Music

Mister and Mississippi we only part to meet again

By Sophie Barterian · Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015

Mister and Mississippi, a band from the Netherlands, have released their second album late last month.

Soul Kinetic dance concert

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015

Dance majors and minors performed in the EMU Department of Music and Dance’s 63rd Annual Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert on Sunday at Quirk Sponberg Theater.

Hit me baby one more time

By Sophie Barterian · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Full of grunge, alternative rock, and teen pop songs, the 90s was a breeding ground for golden one hit wonders from British garage bands to spunky outspoken women to teenagers with angst to spare.

Underrated music artists of 2015

By Emily Slomovits · Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015

In the heart of these winter months, nothing can warm walks across campus, or jazz up late-night study sessions like listening to great music.

Sam Amidon modernizes classic folk music at Ark show

By Sophie Barterian · Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014

Under dim lighting, a young, skinny kid in jeans and a sweater with a mop of chocolate curls walks onto the stage.

Sam Amidon to visit Ann Arbor during U.S. tour

By Sophie Barterian · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

Folksinger Sam Amidon, born in Brattleboro, Vermont, is going on tour this winter to promote his new album, Lily-O.

James Davis makes a powerful comeback

By Sophie Barterian · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014

Raised on American blues, James “Boo Boo” Davis is one of the remaining few musicians who learned to sing and play the blues first-hand while picking cotton in the Mississippi Delta.At 71 years of age, we still haven’t seen the last of Boo Boo Davis. Black and Tan Records dug up this lesser known bluesman and asked him to record a couple of his songs with only a harmonica and his voice.

Eastern Michigan University's Jazz and Percussion present a showcase

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Jazz and Percussion Ensembles will be showcasing their best musicians with solo acts that are sure to impress the audience.

The Lads in Their Hundreds: Songs and Arias of World War I

By Mona Beydoun · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

On November 13th at 7:30 pm Dr. Robert Peavler with the help of pianist Kevin Bylsma, and Eastern Michigan student dancers along with actors Danielle Clevenger, Stephen Lambert, and Theodore Hauke, will present his faculty voice recital in Pease Auditorium, The Lads in Their Hundreds: Songs and Arias of World War I.

Amp! to host Java Jam event

By Olivia Jackson · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

On November 12th Amp! and organization on campus will producing an event called Java Jam that will be hosted in King Hall's lounge. Amp!

Spooky songs for Halloween

By Amy Cooper · Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014

“31 Unconventional Halloween Tracks” Playlist If you’re not into the traditional cheese of the “Purple People Eater” or you are sick of the same old awkward cut of “The Monster Mash,” this playlist will help you build your spooky spirit and is great for that Halloween party you're having this weekend!

Taylor Swifts' album worth shaking off

By Noëlle Parlette · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

Former country-princess-turned-1950s-cat-lady popstar Taylor Swift has been releasing music videos and tempting fans with a few songs from her new album, “1989.”

Chance the Rapper brings humility to the rap industry

By Amy Cooper · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014

On Oct. 8, 2014, Chance the Rapper and Travis Scott entertained audiences both student and citizen alike at the EMU Convocation Center.

Chance The Rapper is coming to Ypsilanti

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Aug. 25, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center announced earlier today that Chance The Rapper will be coming to Ypsilanti to perform on Wednesday Oct.

Matt on Music: Kool A.D./Homeboy Sandman

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

These two albums share a common theme: good rappers who have been disappointing me lately.

Justin Moore to perform at EMU Convocation Center

By Matt Rice · Sunday, March 9, 2014

Country musician Justin Moore will be performing at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center on Saturday, March 15. The show is part of his “Off the Beaten Path” tour, and will also feature Randy Houser and special guest Josh Thompson.

Percussion ensemble plays memorable piece of percussion literature

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

The first piece performed was “Three Episodes for Percussion Ensemble,” a three-part composition by John O’Reilly. The music felt like a chase scene from an old film noir movie.

Matt On Music: Phantogram and Planningtorock

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

I’ve been excited for Phantogram’s album since I heard their beautiful single, “Nothing But Trouble,” last month. The song, which sounded like an electronic remake of Arcade Fire’s “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains),” made me excited to hear the band’s other work. The album didn’t disappoint.

Matt On Music: Eric Church and Eric Paslay

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

I didn’t mean to review two albums by EMI Nashville. Maybe they just have a monopoly on country musicians named Eric.

Matt on Music: Dream pop acts drop disappointing albums

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014

A lot of music fans put atmosphere at the same level as songwriting. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with that, but I find this impossible to do.

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