Somma’s Soundbites: Quarantine Catch-Up
Zachary Somma, Arts and Entertainment Editor
June 2, 2020
Hi! It’s been quite a while since the last installment of Somma’s Soundbites, which I am very sorry for. The COVID-19 pandemic really threw things for a loop for a lot of people; myself included.That, also along with becoming the lead A&E editor here at Sentry Media have forced this to be put...
Somma’s Soundbites (2/27/20)
Zachary Somma, Copy Editor
February 27, 2020
Welcome to Somma’s Soundbites, a biweekly column that will talk about new music releases every two weeks. This will examine some new albums that you should listen to, albums you should avoid, and great singles or songs released recently “The Slow Rush”- Tame Impala “The Slow Rush” is ...
Review: Ozzy Osbourne’s “Ordinary Man”
Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 26, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP -- In the world of rock and metal, it's impossible to not hear about legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne. Formally the driving force behind Black Sabbath, his whiny vocals set his sound apart from other contemporaries. While the Prince of Darkness is a legendary member of music histor...
Phi Mu Delta and Rock U to host Jammin’ for St. Jude
Sean Nolan, Contributor
February 20, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Phi Mu Delta and Rock U are collaborating to host their second annual “Jammin’ for St. Jude” benefit show. The event will take place on Saturday, February 22, in Massey Hall at 4 p.m. Tickets are now available for $5 in the PNC Colonial Cafe and will be available at the door o...
Somma’s Soundbites (2/18/20)
Zachary Somma, Copy Editor
February 18, 2020
Welcome to Somma’s Soundbites, a new biweekly column that will talk about new music releases every two weeks. This will examine some new albums that you should listen to, and also great singles or songs released recently. First up, are some new albums that you should make time to listen to. Clicking...
All of the concerts coming to the UPMC Events Center in 2020
Arts and Entertainment Editors
February 17, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Offering a variety of events for music and entertainment fans in 2020, the UPMC Events Center will have multiple big names coming to campus this year. From live concerts to theatrical productions, here's the list of what to expect for the rest of this year. Tedeschi Trucks Band with special guest The National Reserve February 19, 2020 (7:30 p...
Review: Theory of a Deadman’s “Say Nothing”
Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 6, 2020
Canadian rock band, Theory of a Deadman, released their seventh studio album "Say Nothing" Friday. "Say Nothing" is the follow-up album to 2017's "Wake Up Call", which included many hits including "Rx (Medicate)." The album was announced back in September 2019 with the release of the lead single,...
Review: Mac Miller’s “Circles”
Zachary Somma, Copy Editor
January 24, 2020
"Circles" is the posthumous sixth studio album from Pittsburgh-raised rapper and singer Mac Miller. In 2018, a little over a month after releasing his last project, "Swimming," Miller was found dead in his Los Angeles home after overdosing on a mixture of drugs and alcohol. Since his passing, there...
Top 10 Electronic albums of the 2010s
Dominic Merlo, Contributor
January 19, 2020
Depending on what kind of electronic music you're interested in under the massive umbrella that exists, this decade was either one of the best or one of the worst. Mainstream EDM found its own type of Nu Metal with Brostep, with the likes of Skrillex, Datsik, and Excision making a gritty, noisy type...
Punchline hits The Rex Theater & interview with Chris Fafalios
Jonah Hoy, Contributor
January 12, 2020
The Rex Theater held Pittsburgh's local pop-punk proprietors Punchline on January 3, along with a multitude of other local acts such as Lotus Kid, Another Cheetah and The Composure. With the audience filling the dark room shoulder to shoulder, Ramones T-shirts and skinny jeans, Lotus Kid kicked off...
