The sound of jazz music fills the room. Russell Peterson sits in front of a desk with two computers and a set of large speakers. He uses one hand to conduct and the other to follow along with a score, which is spread out on his desk. “Start in three…Continue Reading
I have never listened to, or considered myself an Ariana Grande fan. I have had friends, acquaintances and ex-girlfriends who really enjoy her music, but I could never get into it myself. I listened to “Sweetener” when it first came out, an album I enjoyed, but never obsessed over. IContinue Reading
I love PUP. They have been on my radar since their 2019 album “Morbid Stuff” and have always delivered with their musical talent and tone. Their newly release EP “This Place Sucks A**” continues to impress and creates a nihilistic tone that is very enjoyable to experience. This EP lastsContinue Reading
Open Mike Eagle is a modern genius. I am a big fan of his work, and this album is a hard reminder on why I, and so many others, listen to him. Michael W. Eagle has got a golden voice and lyrics that must be absorbed fully. Eagle composes hisContinue Reading
Atmospheric is the perfect word to describe Stevens’ eighth studio album. Traditional to his style, the 15 tracks all hold a certain ephemeral feel, being grand, mysterious and massive. The album starts with the glitchy “Make Me An Offer I Cannot Refuse,” a mix of clear pop vocals, and aContinue Reading
Fall is in full swing and Fargo’s local market is still up and running. The Red River Market has been in Fargo since 2015 and has become immensely popular. Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there are crowds of people at every tent looking to buy fresh produceContinue Reading
Dr. Rene Clausen has been a professor and the conductor of the Concordia Choir for 34 years. Dr. Michael Culloton is in his 8th year as a faculty at the college. As the end of Clausen’s final year approaches, the two music faculty share some of their experiences with eachContinue Reading
The need for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible for music ensembles to practice together or hold performances, but even though Concordia’s Symphonic Band can no longer perform in the same space, they are still finding a way to make music together. Symphonic Band has beenContinue Reading
“Fire/I feel inside/you take me higher/so satisfied/oh I admire/how you reach for the sky,” croons Concordia junior Marin Wilts on the first track of “The Monologue,” a new album released with fellow junior Max Mona. Together, the two form the group Golden Age. “We had an accounting class together andContinue Reading
While students at Concordia speculated the future of classes, athletics and housing as the threat of COVID-19 became increasingly more real, the Concordia Choir faced uncertainties about finishing René Clausen’s final choir tour. The Concordia Choir tour in the southwest United States went as planned for most of the two-week span, bringing the choir to states like the Carolinas, Florida and Alabama. TheirContinue Reading