Tony Berg and Ethan Gruska produced the album (Photo courtesy of Dead Ocean). Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Phoebe Bridgers debut album “Stranger in the Alps” was released in the fall 2017, which was the perfect time for a record of this nature to be fully enjoyed. The acoustic, relaxed tone of the album is paired…
Julia Schneider and coaching staff find their groove with women’s soccer team
Schneider has made 61 saves this season. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athetlics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Julia Schneider, the standout goalkeeper for the UMass Lowell women’s soccer team, is tired. She just took an early morning exam after returning to campus at 3 a.m. from an away game at Stony Brook University in New York.…
Can fans trust the NFL?
Panelists discussed the state of the National Football League Thursday afternoon in O’Leary Library. (Courtesy of the National Football League. Kathryn Leeber and Hannah Manning Connector Editors In a panel discussion on Thursday Feb. 16, four journalists who have covered games and issues regarding the National Football League (NFL) spoke about the current atmosphere surrounding…
WUML’s Rock for Tots joins music with charity
All proceeds for the event go towards UTEC and The Izzy Foundation. (Photo courtesy of WUML) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff With the holiday season around the corner, many people make the decision to donate to charities to ensure everyone has an enjoyable holiday experience. WUML, the radio station here at UMass Lowell, is hosting their…
Banks covers all genres with ‘The Altar’
“The Altar” is Banks’ second studio album since her debut album “Goddess” back in September 2014. (Photo courtesy of Harvest Records) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Most artists feel comfortable sticking to one style of music, but as they grow, they might expand their sound. Jillian Banks, better known as simply Banks, has already displayed a…
Chancellor’s Celebration of Music showcases campus talent
UMass Lowell’s “Sounding Out!” showcased the talents of Music Department faculty, students, alumni and friends in performance at Durgin Concert Hall on Friday, Sept. 23. Performing selections of Chicago blues on harmonica was Prof. John Shirley, far right, backed by faculty members Ricky Berger on guitar, Charles Gabriel on bass and Andrew Fordyce on drums.…
This Wild Life Hits the Mark with “Low Tides”
“Low Tides” is the band’s second album since signing on with Epitaph Records. Kathryn Leeber Connector Contributor In what can best be described as acoustic pop punk, the sophomore album from This Wild Life is an excellent follow up to 2014’s “Clouded.” The unique duo of singer and guitarist Kevin Jordan and lead guitarist Anthony…
