Student organization celebrates African culture at annual dinner

The Hewitt Union Ballroom was transformed into a jungle paradise as the African Student Organization celebrated their ninth annual dinner, this past Saturday, April 6. Entitled “Sao Tome Sunsets: Jungle Royalty,” the dinner was a tribute to African heritage. President…

Paramore ventures into new sounds, manages to stay true

In 2010 alternative rock band Paramore, went through a whirlwind of changes, as the band’s lead guitarist, Josh Farro, and his brother, drummer Zac Farro, left the band. After an almost five year wait, Paramore has released a new self-titled…

WNYO Loud Rock album of the week: ‘Volbeat’

Denmark band Volbeat, combine hard rock, metal and rockabilly in their unique style of music. Three years after releasing “Beyond Hell/Above Heaven,” Volbeat have released their fifth studio album, “Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladies,” and it’s a hell of a…

Rising Student Artists: Atticus Finch releases intimate album

Angst driven, eloquent and sorrowful, Oswego’s own Atticus Finch will release its newest full-length album, “Off the Grid,” April 12. Originally from Herkimer, N.Y., the band formed in high school and consists of Patrick Malowski (guitar and vocals), Ryan Newman…

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Strokes test new sound

  The Strokes’ massively successfully debut “Is This It” in 2001has left them in a bit of a precarious position since. “Is This It” had such a distinct impact on rock music in the early 2000s and made The Strokes…

WYNO Loud Rock Album Of The Week: ‘Sempiternal’

British metalcore band, Bring Me the Horizon, has made quite a progression in their sound and popularity since they formed in 2004 as a deathcore band. Their older music was breakdown-centric and followed the trends of most metalcore bands at…

‘Spring Breakers’ explores disturbing trip

“Spring Breakers” tells the story of four friends who escape to Florida for spring break. Once there, all of the expected results unfold, but as the film continues, unique story lines develop within this artsy/indie film. “Spring Breakers” is directed…

‘Game of Thrones’ premiere sets up new season, characters

On Sunday night, HBO’s most popular series “Game of Thrones” returned for a third season after months of promotion by HBO and high expectations from fans. While the premiere had few surprises, it did not fail to impress with high-quality…