Jen Desrosiers Connector Editor This past Thursday, WUML, UMass Lowell’s student-run radio station that promotes local and underground artists, hosted its annual benefit show “Rock for Tots.” The event which benefits the biggest family shelter in the state of Massachusetts, House of Hope, featured a solid line-up that drew in a decent sized crowd. The…
Justin Bieber tries to find his purpose
Courtesy Photo Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff Every human being on Gaia’s skin had been anticipating it. The moment when the Canadian demi-god, Justin Drew Bieber, would metamorphose from dungeon-dweller of tweenaged fandom to bona fide adult pop star. With his latest album, “Purpose: the Movement,” released on Nov. 13, Bieber may have finally found…
Adele’s ‘25’ and the question of streaming
Jacoub Boucher Connector Staff This past Friday, Adele’s new album was released online. Each song was written in cooperation with other respected musicians, including Samuel Dixon and Bruno Mars. The official release of the album has been the economic and critical success one would expect of the accomplished artist. A suspected 2.5 million copies will…
Album review: ‘Hunter’
Alexia Morton Connector Contributor Local band Hunter has burst onto the scene with their self-produced album “Hunter.” This four-piece alternative rock band, headed by front woman Hunter Stamas, brings a soulful sound to the alternative rock genre with their folk and indie-inspired instrumentals. Strong vocals and clever lyrics come together to create an energetic, upbeat…
Experiencing Taylor Swift from a different musical genre
Yanicel Martinez Connector Contributor Ryan Adams’ “1989” can change your mind about Taylor Swift’s music. Following the success of Swift’s fifth studio album, the announcement that American musician Ryan Adams—not to be confused with Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams—would cover Swift’s whole album was one of the year’s most anticipated music projects. Adams is no stranger…
The best basketball hype-up songs
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…
