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"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 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...

"LVNA wasted no time immersing themselves in the local music scene, debuting at a newly opened concert venue. Despite initial jitters... LVNA's raw energy and onstage chemistry quickly endeared them to audiences." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

REM: The love-infused single that catapulted LVNA into the campus limelight

Al Harmon February 21, 2024

In the bustling realm of college life, where academic pursuits typically take center stage, a new and distinct melody is reverberating through the halls and dorms of Rowan, specifically Holly Pointe Commons....

"Venez started drumming ten years ago when the drummer in his dad’s cover band gave him his first drum set, which is still the one he plays in his home in Toms River." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Matt Venez: A drummer remixing the beat of the music industry program

Aiden Seratore November 29, 2023

The Department of Music here at Rowan is one of the most top-notch programs in all of New Jersey. It helps those who want to take their love and passion for music to the next level and helps young minds...

Declan Rizzo from the band Echo Plum performs at the first THEIRS concert - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Introducing Rowan’s newest concert venue: THEIRS

Al Harmon September 13, 2023

Three Rowan University grads, Trevor Hogan, Liam Hogan, and Clavin Platt opened THEIRS, a collegiate concert venue on Sept. 8 among the Rowan University music community. Located in the trio's house, THEIRS...

The Jettys, a quintet of humorous friends who love making music together. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

The Jettys: A unique student band rocking campus with their diverse music

Al Harmon April 20, 2023

Local band, The Jettys, have been garnering recognition for their ability to perform a variety of music genres, including rock & roll, classic rock, and psych rock. The Jettys are rapidly establishing...

Members of "Earth on Fire" include drummer Ryan DeCesare, vocalist/guitarist Eddie Masterson, and bassist Bryce Mirabella. / Photo via Kyle Beke

Earth on Fire Releases First LP “Rotten Soil”

Amber Bertino September 14, 2022

Writing music involves both the methodical process of arranging sounds and the emotional act of self-expression. These two approaches seem separate in philosophy, but in practice, they are reliant upon...

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