(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…
Inside the minds of student musicians
(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…
A third-party candidate: What makes the best Boston sports hype song
(Photo courtesy of Spotify) “The Dropkick Murphys are responsible for perhaps the most iconic Boston song of them all.” Nate Coady Connector Staff Boston is known for many things. There is no doubt that the historical city has made a name for itself. But what is it that makes Boston so great? That answer can…
