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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....

"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...

"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...

"Rohr’s journey as a guitarist began in the fifth grade when she got her first guitar for Christmas that year." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Rowan’s Liz Rohr & bandmates are making waves in Glassboro’s music scene

Aiden Seratore April 3, 2024

Glassboro’s music scene has been rising over the last few years, helping pave the way for aspiring musicians to begin their musical endeavors with open arms. Guitarist Liz Rohr is one of these musicians...

"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...

"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....

Holly-ween was a night filled dancing, fun costumes and scares. — Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Holly-ween: A night of music, costumes, and scares at Rowan

Shane Bagot October 25, 2023

On Oct. 19, students in the Touring and Concert Promotion class organized “Holly-ween,” which took place at Prof’s Place inside the Student Center. It was a night filled with music, costumes, food,...

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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