides have become just that: a rarity. Most bands get easily embarrassed by their early albums — Brand… Read more »
Digital letdown: Ra Ra Riot leaves its Baroque sound, but only achieves awkward robotic results
When 3-1-5 natives Ra Ra Riot performed in Syracuse last semester, Rebecca Zeller, the band’s violinist, commented on the group’s upcoming album title, “Beta Love.”… Read more »
Overshadowed: A$AP Rocky's feature artists outshine him on his own album
Rap needs a new unspoken rule sandwiched somewhere between “Thou shall stop hashtag-rapping and start writing real punch lines” and “Thou will never, ever ask… Read more »
Duck: Erik van Rheenen
I’ve always been The D.O.’s music guy, but for once in my journalistic life, I’m at a loss for words. So where my pen failed… Read more »
