Fermata Nowhere were one of many performers in MEISA’s tribute show to women in music. (Jen Desrosiers/Connector) Taylor Carito Connector Staff The twelfth anniversary of Mothers of Rock went out with a bang. This benefit concert put on by UMass Lowell’s Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association, MEISA, was a smash hit with amazing performances…
‘Dissonants’ album review
Emily Toomey Connector Staff Australian rock band Hands Like Houses have just come back to release their third studio album “Dissonants.” Hands Like Houses have a musical style like no other. Combining influences from experiential rock, melodic hardcore and alternative rock, it is no surprise this album is such an attention getter. As a way…
WUML’s Rock for Tots
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…
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…
‘The Documentary 2’ & ‘2.5’ album review
Courtesy of Chalice Recording Studios Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff If you are looking for a hard rap record to complement the sonic smoothness that is “What a Time to Be Alive,” The Game has got you covered twice over with the double album release in the past few weeks of “The Documentary 2” and…
Subliminal Criminals Tour comes to the Palladium
Photos: Jen Desrosiers/Connector Jacob Solomon Connector Contributor “Hey security. We good? Hey! Can we keep playing?” Comeback Kid frontman Andrew Neufeld yells aimlessly into the crowd. The band had just stopped playing due to a brawl that occurred in the mosh pit – for the second time. For those who have never attended a concert…
‘What a Time to be Alive’ review
Courtesy of Getty Images Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff When rumors of a possible Drake and Future collaborative release began circulating the Internet, fans of both artists, and fans of rap in general, were obviously excited, and rightfully so. The worldwide icon working with the Autotune-happy Atlanta native was sure to result in an array…
