(Image courtesy of Margaleet Katzenblickstein. “Music Business major Emily Johnson stands in front of a locker, smiling.”) Margaleet Katzenblickstein Connector Contributor Nicole Banks, a junior music business major, songwriter and one of the lead singers of the band Momerath, always has her ears ready for songwriting inspiration with every note she hears. “I’m always pulling…
The importance of soundtracks in film and more
(Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. “Shigeru Miyamoto thanks the Nintendo Orchestra for their performance at E3 2011.”) Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor When the discussion of music comes up, rarely does film, TV, and video game music become the first talking point. Despite that, the songs that fill the background of beloved movies and games can…
Copla singer Manuel de Segura speaks at UML
(Photo courtesy of La Factoria del Show. “Manuel de Segura”) Abigayle Rettman Connector Staff On Wednesday, March 26 the Umass Lowell Spanish club invited José Manuel Fiastre Alcaraz, known as Manuel de Segura, to speak with students. Professor Óscar Ruiz Hernández organized this event with the help of the Umass Lowell Spanish Club President, Bibiana…
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 highlights
(Image courtesy of TV Insider. “The 2025 iHeartRadio music awards celebrated many accomplishments this year.”) Maxi France Connector Contributor The iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrated the most-played artists and songs on radio and streaming platforms, honoring the best and brightest from a variety of genres. Its purpose is to celebrate recent popular music based on streamer…
Pros and cons of listening to music while driving
(Image courtesy of Freerange Stock. “Some people like to listen to music while driving, while others don’t.”) Shishi Javali Connector Contributor Students at Umass Lowell say that they listen to music while driving for a variety of reasons, including improving their focus and mood. Because Umass Lowell has so many commuters, driving is an essential…
“Super Mario Odyssey” is a modern Nintendo classic
(Image courtesy of IGDB. “‘Super Mario Odyssey’ sees the titular plumber go on an all-new globetrotting 3D adventure.) Jake Messer Connector Editor The Nintendo Switch is home to many outstanding games like “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” “Super Smash Bros Ultimate” and even “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.” However, one game has stood…
HBO pulls 80+ shows from “Max” service
(Photo courtesy of The Direct. “Max’s latest removal of content is a bad sign for the future of the streaming platform.”) Abigayle Rettman Connector Staff Shows have been leaving Max left and right. On Feb. 28, 2025, Max pulled over 80 shows and movies from the streaming service. The platform no longer lets its viewers…
“Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition” defies limitations
(Image courtesy of Nintendo. “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition fully realizes itself on the Switch’s superior hardware.”) Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Massive open-world games are somewhat of a regularity in modern video games, with what feels like dozens being released each year with bigger ideas and worlds. Nearly 10 years ago today, “Xenoblade Chronicles X,”…
