It’s not news that drugs are associated with certain music genres. But when EDM gained popularity at Syracuse University, the drug culture that came with it resulted in the normalization of taboo behavior.
Rock Around the Block
Ke$ha, Trey Songz, and Drop City Yacht Club put the “party” in this year’s Block Party.
To Mix or Die in LA
EDM artist Sound Remedy — Anthony Howell, in real life — keeps pushing himself as he climbs the EDM ranks.
Stornoway Misses the Mark
Indie folk group Stornoway’s second album does not build well on the band’s first effort.
Black Reign Step Team
Syracuse University’s Black Reign Step Team was featured on the cover of the new issue of 20 Watts, which drops tomorrow. Here’s a video of the team in action.
Not So Genius After All
Indie rockers Atlas Genius’ first full-length album doesn’t back up the band’s head-turning EP.
Major Lazer’s Minor Disappointment
Major Lazer’s sophomore album, Free the Universe, tries too hard to incorporate varying genres instead of sculpting a new fusion of its own.
Good Clean Fun with Dirty Projectors
Experimental rock outfit Dirty Projectors sparkled Sunday night, April 14, at the Westcott Theater.
gaVen heVy is on the Move
Brooklyn rapper and former SU student gaVen heVy released the single ‘Crab Legs,’ part of his “INeverRapped2BCool’ movement.
Ballerina Black Returns with ‘Injureless (Blå)’
Ballerina Black’s ‘Injureless (Blå)’ sits at the crossroads of synth music and punk.