“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…
Five movies to get you ready for puck drop
Courtesy Photo Bill Hart Connector Contributor Gary Newman plays struggling player-coach, Reggie Dunlop, in the 1977 cult classic, “Slap Shot.” The film follows the Charlestown Chiefs, a low-level minor league hockey franchise from an imaginary city in the rust belt. When it is announced that the mill that employs 10,000 people in the city is…
Ghost at House of Blues, Boston, in pictures
September 28, 2015 – House of Blues, Boston, MA All photos by Regina Alongi/Connector For hi-res photos, or for permission to use these photos outside of this publication, contact Regina Alongi at Regina_Alongi@student.uml.edu or Alongi.Regina@gmail.com
The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die release ‘Harmlessness’
Photo courtesy of Epitaph Records Emily Toomey Connector Staff There is certainly no doubt about it, The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die has one of the most unique musical styles in the alternative music scene. Having almost as many members as the words in their name, it…
Pokémon expands further into mobile world
Photo courtesy of Nintendo Jeffrey Cullen Connector Contributor For anyone wanting to catch Pokémon in real life, your dream may have just come true. About two weeks ago, Nintendo and Gamefreak, the creators of the Pokémon franchise, announced their new project partnering with Niantic Inc. titled “Pokémon GO.” Slated for a 2016 release, the main…
