Music

Hannah and Matt on Music: ‘The New Abnormal’ by The Strokes

Contributor to The LeaderApril 19, 2020April 17, 2020

April 19, 2020April 17, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesHANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader Matt’s Take: A lot of pressure was put on The Strokes to release a great album. “The New Abnormal” stands as their first album in seven years, since “Comedown Machine,” and arguably it has been 14 years since their truly great......

Opinion

Here are some songs that have gotten me through quarantine

Contributor to The LeaderApril 18, 2020April 17, 2020

April 18, 2020April 17, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesJESSICA MEDITZ Life & Arts Editor If you’re anything like me, you probably feel like you’re about to go crazy being cooped up in your house during this quarantine. As much as it sucks, all that we can do is make the best of the situation and find enjoyable things......

Life & Arts

The arts from home: How performance-based classes are coping

Contributor to The LeaderApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesANNA GAGLIANO Copy Editor The transition to online classes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for many students, but one particularly large group has been feeling it the hardest. SUNY Fredonia students involved in music and the arts are struggling with the move toward distance learning. Out of the......

Life & Arts

Hannah and Matt on Music: “Ghosts V: Together” by Nine Inch Nails

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2020April 7, 2020

April 9, 2020April 7, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesHANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader Matt’s Take: Having not listened to Nine Inch Nails’ previous “Ghosts” releases, I really went into their newest release blind. If I had to expect anything, it would have been a bombastic display of Trent Reznor’s heavy and hoarse voice paired......

Life & Arts

“After Hours” by The Weeknd: A Review

Contributor to The LeaderApril 4, 2020April 4, 2020

April 4, 2020April 4, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesMATT TURNER Special to The Leader Without having much exposure to The Weeknd outside of “Earned It,” “Can’t Feel My Face” and his cameo in the 2019 film, “Uncut Gems,” I was cautiously optimistic going into his newest release: “After Hours.” His floaty voice from what I’ve heard prior elicited......

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A review of Fredonia School of Music’s tenth annual choral festival

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 7, 2020March 7, 2020

March 7, 2020March 7, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesMATTHEW BAUM Staff Scallywag There was an undeniable electricity in the air at Fredonia a few weeks ago. This year is the tenth anniversary of the university-wide choral festival, and for such a vital milestone, the faculty decided to go all-out. Members of the various singing ensembles on-campus including College......

Life & Arts

Tooth presents ‘LISTEN TO TOOTH’ album release show at Valentine’s Place

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 5, 2020March 4, 2020

March 5, 2020March 4, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesBRENTON NEWCOMB Staff Writer On Friday, Feb. 28, the local band, Tooth, had its album release performance for their new ambitious record, “LISTEN TO TOOTH.” The show took place at Valentine’s Place in downtown Fredonia and featured supporting act Cheap Peach, a punk rock group that is also from Fredonia.......

Life & Arts

A BJ’s Review: Cooler, Marquee Grand and Fortunato

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 29, 2020February 29, 2020

February 29, 2020February 29, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesBRENTON NEWCOMB Staff Writer On Feb. 19, BJ’s hosted it’s regular bi-weekly music series with Last Call Entertainment, something that has become a staple of Fredonia’s music scene and has garnered sort of a cult status due to it’s repeating acts and fans. Joining together this week were three exciting......

Life & Arts

‘The Slow Rush’: Is it Worth your Time?

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 20, 2020February 20, 2020

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesALYSSA BUMP Special to The Leader On Feb. 14, there was more to celebrate than just Valentine’s Day. Tame Impala released his long-awaited album titled, “The Slow Rush.” The last album released by Tame Impala was “Currents” in 2015, which became a staple of psychedelic pop. It included 13 mesmerizing......

Life & Arts

Last Call Entertainment and BJ’s Fredonia bring DIY bands Sun Pilot, Second Suitor and Superficial to the stage

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesEMILY RASULO Special to The Leader Last Call Entertainment put on yet another fun night of local music this past Wednesday at BJ’s. This week’s lineup consisted of bands Sun Pilot, Second Suitor and Superficial. With Sun Pilot and Second Suitor coming in from out of town, the Fredonia favorite,......

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Hannah and Matt on Music: ‘The New Abnormal’ by The Strokes

Here are some songs that have gotten me through quarantine

The arts from home: How performance-based classes are coping

Hannah and Matt on Music: “Ghosts V: Together” by Nine Inch Nails

“After Hours” by The Weeknd: A Review

A review of Fredonia School of Music’s tenth annual choral festival

Tooth presents ‘LISTEN TO TOOTH’ album release show at Valentine’s Place

A BJ’s Review: Cooler, Marquee Grand and Fortunato

‘The Slow Rush’: Is it Worth your Time?

Last Call Entertainment and BJ’s Fredonia bring DIY bands Sun Pilot, Second Suitor and Superficial to the stage