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Guitarist Liz Rohr performs at the "Speakeasy," an off campus house in Glassboro, NJ. Friday, September 27, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Luca Voight-Williams.

The Speakeasy holds second show of semester

Matthew Millroy, Multimedia Editor October 2, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27, the Glassboro basement music venue “The Speakeasy,” hosted its second official show of the semester. The lineup featured LVNA, Hue Hinton, Bristoltooth, and Spud Mack. By technicality...

"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...

"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...

"This won’t be the last time that they are seen at The Abyss, the band hopes to come by and perform whenever they are in the area or get asked to again." - Photo via Khali Britt.

The show must go on: Fun House & The Abyss join forces for a night of music

Maryela Gallardo March 20, 2024

Around two weeks ago, The Fun House concert venue released a statement following the shutdown of their venue. In efforts to keep the music alive, the venue co-hosted a show with another concert venue,...

"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...

"The latest event was held on Feb. 16th, dubbed “Heartbreak Night,” with a lineup of six bands from around the region, and a formal theme for the attire." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Heartbreak Night at The Citadel: Glassboro’s fresh concert venue sets the stage for musical bliss

Maryela Gallardo February 28, 2024

A new place for the Rowan community to have fun, jump along to music, and meet new people has emerged in Glassboro, NJ. This new concert venue known as the Citadel is the next big location to hit the...

Madeline Reddy performs as the annual Emo Nite host by the Matte House with her band "Luna." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Maddie Reddy’s journey through the music scene

Aiden Seratore December 6, 2023

The music scene here at Rowan University goes underappreciated by those who don’t even know of its significance. Maddie Reddy, vocal music education student and Vocalist of local music group Luna understands...

A night filled with spooky sounds and creative scary costumes at The Fun House for their Halloween concert. — Contributor / Jenna Ascolese

Spooky sounds & creative costumes: A Halloween night to remember at The Fun House

Jenna Ascolese November 1, 2023

The Fun House venue in Glassboro held a concert last Thursday. The appreciation for Halloween was more than evident in this room as music lovers showed up with their unique costumes ranging from Wizard...

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