As the leaves begin to change color and the crisp autumn air settles in, there’s no better time to embrace the cozy and introspective vibes of fall. And when it comes to the ideal musical companion for this season, Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever)” album emerges as the perfect choice. Released […]
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MU Announces BSACAM Expansion
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music (BSACAM) announced that they will expand their facilities by constructing a 30,000-square-foot building on the Monmouth University campus. It will be the permanent home for the BSACAM, a high-profile museum, and a dedicated space for future decades of music scholars to visit […]
MU’s Blue Hawk Records Prepares to Announce Artists on 23rd Compilation Album
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Blue Hawk Records held its auditions for their 23rd compilation album, which is set to be released in December. A number of Monmouth artists attended the auditions to both showcase their original compositions as well as challenge the idea that “one genre fits all.” According to a press release issued by […]
A Chance to Make it Good Somehow
As of Sunday, Sept. 27, Bruce Springsteen formally announced that the remainder of his North American Tour “Springsteen and E Street Band 2023 Tour” will have to continue at a later date as he deals with his ongoing battle with peptic ulcer disease. Shortly after his earth-shattering third and final performance at MetLife Stadium on […]
Two Icons, One Night
What do two iconic artists from the 70s have in common? Everything, actually. Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks took the world by storm during the 1970s and 80s; they became idols for seemingly two different cultures of music. Now, their paths have intertwined for the “Two Icons One Night Tour,” where the audience can experience […]
Willie Nile Rocks the Pollak Theatre Stage
Willie Nile and his band took the stage at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 23. Willie Nile is a New York-born performing artist who has been rocking out for over 40 years. He has been praised by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, and Lou Reed. Uncut Magazine called him “The unofficial […]
Noah Kahan: Crafting Melodies and Connecting Hearts on His Upcoming Tour
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern music, emerging artists are constantly fighting for their place in the spotlight. One such artist is Noah Kahan, a singer-songwriter whose soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics have earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. With his unique blend of indie-pop and folk influences, Kahan is poised to […]
Sea Hear Now: The Festival Experience Review
Surf, sun, sand, and songs that will ring in your ears for the rest of your life. That’s what it’s like at the Sea Hear Now music festival in Asbury Park. If you’re a music lover, then the festival experience is something you have to try at least once. Imagine: you walk into the festival, […]
Mitski’s New Album: One She Did Not Want to Make
The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We is the title of Mitski’s latest album, released on Sept. 15, 2023. Mitski demonstrates loneliness in oneself, this feeling that we can’t live within ourselves, and the urge to long for something different. This weighty imagery isn’t anything new for Mitski; the alternative/indie icon is known for […]
Modern Music: Nothing’s Popping
Modern pop music is designed to please everyone, and that’s a problem. In the past, the hip, new songs and musicians you and your friends would blast to annoy your parents were the most popular. Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, anything that could get mom and pop to shake their fists and […]