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This Week in Music History | November 28 – December 3

This Week in Music History | November 28 – December 3

Madison Reinhold, Nick Sanchez, and Gabby Nelson December 3, 2022

This week in music history, one of the biggest influences for an entire genre of music was born. On Nov. 28, 1929, Motown founder Berry Gordy was born in Detroit. Before music, Gordy had been a boxer,...

Turnstile by Nathan Congleton is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Impact Mixtape | “American Hardcore: Fury in the 21st Century” by Nick Sanchez

Nick Sanchez, Host of Thee Hourz O' Power December 2, 2022

The term “hardcore music” is painfully difficult to define. It doesn’t necessarily define a sound, but it kind of does. It also doesn’t necessarily mean punk, but it kind of does. It used to be...

Interview 11/16 | Naethan Apollo

Interview 11/16 | Naethan Apollo

Norene Bassin and Arden Vanover November 30, 2022

Singer-songwriter Naethan Apollo joins Impact’s entertainment editor Norene Bassin and volunteer writer, Arden Vanover, to talk about his path to where he is today, what the future holds, his next...

Tangs Christmas Store #5 by chooyutshing is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Playlist | Department Store Purgatory

Entertainment Team November 27, 2022

Whether department store workers are avoiding being trampled by avid Black Friday shoppers, locking themselves on the back dock to cry over a customer yelling at them for throw blankets being out of stock...

A Warm, Fuzzy Blanket | “Fallout” by Yo La Tengo

A Warm, Fuzzy Blanket | “Fallout” by Yo La Tengo

Maggie Heflin, Airstaff Coach November 22, 2022

Indie rock trio Yo La Tengo has been releasing critically acclaimed music for four decades, and they’re back for more. On Nov. 2, the group released their first single, “Fallout,” off their upcoming...

The Renaissance of A Bygone Era | “Tonight” by Phoenix feat. Ezra Koenig

The Renaissance of A Bygone Era | “Tonight” by Phoenix feat. Ezra Koenig

Marion Reilly, Writer/Volunteer November 21, 2022

I don’t remember exactly how I found the French pop rock band Phoenix, but I think it had something to do with invading my parents’ iTunes account, aimlessly scrolling through and adding songs to my...

This Week in Music History | November 14-19

This Week in Music History | November 14-19

Madison Reinhold, Mary Johnson, and Shay Gale November 20, 2022

This week in music history, Wham! made it big. On Nov. 17, 1984, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” peaked at No. 1, starting its three week run on top the charts. The song was on Billboard’s Hot...

Oh, To Fall in Love With Sarah Bonito | “STARSTUD” by Matt Watson feat. Sarah Bonito

Oh, To Fall in Love With Sarah Bonito | “STARSTUD” by Matt Watson feat. Sarah Bonito

Norene Bassin, Editor November 20, 2022

There has yet to be an opportunity in my life where I have passed up the ability to recommend Matt Watson’s music to someone. While I have been obsessed with his YouTube channel SuperMega since 2016,...

Explosion (Movie Park Germany) by gnislew is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.

Playlist | Songs to Prepare to Fight Your Drunk Uncle at Thanksgiving

Entertainment Team November 20, 2022

You’re pacing from wall to wall in your grandfather’s bathroom. You’re seeing red: fists balled, jaw clenched. It’s been an hour since Thanksgiving dinner began, and somehow in that time, your...

The Gothic Novelist | “Gold Satin Dreamer” by Nicole Dollanganger

The Gothic Novelist | “Gold Satin Dreamer” by Nicole Dollanganger

Taylor Truszkowski, News Editor November 19, 2022

Four years since the release of her last album, Canadian singer Nicole Dollanganger has finally promised us a new album and teased us with the release of “Gold Satin Dreamer.” This haunting ballad...

Album Review | Regulate by Regulate

Album Review | Regulate by Regulate

Nick Sanchez, Host of Thee Hourz O' Power November 18, 2022

American hardcore is having a special moment right now. From Turnstile playing late night shows to Knocked Loose touring stadiums with $uicideboy$, extreme music is occupying a place in the popular consciousness...

A Final Goodbye to The Man of Golden Words | “Say Hello 2 Heaven” by Temple Of The Dog

A Final Goodbye to The Man of Golden Words | “Say Hello 2 Heaven” by Temple Of The Dog

Shay Gale, Writer/Volunteer November 17, 2022

The rise of most new genres of music are usually spearheaded by a handful of bands who best represent the sound being established. This is especially true for the grunge movement. However, one thing that...

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