Music

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

HANNAH 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

MATT 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......

Scallion

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

MATTHEW 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

BRENTON 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

BRENTON 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

ALYSSA 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

EMILY 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,......

Opinion

From the desk of Joseph Marciniak, Scallion Editor

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 4, 2020February 4, 2020

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Welcome back to campus everyone, it’s good to be back (probably). If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a million things to work on and your mind is on so many different topics it can be hard to concentrate and sit down and write a damn From the Desk Of......

Opinion

From the desk of Elyse Grieco, Editor in Chief

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

When I get stressed, music is the only thing that helps. No matter what the issue may be, I’m always able to sit back, plug in my headphones and forget about the world around me. Finals are around the corner, and stress is high. Here are five of my favorite......

Life & Arts

Hannah and Matt on music Issue 5: The greatest of the decade

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

HANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader Hannah’s Choice: “I Love You, Honeybear” by Father John Misty Matt’s Take: I have heard so much about Father John Misty over the years, and always great things. So, when Hannah recommended the album “I Love You, Honeybear” for an issue......

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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

From the desk of Joseph Marciniak, Scallion Editor

From the desk of Elyse Grieco, Editor in Chief

Hannah and Matt on music Issue 5: The greatest of the decade