Indie

Preview: Fitz and the Tantrums to play the Westcott April 21
By Alyssa McKinley
April 20, 2013 - 11:30am
Hunter Hunted will open for the indie pop band, which is touring in support of its sophomore album.

After four years on the rise since their debut full length Pickin' Up The Pieces, indie pop band Fitz and the Tantrums have been touring in support of their upcoming sophomore release More Than Just A Dream.

The band has been gracing venues across the nation with their lively blend of indie funk without rest. Their Syracuse show at The Westcott Theater is sure to provide fans with a dose of energy they need to get them pumped for the summer.

Preview: Jukebox the Ghost to play in Schine Underground March 19
By Megan Paolone
March 19, 2013 - 8:06am
Vocalist/pianist Ben Thornewill talked to The NewsHouse in February about Czech bakeries, touring and new music.

Ben Thornewill is standing on the sidewalk outside Czech bakery-gas station hybrid in the middle of Texas in February, on his way to a show in Dallas.

“We always stop here on tour,” Thornewill says. “It’s just so doughy and good.”

The Vanderbuilts release new single, music video
By Megan Paolone
February 14, 2013 - 10:55pm
Review: Syracuse-based band The Vanderbuilts released "I Wish I Was a Saber-Toothed Tiger" Feb. 14 via their website and YouTube.

"I Wish I Was a Saber Tooth-Tiger" starts out slow and melodic, a guitar progression accompanied by a few plucked banjo notes. But much like its accompanying video, it quickly morphs into something imaginative and upbeat, fluid vocals layered over guitar riffs, piano and violin.

If it's any indication of what's to be expected on The Vanderbuilts' second album, we can expect something great.

Neutral Milk Hotel's Jeff Mangum performs iconic album solo in Ithaca
By Greg Cwik
February 14, 2013 - 2:01pm
Review: Neutral Milk Hotel frontman Jeff Mangum played a solo acoustic show supported by The Music Tapes and Tall Firs at the State Theater in Ithaca, NY on Wednesday Feb. 13.

Jeff. Muthaf-cking. Mangum.

I was sort of hoping he would suck. I really did. It might’ve knocked him back down to our level—humanize him after 15 years of standing atop the indie-rock pantheon, trying to hide from the public eye behind his beard and cap and flannel shirts.

But he didn’t suck.

NYC Immersion Roundup: The Dirty Projectors at Carnegie Hall
By Nick DeSantis
February 4, 2013 - 1:42pm
The Brooklyn-based indie-rock band returns to Manhattan with some strings attached, courtesy of the classical music sextet yMusic.

The 120-year-old Carnegie Hall has an imposing presence that tends to hang over many artists who perform on the Ronald O. Perelman Stage. The decade-old experimental rock group Dirty Projectors was no exception, and stood in stark contrast to the aging venue during their show on Friday Jan. 11.

What we're waiting for: The most anticipated albums of 2013
By NewsHouse Staff
January 18, 2013 - 1:38pm
The NewsHouse staff takes a look at the albums that we're looking forward to hearing most this year.

Joseph DiDomizio, Lead Producer

How To Destroy Angels, Welcome Oblivion

2012 Album Roundup: The Best of the Year
By Megan Paolone
December 17, 2012 - 4:15am
Review: Our incoming entertainment lead recounts her favorite music of 2012.

Favorite releases of the year:

David Byrne and St. Vincent, Love This Giant

Ten bands that I'm thankful for
By Alyssa McKinley
November 20, 2012 - 10:04pm
Our entertainment lead producer shares the music she's reflecting on during Thanksgiving break.

It's that time of year again, when we all think about how lucky we are to live in a first world country, have a cute golden retriever, and an Aunt Lucy who makes a killer pumpkin pie. I know I'm not alone when I say that the thing that I am most thankful for is music.

Here is a list of 10 bands that I am thankful for and the reasons why. It's my way of saying Happy Thanksgiving to you!

 

10. Sum 41

Dum Dum Girls, Math The Band to please Syracuse indie fans
By Alyssa McKinley
September 18, 2012 - 4:45pm
Los Angeles garage rockers and New England punk rockers will come to The Schine Underground on Oct. 11 with support from Dumb Talk.

Student-run radio station WERW are bringing their second wave of bands in this semester. After a successful show at Badlands, they're ready to bring rock back to the Schine Underground with Dum Dum Girls, Math The Band, and Dumb Talk.

Fall concert preview
By NewsHouse Staff
September 14, 2012 - 9:09pm
The best of what's to come in music this semester beyond the campus walls, according to The NewsHouse's entertainment writers.

Leon Russell: The Westcott Theater, Sept. 18

By Ashley Cheuk Ling Siu