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Molly Chen | Monday, April 30, 2018
If you had to describe the newest album from Unknown Mortal Orchestra (UMO) in three words, they would be fuzzy, funky and dark. After years of distinctive psychedelic rock, the New Zealand group released “Sex & Food,” the band’s fourth full-length album that manages to maintain the characteristic, buzzing lo-fi sound that grabbed listeners’ attention
Molly Chen | Tuesday, April 17, 2018
After months in the making, an epic collaborative effort between several student groups on campus came to life last weekend at Legends of Notre Dame. Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Melina Duterte, better known as Jay Som, performed a touchingly-intimate set at Legends on Saturday. Legends, WVFI student radio, the Asian American Association (AAA) and Multicultural
Molly Chen, Nora McGreevy, Ryan Israel, Owen Lane and Charlie Kenney | Wednesday, April 11, 2018
With Spring finally coming to South Bend, and new life being breathed into the air, so too new singles are being released across every genre. Scene picked a few of our favorites making a far better list than Spotify’s “Newest Released” list. “Nice for What” — Drake By Nora McGreevy, Scene Editor I’ll call it
Molly Chen | Monday, March 26, 2018
“Song of Granite” (2017) tells the stirring life story of one of the 20th century’s greatest proponents of traditional Irish music —Seosamh Ó hÉanaí, known locally as Joe Éinniú or Joe Heaney. The film was shown at the Browning Cinema on Thursday, March 22. The event was sponsored by the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies.
Molly Chen | Thursday, March 8, 2018
The bedroom pop movement has seen a host of talented indie females recently. Now, after years of creating music and posting it on Bandcamp and Tumblr, Sophie Allison, better known as Soccer Mommy, has released her debut studio album “Clean.” The record features stripped and, at times, slightly distorted guitars, honest lyrics and the need
Molly Chen | Thursday, February 22, 2018
Actress, global youth advocate and Girl Up Champion Monique Coleman spoke Wednesday in the LaFortune Ballroom about standing up against sexual assault. Best known for her role as Taylor McKessie in “High School Musical,” Coleman has used her platform to make a difference, working with Unicef, the U.S. Agency for International Development and Girl Up,
Molly Chen | Wednesday, February 21, 2018
The Wombats have been building up anticipation for new music since November of last year, releasing singles and dropping hints at a full-length album in the works. On Feb. 9 the wait came to an an end, and the Liverpool trio released their fourth album “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life” after three years in
Molly Chen | Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Tucked away at the edge of campus on a shady hill lies the modest cradle of Notre Dame — Old College. Old College is the oldest standing building at Notre Dame. Founded by Fr. Edward Sorin, and constructed in 1843, the building is coming up on its 175th anniversary this spring. In the past, Old
Peter Baltes, Mia Berry, Teagan Dillon, Charlie Ortega Guifarro, Molly Chen, Evan DaCosta, Joseph Clark and Alex Daugherty | Tuesday, February 20, 2018
141 lbs. Dan “I Don’t Tan” Wilborn def. Thomas “The Dank Engine” Walsh Both fighters started off the fight aggressively. Dan Wilborn, a senior Alumni resident, was the first to land a hit. His opponent, Keenan sophomore Thomas Walsh, was quick to respond with attacks of his own. The first round finished with both competitors
Brian Boylen, Adam Ramos, Ryan Israel, Megan Valley and Molly Chen | Wednesday, January 31, 2018
There are many song mashups littered around sites such as YouTube, Soundcloud and Reddit — some good, some … not so much. Scene chose some of our favorites so you don’t have to sift through the mud to find the gems. “Touch the Sky // Soul Meets Body” – Death Cab for Yeezy Mashup