Otto-Tune

Diplo is the act everyone's been waiting for
By Nathan Mattise
February 22, 2011 - 9:47am
The big name DJ can appeal to everyone and has a chance to be the can't-miss event of the year.

I've been critical of some University Union bookings in the recent past. Campus shows so far this year have recycled some of the artists we've seen neighboring CNY schools bring first or they included acts that failed to excite the masses (either groups were still on the brink or too niche for most).

SOJA brings love to The Westcott Theater a day early
By Ana Barbu
February 14, 2011 - 4:32pm
The Washington, D.C.-based reggae act played a nearly-two hour intimate set for a surprisingly adoring crowd.

SOJA played a full house of Syracuse's reggae lovers into an all-night groove with their longing melodies, forceful rhythms and intricate lyrics about unity, love and freedom on Sunday night. Considering that, the show became a fitting date setting for all who spent Valentine's Day Eve at The Wescott Theater. 

Local Act to Watch: Sarongs
By Dan Creahan
February 12, 2011 - 5:45pm
Sarongs latest gig at The Lost Horizon proved there's no excuse to miss their next one.

If you haven’t listened to Sarongs yet, do it now. Click away from whatever other
diversion you’re currently enthralled with and check them out. Then make every effort to see
them play live as soon and as often as you can. February 26 at The Lost Horizon would be a good start.

This week in SU music: Campus bands, mtvU voting, Phantogram and Ra Ra Riot
By Nathan Mattise
February 8, 2011 - 1:03pm
Ra Ra Riot's recent Wescott show announcement headlines the music happenings impacting SU within the last two weeks.
  • The Northbound Traveling Minstrel Jug Band (you could call them a CMJ darling) is currently streaming a new seven song EP on their Facebook page. They're also opening for Tea Leaf Green tomorrow night at the Wescott Theater.

 

Syracuse Radio Stations Nominated for mtvU Award
By Deandra Modica
February 7, 2011 - 5:16pm
Two of SU's radio stations are in the running for mtvU's College Radio Woodie Award.

Thanks to a commitment to bringing the best new music to their listeners, two of Syracuse University’s radio stations are up for a mtvU Woodie Award. WERW and WJPZ are nominated in the Top 50 College Radio Woodie category and could be honored with a Woodie for being the best college radio station in the country for 2011.

 

Little known Big Sean and Donnis promise to start semester off on the right foot
By Nathan Mattise
January 25, 2011 - 12:40am
At first you may not recognize the acts for the first UU show of the semester, but those in the know will tell you it's a ticket worth getting.

It's less than a week after we managed to get a January/February concert calendar posted and University Union (specifically Bandersnatch) managed to already announce an addition with its first show of the semester.

CNY Concert Calendar: January and February
By Nathan Mattise
January 19, 2011 - 11:28pm
Shows are slow to be booked at the start of the semester, but let the New Year inspire you to find new music in the meantime.

Happy New Year and New Semester from Otto-Tune.

Eli Harris shares some Christmas spirit
By Deandra Modica
December 26, 2010 - 6:16pm

Eli Harris, Syracuse’s best-known street performer, is on a mission this holiday season. The 53-year-old Syracuse native, who has shared his talent with Syracuse University students since 1983, released his second recorded album, “Eli’s Christmas Mission” with a new goal for his listeners.

“People don’t know what Christmas is about,” said Harris. “They just think ‘Oh, Christmas. Christmas gifts!’ In my upbringing Christmas was a very sacred thing. Christ is a gift and my mission is to tell people that through my music.”

Preview: The Westcott welcomes Grammy-winning rockers OK Go
By Deandra Modica
October 24, 2010 - 11:53pm
With a new sound and style, OK Go has more than just dance moves to perform on Tuesday.

OK Go, the alternative rock/power pop foursome known for their elaborately choreographed music videos, will perform at the Westcott Tuesday night.

Review: Matt Pond makes 52 friends at the Westcott
By Sarah A. McCarty
October 1, 2010 - 3:08pm
Veteran indie-rocker’s steady, string-filled songs suited the surprisingly small crowd on Thursday.

Despite making a name for himself as the creator of indie-pop band Matt Pond PA, Matt Pond’s 12-year, eight-record career didn’t draw many people to Thursday’s show. Perhaps it was the relentless rain that kept some away. But those who did attend were treated to an intimate set of some of Pond’s best songs.