(Image courtesy of Bandcamp. “Oscar Lindsey is rising to stardom with his captivating new releases.”) Ronak Lamba Connector Contributor Oscar Lindsey has established himself as one of the most intriguing rising singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists in the music industry. Born and raised in Nashville, Lindsey grew up in a musically inclined family. He started making music…
UMG, Sony sue Suno in AI music model lawsuit
(Image courtesy of Getty Images. “Suno, an AI music generator, is in legal hot water.”) Ronak Lamba Connector Contributor Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group have sued Suno following the launch of Suno v6, their newest AI music model. This is not the first time these two companies have sued Suno. In 2024, Sony…
Red Vox releases “Retcon” and “The New Flesh”
(Image courtesy of Bandcamp. “‘Retcon’ evokes feelings of bitter nostalgia and dreams.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor On January 30, 2026, Staten Island-based indie rock band Red Vox released their sixth studio album, “Retcon”. After teasing listeners with singles released over the past few years and many delays, it has finally come to fruition. The band…
2026 Grammy Awards Recap
(Image courtesy of Grammy. “This year’s Grammy Awards ceremony was marked by a surprising amount of sentimentality.”) Tristin Henson Connector Editor The Grammys kicked off the night with a performance by Sabrina Carpenter, featuring a rendition of “Manchild.” Soon after, Doechii and Queen Latifah presented the award for Best Rap Album, with nominees CHROMAKOPIA and…
“Moonage Daydream” is mercurial
(Image courtesy of The Criterion Collection. “Moonage Daydream is as mercurial and eclectic as Bowie himself.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Most musicians are renowned for one or two iconic albums, sounds, or eras of their discography. Few though can capture captivating identities and sonic styles throughout their entire career. Such was the case for the…
Late Aster’s “City Livin'” pulls listeners back to the 90s
(Photo courtesy of The Syndicate. “City Livin’ blends genres like lo-fi, hip-hop and electronic to create a dreamlike, nostalgic soundscape.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Released just last week on Oct. 24, “City Livin’” is San Francisco-based “jazz-infused” electronic duo Late Aster’s debut LP. Comprised of classically-trained musicians Aaron Messing and Anni Hochhalter, Late Aster manages…
The role of music in shared spaces
(Photo courtesy of Mick Haupt, through Unsplash. “Music can bring many emotions to a shared space.”) Gaia Pirro Connector Contributor Music allows people to relax, but it can also help with concentration and boost creativity. While most college students listen to music through their headphones, occasionally music fills the common spaces of dormitories. Wherever it…
Your CDs are back in vogue: Pros and cons of streaming and physical media
(Photos taken by Carolina Tavares. “Streaming services and physical media both have reasons to be used.”) Carolina Tavares Connector Staff From the wax cylinders of the 1800s to the popularity of CDs in the 90s and 2000s, the way that people consume musical media has changed throughout time as technology has evolved. Most people nowadays…
