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It was a mysterious occurrence: Suddenly, while viewing your iTunes library, you noticed that Irish rock band U2’s latest album, “Songs of Innocence,” was automatically added to...
The Central Intelligence Agency regularly asks its applicants whether they have ever illegally downloaded music. They claim not to disqualify applicants who check the “yes” box for this question,...
When a Hoya names notable alumni, famous politicians, diplomats and lawyers are usually at the top of the list. Not quite so obvious are the names of successful alumni musicians. Despite the fact that...
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Maroon 5’s newest album “V” continues the Los Angeles band’s trend of upward mobility with its fantastic vocals, variety of melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a truly excellent...
Today, The Corp announced the full lineup for Kickback, "a music and arts festival" on Labor Day.
With a mix of professional and student acts, Kickback promises a day of good music next week. But before...
Georgetown Day marks the end of the academic year, but its commencement has long been bereft of a singular tradition. Students of Georgetown Inc. aims to change that with Kickback, a daylong celebration...
Last weekend, a group of friends and I road tripped to Manchester, Tennessee, a small town of about 10,000 people, which, for four days every June, swells to a population ten times that as people from...
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The best time of year calls for the best kind of music. Nothing says summer like the best mix of '90s, '00s and today that you have ever heard:
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To the Editor:
Re: “Hip-Hop Unworthy of Academia”
Since when has vulgarity been a valid indicator of cultural insignificance, and at what point did we decide that academia’s scope of study...
George Gershwin, renowned pianist and composer, once stated: “True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my time is today.” His remark...
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By now, some of you may know that the headliners for the Spring Kick-Off Concert are official. In less than a month,...
American Authors burst onto the scene with their infectiously upbeat and happy song, “Best Day of My Life.” “Oh What a Life”is their full-length follow-up. It’s not a bad album. It’s full of...
