Pendulum’s U.S. release is worth a listen
Editorial Note: This article was written to preview a scheduled Linkin Park/Pendulum concert on Feb. 13 in Cincinnati which has now been cancelled due to the illness of Linkin Park’s lead vocalist....
View ArticleFreshman Musician Making Her Way
Northern Kentucky University freshman musical theater major Lea Verlin uses her talents for more than just musicals. The performer finds solace in creating music not only for herself, but also for...
View ArticleEnglish opera breaks barriers
One Northern Kentucky University professor is challenging common perceptions of opera. Grant Knox, an assistant professor of voice and opera, wove the show “An Evening of Opera in English” together by...
View ArticleMusic professor takes on new role
The anthropology, sociology and philosophy department at Northern Kentucky University has experienced some changes and conflict during this fall semester, and the search for a new chair is now moving...
View ArticleJazz in NKU
On a brisk Saturday night in downtown Cincinnati, a substantial amount of people have gathered at the newly located Blue Wisp Jazz Club to have a drink, socialize, and listen to some exceptional jazz...
View ArticleNKU Blues Night
On a cool Saturday evening in Cold Spring, Ky., several people from around the area gathered at Guys and Dolls Bar and Grill to socialize with friends, enjoy some good food and cocktails and be a part...
View ArticleHip-hop artist debuts CD ‘4 Lovers Only’
Anthony Morgan, or as he prefers to be called I$e, has been working hard on promoting and growing NKU’s first on-campus record label Climb Time Ent since he founded it last fall. As president of the...
View ArticleFolk-rock duo stems from a love of the art and for each other
It started as a simple role as love interests on the set of an NKU play and soon blossomed into something more, as Robbie Tieman and Miranda Hamilton developed a relationship that was not only built on...
View ArticleBudding rock group records song for NKU, takes Madison Theater stage
A new musical act is sweeping NKU’s student body. Orchid in the Ivy, a rock group made up of two past NKU students and one graduating senior, was selling copies of its new album, “Minus One,” in the...
View ArticleMusic Preparatory Program offers a composition of outreach opportunities
A division of the NKU music department is working to shape the minds of young musical performers through practical skill at a low cost. NKU Music Preparatory Program “provides community and continuing...
View ArticleStudent musician’s journey with The Weightless Anchor
When he was just 10 years old, Austin Livingood’s mother put him in piano lessons for the educational value. Now, Livingood plays five different instruments and is set to release his second EP The...
View ArticleMidPoint offers diverse lineup for diverse audience
The rock tunes and mellow grooves wafting through the airwaves this week around NKU and downtown Cincinnati are a mixture of stand-out music from local bands and talent traveling from L.A. to London to...
View ArticleAlumni band utilizes their varied backgrounds for a new sound?
Less than 24 hours before their opening slot for Weezer at the new Horseshoe Casino last Friday, members of DAAP Girls sat upstairs at Neon’s, a bar in Over the Rhine, relaxing on the worn leather...
View ArticleAlumni get a taste of sweet musical success
In his parent’s basement, his older cousins practiced playing the 80’s music of the time. It was in that moment when Rich Shivener decided he wanted to play guitar and embark on his own goals as a...
View ArticleLocal metal band starting fresh
Winterhymn, a metal band founded by NKU students, has recently gone through some major changes since their formation in 2009. “In a lot of ways, it felt like just starting a new band,” said Jared...
View ArticleImportance of music underestimated
While walking out of class, you put on a pair of headphones to block out the noise of students transitioning between classes, making their way to get coffee or meeting up with their friends. You may...
View ArticleBand Symposium gives great experience to aspiring musicians
Applause erupted from the crowd as the 7th Annual Tri-State Band Symposium came to a close with the resounding notes of Edwin Goldman’s “The Chimes of Liberty.” This performance, directed by Brant...
View ArticlePop-punk band seizes the day with giant ambitions
If Friday Giants have a favorite Latin motto, it’s probably “carpe diem.” Their recently released first single, “Live Your Life”, available through their Facebook page, speaks of motivation and...
View ArticleWorld class music producer shares wisdom with students
Most audio electronic media and broadcasting majors at NKU dream of working with musical artists in the caliber of David Bowie, Van Halen and Metallica. For students in Jon Brennan’s Advanced Audio...
View ArticleNKU homecoming talent show pleases the crowd with variety
Applause and strategic clapping of the hands were in order for Saturday night’s talent show, put on by Activities Programming Board as part of NKU Homecoming week. The talent show consisted of nine...
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