Culture

The spirit of meliora: Jeff’s farewell column

The thing about Meliora is, it's not so much a state of mind as it is a feeling that starts in your toes and ends where your dreams begin. Read More

Gorillaz evolve with ‘Humanz’

I personally found myself listening more to the tracks that are too quiet and sad for radio time, like “Busted and Blue,” which officially made it onto my list of favorite songs to ugly cry to. Read More

CT Recommends: Dan Barrett

Connecticut musician Dan Barrett's expansive discography as Have A Nice Life and Giles Corey exhibits his talents in capturing depression, mortality, and all aspects of human despair across a multitude of genres. Read More


Who is UR rapper Tee Kravitz?

Tee Kravitz is the musical alias of sophomore Tom Bentley, a rapper who considers the community and resources at UR integral to his music. Read More

A friendly reminder from Jeff

This is a reminder to do your research before you dry your clothes. Read More

OBOC closes semester, with love

“All You Need is Love!” contained a variety of songs from musicals inspired by the joys of infatuation and romance. The skits performed in each song were quite different from their original enactment, with their own unique UR touch. Read More

Ne-Hi talks genre, inspiration, and about making music in America

The four-piece rock band “Ne-Hi” from Chicago is an experimental group with a summertime happy-jam sound to beat. Read More

Redbeard Samurai sets sights high for musical future

Redbeard Samurai’s sound is one that seeks to combine the broad appeal and entertainment value of hip-hop with the refinement, intricacy, and musicality of jazz and soul music. Read More

Queens, wigs, and RuPaul

I recently delved into a whole new side of the YouTube and of pop culture: the fantastic realm that is RuPaul’s “Drag Race.” Read More