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Even in pop culture, the psychedelic genre lives on.

1967 – A New Wave of Sound

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 2, 2014

The year was 1967, the term psychedelic had become common and music was evolving once again.  The year also brought what is now known as ‘The Summer of Love’ in California. The psychedelic genre began in 1966 and in 1967, the music went mainstream.  By 1967, drugs had...

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The Beatles launch new album

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
November 19, 2013

The Beatles have released a new album with previously unreleased tracks. The newly released album is entitled "On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2." The tracks consist of songs and dialogue The Beatles recorded at England’s BBC from 1963- 1965. In 1994, The Beatles released...

Music Review: Sleigh Bells

Parks Beson, Staff Writer
October 10, 2013

On October 4, 2003, Mr. Small’s Theatre was filled with fans and the heavy rock sound of Sleigh Bells. Led by Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller, Sleigh Bells is a band known for their distorted sound and heavy beats. Appearing on the rock scene in 2009, they quickly became well...

Fleetwood Mac: “Then Play On” (Deluxe Edition)

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
October 3, 2013

Originally released in 1969, “Then Play On” was Fleetwood Mac’s third studio album and their debut with what would become a long relationship with the label Warner/Reprise. The album marked a change in the band; founder Peter Green would depart the group after the album,...

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Wings Fly Again

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 7, 2013

Remastered for your listening pleasure and released in May 2013, Wings 1976 live album ‘Wings Over America.’ Wings formed in 1971 by Paul McCartney and Denny Laine after the members of The Beatles went their separate ways. The album was released at the height of Wings'...

One-of-a-kind performance by Nadav Amir-Himmel

Leah Moose and Peyton Burns, Lifestyles Editor and Contributor
April 5, 2013

Robert Morris University was treated with a unique musical composition by award-winning composer and pianist, Nadav Amir-Himmel, when he visited the area. Amir-Himmel gave a never-been-heard composition he wrote specifically for the evening’s concert. Amir-Himmel said the...

Alex Nee (Johnny) and Trent Saunders (St. Jimmy) in American Idiot the musical.

‘American Idiot’: Provocative presence in Heinz Hall

Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
February 22, 2013

Heinz Hall was brimming with angst and punk sounds during Tuesday’s premiere of Green Day’s “American Idiot: The Musical.” The Broadway show featured the songs of the band’s award-winning album, “American Idiot,” and illustrated a down-with-the-establishment feel...

American Idiot cast member, Chelsea Turbin

Q&A with ‘American Idiot’ cast member, Chelsea Turbin

Ryan Bunker, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013

From number one Billboard hits, to the big stage, Green Day’s "American Idiot" is bound to be a show stopper. With a Tony Award for best stage design and a Grammy for best musical soundtrack, this is one musical you do not want to miss. "American Idiot" takes us on the journey...

The Beach Boys win first Grammy

The Beach Boys win first Grammy

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 11, 2013

The Beach Boys have finally won a Grammy- well, sort of.  Believe it or not, the group has never won a Grammy in a nominated category.  However, the group did win a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2001. The Beach Boys have been unsuccessful in nomination categories in the...

The Package Tour pre-sale gives you reason to wake-up early

The Package Tour pre-sale gives you reason to wake-up early

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2013

With casting news for the spinoff of "Boy Meets World" this week comes even more news that 90s fans will enjoy. New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men will bring The Package Tour to Pittsburgh on June 11. If you are one of those girls who grew up with these boy...