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BSR Beats: Going Out with a BANG!

Brighid Quinn October 14, 2014

The perfect couple of songs to throw on before going out for the night! If you're with some fellow bubble gum pop fans, they'll be sure to love these songs. From Canada to the UK — I've got you covered...

Contact Madeleine at mwiner@kent.edu.

Opinion: Don’t discount music abroad

Madeleine Winer October 14, 2014

Tired of hearing the same songs on the radio? I know within the last week, I’ve heard Taylor Swift’s catchy pop tune “Shake it Off” one too many times. While I do like T-Swift, too much of Taylor...

Contact Neville at nhardma1@kent.edu.

Kent musicians got game

Neville Hardman October 7, 2014

Tucked in the corner of a house on East Craine Ave., four artists performed Friday, Oct. 3.One of the singer-songwriters was Julia Kate Davis, a self-taught musician and senior at Kent State.Prior to her...

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Alumnus turns marketing degree into rock’n’roll

Mark Oprea October 7, 2014

It was in the middle of a dinner rush, washing dishes at Rockne’s on Main Street when Christian Groblewski realized that he wanted to pursue a career in rock’n’roll. From that moment, it only took...

Johnny and the Apple Stompers perform in Acorn Alley Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 as part of Kent's Rountown Music Festival.

Johnny and his Apple Stompers remind us pure country still exists

Mark Oprea September 23, 2014

“Well, I caught you honky tonkin' with my best friend,” Johnny Miller sang as he kicked out his mud-brown boots at Acorn Alley, “The thing to do was leave you, but I should'a left then.”Who said...

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Opinion: ‘Little Machines’ is big in prospect

Neville Hardman September 23, 2014

Canadian electropop powerhouse Lights is back in the game with Tuesday ‘s release of her album “Little Machines.” The Juno Award-winning artist follows a mature path in her third studio album, gaining...

BSR Beats: Play It Again, Sam

Jacob Derwin September 23, 2014

We’ve all had those moments when we hear a song for the first time and proceed to click the replay button until our fingers are bruised. If even one of these songs has that effect on you, I shall feel...

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‘Round Town festival comes to Kent

Neville Hardman September 16, 2014

The ‘Round Town Music Festival will set a melodic veil over downtown Kent on Friday, Sept. 19 as more than 60 artists perform at various venues — all free of charge.If one were to stop by Standing...

BSR Beats: Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Flannels and Bonfires…OH MY!

Mandy Adams September 16, 2014

A perfect country twist for when you want to cozy up to that special someone on those chilly nights. "Leave the Night On" - Sam Hunt As an up-and-coming artist, Sam Hunt’s “Leave the Night On”...

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Sixties-era ‘magic’ bus brings vintage vibes with new bands to Kent

Mark Oprea September 9, 2014

They were called the Merry Pranksters. Led by Ken Kesey, author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, the rag-tag, counter culturists traveled the United States Indian-dressed and seeking creative fulfillment...

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The Black Keys return home

Neville Hardman September 9, 2014

The Black Keys came home and started off the Turn Blue Tour in Ohio. After their first show in Columbus, Akron natives Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney delivered their two-piece bluesy, garage rock to Cleveland...

BSR Beats: The ‘Sorry I’m definitely not sorry’ mix

Kim Anderson September 9, 2014

Because sometimes, the best way to get over someone is to dance it off. Whether it’s a friend or an ex significant other, sometimes we cry. Sometimes we call our friends and parents. But other times,...