Photo courtesy of the Boston Celtics Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff The term “hype” nowadays refers to a feeling of rising adrenaline when a song’s beat, rhythm and lyrics fuse within a mere mortal’s soul and create a heart-racing sensation, making said mortal want to run around, shout, or sprint down the court and finish…
Live review: The Story So Far, Basement, Turnover
Photo Courtesy of Jen Derosiers Jen Derosiers Connector Editor Since their formation in 2007, The Story So Far have built a large fan following, quickly becoming one of the biggest names in the pop-punk scene. Following the release of their self-titled album “The Story So Far” this past May, the band embarked on a U.S.…
Album review: Foxing’s newest release “Dealer”
Courtesy of Triple Crown Records Emily Toomey Connector Staff Foxing has come back with a boom for their sophomore release “Dealer.” It was only released on Oct. 30, 2015 and has already received great praise and tons of listens. For those of you who do not know Foxing, they are certainly known for their slow…
‘The Documentary 2’ & ‘2.5’ album review
Courtesy of Chalice Recording Studios Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff If you are looking for a hard rap record to complement the sonic smoothness that is “What a Time to Be Alive,” The Game has got you covered twice over with the double album release in the past few weeks of “The Documentary 2” and…
Subliminal Criminals Tour comes to the Palladium
Photos: Jen Desrosiers/Connector Jacob Solomon Connector Contributor “Hey security. We good? Hey! Can we keep playing?” Comeback Kid frontman Andrew Neufeld yells aimlessly into the crowd. The band had just stopped playing due to a brawl that occurred in the mosh pit – for the second time. For those who have never attended a concert…
Wavves release new album ‘V’
“V” is the band’s fifth album since their debut in 2008. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Records) Emily Toomey Connector Staff Wavves’s fifth studio album, “V”, is a far shot from disappointment. Though the album was released only about a week ago, it has received praise from fans all over. Taking influences from other staples…
Changing the dial: Hockey intro songs
Courtesy Photo Michael Paige Connector Staff Typically what makes a good introduction song, at least when it concerns a college team, is something one would consider upbeat, contain memorable lyrics and leave patrons with the need to hear it once more. Therefore, the genres are narrowed down to two distinct types that meet this criteria:…
Hawk-y pep band
Courtesy Photo Alexa Hyde Connector Contributor Talented athletes, a winning team, a sea of red and blue, overpriced stadium food, face-painted and cheering students, and a giant River Hawk are all characteristic of UMass Lowell’s home hockey games. Oh, and an enthusiastic jazz rock big band. The jazz rock big band, or hockey pep band…
