Scote’s G.O.A.T.S. – The Toy Dolls
Scott McDanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2019
As a genre of music, punk songs usually are about going against an established system or empowering the listener. Famous and more familiar punk groups like Green Day and Sex Pistols follow a trend of rebellion, edgy lyrics and being a staple of teenage angst. However, not every punk band is cut from...
Review: DaBaby’s “KIRK”
Zachary Somma, Contributor
September 30, 2019
Rapper DaBaby delivers a mixed bag of tracks on his newest studio album, “KIRK." This is the second album that he has dropped this year after releasing his first studio album: “Baby On Baby." His rapping profile has risen exponentially over the past year or so due to his standout voice and personality...
Tyler, The Creator brings “IGOR” to life at Stage AE
Zachary Somma, Contributor
September 27, 2019
Rapper, singer, and celebrity personality Tyler, The Creator performed at Stage AE for his "IGOR" tour.
Review: Zac Brown Band’s “The Owl”
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
September 24, 2019
The successful country group, Zac Brown Band, released their sixth studio album, titled "The Owl," Friday. "The Owl" is the follow-up album to 2017's "Welcome Home," which featured hit singles "My Old Man" and "Roots." However, these albums could not be more different. In fact, "The Owl" is Zac Brown...
Review: blink-182’s “Nine”
Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
September 23, 2019
When you mention pop-punk band blink-182, you are sure to get a big reaction from people. Sometimes, that reaction is a positive one due to the number of popular singles the band released in the early 2000s like "What's My Age Again" and "All The Small Things." Others respond negatively and write the...
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania hosts concert in Pittsburgh featuring Peter Buffett
John Blinn, News Editor
September 21, 2019
PITTSBURGH - Son of Warren Buffett, Peter Buffett, will be visiting Pittsburgh on Oct. 2 with hopes of bringing the community together and focusing on complex issues. The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania will be hosting a live concert and conversation, featuring the philanthropist and musician. Buffett...
Review: Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding”
Audrey Fisher, Contributor
September 16, 2019
A little over a year ago, Post Malone took the music community by storm with his second album, “beerbongs & bentleys.” On September 6, he returned and is better than ever with “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” Malone has been at the top of the music charts for some time now. His album, “beerbongs...
Review: The “Hella Mega Tour” Singles
Scott McDanel, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor
September 15, 2019
Some of the biggest names in the alternative music scene -- Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer -- announced that they would be doing a joint tour starting in 2020. All three groups released new singles to promote this tour, with Green Day and Weezer taking the opportunity to promote their new albums...
ZZ Top and Cheap Trick rock out at KeyBank Pavilion
Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
September 14, 2019
BURGETTSTOWN, PA - Despite being in their late 60s and early 70s, Chicago rockers Cheap Trick joined up with the bearded blues rockers from Houston, Texas; ZZ Top, on September 11 at the KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Although we were among the youngest attendees at the event, that d...
Bob Dylan to perform at the UPMC Events Center
Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 9, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP -- American folk music icon Bob Dylan has been announced as the next headlining act at Robert Morris University's UPMC Events Center. A part of the newest "Bob Dylan and His Band" tour, the concert will take place on Sunday, November 10, at 8 P.M. The event was first announced throug...
