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Likenesses new cassette tapes became available this September

Likenesses create perfect Cleveland dream-pop

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 11, 2015

There’s nothing particularly new about the musical art form we know as rock ’n’ roll, but that doesn’t mean that the combination of vocalist backed by guitar, bass and drums can’t still be awe-inspiring....

Miley and her drugz: A review of her newest album

Alex Clarke, Staff Reporter September 11, 2015

Miley Cyrus dropped a free 23-song album on SoundCloud after her performance on the VMAs on Aug. 30. Her performance on the VMAs to “Dooo It!” and the music video for the song left many hesitant to...

Albums to look forward to this Fall

Charlie Topel, Contributing Reporter September 11, 2015

As the summer draws to a close, classes start and leaves begin to fall, many highly anticipated albums will be released. Below are just a few choice cuts of soon-to-be-heard albums that have already been...

Playlist of the Week: Sept. 11

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 11, 2015

“Stay In My Corner”—The Arcs Born from Dan Auerbach’s insatiable appetite to create groovy songs with sweet melodies, The Arcs is the latest venture from the guitarist best known for his work...

Buckcherrys Josh Todd will perform at the Agora, Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast will perform at the Beachland Ballroom

A look at this week’s upcoming concerts

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print September 11, 2015

Every week in Cleveland is a week to see live music. But, like any other week, it’s difficult to see them all; dozens more of Cleveland’s concerts are just waiting to be experienced. Here are five...

Be afraid of Halsey on her new album “Badlands”

Michael Wu, Contributing Reporter September 11, 2015

“God damn right, you should be scared of me,” bellows Halsey during “Control,” a track off her debut album, “Badlands,” creating a nearly perfect introduction for a blue-haired pop star in...

TacocaT performs at last years Studio-A-Rama

Studio-A-Rama highlights local acts

Chrismaly Vidal, Staff Reporter September 11, 2015

Summer and music festivals go together like hot dogs and barbecues. This Saturday, give the season one last hurrah at Studio-A-Rama, the annual music festival hosted by WRUW 91.1 FM, Case Western Reserve...

Although different in many ways, both Zella Day and Seafair were able to give the audience exactly what they came for.

Zella Day, Seafair a powerful combination at Grog Shop

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print September 4, 2015

Indie bands Zella Day and Seafair have relatively little in common with each other when it comes to style. The former is a band of hippies, and the latter is a band of punks. However, on Aug. 28 at...

UPBs Spot Night will only be occurring once a month this year in an effort to reduce over-programming.

What’s happening with Spot Night?

Tiffany Cheung, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

Walking down the stairs to The Spot, you hear loud music playing, and the beat seems to bounce off the table to the chair to the steps. You are pumped up and excited. You can almost feel the vibrant energy...

Playlist of the Week: September 4, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 4, 2015

“S.O.B.”—Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you hear a song with a groove so infectious you just have to get out of your seat and dance. “S.O.B.” is one such...

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