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Members of the Garden State Sound Quartet: Daniel Hutchinson, Michael Harris, Nick Buonvilino, and Christopher Neuman By Bryan C. Kuriawa In college, it isn’t uncommon for musically-themed students to set up acts dedicated to their music of choice. Often their acts will be related to popular genres including rock, pop and others. Yet for four Kean students, their musical act […]
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Artists Chris Brown and Trey Songz By Gabrielle Gale Prendatt-Carter Grammy award winning artist, Chris Brown, alongside Grammy nominee, Trey Songz, graced the stage together for their joint “Between the Sheets Tour” at the Izod Center. The Concert was held on Saturday, Feb. 21 and started promptly at 7:30 pm despite the inclement weather conditions due to snow, sleet, hail, and […]
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Zak Smith, Jersey Americana Artist By Dominique Vinas Everyone has a dream, a goal they wish to achieve, or a statement they wish to make on the world. It’s true that everyone has their desires, but there are only a selected few who turn their thoughts into a full-fledged reality. This takes not only a dream, but the passion and […]
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David W. Jacobsen By Roman Gerus Rock’N Joe, a café located under the Union train station near campus, lived up to its name on Nov. 1 with the unique sound and satirical lyrics of David W. Jacobsen. Jacobsen is a solo songwriter and guitarist, whose unique blend of musical story-telling creates a vibrant, playful atmosphere where humorous theatrical performances can […]
Read moreBy: Adilene Rodriguez “That used to be a church and behind that was a swimming pool,” said Mickey Kaufman, production manager for the theatre department, pointing at the seats in Enlow Hall. Built in a brand-new space that once was a private school, not only does the five-year-old Enlow Hall host renowned musical acts, but it also doubles as a […]
Read moreBy Adilene Rodriguez When The Governor’s Ball, a New York based music festival, announced its lineup on January 15, music fans were taken by surprise to see that after a two year hiatus, The Strokes were set to headline the festival. But right below the other headliners on the bill, was also The Strokes front man Julian Casablancas’ name. Although […]
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By Adilene Rodriguez You don’t have to be a musician to understand how momentous it is for a musician to have Paul McCartney call their music “groovy.” One artist who has received such an endorsement from McCartney is Liverpool-based musician Dan Croll. Croll is an up-and-coming musician whose EP “From Nowhere” has brought him a lot of attention in the […]
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By Jennifer Deligne Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake and Drake are swimming in the pool of artists who have transcended music throughout the years, as seen with their top-chart ratings and large fan base. These artists have heavily influenced music for some time now, earning their tenure in the industry. Their popularity has remained steady and true even through tweaking their work […]
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By Dominique Vinas After graduation, all students are terrified about finding a job, especially if you are a journalism major. Well Nick Mojica, 24 year old alumni of Kean University, had experienced that exact scare after his graduation in August 2013. While he was an undergraduate, he was a dedicated reporter for the Tower writing for the Sports and Arts […]
Read moreBy Shelsie Duncan This past summer has been an eventful one for music, especially when discussing Rap. Many artists have been competing for the top spot and some have had no problem calling out their competition. Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Big Sean’s single, “Control,” raised eyebrows when he single handedly “dissed” artists like Drake, Meek Mill and Big Sean. Some of the […]
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