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Nikke Dunne and Maddi Reddy at the open mic at  Rowan MIDI Finals Fest in Profs Place, Rowan University, April 22. 2025. - Staff Writer / Hayden Fugee

Rowan MIDI Finals Fest: From Homework to Harmony

Hayden Fugee, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

On Monday, April 21, the Music Industry Developers and Innovators (MIDI) hosted Finals Fest at the Prof’s Place, where scheduled performances were from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. These performers included...

Swansun performing at the Spring Showcase. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Swansun blooms at Spring Showcase

Paige Britt, Features Editor April 16, 2025

On April 15, student-run record label Red Oak Records held their spring showcase featuring local band Swansun on the back patio of the newly opened Student Center expansion.  Swansun’s indie, pop,...

Burning Oakwood released their EP ‘MOONLIGHT’ on April 5. - Photo via Burning Oakwood

Sit down with members of Burning Oakwood

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Rowan band Burning Oakwood released their EP ‘MOONLIGHT’ on April 5, 2025. The band consists of three students and one alumnus. Jake Bunting, Michael Medina, Tahir Zaman, and Sara Thames. The name...

"Kick Rocks" band performing. - Photo via Sam Mulvey

From summer camp to the recording studio: sit-down with all female band “Kick Rocks”

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

New Jersey female pop-punk duo Kick Rocks is making waves in the South Jersey music scene. The band consists of two students, Mika Green and Skye Jorn. Green says the band came about really suddenly.  “It...

Post made by Lucas Jimenez (@tfk.lucas) on Instagram following the release of his first single: "For Me." - Photo via @tfk.lucas on Instagram

“Stay true to you”: Rowan student and music artist Lucas Jimenez

Beth Cimaglia, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 26, 2025

Lucas Jimenez, a junior marketing major with an entrepreneurship minor, released his first single in January 2025: “For Me.” Jimenez has been writing and producing music for just over a year before...

LVNA members Liz Rohr, left, and Madeline Reddy, right, sing at RAH and SUP's Battle of the Bands. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, March 1, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Bands go head-to-head in battle for Hollybash performance

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor March 5, 2025

On Saturday, March 1, running into the early hours of Sunday, March 2, Rowan After Hours (RAH) and Student University Programmers (SUP) hosted nine Rowan-based bands in the Student Center Pit for their...

Gianna's new album photos. - Photo via @therealgiannamusic Instagram

Rowan student “Gianna” releases album

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Gianna Jones, who prefers "Gianna," is a senior at Rowan University and has released her first R&B album called "Heartbreak" on all platforms. When Jones was little, she was always a part of the music...

"Loving Vincent" single cover art. - Art via Swansun Band

Indie Rock band ‘Swansun’ releases their newest single “Loving Vincent”

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Swansun, an indie rock band that was formed in 2021, released their newest single, "Loving Vincent," on Valentine's Day. The band seemed to come together in what looked like a "happy accident."  “Well,...

RALT concert at Prof's Place. - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Rowan Alt hosts last show of the semester

Lily Miller, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Prof’s Place was feeling loud and local Friday, Dec. 6 as Rowan Alt hosted their last show of the semester. This show featured three emo and punk bands native to the region, Mechanical Canine, Frankie...

"The Bramble House, while unaffiliated with Rowan Alternative, is dedicated to providing a venue for local artists to perform for the Glassboro music scene." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Bramble House hosts house show

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Last Saturday night on Nov. 9, the Bramble House hosted a house show featuring multiple local music acts.  Alt-rock band Sore Winner opened and was followed by a performance by Swansun, another alternative...

"Welcome to Red Oak Records!" - Photo via @redoakrecords_ on Instagram

Rowan Music Group decides to rebrand

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

While going down Meditation Walk this past week, many likely saw an ominous red square that read “October 23rd” in the same font used for Charli XCX’s “Brat” album cover. Along with the date...

Goofy At Night's vocalist sings an open letter to Drexel University President John Fry during the Rowan Alt Music Halloween Show, Glassboro, NJ. Friday, October 25, 2024. Photo via Staff Photographer.

RALT hosts thrilling off-campus show

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Though you would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy live music, many Rowan students are completely unaware of Glassboro’s thriving underground music scene. On Saturday, Oct. 26, Rowan...

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