Arts

Sam Shereck, Contributing Writer

Obituary are a band that truly need no introduction. They have been active since 1984, originally called Executioner. Obituary are one of the true innovators of …

Hannah Griesel, Staff Writer

In March of 2008, my mother played me a recording she had saved on DVR of Damien Rice performing “Rootless Tree” on From The Basement. We …

Sam Shereck, Contributing Writer

Finland has been widely known in metal circles as a breeding ground for great extreme metal acts over the years. At 53.5 bands per 100,000 people, …

Richie Feathers, Managing Editor

Although it’s been difficult for critics to draw the line between the “indie” tag and the admittedly pop sound of Brooklyn’s up-and-coming quartet HAERTS, when the …

Marielle Genovesi, Arts Editor 

The State Times: What is your  DJ name?

Chris Uhlein: I am DJ Blue Cadet, and yes, I do connect.

ST: At what times do you …

Taylor Hoysradt, Copy Editor

Hardcore music is often defined as a subgenre of punk rock, which is true in some respects, but at its core this aggressive and culturally significant …

Richie Feathers, Managing Editor

Becoming the concert opener for The Rolling Stones is no easy feat. Yet, The Preatures achieved this lauded position even before the release of their …