Since its inception as a Winter Term project in 2011, Solarity has maintained a mission of uniting the Oberlin campus through live music. Undergoing numerous evolutions over the years, the event has established its brand as the last hurrah of each semester. But the current generation of organizers sees it as so much more than… Continue reading What it Takes to Make Solarity Happen →

Oberlin’s Gospel Choir will have their annual concert held this Tuesday, May 6th, at 7:30PM in Finney Chapel. Having looked forward to attending, I was disappointed to discover I had scheduled another concert at the same time. In light of this oversight, I chatted with my alto friend Tali Goelman one night prior to the… Continue reading Preview: Oberlin Gospel Choir Concert →

Once a semester, first and second year classical brass students of Oberlin Conservatory put on a performance, showcasing their most recent efforts. Conducted by the trombone professor John Gruber, this semester’s Brass Ensemble concert will take place on Friday, April 25 at 7:30pm in Warner Concert Hall. The majority of the program is made up… Continue reading Luca Ivagnes in the Oberlin Brass Ensemble! →

Willie Nelson is arguably one of the most highly acclaimed creative minds of all time. He is known not only for his timeless country music recordings but also for the influence he has had on talented musicians of all different backgrounds ranging from trumpet virtuoso, Wynton Marsalis, to hip hop legend, Snoop Dogg. Equally as… Continue reading Recording Review: The Border by Willie Nelson →

Belgian graphic artist and game developer Martin Georis, known online as Mortis Ghost, recently unveiled plans for a remaster of his 2009 RPG OFF. The indie classic gained a large following in the years since its first fan-made English translation in 2011, inspiring many popular video games today. When the composer of the original soundtrack,… Continue reading Recording Review: Replacing The Iconic OFF Soundtrack →

On March 18, Saba issued the fourth studio album in his increasingly impressive discography. The release is the Chicago rapper’s first collaboration with No ID and is aptly entitled From The Private Collection of Saba and No ID. The producer’s previous creative partnerships, such as Jay-Z, Jhene Aiko, and Vince Staples, combine with Saba’s independence… Continue reading Recording Review: From the Private Collection of Saba and No I.D. →

With dozens of musical events happening every week at Oberlin, deciding which ones to attend can often be a daunting task. While the Conservatory is known for its highly esteemed Classical, Jazz, and TIMARA departments, these areas of study certainly do not represent the full range of musical offerings available in and around Oberlin. The… Continue reading Preview – Warren & Flick and The Allard Brothers →