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"Garcia’s end goal here at Rowan beyond Spud Mack is to make a career in making music for film and television." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Rowan’s Guitar Hero: Ethan Garcia & Spud Mack rock the Glassboro scene

Aiden Seratore April 24, 2024

Guitarist Ethan Garcia and his band Spud Mack have made quite the scene here in Glassboro. It speaks volumes when a band started here at Rowan makes such a big impression that they perform at Hollybash....

"Siegel's greatest inspirations have been Travis Barker of Blink 182 fame, Neil Peart of Rush, and jazz drummer Buddy Rich." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Alexander Siegel: The drummer behind Rowan’s rising band, Spud Mack

Grace Reed April 24, 2024

Alexander Siegel is a 21-year-old business major in his second to last year at Rowan. Despite his conventional field of study, Siegel remains quite the opposite, loving music, and making a name for himself...

"The group of four has been passionate about playing music for nearly all of their lives, with Giuliani finding her love for singing at a young age and taking singing lessons for about seven years." - Photo via Ama Wick

Polaroid Fade: Crafting dreamy tunes inspired by Jersey Shore vibes

Marchella Mazzoni April 24, 2024

Surrounded by the sound of crashing waves traveling across the coast, the band Polaroid Fade pens all season long at New Jersey beaches.  Polaroid Fade’s song inspiration stems from taking in...

"The park is now evolving into a skate community larger than what it started as, with skaters coming all the way down from New York just to skate at Rowan." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Rowan Skateboarding Club’s Spring Skate Jam: A fusion of music, skating, & community

Maryela Gallardo April 17, 2024

As the Rowan Skateboarding Club continues to grow, its events become more successful. The Rowan Skatepark welcomes more additions of ramps as each skate jam comes to the courts. The club held its first...

"The group of three musicians practiced together and performed at house show venues and bars for six months leading up to Battle of the Bands." - Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon.

Phineas Wrath: Rising stars of Glassboro’s rock scene take the stage

Marchella Mazzoni April 17, 2024

Phineas Wrath, the band captivating Glassboro with their rock essence performing at Battle of the Bands and The Speakeasy, continues to venture into making their mark on the local music scene.  With...

"While currently working on recording music with the band Ghosts in the Sand, Prokoshin teases music that the band will soon release with singles most likely to be dropped about once a month." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Daniel Prokoshin: From bedroom jams to local sensation in music scene

Marchella Mazzoni April 17, 2024

Daniel Prokoshin, a sophomore exercise science major, continues to dominate the Glassboro music scene. Performing with local artists playing guitar at house shows, at High Grounds Coffee Roasters in acoustic...

“Without the work of the sponsorship director, Matusek, there would not have been a majority of businesses present to show off their creations, music, and foods. “ - All photos via Ama Wick

Rowan seniors’ initiative brings vibrant Music & Arts Festival to Glassboro

Maryela Gallardo April 10, 2024

The Mayor of the Borough of Glassboro, John E. Wallace, announced a few months ago the partnership between the town and four senior students from the Department of Music at Rowan University. Following...

"As advice for other students who may be looking into diving into the local music scene, St. Pierre encourages them to put themselves out there and speak up." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Spud Mack: The rising stars of Rowan’s music scene with Hunter St. Pierre at the helm

Paige Britt April 10, 2024

Hunter St. Pierre is changing the relationship between drugs and rock and roll. St. Pierre originally came to Rowan to pursue a career in bioinformatics, which is a combination of biology and computer...

"The crowd’s energy grew as the night went on, with mosh pits forming during some of Shark Earrings' final songs." - Staff Writer / Isaac Linsk.

Rowan’s music scene hits Atlantic City: A night of genre-defying music at Anchor Rock Club

Isaac Linsk April 3, 2024

On March 29, just feet off of the famous Atlantic City boardwalk, Anchor Rock Club hosted a night of genre-defying music presented by Silver Stain Booking and Be Here Now. It was the first time Rowan-based...

"Coming full circle now from the beginning of this piece, Vrablic loves performing and making people happy." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Striking a chord: How music shapes the life of Rowan freshman Jeremy Vrablic

Dylan Francis March 27, 2024

“I think I have centered my mind so much on music, I can not even imagine it getting taken away from me,” Jermey Vrablic said. That quote personifies who Vrablic is as a person. His life revolves...

"She also has an interest in photography and is hoping to obtain an apprenticeship with a nearby studio. As for her music, Wood said, 'I don't know how or where, but I'll be making music for the rest of my life.'" - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Spud Mack: The soundtrack of Tessa Wood’s college experience

Grace Reed March 20, 2024

Tessa Wood is a 21-year-old music major with a communications studies minor and is in her last year at Rowan. She began her college career uncertain, first declaring herself undecided, and switching majors...

"Social media has helped Moran through his musical journey as he currently actively posts on Instagram and TikTok." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Slim Dogis drummer & solo artist: Jason Moran’s diverse musical venture

Rianna Moses March 6, 2024

From getting his first drum kit on his ninth birthday, Jason Moran has come a long way and is excited to release a long-awaited EP along with original music with his band at Rowan University. Moran, a...

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