In ‘Utopia,' Travis Scott’s perfect world is darker than expected
Travis Scott’s latest album ‘Utopia’ is one of the most unique and exciting hip-hop releases of 2023. Read more »
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The class of 2023's Spotify Wrapped
From TikTok trends to Taylor Swift albums, here are the Class of 2023’s most defining songs of their years at SU. Read more »
Student band Polarded bends genres in the house show scene
After beginning this January, student band Polarded has grown from four members to nine, bringing life to an eclectic and ambitious range of covers over the course of its first seven shows. Read more »
Gallery: Block Darty takes over Quad with live music, activities, food
University Union hosts Block Darty as a daytime celebration leading up to the evening's Block Party. The event consisted of performances from Sarah Kinsley, Ella Jane and the Aces, as well as free activities and food. Read more »
Gallery: Block Party rocks JMA Dome celebrating end of semester
Block Party 2023 is held at the JMA Wireless Dome featuring Aminé, The Surfaces, and Faye Webster. Check out the performances that shook the campus. Read more »
Redfest festival unites SU, ESF in a day of music
Music festival Redfest unites SU and ESF students for a day of music and fun, creating a fun and relaxing show to end the semester. Read more »
Gallery: In Case You Missed it, Spring 2023
Spring semester has been hectic for many, but don't worry we caught everything. Here is what you may have missed this semester. Read more »
SU student uses viral TikTok account to promote student musicians
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Tommy Romano bounces between emailing professors and emailing stars like… Read more »
Decompress before finals stress at these seven concerts
From Block Party to Funk ‘n Waffles, check out these upcoming concerts at SU and beyond. Read more »
The Aces, Ella Jane, Sarah Kinsley to perform at first-ever Block Darty
University Union has announced that The Aces will headline the inaugural Block Darty, along with performances from Ella Jane and Sarah Kinsley. Read more »
Artists owe their fans sincerity, respect
Trying to strike a balance between maintaining fame and practicing self-care shouldn’t be at the expense of those who put you in the position of influence. The hard truth is that stringing along one’s supporters, like Ocean did this past weekend, creates a toxic relationship and a cycle of building fans up and then letting them down. Read more »
Selling what they're smoking: Here are 4 hip-hop artists with their own lines of cannabis
Throughout the history of hip-hop rappers have been making music with and about mairjuana, these five rappers took this to the next level and now sell their own licensed cannabis products. Read more »
First Year Players reimagines 'Pippin' in 30th anniversary performance
Over the weekend, First Year Players brought the classic and colorful story of ‘Pippin’ to life. Read more »
What to expect from Aminé, Kaytranada’s upcoming collaborative album
With their upcoming collaborative album coming soon, see where hip-hop artists Aminé and Kaytrandada have found success so far. Read more »
SU senior, drag king Hunter Kusak advocates for change, diversity through performance
SU student and Syracuse native, Hunter Kusak has always loved dancing and expressing themselves, so this year, Kusak made their debut as Quirt Taylor in the Pride Union Drag show on campus. Read more »
Bandier senior delves into entertainment industry, mental health in new podcast
Senior Jordyn Tareaz combines passion for mental health and the entertainment industry in her new podcast which invites industry and wellness professionals to talk with her. Read more »
Jazz concert featuring acclaimed guitarist defies language barriers
Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Leandro Pellegrino was joined by fellow jazz musicians and stopped by SU to perform their music with professor Marianne Solivan. Read more »
Want to bring music to your ears? Check out these 4 concerts
From an EDM drums duo to a send off concert for a popular house-show venue, check out these four upcoming concerts. Read more »
6LACK pushes creative boundaries while maintaining R&B roots in 'Since I Have a Lover'
After not releasing an album since 2018, Atlanta rapper 6LACK has ended his five-year hiatus with the release of his third album ‘Since I Have A Lover.’ Read more »
Deanna Witkowski shares 'sacred jazz' with students during SU residency
As part of her residency at SU, Deanna Witkowski shared her ‘sacred jazz’ and performed with the Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble, the Orange Juice Quintet and the Hendricks Chapel Choir this past weekend. Read more »
Student artists share original music, covers at University Union's Planet Underground
University Union hosted their Planet Underground concert this past Saturday featuring student artists. Read more »
The Kid LAROI kicks off new tour with electrifying performance at the Oncenter
Nineteen year old rapper The Kid Laroi kicked off his ‘Bleed for You’ tour on Wednesday with a performance at the OnCenter in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
Don’t be a broken record. Check out these 5 weekend concerts
End the week on a high note at one of these 5 concerts this weekend. Read more »
Trevor Wallace, Chris Redd to headline University Union comedy show for April Fools' Day
Comedians Trevor Wallace and Chris Redd to perform at the next University Union comedy show. Read more »
