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LVNA takes the stage at Boyd Recital Hall for Rowan Alternative Music Club's first meeting of the fall semester. - Multimedia Editor/ Matthew Millroy

Rowan’s Alternative Music Group holds its first club meeting with a performance by LVNA band

Maryela Gallardo, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

As the new semester begins, new music will soon hit the Rowan community, too. The music scene at Rowan has been expanding, and there are plenty of new bands and artists to discover.    For...

"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...

"She is taking a touring and concert promotion class that allows her to learn the skills of planning a tour, how to promote, contracts, and getting to participate in the production of a live concert." Photos via Yashira Guzman.

Yashira Guzman: Rowan sophomore pioneers Hip Hop culture on campus

Maryela Gallardo February 28, 2024

Yashira Guzman has always loved to be around creativity, it has fueled her passion for seeking an outlet to express that. Her experience in a creative environment for her was in her creative arts high...

"MacKenzie, says he and his roommates lucked out with the location, not just for the living situation but for its functionality and good accommodations that allowed it to become a music venue." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

RALT’s Love-Filled Night: The Speakeasy’s debut features Rowan bands celebrating Valentine’s Day

Sarah Shockey February 21, 2024

On Feb. 15, the Rowan Alternative Music Club (RALT) once again held a night full of performances on the theme of Valentine’s Day with The Lovers Lagoon at Glassboro’s newest venue The Speakeasy. The...

"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 band Spud Mack performs at the Tune Lagoon concert for their one year anniversary - Contributor / Ava Schubert

The latest in Rowan’s Alt. Scene: Tune Lagoon’s anniversary and new president elected

Ava Schubert September 20, 2023

Another show was added to the books for the student-run concert venue Tune Lagoon on Sept. 15. Rowan students came out to support three local bands all of which are based in South Jersey or Philadelphia....

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...

Shark Earrings is a local band made up by bassist, Joey Hess; guitarist, Mike Landolfi; singer, Sammi Kantor, and bassist, Max Adams. / Photo via Mairéad Young

Shark Earrings Release First EP “Mutual Toxic Positivity”

Kate Zaffarese September 28, 2022

The alternative music scene at Rowan University has been growing steadily over the past few years, as many aspiring musicians perform at basement shows to an excited crowd of fans. Venues like the Riviera...

-Courtesy of Rowan Alternative Music Facebook page

Rowan Alternative Music Club is ready to rock the new semester

Gregory Scharen September 12, 2018

This Friday, Sept. 21, Rowan Alternative Music will hold their first show of the year outside of Business Hall on the green at 5:00 p.m. Bands will start performing at 5:30 p.m. The show has four bands...

The band Baron Praxis performs at the Rowan Alternative Music club "Spring Cleaning" concert on Saturday, April 14, 2018. -Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

Rowan Alternative Music Club concert features psychedelic, grunge-inspired performances

Tara Lonsdorf April 18, 2018

The basement ceiling was low with exposed pipes. Colorful laser lighting danced around the perimeter, highlighting a corner where a makeshift platform had been erected, cluttered with electrical wiring...

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