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University Union announces first Bandersnatch show of the semester, headlined by Russ
By JP Hadley
February 13, 2017 - 11:30am
UU's first concert of the semester will also feature MadeinTYO and student opener ye.

After bringing Sam Feldt and Hotel Garuda to campus last fall, University Union announced its first Bandersnatch show of the semester featuring rapper Russ as headliner. The performance will include direct support from MadeinTYO and student opener, ye.

The concert will take place Feb. 24 in Goldstein Auditorium in Schine Student Center starting at 7:15 p.m. Ticket sales begin Feb. 13 in the Schine Box Office and online.

The Chainsmokers announce debut album, 40-city tour
By JP Hadley
January 30, 2017 - 10:53pm
The duo, including SU alum Drew Taggart, announce their long-awaited debut studio album and their biggest tour to date.

After dominating just about every facet of Top 40 radio for months on end, The Chainsmokers bring their biggest news yet. The American dance music duo announced Monday that they will release their debut studio album and embark on the Memories: Do Not Open tour throughout the United States and Eastern Canada.

EDM opens career opportunities for young music lovers
By Connor Fogel
December 20, 2016 - 12:34am
As the electronic dance music industry grows, area college students and music lovers try to make their mark.

Attention. Control. Power.

That’s what music has given Danté Belmonte.

With hundreds of people crammed into a tight Westcott Theater, Belmonte commands the crowd alone from his DJ booth.

“I love having the spotlight on me,” Belmonte said. “When you’re playing at a venue that’s sold out with a thousand people, it’s something really cool.

Ninth annual showcase highlights student songwriters
By Gigi Antonelle
December 4, 2016 - 9:23pm
The showcase featured 12 unique musicians, some accompanied by guitarists or vocalists, and each artist performed two songs.

On a recent blustery December night, Panasci Lounge was more reminiscent of a downtown coffee shop than part of the Schine Student Center.

Families stole the show at Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown concert
By Andrew Chelney
December 2, 2016 - 7:09pm
Five Finger Death Punch closed a memorable concert that featured As Lions, Sixx A.M., and Shinedown.

A metal concert might not seem like an obvious family outing, but the lead singer of featured act Five Finger Death Punch didn’t shy away from including families in his band’s performance on Tuesday.

Lady Gaga created ‘Joanne’ for herself, not her monsters
By Brianna Kirkham
November 28, 2016 - 4:54pm
Even Lady Gaga’s most loyal fans haven’t met Joanne.

Named after her late aunt, Lady Gaga used her middle name as the namesake for her fifth album, which unlike past albums, challenges her voice to the edge of its diversity and skill. Released late October, Joanne successfully treads across genres in a journey of self-reflection and illustration.

Her early work is mostly pop with a few ballads, eventually expanding to R&B, disco and other genres that are equally as outlying.

Fall a cappella concerts showcase student talent
By Sarah Ann Peck
October 25, 2016 - 4:18pm
The a cappella scene at Syracuse consists of six unique groups. As the semester approaches its end, numerous a cappella events take place to showcase what the groups have been learning.

To ensure you don’t miss out, here’s a brief description of each group on campus, its individual event and the combined events for the remainder of the semester.

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Rock band The 1975, alt-pop duo Oh Wonder to play Rock the Dome
By Dara McBride
October 16, 2016 - 8:39pm
University Union's winter concert will return to the Carrier Dome on Nov. 4 after going on hiatus in 2013.

After disappearing from University Union’s concert calendar for several years, Rock the Dome will return this November with rock band The 1975 and alt-pop duo Oh Wonder.

The concert will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, in the Carrier Dome, UU officials announced Sunday night. In addition to The 1975 and Oh Wonder performing, rapper 070 Shake will open the show.

DJ Sam Feldt, EDM duo Hotel Garuda to open Bandersnatch
By Dara McBride
October 3, 2016 - 11:50pm
The DJs and EDM artists will open University Union’s Bandersnatch Concert Series on Oct. 12.

Dutch DJ Sam Feldt will open this year’s Bandersnatch Concert Series, with DJ-producer duo Hotel Garuda providing support, University Union announced Monday night in a press release.

The concert will take place at 8 p.m. on Oct. 12 in the Schine Underground. Tickets — which are $5 with a valid college ID for SU/ESF students, faculty and staff — are available through the Schine Box Office starting Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Juice Jam 2016: What to know before you go
By Andrew Chelney
September 23, 2016 - 10:39am
Haven't heard of every artist who's performing in our backyard on Sunday? Look no further; here's an introductory course on all the amazing sounds that'll be heard in a couple days.

Before classes even began, new and returning students alike were counting down the days until Juice Jam 2016. With buses starting to take students to Skytop Field at 11 a.m. on Sunday, the day has finally come. Headliner Fetty Wap, a New Jersey rapper best known for his hit single “Trap Queen,” will take the stage with Monty alongside other performers including pop artist Tove Lo, DJ and producer Marshmello, rapper D.R.A.M., indie electronic artist Stephen, and rock artist LOLO.