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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...

"Audience members voiced they believe Silver Stain’s concerts provide a community where they feel implored to attend concerts to watch upcoming bands and solo artists from the area." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Silver Stain Concert at High Grounds: A showcase of musical talents

Marchella Mazzoni March 6, 2024

Showcasing the melodious artistry of young musicians from the South Jersey region, the Silver Stain booking company held a concert on March 2, at High Grounds Coffee Roasters in Glassboro for the fourth...

"In first place came Spud Mack, a band with a genre that fluctuates to reflect each band member’s music taste." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Spud Mack, LVNA, & Slim Dogis triumph at Rowan’s Battle of the Bands

Maryela Gallardo March 6, 2024

Nine local bands formed by some of Rowan University’s students rocked the Chamberlain Student Center Pit on March 2, while showcasing their talent to the public as they competed in the annual Battle...

"President of Rowan Alternative Music and lead singer of Glassboro’s very own Shark Earrings, Sammi Kantor, says that starting the semester strong with a hardcore show is 'crazy' because of the 'tight fans' these bands attract." - Contributor / Ama Wick

From mosh pits to mayhem: Inside RALT’s Explosive 2024 kickoff show

Jane Van Wie January 31, 2024

Rowan’s student-run alternative music group, Rowan Alternative Music, had its first show of 2024 on Jan. 26 at Tune Lagoon in Glassboro, NJ. Open to all for a small fee that goes towards supporting...

The newly formed band Exit 82 are first to perform as RALT's annual Emo Nite. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

RALT’s annual Emo Nite takes center stage at two iconic venues

Al Harmon December 6, 2023

This past weekend, on Dec. 1, the Rowan Alternative Music Club (RALT) once again brought the local music scene to life with their highly anticipated annual Emo Nite. However, what set this year apart...

The Glassboro based band Snowman Fight performs at the RALT Back to Graveyard outdoor music event. — Staff Writer / Jose Ascencio

RALT and Riley Van Oyen raise spirits with ‘Back to the Graveyard’

Jose Ascencio November 1, 2023

Rowan Alternative Music (RALT) and Riley Van Oyen presented "Back to the Graveyard" on Oct. 28. This Halloween-themed concert brought in an enormous and enthusiastic costume-wearing crowd. This event...

New band entering the local music scene: Intro to Insolence - Contributing Photographer / Colin Dyce

Intro to Insolence: A band determined to establish a presence

Al Harmon April 26, 2023

The local music scene is always humming with new talent, and Intro to Insolence is one of the bands that has been steadily gaining attention.  This band of friends, who define their music as alternative...

The band Beekeeper performing at the RALT x Tune Lagoon basement concert. - Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

RALT and Tune Lagoon co-host basement concert show for various New Jersey bands

Al Harmon March 29, 2023

On March 24, Tune Lagoon hosted a basement concert that featured three bands from different parts of New Jersey. The venue is known for hosting talented artists and bands, making for an intimate and unique...

2023 Battle of the Bands featured the works of Shark Earrings, Swansun, The Jettys, Estrogents, MEASURES, Frankie Mermaid, Joey Fattore, Spud Mack and Wall Carpets. - Contributing Photographer / Cass Jones

MEASURES wins Rowan’s 2023 Battle of the Bands

Al Harmon March 8, 2023

On March 4, Rowan University held its annual Battle of the Bands, bringing together some of the greatest student bands to compete for the coveted title of best Rowan band. The event, co-sponsored by Student...

Fair Game recently performed at RALT's Emo Nite. - Staff Photographer / Dayna Stauts

Fair Game: New Rowan band enters the scene and announces upcoming performance

Al Harmon January 25, 2023

Numerous excellent alternative bands like Earth on Fire, Wall Carpets, Shark Earrings and many more call Rowan University home. Rowan has a thriving, continuously expanding alternative music scene that...

Earth on Fire covered songs from The Fall of Troy during RALT's Emo Nite. - Photo via Dayna Stauts

Local bands celebrate Emo Nite at RALT concert

Al Harmon December 7, 2022

On Saturday, Dec. 3, a concert was put on by the university chapter club Rowan Alternative Music (RALT) and hosted by Matt Stypa of the Riviera, a college-based venue for concert marketing. Emo Nite has...

Singer/songwriter, Kiaura Rose, shared the stage with other New Jersey natives during RALT Halloween on Oct. 31. - Staff Writer / Aljameir Harmon

Rowan Alternative hosts yearly “RALT Halloween” concert

Al Harmon November 2, 2022

On Oct. 17, a Halloween-themed performance was held in the entertainment space maintained by Rowan’s 2022 Battle of the Bands winner, Earth on Fire. Rowan Alternative Music, an Student Government chartered...

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