Typically the weather outside influences what “music mood” I am in, and because Lubbock has been experiencing abnormally rainy conditions lately, I’ve been listening to some of my favorite rainy day music. 1. “Apartment” by Young the Giant Formerly known as The Jakes, Young the Giant was signed by Roadrunner Records in 2009 and released their […]
First Friday Art Trail Boasts Local Culture
September 12, 2014 by
You may not realize it, but Lubbock has a pretty happening art scene, and the First Friday Art Trail is sure to expose a side of Lubbock that many Tech students have not seen. “When visiting in the past, I was mainly surrounded by college life and football games,” Margaret Dye, a graduate student pursuing […]
Our Buddy
September 7, 2014 by
“He made a huge impact on a whole generation of people who would become British rock ‘n’ roll musicians, most notably The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, who both credit him with giving them the idea of being in a rock band,” Roger Landes said. Landes, who teaches the history of rock and roll course […]
Sarah’s Summer Playlist
June 12, 2014 by
Want some great songs to listen to while laying out by the pool? Here is what I have on my summer 2014 playlist! Wild Cub – Colour Wild Cub had a pretty big hit on the alternative scene earlier this year with their song “Thunder Clatter,” but “Colour” is definitely their summer song. This song […]
10 Reasons Why Lubbock Isn’t Boring
June 6, 2014 by
In a recent article posted by movoto.com, a real estate website, Lubbock was ranked the most boring place to live in America. Only cities with populations greater than 100,000 were ranked, and cities such as Plano, Texas, and Laredo, Texas, were deemed more interesting. Now, I was born and raised right here and I can […]
Metropolis Elektro
February 25, 2014 by
Last Friday in Kent Wilkinson’s Rock and Roll Media class, two very special guests graced the audience with their presences. Scott and Amy Faris are the brains behind the “Metropolis Elektro” musical composition. The husband and wife dynamic duo created the score over the period of a little more than eight months. “Metropolis Elektro” […]
There’s a Recording Studio in the Library
February 10, 2014 by
Hidden among the books and bookworms in one corner of the library basement is the Crossroads Recording Studio, which any student can use. Amy Devoge, the studio’s audio engineer, works with thousands of dollars of professional equipment inside soundproof walls. “It started two years ago,” Devoge said, “The dean wanted to put in a recording […]
Lunchtime Poll, Jan. 29
January 29, 2014 by
In the Hubs’ new weekly segment, Lunchtime Poll, we ask students questions about the things that really matter in life. Whether it be iPhone v. Android or what the best program on Netflix is, we will cover it all! In the inaugural edition of Lunchtime Poll, we ask students what their favorite online music streaming […]
Meet Granger Smith
January 27, 2014 by
Granger Smith is a Texas-born country singer who is reinventing the face of country music — one hit at a time. Ashley Vaughan got to sit down with Smith when he came to Lubbock. Smith played at Wild West during his visit and Vaughan got the inside scoop on his most recent album “Dirt Road […]
Review: Lorde “Pure Heroine”
January 16, 2014 by
Unlike most her age, Ella Maria Lani Yelich-O’Connor, known to most as Lorde, celebrated her seventeenth birthday by playing a headlining show as part of an international tour. She is currently touring to support her debut album, “Pure Heroine,” which includes Billboard #1 hit and radio anthem, “Royals.” The bold dance-pop single also secured her […]
