On-Campus Events
Binghamton University Music Presents (BUMP) concert features three up-and-coming bands
On March 24, students jumped, moshed, swayed and rocked at the Binghamton Underground Music Presents (BUMP) performance in the University Union Underground Cafe. The student band Mote opened for Pool Kids and...
Music
Rex Orange County's "WHO CARES?" is a solid addition to the artist's discography
Rex Orange County’s fourth album “WHO CARES?” is definitely something to care about. With the drop of the first single alongside the album announcement in January, there has been much anticipation for...
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Kanye West's release of "Donda 2" on the Stem Player draws controversy
Kanye West, officially named Ye, has been a consistent point of contention for several years. Ever since the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards incident, in which he interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech...
On-Campus Events
The Red Hot Chili Pipers deliver sensational concert
This past Thursday, Celtic rock band the Red Hot Chilli Pipers performed here at Binghamton University in the Osterhout Concert Theater. Originating in Scotland in 2002, the band returned to the United...
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Spielberg's "West Side Story" fails to improve on the original
“When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way” — unless you manage to mess it up one day. Although I may not be able to write lyrics like Stephen Sondheim...
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Avril Lavigne’s seventh album, “Love Sux,” marks an entertaining but flawed return to pop-punk
“Love Sux,” Avril Lavigne’s newest album released on Feb. 25, could not have come at a more fitting time for the pop-punk icon. The genre has been having a strong resurgence in...
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Hippo Campus' new LP opens a new phase for their music
Popular indie rock band Hippo Campus is back with their third LP, their newest full-length album since “Bambi,” which was released September of 2018. This new album, quite literally titled “LP3,” which...
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Mitski's new album "Laurel Hell" lives up to the hype
After almost quitting the music business, Mitski returns to the scene. In the past, Mitski has evoked a powerful feeling to her music that sets it apart from the rest of the...
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Lee Ranaldo talks BU, The Fluks and beginnings of Sonic Youth
Binghamton University likes to play up its prowess in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, and it is not without good reason — we got the guy who invented the...
Music
Songs to listen to while decorating the Christmas tree, drinking hot cocoa and spending time with family
The holidays conjure up images of Christmas trees, spending time with your friends and family, eating plenty of food and opening up gifts. The holidays also remind people of the classic songs...