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Experimental and romantic music clash at Cleveland Orchestra concert

Ellie Rambo, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 22, 2016

The Severance Hall stage was crowded with musicians last week as the orchestra prepared to perform Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony. The seats were also filled—it was clear that the program appealed to...

Members of Samfox practice The Feels, from their recently released EP.

Samfox’s new EP “The Feels” gets emotional

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print January 15, 2016

Samfox’s upcoming EP ‘The Feels’ is appropriately named. Filled with growling vocals full of anger, dance-happy guitar riffs and sluggish rhythms, the local band cycles through a range of emotions...

Playlist of the Week

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print January 15, 2016

David Bowie, “Lazarus” Just a few days after the release of his latest and last album “Blackstar” on his 69th birthday, David Bowie passed away this past Monday after a battle with cancer. “Lazarus”...

David Bowie says goodbye with “Blackstar”

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter January 15, 2016

On the morning of Jan. 10, the world awoke in shock to learn of the death of David Bowie, popular music’s legendary chameleon, fashion icon and fearless innovator. Just two days after the artist’s...

By Light We Loom will be releasing their EP Caught in the Tide this Saturday at the Beachland Tavern.

By Light We Loom releasing new EP at Beachland Tavern Show

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print January 5, 2016

“We’re learning a whole new way to write music,” said Shanna Delaney. Delaney is one half of the duo that makes up Cleveland indie pop band By Light We Loom, and you can hear her energetic, moving...

Case in Point’s final concert hits both high and low notes

Sierra Cotton, Staff Reporter December 7, 2015

Acapella group Case In Point’s final concert on Dec. 5 started off at a high note with the opening notes of “Eet.” With a lovely melody and accompanying harmonies, soloist Kate Mieth had a powerful...

Members of rock & roll band Samfox take a break to tell stories during practice.

Local band Samfox moves forward with new EP

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print December 4, 2015

Standing in the driveway of a Lakewood house, it wasn’t clear where all the noise was coming from. A car pulled into the driveway and parked. A woman opened the door and frowned. “They’re in the...

Neon Indian performed at one of this semesters monthly Spot Nights, which UPB will be changing to a weekly event next semester.

Weekly Spot Nights are back

Tiffany Cheung, Staff Reporter December 4, 2015

In the good old days, Spot Night was weekly. Every week, music would blast from the musicians practicing their songs. Walking down the steps to The Spot was an experience. Each step vibrated with the music....

Playlist of the Week

Ellie Rambo, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 4, 2015

Erykah Badu - “Phone Down” Erykah Badu wants you to pay attention, and she knows she can make you. Her voice, along with the dreamy background and hip hop beats underneath, will pull you into this...

Bands at Brite Winter performed for huge crowds in Ohio City despite freezing February temperatures.

Top 10 Cleveland concerts of 2015

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print December 4, 2015

In terms of concerts, Cleveland has become more and more on the map over the years. Bands that once avoided the city are now visiting for sold-out crowds, at venues small and large. Some of those venues...

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