The University Trio put on an astounding recital Sept. 23 at the Blankenship Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building in preparation for a performance abroad. The Trio, composed of Charles Lewis on flute, Dr. Christa Frye on clarinet and Dr. Elaine Harriss on piano, all of whom are staff at the Department of Music,… Continue reading University Trio Showcase Recital for Upcoming Conference
Category: Music
Hozier is back after four years, hits home again
After a little over four years of silence, Andrew Hozier-Byrne, professionally known as Hozier, has finally released his second EP Nina Cried Power. Fans have long awaited the release of his new music for years and he has finally answered their call to action. Nina Cried Power has only four songs: “Nina Cried Power,” “NFWMB,” “Moment’s… Continue reading Hozier is back after four years, hits home again
‘REMember’ Mac Miller
American rapper and producer Mac Miller died on Friday, Sept. 7, at the age of 26. The official cause of death has yet to be released due to additional testing, but his body has been released. Miller released his first album, Blue Slide Park, in November 2012. It was the first independently-distributed debut album to top the… Continue reading ‘REMember’ Mac Miller
Troye Sivan’s Bloom: It’s a Yes from Me
After almost three years since he released his first album, Blue Neighborhood, Troye Sivan has finally dropped his sophomore album Bloom, and it is nowhere near disappointing. While the Australian pop singer held true to his style of dreamy pop music, he was able to experiment with new sounds and stories. Compared to Blue Neighborhood’s youthful and… Continue reading Troye Sivan’s Bloom: It’s a Yes from Me
Jackson Symphony POPS at Soybean concert
On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the Tennessee Soybean Festival hosted a joint concert with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) and the UTM University Singers at the Festival Park Amphitheater in downtown Martin. The orchestra led in a spirited performance conducted by Peter Shannon, and featuring prominent accompaniment from the choir under the direction of Mark… Continue reading Jackson Symphony POPS at Soybean concert
The Carters are back and everything is LOVE
Once again, Beyoncé has done it, but this time with the aid of her husband. Yes, Beyoncé and Jay-Z Carter have released a surprise joint album titled Everything is Love. The album was released on Jun. 16, 2018 on Jay-Z’s music streaming platform, Tidal. As usual for the hip-hop superstars, the release of the album created… Continue reading The Carters are back and everything is LOVE
Annual Festival Features Plenty of Fun
Activities Sept. 1 – Minecraft Farming Challenge, hosted by the UTM College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and Northwest Tennessee Entrepreneur Center; ages 10-17; $10 advance registration; 325 Gooch Hall, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m., $100 cash prize Sept. 1 – Tour of the Arts: Soybean Festival General Store, 10 a.m.; also 11 a.m. Sept.… Continue reading Annual Festival Features Plenty of Fun
Johnny Cash: Forever Words
Fifteen years after the death of country music star Johnny Cash, a new album composed of his final poems, lyrics and letters was released April 6. “Johnny Cash: Forever Words” was produced by his son John Carter Cash, who wanted the world to hear his father’s final, unknown words. From love letters Cash wrote to… Continue reading Johnny Cash: Forever Words
Stone Temple Pilots (2018) album review
American rock band Stone Temple Pilots released a second self-titled album on March 16, 2018. This is Stone Temple Pilots’ first album without longtime vocalist Scott Weiland, who died of a drug overdose in 2015. After Weiland, who has been with the band ever since its inception in 1989, Stone Temple Pilots teamed up with… Continue reading Stone Temple Pilots (2018) album review
Yale Percussion Collective to visit UTM Saturday
On March 17 UTM will be hosting the Yale Percussion Collective directed by Robert Van Sice. Sice will also be giving a free percussion concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Fulton Theatre located in the Fine Arts building as well as a masterclass at 2:30 p.m. featuring Reich Drumming and Cage Story. The group is… Continue reading Yale Percussion Collective to visit UTM Saturday