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Summer '16: Six songs to beat the heat

Summer ’16: Six songs to beat the heat

By Josh Thornton June 15, 2016

With the summer heat now upon us, many students are heading to the beach, throwing parties by the pool or relaxing before school picks back up. Here’s a few songs that will be great for any summertime...

JaCouree Bunn utilizes his digital art degree to pursue rap career.

Baton Rouge rapper uses digital art degree for different passion

By Jourdan Riley June 8, 2016

Being a doctor or lawyer are promising career choices, but senior JaCouree Bunn knew he wanted to do something different once he graduated high school. Bunn was a growing young artist who loved to draw,...

Hank and Cupcakes - Interview

Hank and Cupcakes Interview

June 7, 2016

Hank and Cupcakes perform their first stop on their new tour at the Spanish Moon June 9th. They are a two piece band with a live performance that will blow your mind. Completely. Their new album Cheap...

Kevin Saurer of Hippie Sabotage dances on stage during his performance Friday, May 20, at Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

REVIEW: Hangout Fest performers gave audiences something to remember

By Cynthea Corfah May 24, 2016

Rain delays, a blazing sun and missing artists didn’t stop Hangout Music Festival from producing an unforgettable experience for the 40,000 attendees. Unlike most music festivals, Hangout took place...

Student and To Speak of Wolves guitarist Aaron Kisling discusses upcoming performance

Student and To Speak of Wolves guitarist Aaron Kisling discusses upcoming performance

By Dillon Lowe May 23, 2016

For the first time since 2011, North Carolina native metal collective To Speak of Wolves will be taking their talents to Baton Rouge. The band was founded in 2007 by Phil Chamberlain, brother of Spencer...

Members from left to right: Michael Blount - Guitar Ashley Monaghan - Vocals Raudol Palacios - Cello Eric Brown - Percussion

Ship of Fools: EP Release Party, Interview and Live Session

May 20, 2016

Attention Baton Rouge! The all-star local group that is Ship of Fools will be giving Baton Rouge the best local music show of the summer this Saturday, May 21st, at Spanish Moon. Ship of Fools, who have...

Chance the Rapper

REVIEW: Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book” lives up to its name

By Cynthea Corfah May 16, 2016

Rank: 5 out of 5 Chance The Rapper released his much anticipated third mixtape, “Coloring Book” Thursday. It was similar to the musical genius heard in Kanye West’s “The Life of...

Sorry Ghost

Local punk rock group Sorry Ghost to perform at The Spanish Moon

By Dillon Lowe May 13, 2016

Every bit as passionate as they are noisy, Baton Rouge-based punk rock collective Sorry Ghost stays true to its 90s-era pop-punk influences, right down to the eccentric, and often unpredictable, live performances. Assembled...

Rapper Drake watches the action between the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

REVIEW: Drake delivers an enjoyable album, but doesn’t live up to the hype with “VIEWS”

By Josh Thornton May 7, 2016

Rank: 3/5 After years of buildup, Toronto rapper Drake, finally released his much anticipated album “VIEWS”. His fourth studio album follows up his release of two No. 1 albums, Grammy nominations...

Courtesy Sheryl G. Spann

Professor leaves behind legacy in the music program, to be remembered in tribute gala

By Kayla Randall- The Daily Reveille April 27, 2016

The first thing University professor of voice Robert Grayson ever said to his former student Loraine Sims was, “Hello, I’m Robert Grayson, and you’re not.” Coming from being the...

Psychology Professor, Greg Gormanous, helped organize the Little Walter Music Festival in Alexandria, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at LSU.

LSU professor organizes Alexandria blues festival, Little Walter tribute

By Lauren Heffker April 27, 2016

After decades of following blues musicians around the world and helping found a music festival of his own, one could say psychology professor Greg Gormanous is a part of blues history. The Little Walter...

G-Eazy performs on April 26, 2016 at the Baton Rouge River Center.

REVIEW: G-Eazy’s River Center tour date feels like a hometown show

By Meg Ryan- The Daily Reveille April 27, 2016

Rapper G-Eazy doesn’t let you forget he’s from California’s Bay Area, but performing at the Baton Rouge River Center for his “When it’s Dark Out Tour,” he felt right...