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Rowan Music Group decides to rebrand

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

While going down Meditation Walk this past week, many likely saw an ominous red square that read “October 23rd” in the same font used for Charli XCX’s “Brat” album cover. Along with the date...

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...

"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...

"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...

"With her music, Rose hopes to play as many live shows as she possibly can and hopes to write music for other artists in the future." - Photo via Bella Rose Durante

Kiaura Rose emerges with new single “Unbecoming,” blending dark pop & alternative influences

Jane Van Wie March 27, 2024

Kiaura Rose, a 21-year-old artist based in Pitman, New Jersey, has released a new single under Rowan Music Group, a professional recording label based in Rowan University’s College of Performing Arts....

"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...

"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...

"Jones has been trying to bring back the ‘90s and 2000s R&B music scene with help from artists who came before her." - Photo via Gianna Jones.

Gianna Jones: The rising star with a passion for ’90s R&B

Dylan Francis November 8, 2023

Gianna Jones is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. Ever since she was a child she has wanted to sing. In high school, Jones began to pursue theater thinking that is what she wanted to...

Tenors and Basses practice during one of their multiple rehearsals in Pfleeger Concert Hall. — Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey

Rowan Music Department hosts annual Tenor/Bass Festival

Sarah Shockey October 25, 2023

On Oct. 18, 650 high school students gathered in Pfleeger Concert Hall for the annual Tenor & Bass Festival. An event that first kicked off at Rowan in 2008 welcomes tenors and basses from across...

Spud Mack performs at a Tune Lagoon concert - Contributor / Ama Wick

The serendipity of Spud Mack

Al Harmon September 27, 2023

Rowan has a vibrant and diverse music scene, but few bands capture the essence of this scene quite like Spud Mack. Comprising a whopping six talented and passionate members, Spud Mack has been making...

Kowalski reps his album cover for "Flight" on a white t-shirt.  - Photo courtesy of  Patrick Walsh

‘FLIGHT’: How Rob Kowalski’s capstone project became a purposeful creation

Gregg Johnson March 4, 2020

Senior music business major and music producer Rob Kowalski released “Flight” on Spotify and Apple Music on February 27. It is a nine-track album that marks his first solo project in the role of...

The Rowan Radio logo. - Photo courtesy of Rowan Radio, 89.7 WGLS-FM

Rowan Radio changes Microgroove to start new semester

Sarah Camp January 20, 2018

Coming up on its 20th year, Rowan Radio’s Microgroove is seeing a change in format that the on-air personalities have been waiting for. Back in 1999, the students who would host the Microgroove had...

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