Turn the swag on: Lil B brings brings confidence, inspirational messages to intimate performance
Donning a pair of gold-rimmed sunglasses and a white tank top, Bay Area rapper Lil B walked onto the stage with a cocky swagger, flashing… Read more »
Writer archives: Erik Van Rheenen
Q&A with Bay Area Rapper Lil B
West Coast rapper Lil B, also known as 'The BasedGod' talks to Pulp about his California roots, balancing work and leisure and his next album. The… Read more »
Bay area rapper Lil B to perform in Bandersnatch Music Series show
Although Jeremy Strege questions the sanity of rapper Lil B, he can't wait until he takes the microphone for the concert Wednesday in the Schine… Read more »
Dash of hope: Race brings awareness, funds for breast cancer
Some racers were intense. Others were in tents. On the field surrounding Manley Field House, vendors doled out warm drinks while charity groups sold bright… Read more »
Polar Bear Club energizes Lost Horizon crowd with spirited set
During fan-favorite single 'Living Saints,' Polar Bear Club lead singer Jimmy Stadt turned into a wild flail of frenzied limbs, rollicking around the stage and… Read more »
University Union : Kreayshawn, Lil B, Neon Indian to play in November
Rappers Lil B and Kreayshawn and indie rock group Neon Indian will headline University Union's slate of November concerts, UU officials announced Saturday.As part of… Read more »
Playing games: Rapper Game makes late entrance, toys with crowd
The clock in the Schine Student Center showed 7:16 p.m. Though the line for University Union's EA Sports and The Game College Tour sprawled out… Read more »
Q&A with rapper Game
Los Angeles-based rapper Game brought his act to Syracuse University as part of the EA Sports and The Game College Tour. The Daily Orange chatted… Read more »
Flash mob celebrates national day of pride with song, dance
The Quad was quiet on Friday, with the exception of several students conversing with each other on their way to class. At 12:40 p.m., a… Read more »
Decibel : Misery loves company: Revamped sound sinks country trio into depression
Artist: Lady AntebellumAlbum: Own the NightRecord Label: Capitol NashvilleSoundwaves: 2.5/5Sounds Like: Fleetwood Mac without Stevie Nix's talent.Last time we heard from Lady Antebellum, it was… Read more »
Come alive: Performers unite crowd, invigorate concert with energized sets
A lone American flag waving in a cavalcade of fist-pumping students served as a reminder that Sunday's Juice Jam was not only a day for… Read more »
Q&A with B.o.B
Hip-hop artist B.o.B stopped by Syracuse on Sunday as one of the headliners for University Union's annual Juice Jam concert. The Daily Orange talked to… Read more »
Q&A with Chiddy Bang producer Xaphoon Jones
Electro hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang is opening for B.o.B and Avicii at this year's Juice Jam concert. The Daily Orange talked to producer Xaphoon Jones… Read more »
Making room: Compromise, communication are just some keys to healthy roommate relationships
Last year, Erin Bauwens knew she was going to have her hands full when she found out her roommate and her boyfriend came as a… Read more »
Downtown destinations: Off-campus locales cater to eclectic tastes
You've scoured Syracuse University's campus, discovering all the hidden gems the school has to offer. What's next? Maybe you're a record-collecting maven looking to score… Read more »
Decibel : Rap Royalty: Kanye West and Jay-Z continue reign over hip-hop empire
Artist: Kanye West and Jay-ZAlbum: Watch the ThroneRecord Label: Roc-A-Fella RecordsSoundwaves: 4.5/5Sounds Like: 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' crossed with 'The Black Album.'How does a… Read more »
Decibel : Apology not accepted: Lil Wayne's appeal to fans can't save sorry mixtape
Artist: Lil WayneAlbum: Sorry 4 the WaitRecord Label: Young Money EntertainmentSoundwaves: 1.5/5Sounds Like: Lil Wayne at his nasally worstPolitically charged, socially aware or at least… Read more »
Decibel : Stunted growth: Held back by Disney, Gomez struggles to find own voice
Artist: Selena Gomez and the SceneAlbum: When the Sun Goes DownRecord Label: HollywoodSoundwaves: 3.5/5Sounds Like: Good, clean teen pop rockThere's no denying Selena Gomez's talent… Read more »
Decibel : One-trick rapper: Pitbull keeps to same routine, playing second fiddle to bigger stars
Artist: PitbullAlbum: Planet PitRecord Label: Polo GroundsSoundwaves: 2.5/5Sounds Like: Radio friendly Latin-tinged hip-hopPitbull is a hip-hop enigma of sorts. He has cleverly crafted a career… Read more »
Decibel : All things bland and bizarre: Owl City strikes a strange chord, spins uninspired tracks
Artist: Owl CityAlbum: All Things Bright and BeautifulRecord Label: UniversalSoundwaves: 1.5/5Sounds Like: 'Fireflies' stuck on repeatAdam Young, the keyboard-toting brains behind synth-pop project Owl City,… Read more »
Decibel : Back to bliss: Death Cab for Cutie rockers channel inner happiness through latest album
Artist: Death Cab for CutieAlbum: Codes and KeysRecord Label: AtlanticSoundwaves: 4/5Sounds Like: Symphonic indie popBen Gibbard, songwriting mastermind behind indie pop group Death Cab for… Read more »
Decibel : Born just OK: Lady Gaga's latest album fails to live up to hype
Artist: Lady GagaAlbum: Born This WayRecord Label: InterscopeSoundwaves: 2/5Sounds Like: Trashy Europop meets club-thumping dubstepLady Gaga has achieved cult status in mainstream music culture, toeing… Read more »
Q&A with Center for Career Services counselor Daniel Klamm
Graduation might be the first day of the rest of their lives, but for some new graduates, summer signals a time to work toward securing… Read more »
SU wins blood drive competition against UConn
This year, Syracuse University defeated its rival — the Huskies of the University of Connecticut — not only on the basketball court, but on a… Read more »
