Synthesizing the Palouse
Synthfest gives the community a chance to create music

Members of the Palouse will have the chance to experiment musically Friday evening at Synthfest. Held at the University of Idaho Prichard Art Gallery, Synthfest will highlight all the ways […]

“Bloom” blossoms for Sivan
Troye Sivan’s newest album hits all the marks of a successful sophomore record

Troye Sivan, a YouTuber turned international pop star, officially landed on the music scene in 2015 with his first album, “Blue Neighbourhood” — an airy record with plenty of power.  […]

A glimpse into the future
How artist Mac Miller’s early album cried for help before his 2018 death

Artist – Album: Mac Miller – Faces Label: REMember Release Date: 2014 For Fans Of: MF Doom, Tyler the Creator, Kendrick Lamar Rating: 9/10 The 85-minute monolith by Pittsburgh rap […]

A tale of two passions
UI first-year students discuss participation in university orchestra, balancing coursework

Larissa Stafford discovered her passion at 6 years old — music. Stafford, who plays the viola and the violin, carried that young love well into adulthood, joining the University of […]

Past gems and current disappointments
A weekly album review segment highlighting a deceased Texas trailblazer, a modern pop darling in this edition

 Artist — album: DJ Screw — “Bigtyme Vol II: All Screwed Up” Label: Bigtyme Records Release date: 1995 For fans of: Shlohmo, J Dilla, Madlib Rating: 4.0 In a 1995 […]

“Caught up in the country”
Hundreds show up for Monday night Rodney Atkins concert

By Hailey Stewart & Olivia Heersink Country singer Rodney Atkins may have only been in Moscow for a short time, but true to one of his well-known hits, “Take a […]

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A feminist mover and shaker
Aretha Franklin deserves to be recognized as an activist in addition to her vocal talents

The name Aretha Franklin is synonymous with respect.  Maybe she taught you the how to spell the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Maybe she taught you the meaning. Maybe she taught you how […]

Out of this world albums

Artist: Death Grips Album: Year of the Snitch Label: Harvest Records Release date: June 22, 2018 For fans of: Lil Ugly Mane The return of the veteran experimental hip-hop group […]

A country concert kickoff
Rodney Atkins to perform Monday in back to school concert at UI

American country music artist Rodney Atkins will headline a concert for UI students and members of the Palouse community Monday. Atkins is an Academy of Country Music (ACM) award winner […]

A very “Good Thing”
Soul-singer Leon Bridges new album hits all the right marks for a successful sophomore presence

When Leon Bridges released his first album “Coming Home” in 2015, it felt like putting on an old Sam Cooke or Marvin Gaye record. Nearly every song played so fine-tuned […]