Portland music and performance venues
By Sam Perry, Staff Writer Fans of the performing arts will appreciate the variety of on-stage performances throughout the city of Portland. As a hub of New England culture, Portland … Read More
Category: Music
Heavy Rotation Reviews
Eminem, Shady XV Eminem’s new album “Shady XV” features one disc of his new material and one that has his greatest hits. His song, “Detroit Vs. Everybody” reminds listeners of … Read More
WMPG’s new show gets more students in the booth
USM students have an opportunity now to share their musical tastes not only with their friends, but also with listeners throughout New England. WMPG, USM’s community radio station, started a … Read More
USM gets a Grammy grade education
An ordinary day at the office for Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering & DVD does not involve the usual Mainstreet login, BlackBoard navigation and class lecturing again and again grind … Read More
National Review: Indicud by Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi tweeted last June that his next release, Indicud, would be his own version of Dr. Dre’s 2001. Sounds like it’d be quite the undertaking, right? Well it seems … Read More
School of Music receives $1 million bequest to be used in music scholarships
In a press release posted by the Office of Public Affairs on April 12, USM announced that the School of Music would be the beneficiary of a $1 million bequest … Read More
National Album Review: Wolf by Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator has outdone himself with Wolf, which sounds like his most engrossing work yet. The eccentric, foul-mouthed Odd Future ringleader is still rapping without a filter, but he … Read More
Music education faculty halved due to university budget cuts
Budget cuts at the university have affected all departments, but the School of Music may have taken a heavier blow. At the end of the semester, lecturer of music education … Read More
Arts & Culture Recommends: USM Chamber Singers spring concert
Fresh off the bus from a three-day concert tour of Northern New England, the USM Chamber Singers are back at the university and are ready for their annual spring concert. … Read More
National Album Review: Hummingbird by Local Natives
lt may be too early to call it, but I’m willing to bet that Hummingbird by Local Natives will be considered one of the best albums of the year. Local … Read More
Local Album Review: Ripely Pine by Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
Even though she performs under the name Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Aly Spaltro proves with her debut album Ripely Pine the she is no lamb to be led around. Spaltro taught … Read More